Lance M Hester

PRO

Lance M Hester

also known as Lance Hester

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

1008 Yakima Ave Ste 302, Tacoma, WA

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About Lance

Biography

I'm here for a free consult if you've been injured or need help. Call for immediate consultation.

Trial experience-the most serious offenses down to minor misdemeanors. Incl. DUI, Domestic Violence.

Injured clients deserve the thorough representation and attention we are willing to give them.

When victims need justice, I'm here to help.

Experience litigating and managing cases of medical negligence throughout Washington.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Child Abuse 25%

Abusers choose their victims. Its almost always cold and calculated. The victims are well advised to choose the Hester Law Group.

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

Trial experience from minor misdemeanors through murder. Appearances in courts throughout the state. Licensed in Washington and Idaho.

16 years

25%
Medical Malpractice 25%

Hot off the press: Recent Settlement - $200,000.00 (The rest is confidential.)

25%
Personal Injury 25%

Handling automobile, traffic, boating, school and premises injuries, hunting, government negligence, and abuse cases. Fighting for victims is a way of life at the Hester Law Group.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 20 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hester Law Group

1008 Yakima Ave Ste 302, Tacoma, WA, 98405-4850

hesterlawgroup.com

Lance M Hester's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2010

Professional Representation

Mr. Hester epitomizes professional representation. His knowledge, candor and helpful staff made a difficult situation much more manageable. Mr. Hester always made himself available for my questions, and did a great job in explaining, and walking me through the entire process. I highly recommend Mr. ...Hester’s legal services, should you find yourself in the need.

Posted by Eric Watson | March 23, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Like the Lotto you put big money in and nothing good comes out

A very smart man but very greedy. I put 5000$ in his hands to help me with stuff I was not guilty of. He showed to the hearing and acted like he was doing good but made me confused and I ended up doing 21 months prison time for 11 probation violations. I tried to get some of the 5000$ back but he sai...d no. I made a complaint to the Bar and they wanted me to deal with a mediator. How since I had to do 21 months in prison. I gave Lance a second chance and asked him if he would challenge my gulity plea since 4 other attorneys and psychologist who read the report said there is not enough in here for the judge to accept a guilty finding. I sent over 750 pages of my case and the heading letter said.."Please return when finished". Months later I called him and he said he tossed it. I complained then months later it came in the mail without an apology. When I looked over the paperwork....some of the pages were removed as if I wouldnt know it. Since it was the photo issue I was concerned about. At one time Lance was well known and once were called the best. When I hired them.....the representation I received is what a bum would give you when you handed him $5000.

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Lance M Hester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Vernon Harkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lance is very experienced in criminal law. I would highly recommend to anyone in need of service in this field."

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Erik Bjornson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and regularly send him criminal cases."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Other

"A very knowledge and competent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Lance. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Harry Steinmetz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Lance in the Pierce County Courts for a number of years. He is always well prepared and professional. He is smart, creative and really knows how to work the system. If you have a case that needs to be dealt with on in a straight forward, professional manner, Lance is your lawyer."

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Christopher Keay

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Hard-working, competent, and honest. A zealous advocate. I refer clients to Lance without hesitation."

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John Ladenburg

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lance for many many years, he is hard working and gets great results."

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Michael Malaier

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lance is a tireless advocate for his clients. Not only is he highly competent, he is a down to earth, caring individual. I recommend him without reservation."

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Timothy Healy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Wayne Fricke

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Casey Arbenz

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Hester fights for his clients and uses his expanisive legal knowledge and persuasive skills to always find the resolution that most benefits the client. Whether it be a case that is decided by way of negotiation, mediation, arbritration or trial, I fully endorse Mr. Hester's approach and admire his results."

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Richard Milham

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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John Brangwin

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Keay

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Michael Malaier

Government lawyer

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Timothy Healy

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sophia Palmer

Family lawyer

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Mark Prothero

Criminal defense lawyer

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Montell Hester

Federal crime lawyer

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Brett Purtzer

Personal injury lawyer

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Wayne Fricke

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Shillito

Litigation lawyer

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Casey Arbenz

Personal injury lawyer

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David Snell

Workers compensation lawyer

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Richard Milham

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Wagner

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2004

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2003

Staffer's Choice, Washington State Bar Association

2003

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2002

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2001

Rising Star, Washington Law and Politics

N/A

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Principal, Hester Law Group

1900 - Present

Member, The Hester Law Group

Associations

2007 - Present

Idaho Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2006 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2006 - Present

Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2005 - Present

Idaho State Bar

Member

1998 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member - Eagle

1998 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2011

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Treasurer

2002 - 2003

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

President

2001 - 2002

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Pierce

All firearm enhancements dismissed by Court of Appeals

Confidential Recent Settlement

Excellent result at mediation

Confidential Settlement

Settlement for $300,000

State v. Lee

After briefing and oral argument, won the appeal!

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Education

1997

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

NALS Membership Meeting

Record Vacation and Expungement

Publications

2009

Just News When Elder Abuse Turned To Trespassing

Languages

English

Activity

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