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Jay Herman Krulewitch
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Biography
Welcome to the Avvo Profile of Jay H. Krulewitch! In essence, I am a trial lawyer. My law practice is geared towards attending to the needs of everyday folk, people who may be accused of a crime and need an excellent criminal defense attorney, people who may have been injured by the negligence of individuals, cities, counties, corporations, or insurance companies, and who need a tremendous personal injury attorney, or people who have suffered a constitutional wrong or violation at the hands of the police and need a great civil rights attorney. If you are looking for a legal champion to be your advocate, a small firm, yet a firm that is steeped in the knowledge of the law, battle-tested in court, experienced in the above areas, someone capable of being a zealous advocate for you on your particular matter, where your case will be given the utmost attention it deserves, then you have come to the right place. Just like the knights of old, I stand ready to battle on your behalf, to assist you on your matter, to bring to bear over 32 years of trial l experience in the trenches to your matter with care, compassion, professionalism, and diligence. We make no promises at my law firm other than we will give your matter our very best attention as we seek to obtain the very best result possible on your own particular matter.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 37 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Jay H. Krulewitch
2611 N.E. 113th Street, Suite 300, Seattle, WA, 98125
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Jay Herman Krulewitch's Reviews
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Posted by Andy | March 18, 2013
Outstanding Work
Jay Krulewitch is an outstanding attorney. He has represented me three times. Mr. Krulewitch has handled two criminal defense cases and one case involving a late family member’s injury from an auto accident. All three legal matters were difficult and complicated. The two criminal defense cases were p...
Posted by Kim | March 18, 2013
Satisfied Client
Jay Krulewitch in my opinion is an exceptional Attorney. I was referred to Jay by a friend who was represented by Jay in a major Civil Case in which the outcome was highly successful. Not only has he handled my case expeditely and professionally, but another family member has been represented by him...
Posted by John | January 7, 2013
Mixed Results
This attorney left me with the impression he was either taking on too heavy a case load or he was not terribly good with time management. He always seemed distracted and unorganized. Meetings at his office frequently seemed like he needed a refresher about the case from day one (on the clock of cou...
Jay Krulewitch
Replied last March 19, 2013It is unfortunate that this person did not provide enough identifying information about his criminal matter for me to properly respond to his review and his criticisms. In response, I am very sorry that this person was unhappy with my services on his criminal defense matter. I wish that he had taken the time to talk to me about his concerns so I could have addressed them with him in a forthright, professional manner. While I endeavor to do my very best on each case, it is extremely difficult to please each and every criminal defense client. There are many factors which impinge or effect on how successful the attorney may be in handling a particular criminal matter. But, in fairness, I have been representing clients on a broad array of criminal cases for almost twenty five years, including charges ranging from misdemeanor charges, such as shoplifting charges, DV Assault charges, and Driving While Suspended charges, up to and including serious felony cases, such as drug charges, burglary charges, robbery charges, malicious mischief charges, felony assault charges (often called aggravated assault charges), homicide charges, and even three strike cases. In felony cases, the client is often facing severe consequences or penalties if they are convicted of the charge or charges in their particular case. Over the course of my legal career, I have successfully handled over several hundred criminal cases. In each case, I have tried to provide the very best representation to each and every client, attending to their matter with skill, savvy, compassion, and dignity. Even with misdemeanor cases, where the penalties are typically less than on felony cases, I view the case as important to me because it is important to the client. I believe that each and every criminal case should be handled with the utmost care, concern, and skill that I can muster for the client and their situation. On each and every criminal case that I am hired on, it is my professional goal to achieve the very best possible result!
Jay Herman Krulewitch's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jay is an outstanding attorney, and his encyclopedic knowledge of the law makes him a resource for the legal community!"
"Thank you Jay for your compassion and your leadership . The Puget Sound community is better because of your commitment to providing the best legal service possible and your striving for freedom."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is a tireless worker on behalf of his clients. I consult with him regularly on cases. He has considerable trial experience and he is an effective negotiator. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is a passionate advocate for his clients. He spends the time to listen to - and work with - his clients. He cares. He has the experience."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jay is a knowledgeable lawyer who is a diligent advocate for his clients."
"Jay Krulewitch is an excellent civil rights attorney. I have referred numerous clients to him and they have all been very well taken care of and expressed their thanks for the referral. If you have a civil rights issue or claim then Jay will take great care of you.l"
"Jay Krulewitch takes a thoughtful approach to helping clients in civil rights and personal injury matters. While he is obviously motivated by any client's anguish, his legal path is taken very deliberately after careful study of laws and potential strategies. When the City of Seattle lost against him in Federal Court and then appealed to be heard by the US Supreme Court, Jay Krulewitch did not bat an eye and would have been prepared to argue there. The US Supreme Court declined to hear the City's junk appeal, and Krulewitch got front page coverage, again. Jay Krulewitch is the first man to talk with to determine the potential for recovery of police misconduct, and as I understand he is also a very good criminal defense lawyer. I highly endorse Jay."
"When the cops kick in my door, I'll be calling Jay Krulewitch--and you should too. I'm a family law attorney and, sadly, some cases roll into criminal cases as well. I've known Jay for 10 years and sent him a number of folks in serious need. Every one of them told me they were grateful for Jay's counsel. The main thing about Jay is that he is a tough advocate with a big heart. Just read The Seattle Times about the case he won for a young man who was held at gun point and seriously injured by an off-duty rookie cop. The city appealed--and lost. U.S. District Judge Pechman wrote "It is a sad day when the Seattle Police Department cannot stop to reflect upon the voices of citizen jurors who think that their conduct has overstepped the line, or contemplate a change when an officer's judgment is found wanting." Now the city is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court. When you’ve been wronged and you’re up against something like that, think of Jay Krulewitch."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced veteran of the local criminal justice scene and has also made a mark advocating for clients seeking redress for civil rights violations."
"Not only is Jay a fine lawyer, he is a warm human being who cares for the welfare of his fellow man (or woman), which adds tremendously to the effectiveness of his advocacy. I would not hesitate to recommend Jay to handle any civil rights or criminal defense case."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
Order of the Barristers, Drake Law School
1987
Drake Law Review, Drake Law School
1987
Mock Trial Team, Member`, Drake Law School
1986
Midwest Moot Court Team, Drake Law School
Work Experience
1988 - 1995
Staff Attorney, Public Defender Association
Associations
King County Bar Association
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
Washington State Association for Justice
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Sample of Legal Cases
B.H. v. North Whidbey Park and Recreation District, et al.
Case settled for 1.3 Million Dollars against the Park District; case settled for a confidential sum against USA Swimming
J.H. v. North Whidbey Park and Recreation District, et al.
Case settled for 2.1 Million Dollars against the Park District; case settled for a confidential sum against USA Swimming
Alex Day v. Joshua Vivet et al.
Case settled for $22,500
L.H. v. North Whidbey Park and Recreation District et al.
Case settled for 1.5 Million Dollars against the Park District; case settled for a confidential sum against USA Swimming
Rutherford v. McKissack et al.
Verdict in favor of one constitutional violation, nominal damages awarded, along with attorney's fees, upheld on appeal
Esquerra v. Paradise Investments et al.
Policy Limits Settlement of $1,000,0000 for claims of minor child and his mother
Spencer v. Hope et al.
Judgment against Defendant Company for over $184,000
Hassan vs. Harborview Medical Center
$275,000 settlement
Aba Sheikh vs. Choe, et al., 156 Wn.2d 441 (2006)
4.8 million dollar combined settlement against King County and Shell Oil Company
Education
1987
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Indiana University
MA - Masters
1979
Washington University in St. Louis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Premises Liability Seminar
Liability for Hazardous Conditions Occurring at Retail Stores and Self-Serve Stores
2014
Police Liability Seminar
Recent Developments in Police Liability for use of Tasers and Pepper Spray
2013
Police Liability Seminar
Recent Developments in Police Liability for use of Tasers and Pepper Spray
2013
Police Liability Seminar
Case Selection of Police Misconduct Cases
2011
Police Liability in Washington
Case Selection of Police Misconduct Cases
2009
Police Misconduct
Case Selection of Police Misconduct Cases and Third Party Liability under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983: How Much Entanglement is Enough
2007
Traffic Law Practices: Including Impaired Driving Defense
Traffic Stops: What You Need to Know Concerning Recent Cases on Significant Issues
Publications
2013
Washington State Association for Justice Trial News
Nominal Damages Victory: Section 193 Police Misconduct Case Against Seattle Police Department Has Value In Teaching Police a Lesson About Important Limitations in Terry Stops
1987
Drake Law Review
Anatomy of a Double Whammy: The Application of Rule 68 Offers and Fee Waivers of Civl Rights Attorneys' Fees under Section 1988
Languages
English