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Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
- Seattle, WA
- Licensed for 26 years
About Gregory
As a former Marine Corps Judge Advocate and Prosecuting Attorney with the City of Seattle, Greg's 25+ year career in criminal justice can't be beat.
Following a successful career as a Judge Advocate and subsequently as a Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Seattle, I chose to enter the private sector and represent those who unfortunately find themselves charged with a crime. I have handled hundreds of criminal cases throughout my career. I represent my clients zealously and with an abundance of compassion and care, and I continue to look forward to the challenge of serving those who find themselves in need of my professional services.
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 55%
Top notch aggressive and effective DUI defense.
29 years, 3,650 cases
- Domestic violence: 30%
Top notch aggressive and effective domestic violence defense
29 years, 2,200 cases
- Criminal defense: 15%
Top notch aggressive and effective criminal defense, emphasizing Domestic Violence, DUI related matters, and Theft & Burglary.
29 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
English
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Contact
Law Offices Of Greg Schwesinger & Saad Qadri, LLC, D.B.A. SQ Attorneys
10740 Meridian Ave N
Suite 207
Seattle, WA, 98133
- Office (425) 998-8384
- Mobile (206) 293-9590
- Fax (206) 299-3029
Law Offices Of Greg Schwesinger & Saad Qadri, LLC, D.B.A. SQ Attorneys in Association with Wong Fleming Attorneys at Law
10675 Willows Rd NE
Suite 250
Redmond, WA, 98052
- Office (425) 998-8384
- Fax (206) 299-3029
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Inactive | 1997 | 02/15/2021 |
| WA | Active | 1994 | 02/24/2021 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| A+ Rating | Better Business Bureau | 2019 |
| 10 Best Attorneys for Client Satisfaction 2015-2019 | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2019 |
| Client's Choice Award 2017 | AVVO | 2017 |
| 2015 Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2015 |
| "10 Best" Attorney Nomination for Washington State | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2014 |
| Avvo Lawyer Rating - Superb 10 Badge | AVVO | 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Contributor | AVVO | 2013 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2013 |
| Hot Topics in Criminal Defense | Certifcate of Completion | 2013 |
| Certificate of Completion | Aggressive Defense in Washington | 2013 |
| SuperLawyer nomination | Thomson Reuters SuperLawyers | 2012 |
| Completion Confirmation, Defending DUI's in Washington State | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2012 |
| Client's Choice Award | Avvo | 2012 |
| Superb Avvo Rating of 10 out of 10 Plaque | American Registry LLC | 2011 |
| Super Lawyers Nomination | Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Completion Confirmation, Defending DUI's in Washington State | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2011 |
| Avvo Lawyer Ratings - Superb 10 Badge | Avvo | 2011 |
| Member | Washington Defender Association | 2011 |
| Avvo Lawyer Ratings - Superb 10 badge | Avvo | 2010 |
| Avvo Superb Rating of 10 out of 10 Plaque | American Registry LLC | 2010 |
| Completion Confirmation, Defending DUI's in Washington State | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2010 |
| Completion Confirmation, Defending DUI's in Washington State | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2009 |
| Member | Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2008 |
| Training Certificate; NHTSA/ IACP, DWI/ SFST course | La Pier & Associates | 2008 |
| Completion Confirmation, Defending DUI's in Washington | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2008 |
| Completion Confirmation, Defending DUI's in Washington | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2007 |
| Completion Certification, Defending DUI's in Washington | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2006 |
| Certificate of Completion, Winning: Hot Topics in Criminal Law | Seminar Group - Raising the Bar of Continuing Legal Ed | 2005 |
| Completion Confirmation, Defending DUI's in Washington | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2005 |
| Completion Confirmation, Defending DUI's in Washington State | Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice | 2004 |
| Certificate of Appreciation | seattle police - Anti Graffiti Unit | 2002 |
| Certificate of Completion; District Court Training Program | Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys | 2000 |
| Certificate of Recognition - Navy Achievement Medal | United States Navy | 1998 |
| Certificate of Recognition - Navy Achievement Medal | Navy | 1998 |
| Certificate of Recognition | Marine Corps | 1998 |
| Certificate of Achievement (Trial Advocacy, Camp Pendleton) | National District Attorneys Association | 1997 |
| Certificate of Completion | Naval Justice School | 1996 |
| Member | Washington State Bar Association | 1994 |
| Deans Honors List | Willamette University College of Law | 1994 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Law Offices of Greg Schwesinger and Saad Qadri, LLC, d.b.a. SQ Attorneys | 2009 - Present |
| Principal | SQ Attorneys | 2009 - Present |
| General Counsel | Woodhouse Wine Estates, Woodinville | 2009 - Present |
| Associate | Law Offices Of Bradley Johnson | 2005 - 2009 |
| Associate | Veitch, Gaston & Kennedy | 2004 - 2005 |
| Associate | Law Firm Of Albert A. Rinaldi | 2003 - 2004 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy District Attorney | City Of Seattle Prosecuting Attorney's Office | 2000 - 2003 |
| Associate | McPeters McAlearney Shimoff & Hatt | 1998 - 2000 |
| Prosecuting Attorney | United States Marine Corps | 1998 - 1998 |
| Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) | United States Attorneys' Office | 1997 - 1998 |
| Public Defender | United States Marine Corps | 1996 - 1998 |
| Assistant General Counsel | United States Marine Corps, Office of General Counsel | 1996 - 1998 |
| Legal Intern (extern) | Supreme Court, Washington State | 1994 - 1995 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer.com | Premium Member | 2014 - Present |
| Washington Defender Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Western District of Washington | Member | 2009 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2006 - Present |
| National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2006 - Present |
| King County Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Academy for DUI Defense | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2003 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 1997 - Present |
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
| Citizens for Judicial Excellence | Member | 2008 - 2014 |
| Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - 2006 |
| Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2002 - 2003 |
| Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys | Member | 2000 - 2003 |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1998 - 1999 |
| Judge Advocates Association | Member | 1996 - 1998 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| SQ Attorney Blog | Lawmakers Seeking to expand felony DUI definition | 2014 |
| SQ Attorneys Blog | Target Zero Task Force zeroing in on Super Bowl Sunday | 2014 |
| SQ Attorneys Blog | Changes Abound Across the Nation | 2014 |
| SQ Attorneys Blog | New Laws in Effect! | 2014 |
| SQ Attorneys Blog | Marijuana – The Changing Times | 2014 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| La Pier & Associates | Qualified to perform Standard Field Sobriety Testing | 2008 |
| National College of District Attorneys | Certification of Trial Advocacy Skills | 1998 |
| Marine Corps University (MCLB, Barstow, California) | Certification of Tax Preparation Expert | 1997 |
| Marine Corps University (MCRD, San Diego, California) | Certification of Trial Advocacy Expert | 1997 |
| Marine Corps University (Camp Pendleton, California) | Certification of Trial Advocacy Proficiency | 1997 |
| Judge Advocate General School, U.S. Air Force | Certification of Environmental law proficiency | 1997 |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Justice School | Certification of Qualified Legal Assistance Attorney | 1997 |
| Naval Justice School | JD - Judge Advocate | 1996 |
| Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Army Legal Assistance Course | 1996 |
| Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army | Certification of Trial Advocacy Expert | 1996 |
| Naval Justice School | Certification of Completion | 1996 |
| United States Marine Corps - The Basic School | Commission to be Marine Corps Officer | 1995 |
| Willamette University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| United States Marine Corps - Officer Candidate School | Officer Commission | 1993 |
| St. Marys University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor - (summer program, Austria) | 1992 |
| University of Washington | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Woodhouse Wine Estates Training Seminar | The Graceful Art of Telling a Customer They've Had Enough | 2013 |
| Woodhouse Wine Estates Brown Bag Lunch | The Intricacies and Defense of DUI | 2013 |
| Woodhouse Wine Estates Training Seminar | Your Legal Responsibilities Serving Alcohol | 2012 |
| In House Lecture | DUI Boot Camp | 2012 |
| Woodhouse Wine Estates Training Seminar | The Effects of Alcohol on Your Customers | 2011 |
| Bishop Blanchet High School Parent -Teacher Association Meeting | Criminal Consequences of Alcohol/Drug usage | 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Bag Lunch, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California | Taxation - benefits/ consequences | 1997 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Obstruction Charges Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Domestic Violence Assault & Malicious Mischief Dismissed | Dismissed |
| DUI With Refusal - No Charges Filed | No Charges Filed After Negotiations |
| Domestic Violence Assault Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Obstruction Charges Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Theft in 3rd Degree - No Charges Filed | No Charges Filed After Negotiations |
|---|---|
| Malicious Mischief Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Malicious Mischief Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Theft 3 Dismissed | Dismissed |
| DUI Reduced to Negligent Driving | Charges Reduced |
| Driving While License Suspended Dismissed | Dismissed |
| DUI Reduced to Negligent Driving | Charges Reduced |
| Patronizing a Prostitute Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Dvring with License Suspended 2nd Degree Reduced to Traffic Infraction | Charges Reduced |
| Class B Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor | Charges Greatly Reduced |
| Minor in Possesion Dismissal | Dismissed |
| Domestic Violence Assault Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Assault & Obstruction Dismissed | Dismissed |
| DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving | Charges Reduced |
| Repeat DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving | Charges Greatly Reduced |
| DUI Reduced to Negligent Driving | Charges Greatly Reduced |
| Assault Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Domestic Violence Property Destruction Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Domestic Violence Property Destruction Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Hit & Run Dismissed | Dismissed |
| DUI Reduced to Negligent Driving | Charges Greatly Reduced |
| Minor Exhibiting Effects Dismissal | Dismissed |
| Domestic Violence Assault Dismissed | Dismissed |
| DUI + Hit & Run reduced to Negligent Driving | Reduced to Negligent Driving |
| DUI Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Assault Dismissed | Dismissed |
| DUI Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Theft Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Repeat DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving | Charges Greatly Reduced |
| Hit & Run Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Domestic Violence Harassment Dismissed | Dismissed |
| No Charges Filed in Unlawful Imprisonment & Assault | No Charges Filed After Negotiations |
| Domestic Violence Assault Dismissed | Dismissed |
| Class C Felony reduced to Gross Misdemeanor | Malicious Mischief Felony reduced to Gross Misdemeanor |
| Minor in Possesion Dismissal | Dismissed |
| DUI Dismissed | Dismissed |
1st Class Attorney with a knockout record. 3 and 0 for me. Thanks Greg!
Posted by anonymous
Tue Dec 09 2008
Professional, Knowledgeable, and Aggressive Representation with the Utmost Degree of Integrity at All Times.
Posted by Jesse
Fri Mar 19 2010
Hire Greg Schwesinger - excellent, experienced, effective
Posted by anonymous
Sun Dec 20 2020
Greg is an extremely competent and caring lawyer
Posted by anonymous
Wed Dec 16 2020
DV MULTIPLE
Posted by anonymous
Wed Nov 18 2020
Get it done
Posted by anonymous
Wed Jul 08 2020
Life Saving
Posted by Jean
Mon Jun 22 2020
Excellent Attorney who really cares for his clients
Posted by anonymous
Thu Dec 20 2018
If you want a top rated lawyer who will give you the best chance possible of beating charges against you Greg's who you need!
Posted by Justin
Sat Nov 17 2018
Professional, knowledgeable and respectful
Posted by anonymous
Wed Sep 26 2018
Attorney endorsements
(41)James Bingham, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
In my previous job as a prosecutor, I had numerous cases against Greg. He is an experienced DUI attorney and an effective advocate for his clients.
Rachel Reich, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 21, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Ann Gruben, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 4, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
In my time as a prosecutor, I went against Greg in jury trials. He was always prepared, exuded confidence, and argued zealously for his clients. He is a straight-shooter and a stand-up guy.
Martin Judnich, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Schwesinger is a very experienced attorney who often contributes to very complicated areas of the law on AVVO.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on May 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Gregory. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Mark Blair, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Greg is an intelligent, hard-working and passionate advocate for his clients.
Jeffrey Goldman, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known him since I was an intern at the Seattle City Attorney's Office and I watched him handle a very difficult case as opposing counsel. He is an excellent attorney.
Henry Chae, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. One of the leaders in our defense community, he is a fantastic attorney, one of the best in our State. He was a mentor to me when we were at the prosecutor's office over 10 years ago. He is highly respected by judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys alike. You can't go wrong with having Greg on your side. I recommend him without reservation
Paul McMahon, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Susan Duke, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 17, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James White, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 7, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have seen Mr. Schwesinger's work and court presentation for well over a decade. Greg is exceptionally professional. He bestows his clients with confidence as he guides them through their legal situation. His devotion to his clients is unrivaled. Mr. Schwesinger is also supportive to other lawyers providing needed guidance and knowledge to the less experienced. Having worked both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, Greg gives the greatest possible advantage to his clients.
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schwesinger's strong commitment to criminal law is evident from his participation in this community.
Paul Eagle, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 1, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Derek Smith, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 21, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have worked with Greg as a prosecutor with the Seattle City Attorney's Office. I have also had the confidence to refer family friends to him in their time of need. He is an excellent and caring attorney, highly effective for his clients. I highly endorse him.
Diego Vargas, Criminal defense Attorney on May 3, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked against Greg, when he was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Seattle, and I have worked with Greg since he entered into private practice. Greg is a very good attorney with an attention to detail that escapes most people. He is a great advocate and he is not afraid to take on the tough cases and tough issues. I whole heartedly recommend Greg to anyone needing assistance.
Jon Fox, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 10, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have personally observed Greg in action in the courtroom and he is impressive. He is a creative, prepared, dilligent advocate for his clients. I am happy to endorse Greg Schwesinger.
Joseph Cutter, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 8, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. He is hard working and very pleasant to deal with. He is honest and always patient. He goes the extra mile for his clients
Timothy Milios, DUI and DWI Attorney on Oct 14, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Greg since his days as as prosector with the City of Seattle Attorney's Office. I had the utmost respect for him as a prosecutor and even greater respect for him as a defense attorney. I give him my highest endorsement.
Damon Shadid, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 25, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Greg is a smart, aggressive lawyer who I have watched in action many times. I endorse this lawyer's work without hesitation.
Anthony DiPietro, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 10, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked along side Greg for a number of years and found him to be a highly competent and aggressive attorney. He is a highly professional attorney both in and outside the courtroom and has an outstanding grasp of criminal law. I highly recommend him.
