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James B. Feldman is an experienced trial and criminal defense attorney in Pierce, King, Kitsap and Thurston counties Tacoma and other areas of Western Washington. He is a graduate of the College of the University of Chicago and the University of Puget Sound School of Law. For thirty years, he has been fighting to protect the rights of people accused of crimes both misdemeanors and felonies including dui, domestic violence, property crimes, fraud and murder.
He is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association, The Federal Bar of the Western District of Washington, the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He takes the time to listen to you and prepare your case well. His personal service and knowledge of area courts have given him a proven track record of successful outcomes for his clients.
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Acquired: 1986
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4947 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA, 98407-3119
14 Client Reviews
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Posted by Jennifer | May 21, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
A Run in with The Law
In Januray, I had run in with the law.I was pulled over for failing to stop at a stop sign. Come to find out my license was suspended! yikes! I was arrested and did not know what my next step should be. Luckily I had worked with Mr. Feldman in the past, so I knew exactly who to call! James took on m...
Posted by Jamie | September 13, 2013 | Violent Crime
Best Attorney in Puget Sound!
James Feldman represented me on a very complicated criminal case involving a DUI and multiple Assaults in the 3rd charges. Although I have been out of trouble for a multiple of years my extensive criminal record was continually an issue. James is very knowledgeable about the law and explored eve...
Posted by Brad | September 13, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Honest, upfront, and highly reccomended.
Mr. Feldman took my case after I was referred by a friend to him. I was being charged with burglary due to a drunken mistake. Mr. Feldman awknowledged this and understood my position. He worked dilligently battling the prosecutor to ensure that I would not be charged with a felony and had my charge r...
Posted by Esteban | April 05, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Caring and experienced
I owe a lot to Mr. Feldman. I was stopped and ticketed for reckless driving and was in danger of losing my license, which would have cost me my job. Mr. Feldman fought for me and eventually got the charge reduced so I could keep my license and my job! He cared about my situation and he talked to me p...
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very intelligent and aggressive advocate who will keep fighting for his client until he wins. Clients will be lucky to have this attorney to represent them."
"I endorse this lawyer. He helped our mutual client gather the evaluations and records our client needed so I could apply for a DMV hearing. He was very helpful."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jim for 20 years, and have worked with him on several criminal cases. He is a very hard working and conscientious attorney, and provides tough, aggressive representation in his cases, whether he is in a Municipal, District, Superior or Federal Court. I have seen him deliver some impressive results for his clients, and I would not hesitate referring him any challenging criminal case."
"I endorse Jim. He is a wonderful person and attorney. I've always admired his work ethic and his compassion for his clients. He has a comprehensive understanding of the criminal courts and is well respected in the legal community. If I ever needed a defense attorney he would be the very first person I called."
"I have known Jim Feldman for over 15 years. I have had co-defendant cases with Jim in United States District Court. I have seen Jim work in Pierce County Court. Jim is a tenacious advocate for his clients. He is highly respected by the bench and bar. I recommend him highly."
"Jim is an excellent criminal defense attorney who cares deeply about his clients and loves a good fight. He is well respected by the legal community and feared by prosecutors. I fully endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Certificate of Appreciation for Domestic Violence Seminar, NALS (Natl Assoc for Legal Professionals) of Washington
2005 - Present
Attorney, James B. Feldman, Attorney At Law, P.S.C.
2006 - 2015
Pro tem Judge, Pierce County District Court
2002 - 2004
Lead Attorney, Pierce County Assigned Counsel
1986 - 2005
Public Defender, Pierce County Department Of Assigned Counsel
2013 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitMember
2013 - Present
Confederated Tribes Chehalisbar member
2008 - Present
United States District Court Western District WashingtonCJA Panel Attorney
2006 - Present
Pierce County District CourtProtem Judge
2005 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2005 - Present
Pierce County Department Assigned CounselConflict Counsel
1987 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonMember
1986 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2014
Kent Municipal Court Conflict CounselMember
Dismissed and Property Ordered Returned
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
AB
2009
Domestic Violence Cases
1993
1993
English
French