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With an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® and ranking among The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Attorney Brett Purtzer of Hester Law Group has established himself as one of the elite Tacoma criminal defense lawyers. His advocacy has been crucial to helping clients avoid losing their rights when they are charged with crimes. His team at Hester Law Group offers more than 150 years of combined legal experience, and there is almost no charge they don’t have experience fighting. If you were charged with a criminal offense, now is the time to schedule your free consultation with their firm.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1987
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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Hiring Brett has been one of the smartest decisions I've ever made
I'm 34 years old and I've been a long time client of Mr Purtzer ever since I was 16 years old. I've known Brett for nearly half of my entire life. He has been a dedicated, sincere hard working attorney always representing me with my best interests in mind throughout the years in many various cases ra...
"Brett is an incredible lawyer. He has a formidable intellect and a knack for crafting practical solutions. Fantastic trial guy, too. I endorse him without reservation."
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Child custody lawyer
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2001
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2000
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1987
National Member, Order of the Barristers, University of Puget Sound School of Law
1986
Law Review, University of Puget Sound School of Law
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Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990 - Present
Partner, Hester Law Group
1900 - Present
Member, The Hester Law Group
2011 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationPresident
2010 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)Chair Pro Bono Committee
2007 - 2010
Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceLawyer Representative
2007 - 2010
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)Trustee
2003 - 2005
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationTrustee
Acquitted of all counts
Client convicted of lesser offense of first degree manslaughter
Plaintiff verdict for $186,000
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA
1983
BA
2009
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