Aaron J. Winkelhake

Aaron J. Winkelhake

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 23 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Personal Injury

P.O. Box 9048, Olympia, WA

About Aaron

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

WA State Dep't. of Licensing

P.O. Box 9048, Olympia, WA, 98507

Khodr & Winkelhake, P.L.L.C.

323 Queen Anne Avenue N, Suite 102, Seattle, WA, 98109

Khodr & Winkelhake, P.L.L.C.

8301 Broadway,, Suite 420, San Antonio, TX, 78209

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Aaron J. Winkelhake's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2014

Wonderful!

He was kind, respectful, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with... this was an extremely diffiucult ordeal for me... he made it much more tolerable. I felt he gave me the best possible outcome. I highly recommend him.

Posted by John | April 04, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Great, hardworking attorney!

Aaron did an outstanding job on my case, I can't say enough good things about him! From the first time I talked to him in his office I knew he was smart and extremely knowledgeable, and the way he handled himself in the courtroom made me proud to have him on my side. The defense he built for me w...as strong, unique and at times brilliant, and when the case was finished I was very happy with the outcome- The DUI charge was reduced to a traffic offense with no license suspension, no jail time, no SR22 insurance or ignition interlock, and a second gross misedemeanor charge was amended to a lesser charge, again with no license suspension or jail time. Through the entire process Aaron was in frequent communication with me and always answered my calls, even in the evening. He answered all of my questions, and when there were choices for me to make, I always knew he had provided me all of the information I needed to make a good decision, and that his recommendations were always given with my best interests in mind. I will recommend Aaron Wikelhake without hesitation to anyone in need of an attorney, he really went above and beyond my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | April 04, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Last minute plea bargain

AW is an outstanding attorney. I opted to roll the dice and take a jury trial for a bogus DUI charge only after AW completely laid out my options explaining the pros and cons of each option so I could make an informed decision. He is very patient too as I asked a ton of questions he already answered ...just so he was sure I knew what I was doing. Like another reviewer posted, he has always taken my calls and communicated regularly via email with prompt replies. AW was always early to each hearing prepared and determined. His experience is invaluable because due to his hard work the prosecution offered the sweetest deal I couldn't refuse. This happened on the day of my trial!!! AW played it cool and made it clear he was still willing and ready to proceed with the trial if I didnt want the deal. I will retain him should I ever need an attorney again because he can handle a variety of different cases with success and I know first hand he is competent and committed to my protecting MY interests. He preformed above my expectations from the beginning and was worth every penny I paid. Call him you will be glad you did.

Posted by A.J. | April 04, 2014 | DUI & DWI

This guy rocks!!

Aaron did an exceptional job representing me in my DUI case. We even won an appeal against the DOL when they wanted to suspend my license even though the judge didn't. That saved me so much money in the long run as well as a ton of hassle!! Great lawyer!!

Posted by Robert | April 04, 2014 | DUI & DWI

I recommend Aaron Winkelhake with NO reservations!

In August of 2012 I was arrested for DUI. I hired Aaron Winkelhake two weeks later and he did a great job from beginning to end. The first hurdle was winning an administrative hearing with the DOL in order to prevent a mandatory license suspension. From that point things steadily improved and ul...timately the DUI charges were dismissed and I was left with only a negligent 1 that will amend to a neg 2 after one year. A neg 2 is not even a misdemeanor, it is the equivalent of basic moving violation i.e. speeding ticket! Having the DUI dismissed was a huge relief in my life. No jail time, No SR22, No ridiculously expensive and ineffective group treatment and best of all NO license suspension. I did not even lose my license for one day.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney Member, Khodr & Winkelhake, P.L.L.C.

2002 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Various Law Offices

Associations

2008 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

2005 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

King County Bar Association

Attorney Member

2002 - Present

National Lawyers Guild (Seattle chapter)

Attorney Member

2008 - 2015

Washington State Bar Association

Bar Examiner

Sample of Legal Cases

Bicyclist Hit by a Car

Policy Limits Settlement

Lxxxx Mxxxxxx v. State of Washington, Department of Corrections, et al.

Settled Prior to Trial

City of Seattle v. Axxxxxx Axxxx

Verdict - Not Guilty

City of Shoreline v. Ixx Hxxxx

Dismissed after two trials.

Rxxx Mxxxxxx v. Dep't of Licensing

Reversed and Vacated on Appeal

Rxxxxx Txxxxxxx v. City of Enumclaw, et al.

Settled Prior to Trial

Lxxxxxx Exxxx, et al. v. Sears, Roebuck and Co., et al.

Settle Prior to Trial

Dxxxx Hxxxxxxxxxxx v. OIC of Washington, et al.

Settled Prior to Trial

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Education

2002

Seattle University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1999

Illinois State University

BS - Bachelor of Science in both Philosophy and Criminal Justice

Speaking Engagements

2009

Conference for Social and Environmental Justice Lawyers

Starting & Managing a Progressive Organization Committed to Social Justice

2001

First Annual Criminal Justice Reform Summit

Criminal Justice Reform

Publications

2002

Seattle Journal for Social Justice Staff Editor

Languages

English

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