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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Biography

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Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

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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

99 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kiana | September 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Super pleased!

Very communicative and helped me navigate and resolve a traffic ticket. Very pleased and would recommend them to others!

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Great service

From the first phone call to the case closure was effortless on me, the client. And a very informative and professional effort on Shuman laws behalf. Would/will recommend and use them again in the future.

Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Incredible help when I’ve needed it

I can’t thank Mr. Shuman enough for helping me with multiple traffic tickets over the years. I am a heavy commuter and we all know how I-5 is. I was most recently involved in an accident, it was called “no-fault accident” by the same police officer who told me that he needed to place someone at fault... despite it truly being no-fault. Why he chose me, when I was technically the one who was hit, is beyond me. Anyway, my history of hiring Stephen Schuman and getting tickets dropped made me run to him once again. I was informed today that he won my case and that I won’t receive any ticket nor will it go on my record. They are friendly, helpful, caring, and SWIFT with responding and communication. I absolutely hate court matters, and I love that he will go to bat for me at a price I can afford without having to face the trauma of going to court myself. I appreciate him and all he and his employees have done for me.

Posted by Brian | August 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

10/10 using again!!

I got a ticket in king county about a month ago. I asked around for someone to represent me, and my friend recommend me to Shuman! I reached out because this was my first time ever wanting to fight a ticket. And I had so many questions, and not once was I pressured to go with Shuman. The lady I talke...d to on the phone with, Valerie I believe, was incredibly easy going, and really gave me peace of mind in terms of how the process was, and giving me great advice. I will forever recommend! I hope to never use Shuman again, but if I need to I know exactly who I’m calling. Thank you so much for one of the greatest experiences in terms of customer service!

Posted by Rick | July 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The "GO TO COUPLE" for traffic infractions

I have been using this law firm for many-many-many years to represent me for any traffic violations. They have represented me in Mason, Thurston, Pierce and King county through the years. I have referred them to many friends and co-workers because they are truly great at what they do. I have never be...en disappointed with the service they provide. They are both VERY easy to work with and communicate with you in term that you can understand. Every (appx. 10-15) citation I have had them represent me for through the years have been dismissed except for one which was reduced to a non-moving violation. These two are OUTSTANDING!!!!

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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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