Stephen Dexter Shuman

Stephen Dexter Shuman

also known as Shuman Law Office

5.0
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tacoma, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

2522 North Proctor, #11, Tacoma, WA

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Law Offices of Stephen Dexter Shuman

2522 North Proctor, #11, Tacoma, WA, 98406

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Stephen Dexter Shuman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

95 Client Reviews

5 star (94) 4 star (1)
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Posted by john | January 31, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recomend

Working with Stephen Shuman was one of the best decisions I could’ve made. From day one, he was professional, honest, and completely dedicated to my case. He explained everything clearly, kept me updated, and never made me feel rushed or ignored. What stood out most was how genuinely he cared not ju...st about the legal outcome, but about me as a person.,

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2026 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hire this guy

Stephen did a fantastic job defending me, I would highly reccomend hiring him.

Posted by Candace | November 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest and efficient from the moment you reach out!

Myself and my family have trusted Stephen and his office for years with any traffic violations. His office is thorough and efficient. When they say they have everything they need and will take care of it, they mean it. I have always loved the straightforward ease of knowing that once the informati...on has been sent, his office is going to take it from there. I have and will continue to recommend his office. They are top tier!

Posted by FIRDAVS SULEYMANOV | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good attorney

I want to express my sincere gratitude to my attorney for their outstanding work and professionalism! Thanks to their experience, attention to detail, and deep knowledge of the law, I was able to win my case regarding an unfair seatbelt ticket. From the very beginning, they gave me confidence, clearl...y explained my rights, and laid out a solid defense strategy. In court, they were confident, articulate, and persuasive — and the results speak for themselves. I highly recommend this attorney to anyone looking for a true professional you can trust with your case!

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Professional

Very Professional and Easy to work with. Always kept me updated along the way and was quick to respond when I had questions. My ticket was dismissed. Myself and Family have used him many times in the past and have never been disappointed!

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Stephen Dexter Shuman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Paul Ayan

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a local attorney, I have known Stephen Shuman throughout his legal career. Over this time, I have referred multiple clients of mine to Stephen to handle their traffic citation matters. I will continue to refer my clients to Stephen because he has always taken care of their matters in a very professional manner and his fees are very reasonable. Stephen is well respected in the Pierce and King County Courts for being well prepared and for his professionalism. I have also hired Stephen to handle my own traffic citations and I very please how the matters have turned out. If I have and future traffic infractions I would trust Stephen Shuman to handle them. Paul Ayan"

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Raymond Bishop

Business lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a lawyer that has hired Mr. Shuman to handle several matters for me over many years. I consider myself a very informed consumer of legal services. Mr. Shuman has always provided excellent advice, and presented very well in court where he is respected by the many attorneys he has argued against, and by the many judges he has presented to. I will continue to hire Stephen Shuman, which is an endorsement that speaks for itself. - Raymond Bishop"

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Partner, Shuman Law Office

Associations

2018 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

1994 - Present

Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Confidential

Acquittal

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Education

1992

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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