Peter Mazzone

Peter Mazzone

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime, Personal Injury

3002 Colby Ave., Suite 302, Everett, WA

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Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

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Mazzone Law Firm

3002 Colby Ave., Suite 302, Everett, WA, 98201

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8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Matt | February 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense

An Incredibly Skilled, Personable Legal Talent

It's a challenge to describe in mere words what a phenomenal attorney Pete is. Throughout the entire time he handled my criminal case, which was a very serious, lengthy, and incredibly challenging one to achieve a positive outcome for, the fact that Pete unwaveringly demonstrated exceptional legal c...ompetency and skill, exuded a genuine, well-founded confidence, and gave me a significant amount of face-to-face time with him provided me comfort during the darkest time of my life and every reason to trust in him and have faith that everything humanly possible was being done to help me. Yet, more to the point, he never failed to pour less than the absolute full weight of his talent, energies, heart, and naturally persuasive personality into making genuine headway in turning the tide in my favor. Pete is of the extremely rare breed of attorney that will truly bend over backwards for each and every one of his clients, never giving less than a 110% effort in every case. Even more impressive is how crystal clear it is that he is literally personally invested in his clients, not just professionally so. Despite my initially severe post-war psychological disorders, the fact that he showed an authentic compassion for me as a human being and my plight, got me the help I needed, and never, ever wavered in his faith in me was a very significant source of strength for me from which I drew to help pull myself out of my severe depression, anxiety, and despair that got me into trouble in the first place. He is incredibly well networked: he has strong professional connections with the best professional experts, has very influential relationships with countless others throughout the criminal justice system, on both sides of the courtroom, so to speak, and has the diplomatic talent to maximize the benefits he can obtain from those professional relationships. If you are looking for a defense attorney that can work what seems like miracles, who sincerely sees and treats you as a redeemable human being who deserves a real shot at a second chance at life, and will do absolutely everything within his power to get the best possible outcome for you, Pete is your man. As others have described him, he is indeed a ferocious pitbull in defending his clients, but is also, at heart, a wonderfully compassionate human being--his work is not just a job to him. (He has kept in contact with me, after I was successfully released, to keep up on how well I'm doing.) He is the embodiment of the antithesis against the public's stereotypical perception of attorneys, and the epitome of exactly what every defendant across the country deserves to have when finding themselves up against the heartless beast the criminal justice system is in reality.

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Peter Mazzone's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Micheli

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is one of the most intelligent, creative and skilled criminal defense lawyers in the state. He is simply the best. If I or one my family members were ever charged with a serious crime, he would be the first person I would call. He has my highest recommendation."

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David Henderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Pete is one of the brightest, creative, tenacious, and fearless advocates you will find. If I were in trouble, I would hire Pete. David Henderson"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Peter. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Anna Woods

Debt collection lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Malat

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Mazzone is a tireless advocate for his clients. He is a zealous and skilled trial lawyer that will not give up until he gets the result that he wants."

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Michael Brodsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is one of the finest, most effective criminal defense lawyers in the state. I heartily endorse his work."

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Mark Stephens

Federal crime lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Pete and I worked together as Public Defenders early in our careers. I always admired his tenacity and his natural instincts in his trial work. Pete has tried some of the toughest cases in Snohomish County, and he never flinches. Since he has focused more on defending clients in Federal Court, I always refer those clients to Pete, confident they will get the best defense possible."

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Charles Guss Markwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"To call Mazzone a great attorney is an understatement, a simple Google search will show that. Mazzone is a true professional, a fighter, a staunch advocate for justice, and perfectionist. His colorful and diverse background enables him with an amazing ability to dig in and prepare for the bare knuckle brawl that is trial, while advocating with a degree of skill, precision, experience, and intelligence that is simply unmatched. Having worked with Mazzone for several years, I have seen Pete up against incalculable odds, and fighting until justice was achieved, despite what may have seemed unpopular, undesirable, or even at times, unbelievable. Like a pit bull, he latches on to what is right, and does not let go at any expense. Pete is also a mentor, an advisor, and an example to many in the legal community of what a trial lawyer is supposed to be."

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Travis Eller

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Mazzone for several years. He is easily one of the most effective criminal defense attorneys around. I endorse his work."

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Carol Huneke

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Pete is a brilliant bulldog--tenacious and effective."

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Lance Fryrear

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter Mazzone is simply one of the best lawyers in the state that you can hire to defend you on any major crime. I recently consulted Pete myself on a federal case I was handling. His advice was spot-on as always. I give Pete my highest recommendation."

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Aaron Shields

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is hands down one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the state. He has handled cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to death penalty matters. I have personally observed Pete in trial on many occasions and he is the epitome of a true defense attorney. He is smart, charismatic, aggressive and afraid of nothing. If you are facing a criminal offense and want the best defense available you can rest assured Pete will deliver."

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David Henderson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gilbert Levy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Guss Markwell

Criminal defense lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Seattle Met Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, seattle met magazine

2016

Super Lawyer, Seattle Met Magazine

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Seattle Met Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Seattle Met Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Seattle Met Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Mazzone Law Firm, PLLC

2010 - 2014

Partner, Mazzone & Cantor, LLP

2005 - 2009

Partner, Mazzone & Markwell, Lawyers

2001 - 2004

Partner, Phillips and Mazzone

2000 - 2001

Associate, Spaulding & Phillips, Lawyers

1999 - 2000

Instructor, Central Washington University

1995 - 2000

Public Defender, Snohomish County Public Defenders

Associations

2006 - Present

EasternDistrict of Washington Federal Court

Member

2002 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2002 - Present

Federal Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit

Member

2002 - Present

Criminal Justice Act

Panel Member

1999 - Present

Western District of Washington Federal Court

Member

1995 - Present

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Matter of the Forfeiture of one 1970 Chevrolet, 166 Wn.2d 834

Change in vehicle forfeiture law

State of Washington v. Opel

Life

State of Washington v. Young

Not Guilty

State of Washington v. Frederickson

Not Guilty

State of Washington v. Gomez

Not Guilty

State of Washington v. Perez

Not Guilty

State of Washington v. Hepler

Not Guilty

State of Washington v. Fortier

Not Guilty

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Education

2000

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Graduate

1999

National Criminal Defense College

Graduate

1995

Seattle University School of Law

JD

1988

University of Massachusetts

PhD

1983

Miami University (of Ohio)

MS

1981

Illinois State University

BS

Speaking Engagements

2018

Expert Litigation Practice

Cross Examination of Experts

2017

WACDL - Voir Dire and Cross Examination Workshop

Voir Dire and Cross Examination

2017

WACDL - Cutting Edge Issues in Evidence and Discovery

When The State Destroys Evidence

2017

NORML Key West Legal Seminar

Cell Phones and Cell Phone Data: What Can They Get Without a Warrant?

2017

Continuing Education for Retirees

The Work of Criminal Defense Lawyers: A Case Study

2015

WACDL Continuing Legal Education Seminars

Confronting Statements Made to Confidential Informants, Co-conspirators, and Co-defendants

2015

WACDL - Annual Conference

Cross Examination of Experts

2015

Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel - CLE

Jail Telephone Systems: The State Listening In

2015

Criminal Justice Act Panel CLE

Cross Examination of Experts

2014

WDA - Washington Defender Association Annual Conference

Anatomy of a Mismanaged Case

2014

Washington Capital Case Defense Litigation Training

Initial Steps When Assigned a Capital Case

2014

Washington Association of Legal Investigators - Fall Conference

Investigating Cases Involving Cell Phone and Cell Tower Data

2014

WACDL - Handling a Complex Federal Case

Limitations on the Use of Cell Phone Tower Data

2014

Snohomish County Public Defender Association CLE

The Use of Cell Phone Tower Data During Trial

2014

Snohomich County PDA - CLE

The Power of Pre-Trial Motions Practice - A Case Study

2013

WACDL - Serious Felony Cases

Eavesdropping on Inmates: Fertile Grounds for Motions Practice

2013

Snohomish County Public Defender Association Continuing CLE

Opening Statements

2013

71.09 Fall CLE Conference

Selecting a Fair Jury for Your Sex Offender Client

2012

WACDL Annual Conference

Cell phones and cell towers: New forensic tools

2011

Snohomish County Bar Association - CLE

Conducting Jury Trials

2010

WACDL - Challenging Bad Science

Cell Phone and Cell Tower Data: New Forensic Tools

2010

SCBA - Trial Masters CLE

Closing Arguments

2009

WALI Fall Conference

Attorney Expectations of PI's

2009

Snohomish County Public Defender Association CLE

Pre-Trial and Trial Strategy in Sex Cases

2007

Washington Association of Legal Investigators

Caring for Clients

2002

Mental Illness and the Law

Mental Health Issues in Criminal Law

Publications

2015

Washington Criminal Defense Crossing Experts

2013

Washington Criminal Defense Mixed Source DNA: An area ripe for challenge

2013

Washington Criminal Defense Eavesdropping On Inmates

2011

Washington Criminal Defense Cell Phone and Cell Tower Data

2006

Washington Criminal Defense Direct Examination

2005

Washington Criminal Defense Opening Statements

2002

Law and Politics Magazine My Client is Nuts

2002

The Seattle Times of Snohomish County Can This Man Save Barbara Opel?

Languages

Italian

English

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