Michael R Frans

Michael R Frans

also known as Mike Frans

Judicial

About Michael

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 25 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2000

Judicial

No misconduct found


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Honors

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Recognition for Contribution to Criminal Justice, Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Michael R. Frans

1999 - 2002

Of Counsel, Law Office of Barbara A. Bowden

Associations

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2015 - Present

Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice

Member

2012 - Present

Citizens for Judicial Excellence

Member

2011 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

United States District Court

Licensed to practice in Federal court

2000 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Goodall

Dismissed

City of Seattle v. Brown

Not Guilty

State v. Myers

conviction reversed and remanded for dismissal

State v. Theurich

Felony DUI: Not Guilty

State v. Davis

Not Guilty on 2 counts of Vehicular Homicide

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Education

2001

National Highway Traffic Safety

Certified FST Administrator

1999

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Central Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Defending DUI's CLE

Opening Statement: Setting the Tone

2015

DPD-SCRAP Misdemeanor Unit Retreat CLE

Cross Examination of BAC Tech

2014

Defending DUI's CLE

Cross Examination of BAC Tech

2011

Gathering of Professional Driver Union Reps

Affect of alcohol related offenses on CDL holders

Languages

English

Activity

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