Dawn Farina

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Dawn Farina

also known as Dawn Farina

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 37 years

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

938 Broadway, Tacoma, WA

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About Dawn

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Felony and Misdemeanor Crimes, including murder, vehicular homicide and assault, robbery, rape, child sex, burglary, drugs, domestic violence, theft, among many more.

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

Driving under the influence and physical control.

20%
Sex Crime 20%

20%
Violent Crime 20%

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Puget Law Group

938 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98406

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Puget Law Group

901 5th Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA, 98164

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Puget Law Group

921 Lakeridge Way SW, Suite 104, Olympia, WA, 98502

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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

The Team You NEED in Your Corner

Dawn Farina is one of the best defense attorneys in the city, and I cannot say enough about her, Susan, and the entire team at Puget Law Group. I first met Dawn on a Monday during a long holiday weekend, when I had just gotten out of jail one night before. She hadn’t even officially taken my case ...yet. She came in simply to sit down with me, hear my story, and understand what had happened. At that point, I wasn’t even her client and there was no guarantee she would ever be paid for that time. I will never forget that. From that first meeting forward, Dawn treated me with professionalism, respect, and not the slightest bit of judgment or bias. She listened to me, believed in me, and once she took my case, she fought for me tooth and nail. For the 15 months that this case dragged on, I was never left hanging or alone with my own thoughts. Someone from their team was always just one phone call away. Whether I had a question, needed reassurance, or simply needed to understand what was happening, Dawn, Susan, and the team were there. Their responsiveness and communication were unmatched, and that meant more than I can put into words during one of the darkest periods of my life. When we finally went to trial, I watched Dawn work 18-hour days, seven days a week preparing my defense. She gave my case everything she had. She understood what was at stake for my life and my future, and she fought for me like it mattered to her personally. Most importantly, Dawn believed in the truth and fought relentlessly to make sure it was heard. Because of her preparation, dedication, and the way she fought for me, I was able to prove my innocence. If you are fighting through the darkest chapter of your life and need someone who will genuinely stand beside you and fight for you, this is the team you want in your corner. I will be forever grateful to Dawn, Susan, and everyone at Puget Law Group.

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Casey Arbenz

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dawn brings tremendous experience to her criminal defense practice. She was a prosecutor for more than 25 years and has handled every manner of criminal case. She is simply outstanding!"

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Jared Ausserer

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

City of Fife's Excellence in Public Service, City of Fife

2020

Dedicated Service and Commitment to Excellence, City of Fife Police Department

2017

Special Pro-Bono Leadership Award, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association - Pro Bono

2014

Outstanding Leadership - President, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

2013

Outstanding Service Award - Trustee, Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

1995

Gold Star, Pierce County Sexual Assault Crisis Center

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Senior Attorney, Puget Law Group

2018 - 2023

Assistant City Attorney - Prosecutor, City of Fife

1990 - 2018

Chief of Staff, Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

1988 - 1990

Public Defender, Pierce County Department Of Assigned Counsel

Associations

2024 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2020 - 2023

Washington Association of Cities

Member

1990 - 2018

Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys

Member

Education

1988

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Washington State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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