Nathan D Trudeau

Nathan D Trudeau

3.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 10 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

930 broadway, Tacoma, WA

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$0 first 30 minutes


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Licensed in Washington for 10 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

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Location

Puget Law Group

930 broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402

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Nathan D Trudeau's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Look elsewhere for an attorney

DO NOT HIRE THIS Lawyer!!!!!!!! I repeat, DO NOT HIRE THIS LAWYER!!!! He will only acknowledge you to take your money and then pretty much ignore you beyond that. Below are SOME of the reasons why. Please note that the below is not all inclusive. Fee transparency and case handoff I was initiall...y quoted $6,000 by Dougal, after which my case was transferred to Nathan and I was charged an additional $2,500. This transition was not clearly explained, and I did not receive the level of representation I reasonably expected based on those fees. Case management and document handling I was repeatedly asked to resend documents that I had already provided via email and text. This raises concerns about whether my file was being properly maintained and reviewed. I believe this lack of organization directly contributed to increased costs and inefficiencies. Preparation and court appearances I frequently had to remind my attorney of scheduled court dates, and there were multiple instances where he either appeared late and unprepared, or he would have someone stand in for him to request a continuance.... This went on for about a year and it significantly affected my confidence in the representation I was receiving. Lack of notice regarding withdrawal I was not properly informed of Nathan's withdrawal from representation prior to a restitution hearing. As a result, I declined the opportunity to seek alternative counsel under the assumption that Nathan would be representing me. The dude literally reinstated his representation during a court hearing. This had a direct impact on the outcome. Failure to provide discovery materials I requested discovery materials multiple times, including a key quote referenced during proceedings. These were not provided until after the judge had already issued a ruling, which prevented me from meaningfully responding. All in all, this law firm cost me $13,600.00 and I regret every penny of it.

Posted by Sharon | October 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I ABSOLUTELY would not recommend him!

Nathan was my Attorney on a Pro Bono basis. I was already paying for a divorce Attorney. The first words out of Nathan's mouth were a lie. He said to the Judge that I "had made no attempt whatsoever to contact him". I have the dated, very detailed text msg. that was sent nine days prior to the heari...ng. Hearing after hearing, he said not one word in my defense. It went down hill from there. I finally asked him to go to trial, he said "NO". He promised me that the next hearing would be the last and that it would be completely satisfactory to me. He lied. I had to have a major surgery due to stress. A bleeding ulcer, bleeding in my abdomen , a radical hysterectomy, appendectomy, and much more. The recovery was unbearable. I had no idea what was happening. I hired a third attorney, who waited until ten thousand dollars was in his pocket, told me it was too late. After spending approx. $30,000, I had to quit. The case is still open with a warrant for my arrest.

Posted by Daniel | September 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Nathan is the BEST!

I hired Nathan to help me represent me when I was charged with a DUI following an automobile accident. Nathan took the prosecutor head on and ultimately got the BOGUS DUI charge DISMISSED! I highly recommend hiring Nathan if you're charged with a DUI!

Posted by Chris | June 01, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attorney Nathan Trudeau

Review of Attorney Nathan Trudeau I recently worked with Attorney Nathan Trudeau on two cases involving no-contact orders with my ex-wife and her boyfriend. Unfortunately, I am not happy with Mr. Trudeau's services and want to share my feedback in a clear and professional way, based on my own experi...ences. Right from the start, it was clear that Mr. Trudeau didn't prepare enough or work diligently like a good defense attorney should. He told me and my family attorney that the first case against my ex-wife's boyfriend would be easy to win, but during the hearing, he seemed unprepared and acted arrogantly. During the legal proceedings, Mr. Trudeau mostly relied on reading case law and didn't pay enough attention to the specific details of my case. This lack of attention to detail and understanding of the facts hurt his ability to represent me effectively. In the second case against my ex-wife, Mr. Trudeau expressed doubts about our chances of winning. Although he was a bit more prepared this time, he still relied heavily on materials from my family lawyer instead of developing his own strong defense strategy. Sadly, we lost both cases. I decided to appeal the first case, even though Mr. Trudeau disagreed. He then offered a deal from the other side, asking me to drop the case and pay $1700 to cover their attorney fees. I refused to drop the case or pay anything, but Mr. Trudeau convinced me that he could get the $1700 fee waived if I dropped the appeal. Unfortunately, he couldn't keep that promise, and we ended up dropping the appeal and owing the other side $3500 in attorney fees. After seeking the opinions of other lawyers, including one who knows the owner of Mr. Trudeau's firm, it became clear that Mr. Trudeau made several mistakes that led to our negative outcome. This agreement among legal professionals confirms my concerns about Mr. Trudeau's abilities and work ethic. Based on my experiences, I strongly advise against choosing Attorney Nathan Trudeau for legal representation. Instead, I recommend finding another attorney who is dedicated, prepared, and pays attention to detail for a better defense. I hope Mr. Trudeau learns from his mistakes and finds a career path that suits him better. Please remember that this review is based on my own opinion and experiences and should be seen as such.

Posted by Dougal | October 04, 2021

Excellent advocate and criminal defense lawyer

I have been a colleague of Mr. Trudeau's and have been able to watch him work and zealously advocate for people for a number of years. Rare is the attorney who works as tirelessly or on such a personal level as Nathan. Anyone who has him as their advocate is certainly in good hands.

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Nathan D Trudeau's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tim Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nathan Trudeau is an excellent attorney and advocate for his clients. Extremely well spoken, Nathan is a natural trial attorney whose breadth of knowledge in criminal law is superb. I strongly endorse Nathan Trudeau for anyone who is facing the specter of criminal charges."

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Gina Buskirk

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan is a zealous advocate and compassionate counselor. Every time I have encountered Nathan in a professional or personal setting he has always been genuinely thoughtful about his cases, clients while working hard to get great results for every person her represents."

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Bret Woody

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan Trudeau is a tireless advocate for those in need. He is forthright, honest, and a strong asset to the defense bar. I endorse Nathan and his work."

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Patrick Patton

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very personable, intelligant, and takes good care of his clients!"

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Andre Dayani

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Nathan for criminal defense. He is knowledgeable and friendly. He gave me some great legal advice and I appreciate him."

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Gustavo Cueva

Immigration lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fatima Dilek

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Nathan is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is passionate and is always able to provide his clients with the best possible outcome. I endorse and highly recommend him."

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Melissa Eckstrom

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Nate for several years now. He is passionate about his work and very dedicated to his clients."

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Justin Gray

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Trudeau. He is an excellent, hard-working attorney that compassionately defends his clients."

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Nadine Bertman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nathan is a caring and compassionate attorney who works hard for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Norman Golden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tim Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dougal Neralich

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy Rusk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Sheed

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Patton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Bret Woody

Criminal defense lawyer

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Fatima Dilek

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Puget Law Group

2016 - 2021

Attorney, Trudeau Law

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Beckwith Law

Associations

2021 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

member

2016 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI Criminal Case

Dismissed with Prejudice

Domestic Violence

Dismissed with Prejudice

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Education

2014

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2021

Puget Law Group DACA and DUI

Languages

English

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