John Rolfing Muenster
About John
Licenses
Licensed in California for 45 years
State: California
Acquired: 1980
Licensed in Washington for 50 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1975
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.
Disbarment issued in WA, 2020
updated on 04/09/2020This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the the Washington State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Honors
2005
Super Lawyer,
2004
Super Lawyer,
2003
Super Lawyer,
2001
Super Lawyer,
1990
One of the Best defense lawyers, Seattle Survival Guide
Associations
1994 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember
1994 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember, Featured Speaker(1996)
1994 - Present
Washington Pattern Jury Instructions CommitteeMember/Chair, Civil Rights Jury Instructions Subcommittee
1975 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - 1995
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysFounding member (1986), Officer
1985 - 1987
Washington Pattern Jury Instructions CommitteeMember, Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases Subcommittee
1982 - 1983
Washington State Bar AssociationChairman, Criminal Law Section
Sample of Legal Cases
We have achieved not guilty verdicts and dismissals in cases ranging from misdemeanors to federal charges to first degree murder.
Victories on appeal in some cases
See website for judgment/settlements amounts in six and seven figures.
Education
1975
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Section 1983 Causes of Action and Theories of Liability in Police Attack Dog Cases
2007
Causes of Action and Theories of Liability in Police Misconduct Cases
2005
Causes of Action and Theories of Liability in Police Misconduct Cases
2005
How Facts Win and Lose Section 1983 Cases: A Five-Case Study
2004
Theories of Police Liabiity--Plaintiff's Perspective
2003
Theories of Police Liabiity--Plaintiff's Perspective
2002
Theories of Police Liability--Plaintiff's Perspective
2001
Theories of Police Liabiity--Plaintiff's Perspective
2000
Representing Plaintiffs in WTO Demonstration Cases Litigation
1999
Legal Theories of Police Liability
1996
Police Misconduct Cases--Settlement Strategy
Publications
2007
2005
Languages
English