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also known as Neil Fox
Neil Fox brings more than 30 years of dedicated criminal defense experience to his clients, having handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, including high-stakes capital trials and appeals. His early career was shaped at the Washington Appellate Defender Association and the Seattle-King County Public Defender Association, where he served in both staff and supervisory roles. After a tenure as “of counsel” with Cohen & Iaria, Neil established the Law Office of Neil Fox, PLLC in 2010. Renowned for both his legal acumen and courtroom advocacy, Neil has significant experience representing foreign-born clients and managing interstate and international legal issues. He is a cooperating attorney with the Mexican Capital Legal Assistance Program, focusing on capital cases for Mexican nationals. Neil’s distinguished service is recognized by multiple awards and top peer-review ratings. His contributions include international teaching and human rights efforts across Europe, South Africa, and the Middle East. He is an engaged member of several bar and defense organizations, including the Washington State Bar Association, National Lawyers Guild, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
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40 years
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1985
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2125 Western Ave. Suite 330, Seattle, WA, 98121
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"Relentless. That's the way to describe Neil Fox. Neil will scrutinize every last detail in a case, finding evidence that nobody else even knew existed. He will then take that evidence and use it to his client's advantage. Neil is the kind of never-quit lawyer that other lawyers can't help but admire. I would recommend family and friends to use him if they needed help."
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2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2008
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2007
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2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Lawyer of the Year, Mother's for Police Accountability
2003
Abolitionist of the Year Award, Washington Coalition Against the Death Penalty
2001
President's Award, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2001
Best Public Defender in Seattle, Seattle Magazine
2000
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010 - Present
, Law Office of Neil Fox, PLLC
1900 - Present
Member, Law Office of Neil Fox, PLLC
2003 - 2009
Of Counsel, Cohen & Iaria
1989 - 2002
Staff Attorney/Supervisor, Seattle-King County Public Defender Association
1985 - 1989
Staff Attorney, Washington Appellate Defender Association
1982 - 1985
Law Student Intern, Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation
2001 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
1981 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
Member
Case Dismissal - Lack of Evidence
Reversal of Death Penalty
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
MA - Masters
1980
BA
2014
Litigating Post-Conviction Claims for Immigrants
2014
Authentication, Exhibits and Courtroom Presentation
2013
Magic Motions
2013
On the Waterfront: Where Labor Law and the First Amendment Intersect—The Struggle for Justice in Longview
2013
Is There Hope? Litigating Padilla/Sandoval Claims after Chaidez
2012
Litigating Post-Conviction Challenges for Immigrants
2012
Authentication, Exhibits, and Courtroom Presentation
2010
Pre-Appeal Considerations
2009
Recent Trends in Representing Activists
2008
Gun Rights After D.C. v. Heller
2004
Constitutional Issues in Misdemeanors
2001
1996
1989
1985
1984
English