Wayne Clark Fricke

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Wayne Clark Fricke

4.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice ... +2 more

1008 Yakima Ave Ste 302, Tacoma, WA

About Wayne

Biography

Located in Tacoma, but fighting for you across the United States, whether in trial or on appeal.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Appeals 20%

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Civil Rights 20%

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

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Medical Malpractice 20%

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Personal Injury 20%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 39 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hester Law Group

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

hesterlawgroup.com/

Wayne Clark Fricke's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Pamela | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wayne is the best.

Wayne is a person who listens and goes beyond the call of duty. He also carries his expertise without arrogance. It was appearant to me through and through he has earned a high level of respect inside the courtrooms and that was so appreciated. I have gone to him for professional advice and hired hi...m several times and if ever needed, I would without a doubt, use him as my Attorney again. He is informative, thorough and the best representative in the courtroom.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Supports his clients and their family during the time of uncertainty

Wayne Fricke is a terrific lawyer who knows the law. The following are only several of many ways Mr. Fricke supported me during my time of crisis: 1. Explained the charges against me in a manner that I understood, as opposed to using law terms that I did not understand. 2. Was always available, ...he returned my phone calls promptly. 3. If he said he was going to do something he did it. He has integrity. 4. Ensured that the prosecution did not use their vast amount of resources against me, instead he worked with the judicial system to provide me with resources that I was entitled to even though I hired him as a private attorney. 5. He was thorough in his witness interviews for use during cross examination that helped me in my case. 5. Do not hesitate to hire Wayne Fricke, he is a lawyer that works hard no matter what your race, gender or creed is. He fights for his clients, because he supports the fact that each citizen in the US, under our constitution, is entitled to fair and impartial representation.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Poorly represented. Would not recommend.

Wayne Fricke did a horrible job representing me. He was extremely slow in responding to phone calls, emails. On the day of my hearing Mr. Fricke showed up late. I had to beg the judge to not strike our motion. When he did arrive, he said very little, wasn't eloquent, and failed to point out the salie...nt details of the case. When I asked him questions, he was clearly unfamiliar with details of my case, despite having been told those details several times. Mr. Fricke was by far the worst representation I've ever had, and I've worked with numerous attorneys in the past.

Wayne Fricke

Replied last July 22, 2013

The doctor who wrote this comment, does not divulge that the anti harassment order entered against him, was done so when represented by a different attorney. The District Court judge actually asked me if I had spoken to the other attorney prior to agreeing to represent him. I was stuck with the "facts" that had been developed and he insisted that we do things his way, against my advice. His details were not in the record, which means that they could not be used. He did not like my answers to his questions, nor did he like his prior attorney and blamed him for the initial order. I had suggested that he hire another attorney before the last hearing, but he refused. The fact that he has had upwards of 10 attorneys by his count(he apparently cannot keep track of the number) says it all. The only thing accurate is that I was late (by two minutes) due to parking limitations at the Thurston County courthouse. I should have listened to my staff and withdrew months ago. Lesson learned.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2009 | Criminal Defense

former client

Terrible, unresponsive, unreliable, untrustworthy. Couldn't answer most basic legal questions regarding felony status. I was forced to do all research on our legal matter, speak directly to prosecutors, judges, police, solicit letters and search for own defense because he did nothing; was distracted ...with more important case; didn't care. Entire law firm (Monte Hester and Brett Purtzer) cared only about their $10,000 flat fee for which they could not justify/account for how they earned it and refused to refund even a dime despite doing nothing to help us. They lack character and integrity and are dishonest.

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Wayne Clark Fricke's Lawyer Endorsements

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R Harrison

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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John Ladenburg

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Wayne has been one of the best criminal defense lawyers in the State for decades."

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Casey Arbenz

Unknown lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have referred many clients to Wayne and each and everyone has been cared for with great legal ability and compassion."

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Lance Hester

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jeffrey Robinson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lance Hester

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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2011

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2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

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2009

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

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2007

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2005

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2003

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2000

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Member, The Hester Law Group

Associations

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Trustee

2008 - 2009

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

President

1995 - 1996

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Stout v. Johnson

Dismissed on Summary Judgement/Affirmed on Appeal

State v. Brooks

Not Guilty

State v. Lee

Not Guilty

Estate of Jones v. State of Washington, et al

Won on appeal

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Education

1986

University of Puget Sound School of Law

J.D.

1982

University of North Dakota

BA

Speaking Engagements

2010

Trial Practice

Hearsay

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