Practice areas
This includes, domestic violence & DUI, in addition to more serious stuff like rape and robbery
921 cases
I started as a Rule 9 Prosecutor with Thurston County in 2012, and began defending DV crimes in May of 2014.
I started as a Rule 9 Prosecutor with Thurston County in 2012, and began defending DUIs and related crimes in May of 2014.
I started as a Rule 9 Prosecutor with Thurston County in 2012, and began defending speeding tickets and related traffic infractions in May of 2014.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2014 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 36 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office of Chris Van Vechten | 2014 - Present |
Rule 9 Prosecutor | City Of Lakewood | 2013 - 2013 |
Legal Extern | Thurston County Superior Court | 2013 - 2013 |
Rule 9 Prosecutor | Thurston County Prosecutor's Office | 2012 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Washington Defender Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2014 - 2014 |
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court | Member | 2011 - 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Seattle University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Charges dropped for Shelton teens accused of bringing loaded gun to school | Dismissal |
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Joel Murray, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Justin Gray, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chris is an amazing attorney. He works incredibly hard and obtains outstanding results for his clients.
Joel Murray, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer.
Justin Gray, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 3, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chris is an amazing attorney. He works incredibly hard and obtains outstanding results for his clients.
Erik Bjornson, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 18, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Few attorneys work as hard and skillfully as Chris in defending his clients. Criminal charges are very serious and can change people's lives. Hence, I highly recommend Chris as a criminal defense attorney.
Jessica Ritzmann, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Van Vechten is always well prepared when I see him in court. His clients clearly benefit from his attention to detail.
James Oliver, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 23, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've really enjoyed sharing courtrooms with Mr. Van Vechten. He is always prepared, articulate, and well versed in the law. I can confidently recommend him to anyone looking for a highly skilled defender.
Seth Doherty, General practice Attorney on Sep 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a zealous and creative advocate for all his clients.