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
I handle a wide variety of personal injury cases including auto collision cases, slip and fall cases, trip and fall cases, dog bite cases, brain injury cases, wrongful death cases, false arrest cases involving a security guard, and other cases.
28 years
I handle a wide variety of civil rights cases, including police misconduct cases involving claims of excessive force, false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and wrongful seizures, as well as jail and prison cases.
28 years
I handle most criminal cases involving offenses charged in state court, including DV cases, criminal traffic case, and most misdemeanors and felonies.
34 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 1988 | 06/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Order of the Barristers | Drake Law School | 1987 |
Drake Law Review | Drake Law School | 1987 |
Mock Trial Team, Member` | Drake Law School | 1987 |
Midwest Moot Court Team | Drake Law School | 1986 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Staff Attorney | Public Defender Association | 1988 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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King County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | N/A |
Washington State Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | N/A |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2013 |
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 | 1987 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Drake University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
Indiana University | MA - Masters | 1982 |
Washington University in St. Louis | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1979 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 | 2014 |
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 | 2013 |
Police Liability in Washington | Case Selection of Police Misconduct Cases | 2011 |
Police Misconduct | Case Selection of Police Misconduct Cases and Third Party Liability under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983: How Much Entanglement is Enough | 2009 |
Traffic Law Practices: Including Impaired Driving Defense | Traffic Stops: What You Need to Know Concerning Recent Cases on Significant Issues | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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Lynne Wilson, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 15, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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.
Peter Nichols, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Fred Diamondstone, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 2, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Scott Mcdonald, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Jay is a knowledgeable lawyer who is a diligent advocate for his clients.
Diego Vargas, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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
James Egan, Civil rights Attorney on Jun 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Edward Hirsch, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 23, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Michael Nance, Constitutional Attorney on Apr 22, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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.
Eric Zubel, Civil rights Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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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