Anna K. Woods

Anna K. Woods

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

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

615 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA

About Anna

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 39 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Anna K. Woods

615 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405-4802

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Anna K. Woods's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | June 8, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Injured worker

Anna Woods was judge at my BIIA! She is brilliant and amazing!! She searches for the TRUTH!! Hire her NOW!! It will be your smartest decision you ever make!!

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2013

Thank you very much for your help!

Anna helped me with my speeding ticket. It was handled professionally. Thanks!

Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2013

Very grateful to Anna Woods

Anna represented my juvenile daughter through a very difficult and sensitive protection order. She is a very skilled attorney as well as a truly caring women. Her staff is professional and quick to respond too. I won't hesitate to refer her to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2013

Rating of Anna Woods

I used Anna Woods as my attorney for 20 years and she has been very informative and trustworthy. I have recommended her highly to all my friends.

Posted by Mark | January 11, 2013

An Angel at best!

I had never met a more sincere human being in my life. She was caring, understanding and very humble. Mrs.Woods never came across as a money hungry lawyer as we see lawyers getting a bad rap for this accusation, and not being concerned about their clients well being. Mrs. Woods took my case very ser...ious and listened to my story. Mrs. Woods was always straight with me and never bandaged anything as well as I would say,"shoots straight from the hip" person. Honesty is what she expected which in turn made her an outstanding and very professional Lawyer. If this case was about money I could of never of paid her enough. I recommend this Lawyer with the highest of respect. She's caring and excellent at her profession and is worth every ounce of gold.

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Anna K. Woods's Lawyer Endorsements

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Russell Atkatsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew White

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anna is strongly committed to providing the absolute best representation she can for her clients. She is an experienced and skilled trial attorney who fights hard for her clients. She truly cares about her clients and obtaining the best possible outcome for every case."

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Stephen Hansen

Unknown lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Anna Woods. Anna is a proven trial lawyer and a trusted source of referral for those who have been charged with a crime."

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Jennifer Azure

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the opportunity to work with Anna on several criminal matters over several years. Anna is up-front and honest to deal with and I would highly recommend her. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cecil

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Anna is a great attorney and easy to work with, which benefits her clients greatly. I would recommend her services without hesitation!"

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Jeffrey Goldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anna is a compassionate zealous advocate. She is both empathetic and responsive to her clients, and goes the extra mile for them in Court."

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Elizabeth Penner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anna is a DUI whiz. She is very well-versed in DUI laws and gets excellent results for her clients. She is an outstanding person and attorney. Her experience in serious felony cases makes her a heavy-hitter in the misdemeanor courts. In fact, she often serves as pro-tem judge in DUI cases. I would recommend her to anyone charged with a DUI."

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Martha Mclaughlin

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been in front of Mrs. Woods as a pro tem Judge on many occasions. She is exceptional both as a judge and as a defense attorney. She is very knowledgeable in the law and is a compassionate advocate for her clients. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this attorney."

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Melissa Odama Hart

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I cannot say enough good things about Ms. Woods's skill as an attorney. I have known her for years and am endlessly impressed with her caring nature and her compassionate and aggressive defense of her clients. She is a formidable trial attorney and is very effective in front of a jury. I would not hesitate to recommend Ms. Woods to anyone. Her clients are very lucky to have her."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Woods is one of the finest criminal defense attorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legla profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Donna Vasilkovs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Anna since I started working at the public defender's office in Pierce county, WA in 1990. Anna is not only a brilliant trial strategist, but also an attorney who attains the highest level of professionalism among her peers and battles ferociously to achieve justice for her clients. I would recommend Anna's legal services for juvenile court, adult misdemeanor court, and for the most serious felony charges. You can not go wrong with her."

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Matthew McGowan

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anna is one of the most dedicated attorneys on the planet. I would trust her with my own case."

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Jennifer Vickers Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Moriarity

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William White

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Anna personally and professionally for many years. We have been co-counsel on cases and I have seen her quality work first hand. She is tenacious in the representation of her clients applying intelligence, analysis and argument to obtain the desired result. Her staff is caring, providing much needed support to her clients in their time of need."

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Andrew Yi

Unknown lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Woods has a keen legal mind and impressive advocacy skills. During my time as a deputy prosecutor, I always found Ms. Woods to be a formidable adversary. Now, as a criminal defense attorney, I endorse Ms. Woods as a tireless and effective advocate for her clients."

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Natalie Durflinger

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Woods has a wealth of experience in both civil and criminal law and is always generously answering questions for her less experienced colleagues. She is unbelievably fair and even-handed on the bench and is an absolute pleasure to work with. It is rare to see an attorney who practices with the kind of dedication and passion that she does. The results she gets for her clients speak for themselves. I strongly endorse this attorney!"

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Nicole Hankins

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Anna is one of the most honest, hard working, and experienced attorneys I am privileged to know. Her knowledge and dedication to her clients is something I strive to emulate in my own practice everyday. She has my highest recommendation."

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Casey Arbenz

Unknown lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had a case against Ms. Woods and she was extremely capable; she was prepared and a zealous advocate for her client. I gladly endorse this lawyer."

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Kenneth Blanford

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Anna is a great criminal defense attorney"

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

Bertha M. Snell Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

2004

member, Washington State Bar Association Rules Committee, Board of Governors

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Anna K. Woods

Associations

2011 - Present

Pierce County Superior Court Criminal Procedures Committee

member

2011 - Present

Pierce County District and Municipal Court Liaison CommitteevTacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Superior Court Liaison Committee

Member

2011 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County

Board of Trustees

2010 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Co-Chairperson

2006 - 2008

PIerce County Board of Trustees

Trustee

2004 - 2007

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Education

1985

University of Puget Sound and Cambridge University exchange

Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Puget Sound

B.A.

N/A

Ballard High School

Speaking Engagements

2006

Continuing Legal Education

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Languages

English

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