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Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
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Location
City of Bremerton
345 6th Street, 600, Bremerton, WA, 98337
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Mychael R Raya's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2013 | DUI & DWI
mychael raya, DUI review
After being charged with a DUI Mychael provided me the information I needed to be proactive in the case. With only a few months until I was moving back home from WA he was able to get my charge down to a lower offense. Which gave me an easier opportunity to get my license. back and work on getting h...
Posted by Stephen | October 30, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Highly Recommended!
Mychael Raya did an exceptional job for us when I hired him to represent my brother-in-law. It was a unique situation that the police & prosecutors were handling 'by the book', and rightfully so, but Mychael did an outstanding job conveying the nuances of our case to the prosecutor BEFORE it went to...
Posted by Jon | October 18, 2013
Excellent Lawyer
Mychael was excellent through the entire process. I was always kept up to date on what was going on and was completley satisifed in choosing Mychael.
Posted by Mark | October 04, 2013 | Business
Mychael Raya is a very talented attorney and a must use!
I have used several attorneys for various business and personal matters. I was referred to Mr. Raya and am very thankful I was. Mychael's communication was both clear and informative, his knowledge is immediately recognized upon talking about your case. He was very responive to my calls and went out ...
Posted by Chelsea | June 24, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Helped with my first ticket in 11 years.
After 11 years of great driving and no traffic violations or record of any kind, I received a speeding ticket with no warning even though I was following a truck going the same speed (I've been rear-ended twice and neither driver received any tickets for creating both vehicle damage and putting me th...
Mychael R Raya's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Mychael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I recommend Mychael to anyone looking for a criminal defense lawyer, in particular, help with a DUI. Mychael is knowledgeable, professional and dedicated. I have had the opportunity to refer clients to Mychael and all have been incredible satisfied."
"I sat as a Judge Pro Tem several times in the Bremerton Municipal Court when Mychael Raya was serving as the Public Defender. Unlike most public defenders with overwhelming caseloads, Mr. Raya presented each case to the court as if it were his only one. He was dedicated to each client and had great knowledge of every case. He always presented candid, intelligent and thoughtful arguments. I have also worked along side Mr. Raya as a criminal defense attorney in many courts in Kitsap and Pierce Counties. He continues to maintain the highest levels of commitment to his clients and is securing an excellent reputation amongst legal professionals in the area. He is truly a "rising star" in the criminal defense field in Western Washington."
"Mychael and I have worked together on a number of matters. His depth of knowledge regarding criminal, and especially DUI/DWI, matters is impressive. He is also a great communicator and genuinely a very nice person to work with. I would highly recommend Mychael to anyone seeking a great criminal defense attorney."
"A smart lawyer who is not afraid of trial. Aggressive and thorough, I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Raya to anyone who needs an aggressive defense."
"I'm pleased to endorse Mychael and recommend him for DUI and general criminal matters. Mychael was an associate attorney at my firm for two years and I had numerous opportunities to observe his work. I would not hesitate to have him assist with matters for my clients and I was always pleased with his work. Mychael is thorough, diligent, results-oriented and offers practical counsel to his clients. I am confident referring potential clients to him and know that he will always do an outstanding job. I would gladly work with Mychael again in the future."
"Mychael worked for our firm for over two years. During that time i had the opportunity to work with him and observe him. I know that he does a great job on DUI and criminal defense matters. He has several years experience in those areas and achieves excellent results for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse him for these areas of law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mychael is a talented and skillful attorney in DUI/DWI, criminal, and general litigation matters. Mychael is thorough in his analysis and offers excellent practical results-oriented advise. He is calm under pressure and stands up for his clients. Mychael is versatile in his approach to problem solving, and he is the attorney you want on your side when you are facing a tough problem. I highly endorse this talented attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Clients' Choice Award- DUI, Avvo
2010
Certificate of Appreciation, Kitsap County Youth Court
2000
University Achievement Award, Washington State University
2000
University Scholar in Residence, Washington State University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Prosecutor, City of Bremerton
2012 - 2014
Owner, Raya Law, PLLC
2010 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Luce, Lineberry & Kenney, PS
2008 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Rovang Fong & Associates
2006 - 2007
Legal Intern, Mark E. Vovos, PS
Associations
2008 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted
2008 - Present
Kitsap County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Port Orchard v. BR
DOL suspension dismissed/DUI charge dismissed and re-filed as Negligent Driving 1
State v. MR
Speeding Ticket Dismissed
State v. JD
Felony Residential Burglary amended to misdemeanor
Education
2007
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Washington State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
BNI
Bankruptcy Basics
2011
Real Estate Professionals
Foreclosure Fairness Act
Languages
English