Kurt David Bennett

Kurt David Bennett

4.7
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Normandy Park, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

19803 1st Avenue S, Suite 200, Normandy Park, WA

About Kurt

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Emphasis on Post Conviction Relief: Vacation of Convictions, Restoration of Firearm Rights, Removal from Sex Offender Registration Requirements; Deletion of Non-Conviction Data ("Expungement").

28 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

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Law Offices Of Kurt D. Bennett

19803 1st Avenue S, Suite 200, Normandy Park, WA, 98148

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Kurt David Bennett's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life Changing

While in college in CA I took a plea deal in 2017 for an incident in WA that included 2 years on the SO Registry to "ensure I completed my counseling and polygraphs." After completing all steps required of me and getting my charge dismissed with prejudice, CA said that they could not honor my deal ma...de in WA and that I had at least 10 more years on the SO registry. CA said I had to get WA to expunge the charge, and WA said my matter was settled and it was a CA problem. Attornies in CA and WA had all gotten me nowhere. At this point, I hired Mr. Bennett. It took a couple of months, but he got CA to change their stance and now I am successfully off the SO Registration and ready to begin my life again. I have since secured two job offers. Mr. Bennett changed my life and has given me a chance. On top of that, he waived some fees and was quite accommodating about finances. I highly recommend him for any post-conviction/ redemptive law matter.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Unexpected Legal Nightmare

My husband and I have life-long careers in technology fields, work hard, and consider ourselves committed to pursuing goals and serving the community. Despite this, in our late 50s, for the first time in our lives, we were confronted with a random and unexpected criminal accusation that became a horr...ifying nightmare. To help us untangle the legalities, we went to our friends and close associates for attorney recommendations. Because of our duress, it was challenging to find a legal expert who could communicate clearly with us in a manner that gained our trust. After working through several other attorneys, we found Kurt Bennett thanks to the recommendation of a lawyer friend. We interviewed him; he was professional and no-nonsense direct. His communication style put us at ease. We hired him. It took many years to untangle our legal situation with all its legal repercussions. At every step, Kurt knew what to do, advised us, and took action. He was persistently methodical in his approach and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome for us. In short, he moved us through a long sequence of legal complications with exceptional proficiency every step of the way. We are pleased with his work and the end-result that he achieved.

Posted by Jeff | July 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Kurt: I can't thank you enough!

I have been introduced with Kurt through a common friend. I was perplexed and had no means of getting out of my situation with the law. I have violated my probation with not one but 2 other cities as well. To make things even more complex I'm a single father that have just regain custody of my dau...ghter. I was looking at jail time with all 3 municipals and couldn't bear the thought of loosing my child. When I met Kurt Bennett I was very nervous. When I shook his hand I felt calm and collective. I have been very honest with Kurt with all my circumstances and he understood that I still have a chance in life again and wanted to help me regain my integrity and life back online. Kurt is an absolute professional with his work and goes out of his ways to seek the truth. Kurt is a kind person and can talk with you at your level. With Kurt's professional help, he has been able to keep me out of jail from all three cities. I am on my way back to a structured life with my daughter and in peace. I sincerely can't thank you enough!

Posted by Diana | August 02, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Why Kurt is the best lawyer ~

I had to write a review for Kurt or he has been by far, the best lawyer I have ever worked with. Kurt was always there working hard for me when I applied to get a pardon from Governor Christine Gregoire for several felonies that I had committed almost 9 years ago now. he saw my case as one worth f...ighting for. I remember he called my story a "good faith effort" story. I had made mistakes when I had hit a rock bottom in my life but he saw the potential in me and realized I was not the person behind those mistakes. He also believed in me,,,...told me I had come a long way from where I was and that no matter what , he was going to take my case all the way to Olympia and make this pardon work for me. There had been a point where I was running low on money to offer and he continued to work on my case, staying 100% dedicated to me as a client. The happy ending did come for me in January of 2013. Christine Gregoire granted me an unconditional, full pardon the day she left office. If it hadn't been for Kurts dedication to my case and all his hard work and effort, I would not be where I am today. I can now look for the work I deserve. I worked hard at school and am now able to use my gifts and talents to help others in tough situations. But it's all because of Kurt. He is tops, number one in my book and I would recommend him to anyone trying a criminal conviction. he will dedicate himself to you and fight hard for if he feels you deserve to be fought for. Diana H.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2013 | Criminal Defense

$$$ Well spent

I hired Kurt to assist me in vacating a previous Felony conviction as well as restore my firearms rights. The process was quick and easy and he was very straightforward not guaranteeing me anything (which is exactly what I wanted). What a relief to finally put a horrible event behind me for good. ... Thanks KURT!!!

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Todd DeVallance

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Kurt is a phenomenal attorney! I am grateful for the opportunity to be mentored by Kurt. Kurt’s passion for the law and dedication to his clients is what separates him from other attorneys. He is always the first name on my list when I need to make a referral."

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David Crump

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kurt Bennett is a lawyer you can trust. Kurt is bright, creative and hard-working. I have known Kurt for over a decade and have observed first-hand his skill and ability to navigate the legal mazes in favor of his clients. Kurt is as good as anyone in getting the best result."

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Kirk Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I got to know Kurt when I was a prosecutor and he was a defense attorney. Kurt was always very well prepared and made persuasive arguments. He is respected by judges and attorneys for his professionalism and creativity. I highly recommend Kurt."

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Andrew Huff

Litigation lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kurt is highly intelligent and absolutely tenacious in the courtroom when he needs to be. At the same time, his calm demeanor when dealing with clients is one of many reasons why he is so highly respected in the legal community."

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Rebecca White

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Volunteer of the Year, King County Bar Association

2007

Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Judge Pro Tem, King County District Courts

2000 - Present

Senior Attorney, Law Offices Of Kurt D. Bennett

1997 - 2000

Attorney, Allen Hansen & Maybrown

Associations

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

King County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Petition of Allen

Governor Grants Pardon

Petition of Heaphy

Governor Grants Pardon

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Education

N/A

Texas Tech University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Purdue University

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

Texas Tech University

M.B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2016

Gun Law in Washington

"How We Got To Now" - A History of Gun Laws

2015

22nd Annual Criminal Justice Institute

Practical Aspects of Vacating Convictions

2014

Strategies in Defending DUIs A Judge's View of DUI cases

2014

21st Annual Criminal Justice Institute

Expunging, Sealing, and Vacating

2013

Landlord and Tenant Law A Judge's View of Small Claim Cases

2008

Legal Services for the Homeless

Vacating Criminal Records

2007

Continuing Legal Education

Criminal Records Privacy Act Overview

2006

Landlord Tenant Law in Washington

Ramifications of Criminal Actions and Civil Protection Orders

Publications

1997

King County Bar Association Starting off Wearing the Black Hat

Languages

English

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