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Christopher Courtlandt Van Vechten

Criminal defense Attorney at Tacoma, WA

5.0   12 reviews

also known as Chris Van Vechten

  • Licensed for 9 years
    State WA
    Acquired 2014
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Christopher

Learn Christopher’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    25%
    This includes, domestic violence & DUI, in addition to more serious stuff like rape and robbery

    921 cases

  2. Domestic violence
    25%
    I started as a Rule 9 Prosecutor with Thurston County in 2012, and began defending DV crimes in May of 2014.

  3. DUI and DWI
    20%
    I started as a Rule 9 Prosecutor with Thurston County in 2012, and began defending DUIs and related crimes in May of 2014.

  4. General practice
    15%

  5. Speeding and traffic ticket
    15%
    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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Christopher Courtlandt Van Vechten
705 S 9th St # 206
Tacoma, WA, 98405

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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
HIT AND RUN
I am a Canadian citizen living in Vancouver, BC and was charged with Hit and Run in April 2020 in the Pierce County District Court Tacoma Wa.This case went on for 29 months. I was trying to defend myself but after numerous recommendations from the Judge I hired Chris Van Vechten to represent me. The case finally came to Trial on October 17,2022, the had to dismissed with Prejudice because the 6th Prosecutor on this could only 1 of their 3 Witnesses and that one witness a Washington State Trooper was unprepared. Their Star witness who the Judge allowed the Prosecutor to wait 1hr, finally when she was contacted she refused to attend this trial. Therefore the Judge had no other choice than to Dismiss the case with Prejudice, exonerated me of the charge. Good work on CHRIS VAN VECHTEN 's part. I definitely recommend Chris for his services .I I now consider him a Friend.
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Posted by Andrew | May 28, 2021
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| Hired Attorney
Traffic Violation
Great service, 10/10, prepared for our alleged traffic violation as if he was prepared for war. Got the alleged violation dismissed with zero dollars in fines. Well worth his reasonable and competitive rates. Recommend Chris’s legal services for all situations in King and Pierce County where you need a professional familiar with the law. Great person as well!
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Posted by DonM | September 5, 2016
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| Hired Attorney
Speeding tickets
I hired Chris to handle three speeding tickets I had in three different counties. He was was always very responsive and better yet was successful in getting all three of my tickets dismissed. Great attorney, I highly recommend.
Posted by john | October 26, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Felony warrant quashed, Case dismissed
Discovered an old felony case and an arrest warrant issued in Washington, but I live out-of-State. After speaking to numerous seasoned lawyers I selected Chris because he had that young ambitious drive to prove himself an equal legal eagle. Those seasoned attorneys insisted I needed to return to Washington and be present in the court room, even the prosecuting attorney insisted the same. Thanks to Chris, true to form, with an amazing feat of legal brilliance I never went to Washington, never saw the inside of a court room or even a jail for that matter and Chris got my felony arrest warrant quashed and the case dismissed. What more do I need to say!
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Posted by Rose | August 27, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
He does live up to his name.
Mr. Chris is a really great lawyer and I couldn't ask for anyone else. I fully trust him with anything involving with crime or law, he knows what he's doing. It was fate that brought us together and I'm so lucky to have meet him. Til this day, he is the only lawyer I will be contacting for anything else. Thank you Mr. Chris. You really helped me at my worse.
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Posted by Marques | July 20, 2015
Never too busy
Chris will take the time to explain options and possible outcomes and has always gotten favorable results. He's never too busy. Of course it's not safe to exceed the posted speed but when you do it's nice to go to court and hear that the case was dismissed. He almost makes me want to get stopped and cited. I love this guy! Recommended.
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Posted by Anthony | July 16, 2015
Best
Would recommend Mr. Van Vechten to anyone. Great lawyer and always kept me updated at all times. Hes helped me in a few situations already and always had great outcomes. Fair priced lawyer as well :)
Posted by James | July 2, 2015
ticket for collision
Mr. van vechten's advice was spot-on and his presentation was professional, not to mention, excellent. He kept me in the picture at all times. Great outcome!
Posted by Wess | July 2, 2015
Great atourney
This man went above and beyond where he needed to with my case put in countless hours and well he honestly didn't need to this is a great atourney and a even better man i would recommend him to anyone
Posted by Mathew | April 28, 2015
Goodbye Ticket
On a recent trip to Olympia I was pulled over for speeding even though I was going with the flow of traffic. I didn't think there was anything I could do except for pay the ticket. A friend referred me to Chris and after he reviewed my ticket he was confident I had a good chance of getting it dismissed. Today I received a message from him that the court dismissed my ticket. I would like to thank him from his prompt responses, professionalism, and results!
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Posted by anonymous | September 9, 2014
Highly competent and responsive attorney
Chris helped me with a speeding ticket that I incurred driving on a state freeway. He was immediately responsive to my request for service, provided transparent pricing information, and illustrated every step of the process clearly for me to understand. My ticket was dismissed shortly thereafter. I found Chris' services to be very competent as well as reasonably priced.
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Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2014
Contract Review
I hired Mr. Van Vechten to review/rewrite client contracts for my business. He was reasonably prompt and did an excellent job of responding to my questions and areas of concern. He was especially good at taking the time to consider the unique circumstances of my field. I would highly recommend Mr. Van Vechten to anyone looking for a contract attorney.
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AVVO RATING 7.7 (Very Good)

Work Experience

  • 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
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Education

  • Seattle University School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2013

Legal Cases

  • Charges dropped for Shelton teens accused of bringing loaded gun to school
  • Dismissal

Associations

  • 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
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Attorney endorsements

Received (6)
Given (9)
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Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 03
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Chris is an amazing attorney. He works incredibly hard and obtains outstanding results for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 18
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 25
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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 23
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."
General practice Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Chris is a zealous and creative advocate for all his clients."
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Tacoma Criminal defense Lawyer Christopher Courtlandt Van Vechten
Christopher Courtlandt Van Vechten
Criminal defense Attorney
Tacoma, WA
Licensed for 9 years