Michael Austin Stewart

An uncommon man among uncommon men, is the only statement that adequately describes Mr. Michael Austin Stewart. Personally, I have only ever had true and absolute faith in the capacity of one attorney out of the many I have retained and that was over a decade ago. Before finding and meeting Mr. ...Stewart and his team, I had almost given up hope that high caliber, trustworthy attorneys still existed. For the sake of brevity, I will suffice it to say that I was beyond frustrated with my circumstances and seemed to be slipping ever deeper into the abyss of red-tape, arbitrary stipulations and non-productive hearings, all stemming from the misdemeanor assault charge I was fighting, by way of the MUNICIPALITY OF OLYMPIA. Mr. Stewart's team received a voicemail from me during the holiday season of 2018. I was blown away when a member of his team returned my call almost immediately and had me scheduled for a consultation before the year was through. That act alone is indicative of how important clients are to the men and women of Stewart Law Firm, but more important to me, was the vetting. You can tell how well an attorney is going to pay attention to the details of a case, in part, by the nature of the questions you receive from his associates/assistants/paralegals, during their initial inquiry. The moment of truth in my mind is two-fold. The first, being the feeling that I sense when I make first eye contact with someone and seeing how the air moves about them as they enter a room. How do they carry themselves? Do they look me in my eyes? How is their handshake? While the consultation carries on, what's the attorney doing? Are they checking their email or are they present in all their faculties? Are they focused and attentive to the reason I am here? Is my time important to them? You see, these are some of the mannerisms that can help you see WHO THE PERSON REALLY IS. It just so happens to be some of the exact same material that sets Mike far and above his peers and show him to be an uncommon man in his field. Mr. Stewart doesn't waste time. He is a well-oiled, finely tuned, high-performance machine and he's race ready. Day one, meeting number one, Mike is more than present, he is mentally and physically involved all the way. Now, it would be impossible for me to say or know exactly how Mr. Stewart analyzes and interprets all of the variables and potential pitfalls of a given circumstance, but I know he brought solutions to the table and gave me clear instructions on how to proceed forward, following our meeting. We spoke for a while and he seemed very personable and genuine in his relating to me and my hardship. I think he knows it's important for us to feel like someone is listening and paying attention to what we have encountered while dealing with the arbitrary sanctions of pre-trial, as well as the family and career concerns arising from it all. Mike is a human too (super important) and feeling confident that he and I were tracking on the same subject, I handed it all over to him and his team. I let out a deep sigh of relief and awaited my instructions. MR. STEWART IS RENOWNED FOR HIS ABILITY TO TROUBLESHOOT AND PROBLEM SOLVE, COMPLEX COURT CASES, which is exactly what I had, and exactly what he did. On May 14, 2019 my case was DISMISSED. This is the SECOND HALF OF THE MOMENT OF TRUTH to which I alluded earlier. This is where Mike and his team earn their money, in my mind. At the end of the day, RESULTS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS in any language. My name is Dave Davidson, I live in Olympia and if someone tells me they have a criminal problem, I send them to Michael Austin Stewart. Do yourself a favor, if you have criminal charges, or want someone on retainer just in case, get an appointment with Mike and see for yourself. You need this dude on your team.

I contacted Michael Stewart after being charged with a DUI. I was extremely nervous of my case given the fact that I had a BAC that was over twice the legal limit. In addition to the high BAC, I had a previous drinking and driving incident that was just under 20 years old. After speaking with Michael... over the phone, I felt immediate relief. He did not hide the fact that this would be a difficult case, but I felt hopeful and most importantly felt I was in the best hands possible. Michael understood a negative outcome would extremely affect my family, and he fought accordingly. Throughout the process, his staff, specifically Ashley, was completely accessible and very knowledgeable on all areas of my case. In the end, my results were better then I had anticipated. No jail time, insignificant fine, well spent community service, and minimal restrictions on my license. I would not be in the position I am, had I not hired Michael. I am so happy with my results and am more happy to be able to put this all behind me. I would recommend him 110% and I am extremely particular with high expectations. He exceeded these, and then some. Thank you Michael and your wonderful staff!

After speaking with numerous attorneys and feeling defeated I decided to try one more. It was late on a Sunday afternoon when I left a message not expecting to hear from anyone. I was shocked 30 minutes later when Mr. Stewart called me. He was heading out for a family event but took the time to talk ...with me. He had a strength and confidence I hadn’t heard from anyone that gave me hope during the darkest time in my life. He was completely dedicated and put his heart aches nd soul into every detail of my case. Although it seemed I had everything stacked against me and everyone else told me it was inevitable I would spend time in prison he dug deeper and came up with an alternative. He never waivered or backed down. He kept me focused and informed every step of the process. I am home with my kids today because of him. I am confident my life would be entirely different today if I didn’t make one more call.

If you are being accused of any crime, this guy will help you immensely. he is not only an excellent attorney in the court house, Mr. Stewart also cares about you as a person. He is approachable and easy to reach, he will promptly return your calls and or texts. He makes you feel as if you're not ...alone in your fight. He wants whats best for you, and will not hesitate to fight for for the best outcome for you and your family. Unfortunately, I required his services recently because I was facing many serious charges. I had hired another attorney who wanted me to plead guilty to a higher felony and do prison time. It didn't seem like my attorney wanted to hear the extracurricular facts of the case, facts that were very important, and he just brushed off all of the information I was trying to give him. It seemed as if he wanted to lead me and plead me. I spent a lot of time in the Pierce county courthouse over the next few months, and saw Mike in action on several occasions, and during that time I talked to a few people he defended and they mentioned him to be the best lawyer around. I was able to get his card one day while I was sitting outside of room 260. That very moment, when I received that card, was when my case took a turn for the better. The very next day, I went down to meet with Mr. Stewart at his office, I was so impressed with his immediate attention to my case and his openness to explore other avenues, I fired my current attorney and hired Michael Stewart on the spot. My case plodded through the legal maze of our justice system for the next 5 months, and Michael expertly navigated every aspect making me feel extremely confident in his knowledge of the law. He fought very hard for me and we (My attorney, myself and the prosecutor) finally came to an agreement both parties could appreciate. Mr. Stewart negotiated a lesser plea and no prison time!! I couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome, and Mike gave me back my life and kept my family together, he never gives up. If you have the resources to hire Michael, or even if you don't, at least talk to him, as I mentioned before.... hands down the best attorney... period!!! Thank you so much Mr. Stewart

I was searching for an Attorney for some time, Michael Stewart became the last. When I walked into Michael Stewart's office I felt more comfortable than any of the other attorneys I had talked to right away. When consulting with him he laid out every step of the way and ever possible outcome that cou...ld come from my situation. Throughout the year long battle, I felt at ease knowing that Michael Stewart was guiding me through the process and never missed a beat. It is amazing at how many cases he was handling and yet it always felt as if my case was the only one. He seemed to always be one step ahead and prepared me for what was to come. I specifically liked how he didn't beat around the bush when it came to telling me anything with the case. Michael Stewart made the atmosphere comfortable and I felt like he wasn't my attorney, he felt more like a brother. I felt like he was a caring individual and was there for me and to represent me to the best of his capabilities. If you need an attorney Michael Austin Stewart is your man, he will be there with you every step of the way and will never lead you on the wrong path through the entire process. Thanks to Michael Stewart not only from me but my friends and family. I couldn't of hired a better attorney for the job. Thanks again Michael, you are the best attorney out there in my book.