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  • Seattle, WA
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Jay Herman Krulewitch
Jay Herman Krulewitch
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About Jay

Superb Trial Lawyer Ready to Assist you on your Criminal or Personal Injury Matter!

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

Criminal defenseCivil rightsPersonal injury
  1. Personal injury: 60%

    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.

    26 years

  2. Civil rights: 25%

    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.

    26 years

  3. Criminal defense: 15%

    I handle most criminal cases involving offenses charged in state court, including DV cases, criminal traffic case, and most misdemeanors and felonies.

    32 years

Languages spoken

English

Contact

2611 N.E. 113th Street, Suite 300
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Jay H. Krulewitch

2611 N.E. 113th Street, Suite 300
Seattle, WA, 98125

Office (206) 233-0828
Fax (206) 628-0794

Website

http://www.krulewitchlaw.com

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive198810/18/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
Order of the BarristersDrake Law School1987
Drake Law ReviewDrake Law School1987
Mock Trial Team, Member`Drake Law School1987
Midwest Moot Court TeamDrake Law School1986
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Staff AttorneyPublic Defender Association1988 - 1995
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
King County Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Washington State Bar AssociationMemberN/A
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMemberN/A
Washington State Association for JusticeMemberN/A
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersN/AN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Washington State Association for Justice Trial NewsNominal Damages Victory: Section 193 Police Misconduct Case Against Seattle Police Department Has Value In Teaching Police a Lesson About Important Limitations in Terry Stops2013
Drake Law ReviewAnatomy of a Double Whammy: The Application of Rule 68 Offers and Fee Waivers of Civl Rights Attorneys' Fees under Section 19881987
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Drake University Law SchoolJD - Juris Doctor1987
Indiana UniversityMA - Masters1982
Washington University in St. LouisBA - Bachelor of Arts1979
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Premises Liability SeminarLiability for Hazardous Conditions Occurring at Retail Stores and Self-Serve Stores2014
Police Liability SeminarRecent Developments in Police Liability for use of Tasers and Pepper Spray2014
Police Liability SeminarRecent Developments in Police Liability for use of Tasers and Pepper Spray2013
Police Liability SeminarCase Selection of Police Misconduct Cases2013
Police Liability in WashingtonCase Selection of Police Misconduct Cases2011
Police MisconductCase Selection of Police Misconduct Cases and Third Party Liability under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983: How Much Entanglement is Enough2009
Traffic Law Practices: Including Impaired Driving DefenseTraffic Stops: What You Need to Know Concerning Recent Cases on Significant Issues2007
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
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

Reviews

(3)
5 Star
67%
4 Star
0%
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2 Star
33%
1 Star
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Review Jay Krulewitch

Outstanding Work

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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 part of domestic disputes and required a great deal of careful attention. Mr. Krulewitch interacted with the parties involved in a professional and sensitive manner. In one instance, Mr. Krulewitch needed to be in contact with my family law attorney and communicated well whenever coordination was necessary. His interaction with law enforcement and the court demonstrated that he is highly skilled. All cases were handled efficiently, effectively and brought to a completely satisfactory conclusion. He has done the best possible job each time I have hired him. It is evident that Mr. Krulewitch cares genuinely about his client’s welfare.

Satisfied Client

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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 and been handled in a similar consistent manner as well. Jay is very thorough in his investigation and research techniques, always taking into consideration of the cost effectiveness, I found Jay to work with and practice the highest standards of efficiency and ethics, yielding the highest settlement and positive outcome. I have reccomended my friends and associates to Jay Krulewitch in highest confidence. Some comments: > Knowledgable in Multidiciplines, no rock is left unturned!

Mixed Results

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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 course) My case dragged when it might have gone much faster. Events related to the case also happened and further complicated the matter and necessitated still further legal expense to address them. Had the case been handled efficiently it might have gone to court swiftly before these complications had time to occur. After I ran up a hefty bill (in my estimation largely due to his inefficiencies) he declared he would not even file my case until the bill had been substantially paid to date. In fairness, he may be well intentioned but don't expect too much bang for your buck.
Jay Krulewitch's response: It 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!

Attorney endorsements

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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, DUI and DWI 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, DUI and DWI 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, Family 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, Criminal defense 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

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.

Cost

RATES
    • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs30 minutes
    OTHER BILLING TYPES
    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-40%
    PAYMENT METHODS

    Cash, Check, Credit Card