John William Murphy

I am a PhD level counselor who worked with violent offenders and those with chemical dependency issues. I have worked in this field 22 years in Skagit County. During my 5th year I met John Murphy after he had written a start up grant for Skagit County Drug Court in 1996. He was always pleasant, profe...ssional and serious about the legal issues surrounding drug and alcohol offenders facing felony charges and/or prison. I interfaced with John during the 6 years while I served in drug court. John has maintained interest in people in which he witnessed a positive potential that many would overlook due their history of chemical dependency or of violence. John has always been consistent in creating a positive narrative to help a person see their potential. This so they can succeed in recovery and develop a drug free lifestyle and get out of the legal system and experience freedom. I personally experienced John's compassion and professionalism when I lost employment and again had to deal with PTSD which resulted from 2 tours in Viet Nam in the 1960's. He stated clearly to me no less than 4 times: "You stay home and forget about this issue. I'll take care of it." His primary concern was for me, which was of great comfort at that time due my tendency to spiral downward and return to the war. He kept up with me, was responsive when I called him or had questions regarding my legal situation. John Murphy was my go to person when I had legal issues which I felt unfair, and the corresponding guilt, shame and questions regarding my future employment. I can wholeheartedly state, John Murphy can be trusted no matter what the legal issue. He will follow through and his legal outcomes regarding the people he represents are testimony to the man for whom I am writing this personal testimony and recommendation. His compassion for people and those he feels have been treated unfairly is vast. But even if someone is guilty, John will make sure the person gets the best representation possible as noted in his drug court participation and start up grant writing. I would recommend John to anyone who asks, no matter what the situation.

We were referred by a friend and ended up becoming very close friends with John. Stuck in a hopeless situation John's firm was reluctant to take the case, but John believed in the underdog and fought with both gloves on for over 2 years. We ended up getting more than expected! John kept in constan...t communication with us the whole time and was always honest and straightforward, but more than that, he really cared about our situation and us personally. Rarely do you meet a man with so much heart. We really can't say enough about John' s character. Such a kind man, yet had both guns loaded and ready to fire. We love you John Murphy and would reccomend you to anyone. Bless you Jack and Kim

JOHN CAME INTO MY LIFE DURING ONE OF MY WORST TIMES. HE WAS RECOMMENDED BY A CLOSE FRIEND WHO I THOROUGHLY TRUSTED AND I AM GRATEFUL THAT I GOT THE ATTENTION, EFFORT AND GENUINE CONCERN OF THIS MAN. HE DIRECTED A COURSE OF ACTION THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN HAD I NOT FELT COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT OF ...HIS SKILLS. HAVING HAD LITTLE EXPERIENCE WITH THE LEGAL SYSTEM, I HAD LOTS OF ANXIETY. JOHN GUIDED ME THROUGH IT ALL WITH EASE. I LET HIM TAKE THE WHEEL SO TO SPEAK, THAT KIND OF TRUST IS RARE. MY OUTCOME WAS FAVORABLE AND I OWE IT TO JOHN'S EXPERTISE OF THE LAW AND HIS HARD WORK.

Over the past several years, John litigated an incredibly difficult real estate matter for my family and I. The circumstances of this matter affected our life greatly (where we lived, our financial future), and it was an incredibly stressful time for our family. There is no way that we could have mad...e it through this matter so successfully if it were not for John's expertise and careful handling of our case. There were times throughout the case that we were stressed and worried about the outcome, but John's excellent communication throughout the process assured us that we were in great hands. The things that stood out to us were how carefully he handled our case. There was no moment when we felt like this case was not important to him (and heaven knows it was important to us!). It's a great feeling to feel like the person handling your legal matters cares about your future as much as you do. The second thing that stood out to us was how thoroughly he handled our case. I have absolutely no worries or doubts that any stones were left unturned, or that there are any loose ends to be tied up. I also do not think that we could have secured a better outcome with any other attorney. Especially because we have never been involved in this type of legal matter before, its a fantastic feeling to know (and feel) that it was handled thoughtfully, carefully, thoroughly, and well. Overall, we would not hesitate to recommend John to anyone in need of an expert litigator, or even anyone who simply needed legal advice. Our experience went above and beyond what we had hoped for, and while we definitely hope not to need an attorney in the future, if we did there is no doubt of whom we would use.