Jared Ausserer

Drawing on nearly three decades of intense trial experience and an invaluable background as a former prosecutor, Jared Ausserer has cultivated an extraordinary law practice defined by precise and positive results. His legal approach is built on well-earned expertise and strategic insight.

Jared’s unique ability lies in his expert capacity to identify and exploit critical weaknesses and systemic issues within the prosecution’s strategy. He leverages this insider knowledge directly for his clients’ advantage.

Having successfully executed a defense in thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases, Jared is prepared to offer an elite level of representation for complex criminal matters. His case experience spans the full spectrum of charges, including aggravated murder, child sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, burglary, theft, and DUI. Furthermore, he maintains extensive knowledge in presenting and defending against all forms of forensic evidence.

A native of Pierce County, Jared is deeply familiar with the local legal landscape. His career began at the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, where he interned while attending Seattle University School of Law and subsequently accepted a position as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney upon graduation.

Over a nearly 20-year career at the Prosecutor’s Office, serving under three elected Prosecutors, Jared quickly distinguished himself. His exceptional trial skills and critical strategic abilities led to a rapid and meteoric rise through the ranks, achieving the highest attorney classification faster than any of his peers in an office of over 100 attorneys.

In recognition of his work ethic and courtroom prowess, Jared was promoted to Team Chief of the Special Assault Unit. In this high-impact role, he collaborated closely with law enforcement agencies, developing county-wide protocols for the investigation and prosecution of sex offenses and serious assaults. He also played a key role in training nurses, caseworkers, and police, establishing an unmatched expertise in this sensitive area of law.

Jared later served a four-year term as Homicide Division Chief, overseeing every homicide and death investigation brought to the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office. He worked directly with state and federal law enforcement to guide investigation strategy and processes, giving him unparalleled experience in complex death penalty and murder cases.

His career culminated in his promotion to Chief Criminal Deputy, where he supervised and managed the entire Criminal Division of the Prosecutor’s Office. This unique history means Jared possesses a deep, firsthand understanding of the specific practices, policies, and procedural vulnerabilities of the opposing counsel. No other defense attorney can match his insider experience from leading the very division responsible for criminal prosecution in Pierce County.

With his good friend and fellow attorney, Casey Arbenz, Jared formed Puget Law Group in 2013. Under his direction and example, Puget Law Group has become the premier criminal defense firm in all of Washington. Over one dozen highly effective and exceptionally talented attorneys work with Jared and Casey to provide proven and consistent results for the firm’s clients.

As a dedicated and experienced legal advocate, Jared Ausserer approaches every criminal case with a strategic mindset and an exceptional commitment to client success. He is devoted to ensuring that all clients receive the effective, high-quality representation they deserve. By consistently achieving outstanding results and often exceeding expectations, Jared provides both favorable outcomes and confidence to those he represents, solidifying his reputation as a highly respected and sought-after criminal defense attorney.