Kurt A Stender

Kurt A Stender

5.0
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime ... +2 more

818 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA

About Kurt

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 30%

24 years

30%
Violent Crime 30%

24 years

30%
Expungement 5%

21 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

19 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Kurt A Stender

818 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405

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Kurt A Stender's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

DUI Lawyer

I was aresseted in Shoreline for DUI. It was a refusal case as I refused to blow into the machine. I hired Mr Stender to represent me. The case went trial as I had prior DUIs and the prosecutes don't really offer deals to people in my position. Throughout the months before trial we built a case. He w...orked aggressively with me to get every detail ironed out, explored every avenue, and seemed as involved in it all as I was. He truly invested everything he had. When the jury's verdict was read "Not Guilty" I would have screamed were I not in a court room. He did an amazing job. In short if you need a lawyer for DUI or anything else he specializes in, hire this guy!

Posted by Anthony | September 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Very helpful

Kurt was very understanding and helpful in getting me through my legal traps led and help get me in a comfortable spot to deal with my situation. I’m satisfied with the results.

Posted by Lori | April 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wonderful attorney

Kurt helped me with a huge mistake I made. With his knowledge he helped me serve my time out of confinement. He always treated me with respect and dignity. Although I will never need him again, I would recommend him to anyone who is in need of a criminal defense attorney. Thank you Kurt!

Posted by Joel | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Set the record straight.

Kurt was instrumental in allowing me to get back to pursuing my goals despite an unfortunate setback. His polite and informative expertise on legal matters are worth every dollar spent and is my go to in consultation and defense.

Posted by Douglas | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

EXCELLENT AND PROFESSIONAL,,!!!

I was charged with felony forgery ,, Kurt Stender made me feel like he was on my side from the very beginning,He resolved this charge with amazing knowledge of the law .... I am very thankful there is an attorney that actually cares about his clients .. I will recommend him to anyone ,,, He charged $...1000 less than the first three lawyers I contacted very reasonable and very honest ..

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Kurt A Stender's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Howard

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kurt Stender is one of the most experienced, tenacious, and smart attorneys I know located in the South Puget Sound area. I strongly encourage you to consider the services of Kurt Stender for your criminal matter."

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Richard Stirling

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I had the honor of beginning my legal career under the guidance of Kurt Stender. Kurt's extensive experience in criminal law was often the only means of turning a bad situation into a favorable one. Perhaps the most valuable lesson I learned was how he always put his clients first. Anyone who is fortunate enough to have Kurt represent them can expect the highest level of dedication and professionalism."

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Daniel Gerl

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Kurt for several years, as both adversary and (recently) as a colleague; I have always found him to be pleasant and professional, and very knowledgeable. I highly endorse Kurt as an attorney."

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Diane Whaley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kurt is one of the most persistent defense attorneys I know. He is a gifted lawyer who does a tremendous job spotting legal issues. He is very knowledgeable and he fights hard for his clients. He truly cares about people. I trust him when I need my cases covered because I know that he is conscientious. Kurt is an asset to the legal profession. I highly recommend him because he is an outstanding attorney."

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Michael Malaier

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Matthew Rusnak

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Todd Howard

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Paul Petry

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Richard Stirling

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Diane Whaley

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Law Review, Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Principal, Law Office of Kurt Stender, PLLC

Associations

2002 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Kitsap Assault

Dismissed

Auburn Acquittal

acquitted - not guilty

Punjabi

Dismissed

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Education

2001

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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