Matthew Jameson Rusnak

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Matthew Jameson Rusnak

3.5
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 27 years

General practice Lawyer at Lakewood, WA
Practice Areas: General Practice, Criminal Defense, Litigation ... +2 more

5515 Steilacoom Blvd SW Ste 126, Lakewood, WA

About Matthew

Biography

Accomplished. Dedicated. Knowledgeable. Washington criminal defense attorneys with more than 40 years of combined experience

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Appeals 20%

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Criminal Defense 20%

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General Practice 20%

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Litigation 20%

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Personal Injury 20%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2002

Location

Law Offices of Matthew J Rusnak

5515 Steilacoom Blvd SW Ste 126, Lakewood, WA, 98499-3125

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Matthew Jameson Rusnak's Reviews

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3.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Really Fights for Your Case

After a bad experience with a knowledgeable but ultimately negligent defense attorney, I hired Rusnak. Although my previous attorney was unable or unwilling to move my case forward for over one year, especially against a quite unrelenting prosecutor, Rusnak was able to negotiate skillfully with her a...nd get me out of a criminal conviction within a couple months. The work he does very literally changes peoples' lives and I really appreciate it.

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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The Lawyer For The Job

Matthew Rusnak came recommended to me by a family member. She said he was a supportive lawyer who would fight hard for me. That was exactly what he did. Having no past experience with the courts I was out of my element and frightened. Mr. Rusnak was easy to talk to and answered all my questions. ... He returned my calls in a timely manner and was always accessible to me, which made a difficult situation so much less stressful. With two felony charges against me I felt my life could be over. Thanks to the never ending hard work and tenacity of Mr. Rusnak, I walked away with my life and freedom in tact. I would not hesitate to recommend Matthew Rusnak to anyone needing a defense attorney. I am relieved my family member recommended him to me. I hope to never need his services again, but if I do I know who to hire.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney

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Amazing lawyer

Matt represented me in a felony case I was falsely accused of and worked hard through it all. Covid made everything more difficult and drawn out but that never slowed him down. He was in regular contact with me, had prompt responses and answered every question I had. In the court room he was aggressi...ve and fought hard to the last minute and I was found not guilty. I highly recommend Matt as he saved my family and I from a life time of difficulties.

Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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RETAIN THIS ATTORNEY

This attorney is AMAZING, I had a criminal charge that was going to turn my world as I know it upside down. Things were looking very grim in regard to my case and future but Matt never gave up. He continued to fight for me until he got my case dismissed COMPLETELY. Because of him, I still have a job,... I’m not out a ton of money paying restitution or other court fines. I owe life to this man and would hire him over and over for any legal matter. He’s well versed in many legal fields and never stops advocating for you. I can’t say thank you enough.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Aggressive and Supportive

Matt worked for me on a difficult case in which I was falsely accused but had no evidence to prove myself. He worked hard, stayed in contact, and aggressively defended me to the point where the judge threw the case out. He had the accuser talk herself into honesty; that she had made fabrications, and... began talking in circles. He was referred to me by a friend who he successfully defended too. I can express enough thankfulness. MUCH APPRECIATED MATT!

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Kurt Stender

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked alongside Matt for about ten years. He is an aggressive and zealous advocate for his clients. Matt's work in civil and appellate law gives him a wider perspective with which to serve his clients. I endorse Matt Rusnak."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2002.

Censure issued in WA, 2002

updated on 03/03/2011

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Education

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Seattle University

J.D.

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Rutgers University

B.S.

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