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Biography
Early in his career he served as a Thurston County Rule-9 Prosecutor, the supervised practice role Washington allows law students and new lawyers. It is a small credential on paper and a large one in practice: it meant sitting inside a prosecutor's office while cases were charged, watching which files got attention and which got resolved, and seeing what the state does when its evidence is strong and what it does when it is not.
He has spent the nineteen years since on the defense side. That combination is the whole basis of how he works a case. Knowing how the state assembles a DUI — the order the evidence arrives in, which parts of the file are solid and which are assumptions nobody checked — tells you where to look first.
He represents clients across Thurston, Pierce, Mason, Kitsap, Lewis, Grays Harbor, King, Snohomish, Cowlitz and Clark Counties. Thurston is home base, where he has practiced for more than twenty years and where his courthouse relationships run deepest.
Experience
20+ years in criminal law
Nineteen of them on the defense side
Former Thurston County Rule-9 Prosecutor
Foundational prosecutorial experience
Baldwin Legal Group, PLLC
Baldwin DUI Defense is its registered trade name
Chester L. Baldwin is an experienced and accomplished Trial Lawyer and Lobbyist.
Experienced DUI attorney with background as a former prosecutor in Thurston County.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
75%
20 years | 800 cases
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for < 1 year
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2026
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 18 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Baldwin Legal Group, PLLC
(360) 464-2567
Mobile
123 Fir Street NorthEast, Olympia, WA, 98506
baldwinduidefense.com/Online Presence
Other places you can find Chester online.
Chester L Baldwin III's Reviews
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Posted by Bob | November 08, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The best help I’ve received
I had a serious legal matter and wanted it handled right. Chester called me back the same day and treated me like a person, not a case file. He walked me through everything in plain English, gave me the cost up front, and never once made me feel judged. Having a former prosecutor on my side made all ...
Chester Baldwin
Replied last November 13, 2026Thank you for taking the time to share this. We work hard to return calls quickly, explain things in plain English, and be clear about cost from the start. We appreciate your kind words.
Posted by Kris | October 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Mr Baldwin is amazing
Mr Baldwin was able to get DUI charges against me, dropped. I could not have asked for quicker, more professional representation. I would recommend him to anyone
Chester Baldwin
Replied last October 29, 2026Thank you, this is wonderful to read. I know how stressful it is to walk into something like this not knowing how it will turn out, and I am so glad you felt supported along the way. Thank you for the recommendation, and all the best to you.
Posted by Crystal | October 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Incredible attorney that delivers results
I had a great experience working with Chester (Chet) at Baldwin Legal Group. He was responsive, thorough, professional, and made the entire process easy to understand from start to finish. Chet kept me informed throughout my traffic case and ultimately got it dismissed. That was a huge relief. ...
Chester Baldwin
Replied last October 29, 2026Thank you so much, this really made my day. Clear communication and quick responses are things I care a lot about, so hearing that they made a difference for you means more than you know. It was a pleasure working together, and I wish you all the best going forward.
Posted by Ellen | October 16, 2020
Outstanding attorney
Chester is a dedicated attorney for Landlords and has helped me. He knows the law and is able to execute it. His staff is professional and helpful. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Brian | January 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent work
Chester is a brilliant lawyer and I highly recommend him! He is a passionate advocate for his clients who is unafraid to go the extra mile. His efforts often lead to his client's getting more favorable resolutions then they otherwise would have with other attorneys. Chester was always 100 miles ahead...
Chester L Baldwin III's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. He works hard. Chet does not take the easy way out, he fights for his clients. He takes representing his cases seriously and with high integrity."
Robin Trickler
Landlord or tenant lawyer
Experience
Honors
2005
Seattle U Trustee Law Scholarship, Seattle University Law School
1999
UW Alumni Board Scholarship, University of Washington
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal Attorney, Baldwin Legal Group
2007 - 2011
Attorney, Hanemann, Bateman & Jones
2006 - 2007
Rule 9 Prosecutor, Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Associations
2007 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI Jury Trial in Thurston County
Not Guilty
Education
2007
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Washington -Seattle
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
University of Washington Foster School of Business
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Annual Conference
Legislative Analysis
Publications
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers