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ProAbout Sean
Sean P. Wickens, has been practicing law in Western Washington for over 17 years. During that time he has developed a reputation as an aggressive, innovative and skilled attorney who cares deeply for his clients and works tirelessly to protect their rights and interests.
Growing up on a family owned ranch in the State of Montana Sean learned the value of hard work and commitment, and he brings this strong work ethic and sense of duty to every case that he handles and every client that he repre
Practice areas
- Car accident: 35%
22 years, 1,000 cases
- Criminal defense: 25%
22 years, 1,000 cases
- Workers compensation: 20%
13 years, 1,000 cases
- Immigration: 20%
9 years, 500 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA | Active | 1995 | 06/26/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 136 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2008 |
| Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2007 |
| American Jurisprudence Award | Seattle University School of Law | N/A |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Wickens Law Group, P.S. | 2007 - Present |
| Partner | Berneburg Wickens Armijo, P.S. | 2002 - Present |
| Partner | Staurset Wickens Berneburg | 1993 - 2002 |
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| Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| King County Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1995 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington Association for Justice | Member | 1995 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| American Immigration Lawyers Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hon. Robert J. Bryan American Inn of Court | Attorney Member | 2009 - 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| State v. Johnson | Not Guilty all counts child molestation and rape. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. Riley, 143 Wn.App. 41, 177 P.3d 115 (2008) | Won Washington Court of Appeals Case which Allowed My Client to Vacate Criminal History | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Winters v. State Farm Mutual Auto Ins. Co., 144 Wn.2d 869, 31 P.2d 1164 (2001) | Won Supreme Court case against State Farm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| National Business Institute Seminar | Personal Injury Settlements | 2006 |
| WSTLA CLE | Disbursing Insurance Proceeds | 2001 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| Montana State University, Bozeman | Business Management | B.S. | 1986 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| American Inns of Court | Litigation Skills | 2012 |
| Vacating Criminal Convictions | Vacating Criminal Convictions | 2009 |
| Plaintiff's Personal Injury: Practice Tips and Application | Personal Injury Settlements | 2006 |
| Insurance Law Basics Seminar | Disbursing Insurance Proceeds | 2001 |
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Reviews
(6) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(12)
Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Sean. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Michael Clark, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Sean is a hard nosed and well respected lawyer. He fights tirelessly for his clients to achieve the best results possible.
Cost
RATES
- Hourly Rates $175-225/hour
- Contingency fees 25%-35%A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
602 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA, 98405-4801
Office (253) 383-4200
Website
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