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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$0 first 60 minutes


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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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98 Client Reviews

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Posted by FIRDAVS SULEYMANOV | June 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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 Nick | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

You Need to Hire Stephen

"I can't recommend Stephen and his team highly enough! They handled my speeding ticket with absolute professionalism and expertise. From the very beginning, his office was communicative and knowledgeable making the entire process stress-free. Their attention to detail and strategic approach made all ...the difference. If you need a top-notch attorney who truly delivers results, Stephen is your guy. A well-deserved 5 stars. I would give him 100 if that was an option.

Posted by Haleigh | November 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Amazing law professionals

Shuman law has helped me more than once. Each time, they have been very communicative, explain things to make sense, answer all questions, and leave your case in their hands to handle. My experience with Shuman law has been smooth, stress free, and easy. Thankful for their expertise.

Posted by Chad | August 05, 2011 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Worked with Mr. Shuman over the course of 8 years. He's had every infraction i've given him dismissed

I first met Stephen in my late 20's when I purchased a speedy car that got me a few infractions in a short amount of time. Stephen was very responsive and let me know I had nothing to worry about. He was right, I had nothing to worry about as he was able to get all of my infractions dismissed. I e...ven received a negligent driving 2 ticket that he was able to get dismissed. Stephen even helped me fight an illegal left turn ticket that I hadn't paid him for. We both thought the court date was for another ticket, and it turned out it was a different one that had a quicker turnaround as far as a court date. He talked to me for over an hour and gave me all the ammunition I needed to have the ticket dismissed myself. His advise worked perfect and my infraction was dismissed. Stephen did have a tendency not to return calls for a while there. But he always showed up in court and got things dismissed, even though I spent a few worried nights wondering if he was going to remember to show up. He now has a partner, Valarie, and the last few times I've called their office, she has returned my calls very quickly. So I believe she helps keep their clients more informed and improve their responsiveness. Overall, I would highly recommend Stephen and Valerie. They definitely do what they say they can do and can beat just about any ticket.

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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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