Brent Aldrich Hart

Brent Aldrich Hart

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

155 NE 100th St., Suite 210, Seattle, WA

About Brent

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

My practice consists entirely of criminal defense cases ranging from homicide allegations, sex offenses, complex federal drug cases, white collar crime, domestic violence, theft and driving under the influence.

26 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

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Location

Hart Jarvis Murray Chang PLLC

155 NE 100th St., Suite 210, Seattle, WA, 98125

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Brent Aldrich Hart's Reviews

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35 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Angelo | August 31, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended

Mr. Hart represented me on a challenging legal action full of false, unfounded and ill-conceived accusations, amongst other cases. He has always been prompt, diligent, and very communicative. He considered my input at all times and worked with me to prepare a comprehensive response for as long as ...necessary. He really understands the law and the modern day circumstances. I was fortunate to get the best possible outcome, and got the petition against me dismissed by the court. I would recommend Brent to any friends and family that need a brilliant attorney that will fight for you.

Posted by Sandra | October 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Brent Hart Is The One

Brent Hart was my son's attorney for an Assault 1 case. He did an excellent job. He kept me informed every step of the process. He called and would explain why he made a decision. He made sure that all the evidence was correct through a thorough investigation and talked to professionals to make su...re that he was looking at every aspect of the case correctly. He really took the time to make sure that my son's best interest was priority. He negotiated an outstanding deal for my son. After the case was over, he informed me if anything goes wrong and the judgement was not upheld, to contact him immediately. I would recommend Brent Hart to anyone who is facing any kind of legal situation.

Posted by Melissa | April 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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In representing the rights of individuals facing criminal sentencing, it is important to have a lawyer handling your case who effectively advocates for your rights so that you receive a good outcome or result. Brent Hart is an outstanding, competent attorney with superb, timely client communicatio...ns and was always there to answer all my questions. He understands that when people come to him they are scared and confused, and he takes his time to explain all your options and suggests which one he feels would work best for you. Brent is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, professional lawyer and is someone I would gladly refer my friends to if they ever need help.

Posted by Carrie | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

OUTSTANDING LAWYER

Mr. Hart…First I want to say thank Mr. Hart for all of your support! I have a brother who has been in trouble before; he had an attorney prior to Mr. Hart. The prior attorney made some major mistakes and admitted; they wrote a letter to the court and provide us with a new lawyer. If any family know...s the legal system is a mess and can be very confusing and people not carrying. It is so sad we can call the police and say someone did something, and next you have 10 new charges and your love one is locked up for 10 charges when they only really did one. Kudos…..Kudos.... kudos....kudos to MR. HART Mr. Hart was able to clean up all the mess and get all his charges down to a misdemeanor and his sentence ran concurrent. Less than a year! We as a family have worked with Criminal attorneys and Divorce Attorney before; MR. Hart was so professional, knowledgeable and kept us in the loop. He explained things to us; he was down to earth and said the truth. He always got back to us in a timely fashion, so we did not have to have the stress of the unknown. He would send text messages if he was away from his desk. “He would say busy”, but will reach out to you tomorrow and he always did. He knows when to be aggressive and keep nudging the prosecutor attorney to get answers. His customer service was outstanding. He listened well and knew when to ask additional questions. His communication was off the cart. Attorneys do not like to say much, as they really do not know either, but Mr. Hart would communicate even if he didn’t know, I cannot tell how much that meant to us as a family, it would take away the stress of the unknown down to a cy of relief. Working with Mr. Hart was a pleasure due to the circumstances. If you have not hired an attorney HIRE MR. HART!!! You will not regret it!!

Posted by Chumei and Russell | July 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Extremely satisfied and pleased with the outcome; we prevailed!

Brent did a great job representing us! We were extremely satisfied with Brent’s handling of our case! We were very pleased with the outcome; we prevailed! Brent made us feel like we were a team. We felt a strong alliance with Brent. We knew we were in good hands from the day we met. We hold Brent in... the highest regard. We consider him as a friend. Brent was very open and honest with us. He took the time to explain the law as it pertained to the circumstances of our case. This helped us be objective about the matter, so that we could make our own rational determination of what was right, and that we had done nothing wrong. This was very important, as it gave us confidence throughout that we had a good chance of prevailing in the end. Brent told us upfront that based on the facts as he understood them, we did not necessarily need or have to have an attorney; that we could represent ourselves on this matter, and still probably prevail. We appreciated his candor, but we wanted Brent to represent us. And happy that he obliged. It certainly eased the stress of handling the matter ourselves. Brent really listened and took the time to gather and understand all the underlying facts and details of our case. He was very organized. He asked lots of questions, and continued to ask questions and gather more facts thru several e-mails exchanges leading up to our court date. This was all evident in the very detailed brief that he wrote and filed on our behalf. It was spot-on; comprehensive, concise, and accurate. Brent had all the bases covered. Brent was mindful about legal costs on our behalf. He arranged to have a letter, written in Chinese, translated at no cost, even though we thought Google Translator was sufficient. He corresponded with us via e-mail on several occasions, as needed to gather more information leading up to our court date. Brent arranged with the opposing attorney to accept electronic service (by e-mail), which eliminated the need to have a service processor/courier serve the documents personally; all to save us money. Brent did a fantastic job presenting our case to the court. We could not have done what he did. His demeanor was very professional. He was polite and well-spoken and kept his calm, even during tense situations. He was articulate in explaining the circumstances of our case to the court, as it related to the law. His methodology was very common-sense and practical. Any reasonable person knowing the law would have to agree with his supposition. Thank you Brent! We sincerely appreciate all of the effort you put into our case. Our sincere best wishes in the future to you and your law firm. Chumei and Russell

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Brent Aldrich Hart's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edmund Allen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Brent. I have known him for roughly 15 years, as we frequently practice together in the same local courts. I am greatly impressed every time I see him in court. He is extremely intelligent, and knows the law inside and out. He prepares his cases, meticulously, and it shows in the outstanding results that he gets for his clients. He has earned the great respect of all judges, prosecutors, and professional colleagues with whom he works. He has outstanding people skills, and does a tremendous job for his clients. Over the past several years, Brent has developed into one of the most skilled Federal Court lawyers in town. I refer cases to him on a regular basis with the utmost confidence."

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Benjamin Glass

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brent is a very savvy and experienced criminal defense attorney. He'll be straight up with you on the good and bad of your situation. You can trust him. I highly recommend that if you or someone who love needs an experienced criminal defense attorney that you at least give him a call and check him out."

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Juanita Holmes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Brent Hart for many years, and have co-counseled three cases with him. He is an intelligent and good-hearted attorney, with strong trial and negotiation skills. Brent is excellent at cross-examining expert witnesses and adept at presenting direct expert testimony. He gave an outstanding closing argument in one of the cases we tried together, and convinced more than half of the jurors to vote in our client's favor. Ultimately, through his efforts, our client won a dismissal of his case. If someone I cared about needed a good criminal defense attorney, I would recommend Brent."

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Zachary Jarvis

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"Brent brings tremendous empathy and integrity to the representation of each of his clients. He takes the time to listen and work collaboratively with clients from all walks of life to advance their goals. Brent is also an extremely effective litigator in the courtroom and has reaped significant victories and favorable outcomes for many people through his unique efforts over the years. A significant portion of his practice is geared towards the representation of individuals who could not otherwise afford his services. I am honored to work with Brent as a law partner."

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Kenneth Chang

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have previously co-counseled with Brent while we were both working for the largest public defender firm in Seattle, involving a very serious and possibly lifelong consequence for a client. That's when I first met Brent. Brent's dedication to the client and the case impressed me greatly, not to mention his expertise in scientific issues in that case. His client was released. I have known him now for more than 8 years, and have seen him at work in other cases. I have come to find out that's how Brent does all his cases. He leaves no stones unturned, and relentlessly pursues his clients' causes. I am very fortunate to be working with him, and I am very proud to have him as a colleague."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer strives to get the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer"

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Sean Cleary

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Charles Reese

Unknown lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly respected member of the legal community. My full endorsement."

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Melissa Odama Hart

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hart is known to be an excellent, aggressive trial lawyer. He works very hard to achieve great results for his clients. I would highly recommend Mr. Hart to anyone."

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Daron Morris

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Brent Hart for nearly ten years. He has a reputation as a bright, effective advocate and excellent trial attorney. I've seen first hand that Brent puts his clients' needs first, and always makes sure he addresses their concerns thoroughly. I endorse his work without reservation."

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Amy Muth

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Brent while I was an attorney at The Defender Association. He was highly respected by all of the attorneys in the office and the court staff because of his excellent litigation skills and sharp wit. His congenial, affable personality immediately puts clients at ease. His superb trial and oral advocacy skills have led to excellent results for his clients. I consult regularly with him on cases because of his outstanding legal analytical skills and his thoughtful trial strategy ideas. He is an extremely creative thinker, and treats his clients with respect and compassion. He also has years of complex litigation experience and is quite skilled in the courtroom. I highly recommend him."

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Christopher Carney

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Brent Hart often in the last 9 years. He is dedicated, creative, and intelligent. I definitely recommend him."

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Daniel Norman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Middaugh

Criminal defense lawyer

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Vitaliy Kertchen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edmund Allen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adria Vondra

Unknown lawyer

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Kristen Murray

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephan Illa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anna Goykhman Alexander

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juanita Holmes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Gillespie

Civil rights lawyer

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Kenneth Chang

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Zachary Jarvis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amy Muth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melissa Odama Hart

Personal injury lawyer

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Kimberly Gordon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Carney

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2001

Fellowship Attorney Award, Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Hart Jarvis Chang PLLC

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Brent Hart

2002 - 2007

Public Defender, The Defender Association

2001 - 2002

Public Defender, Spokane County Public Defenders Office

2000 - 2001

Public Defender, Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho

Associations

2002 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - 2013

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Legislative Committee

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State vs Broussard

Dismissed

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Education

2000

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts-with honors

Speaking Engagements

2015

Current Issues in Evidence and Suppression Suppression of Evidence when Police Lie: Franks Hearings

Languages

English

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