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Accomplished Washington lawyers advocate for clients charged with crimes
Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming, but the support of a dedicated criminal defense lawyer can potentially help you reach a positive outcome to your case. At The Law Offices of Matthew J. Rusnak, LLC in Lakewood, Washington, we provide strong criminal defense representation to clients throughout Pierce and King Counties, including Tacoma and Seattle. Our accomplished attorneys are dedicated and knowledgeable advocates who find effective solutions for clients who are facing felony and misdemeanor charges. As your counsel, we will build a strong defense aimed at reducing or eliminating the charges against you.
Knowledgeable attorneys provide comprehensive criminal defense
Our comprehensive criminal defense law firm provides representation to persons facing charges such as:
Violent crimes — If you have been charged with assault and battery, domestic violence, homicide or another violent crime, our attorneys understand the legal complexities of such serious charges and will build a strong defense strategy.
Theft —Charges involving theft vary depending on the facts and circumstances of the case. Our accomplished attorneys will challenge the evidence and search for mitigating factors that could be grounds for a reduction or dismissal of the charges.
Drug crimes — We defend clients against drug charges such as the manufacturing, trafficking, distribution and possession of a controlled substance.
Sex crimes — Being convicted of a sex crime can have permanent repercussions. That is why we take accusations of this nature very seriously and use every legal tactic at our disposal to defend you against such charges.
Gun and weapons crimes — The laws around gun and weapons crimes are complicated. If you have been charged with possession or sale of a firearm, our attorneys will help you understand your charges and attempt to resolve.
Driving-related offenses — Our team challenges the evidence in vehicular homicide and DUI cases in order to gain a reduction of sentencing or a favorable plea deal.
If you are facing criminal charges, we will develop a sound defense strategy from the outset of your case.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1998
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2002
5515 Steilacoom Blvd SW Ste 126, Lakewood, WA, 98499-3125
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Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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. ...
Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2020 | Hired 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,...
Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2002.
Censure issued in WA, 2002
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