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Daryl L. Graves
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Biography
Daryl was born and raised in Southern Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon and received his law degree cum laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1977.
His principal areas of practice are criminal defense (felony and misdemeanor) and personal injury (representing injured clients). He is a former King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and am admitted to practice before State and Federal Courts.
He is also a former adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of Puget Sound School of Law and has been a speaker and co-chair at numerous trial lawyer seminars. He is a former President of the Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association and a former Washington State Bar Association Governor.
He is an active member of Washington State Trial Lawyers’ Association and Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He has been an Eagle member of the WSTLA for over 20 years.
Daryl lives in Tacoma with my black lab named Gunnar. He enjoys spending time with my family and friends. His outside interests are traveling, snow skiing, running, bicycling and water skiing.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
49 years | 5,000 cases
DUI and DWI
30%
49 years | 5,000 cases
Car Accident
15%
49 years | 1,000 cases
Domestic Violence
15%
49 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 48 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 22 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Daryl Graves Law, PLLC
Atrium Court Building, 705 South 9th Street, Suite 205, Tacoma, WA, 98405
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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2010 | Personal Injury
A Lawyer Who Chooses to do the Right Thing to Help Others
Daryl has been helping me for the last 2 1/2 years with my legal case against a negligent drunk driver who critically injured me. He has been very responsive to my needs and has shown that he genuinely cares about my well being. Before I even agreed to hire him, while I was still in a medically ind...
Posted by linda | December 14, 2010 | Personal Injury
Dedicated, Experienced, Caring
Daryl is currently handling a personal injury case for me. He really "gets" how much this has changed my whole life. His whole office is polite, caring knowledgeable and responsive. If you have questions they get back to you very quickly. He has extensive contacts to help support any case he rep...
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2010 | Criminal Defense
Knowledgeable and Professional
Daryl represented my son in a very serious case. I was luck that he was the kind of lawyer that spent many hours researching the facts, finding the best route for us to go legally and providing a defense that fairly represented the actual facts. He is not afraid to stand up to prosecutors and has bee...
Daryl L. Graves's Lawyer Endorsements
"Daryl is an outstanding trial lawyer who is a passionate advocate for his clients. I have been privileged to work with Daryl on a number of serious personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He is one of the hardest working and most prepared trial lawyers I have ever been associated with or oppossed in a courtroom."
"Daryl is one of the most thorough and prepared attorneys in the business. His ability to take a tragic circumstance and guide it to a successful and personal result is unmatched."
"In my opinion, Daryl is one of the top trial attorneys in Washington. His preparation, attention to detail, and knowledge of the law is always impressive. As a younger attorney, Daryl is one of the select few I go to when I have a question about the law, motions, or trial strategy."
"I endorse Daryl . He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Highly respected, dedicated and experienced Tacoma Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney. If I required co-counsel in Washington State, I would not hesitate to bring Mr. Graves into the case."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daryl is an experienced attorney who is well respected by prosecutors and judges. He fights hard for his clients and achieves great results."
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"Very experienced, competent criminal defense attorney. Strong advocate."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daryl has a great rapport with clients and is a well respected competent attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daryl is a well respected lawyer in the Pierce County area and does good work for his clients."
"I have known Daryl for many years and recently have had the opportunity to work closely with him on several projects. Daryl is passionate about the law and about his clients. He is quick to listen and always ready with a knowledgable response to any questions - he is a great attorney and I whole-heartedly endorse his work."
"Daryl is one of the most focused, hardest working attorneys I know. He is very bright and well respected."
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Experience
Honors
2002
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association 25 year practice, Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
1985
Best Misdemeanor Defense Counsel, Voted by Pierce County Prosecuting Attorneys
Work Experience
1979 - Present
Owner, Daryl Graves Law, PLLC
1977 - 1979
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Associations
1989 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1989 - Present
Center for Dispute Resolution (Pierce County)Volunteer Mediator
1986 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
1980 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1980 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationEagle Member
2002 - 2003
Judicial Merit Selection CommitteeMember (appointed by Senators Patty Murray & Maria Cantwell)
1999 - 2004
National Institute of Trial AdvocacyInstructor
1997 - 2001
Washington State Bar Association, 9th Congressional District GovernorBoard of Governors
Education
1977
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
University of Oregon
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2005
Trial Advocacy at the University of Puget sound school of law
Trial Lawyer Seminars
1998
Classroom Speaking
Criminal Law
Publications
1988
Unknown
Law Textbooks
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers