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John graduated with honors from Gonzaga University with a Juris Doctorate degree. He is admitted to practice in all Washington State courts. His focus is criminal defense, DUIs, and injury cases. John is a member of the national DUI Defense Lawyers Association, and is certified in the NHTSA Field Sobriety Tests, NHTSA Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, the BAC DataMaster and the Alco-Sensor FST Portable Breath Test. He is a member and former Governor of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Washington State Association for Justice. John's peers previously recognized him as a Rising Star, through WA Law & Politics magazine, in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1997
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Posted by Lauren | April 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
John is an exceptional lawyer! He was able to get my charges dismissed. It is best to reach him through email where he is clear and concise with updating you. However its not very often which seems nerve racking at times. But he will always keep you informed and preferred I did not attend most if not...
Posted by anonymous | March 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
John Brangwin was the perfect attorney for my case. He gave me a no-nonsense explanation of my case while simultaneously instilling hope in the situation. He absolutely over-delivered and I ended up walking with no charges! John will relentlessly pursue justice and has the expertise to boot.
Posted by Mike | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
John came highly recommended and from my first consultation I knew I was in good hands. He responded to emails very promptly and answered every question I had and made sure I understood the situation at hand. John and his team provided fantastic results.
Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney
John did not pump me full of false optimism in discussing my case and the likely outcome. At the same time, he encouraged me to be patient and not to lose hope that I might receive a better-than-expected result. John never stopped pursuing all avenues for the best possible outcome. He's a winner a...
Posted by Brandon O | June 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
John and his team are hardworking, and professional. He was able to get my DUI dropped completely. The attention to details is the best. I am not local, I received my infraction while traveling, I did not have to appear in person and had options to be present remotely. John is definitely who you wan...
"John protects Constitutional rights. Tenacious defender. Excellent advocate and litigator."
"Looking for your legal defense guru, then look no further. I've known John for almost 20 years and can honestly tell you cannot find anyone better to handle your case."
"John was born to be a master trial attorney and his clients in Wenatchee should feel privileged to have him accept their cases. I had the privilege of working for John Brangwin for two years. He was a great mentor who invited me to sit in the second chair to observe him at criminal trial, to assist him in a Workmen's Comp trial, and he coached me through my first personal injury arbitration. In each of those settings, John had the confidence and swagger of someone who knows he was born to be a better lawyer than the rest of the guys in the room. His services are invaluable if you are in North Central Washington."
"In my practice, I am often without sufficient time to travel to central and eastern Washington to handle criminal cases. When a former client or potential client calls me regarding a new criminal matter east of the Cascades, I give them one name, John Brangwin. Every person that I have referred to John has made a special effort to get in touch with me to let me know how happy they were with the work he did for them, and how the result they obtained exceeded their expectation. I not only recommend, but strongly encourage, anyone facing a criminal matter in central and eastern Washington to consult with John."
"I consider John one of my best friends. This does not disqualify me from expressing my opinion that he is one of the best lawyers in Washington. John and I met when we served on the Washington State Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division Board of Trustees. We spent hundreds of hours together working on public service projects. John never sought recognition for the work he was doing in the community. During those hours together I learned how smart and creative John was. More important that his legal skill is his heart. Simply put; John's heart is always in the right place. He will be my friend for life and if I need a lawyer east of the mountains, John is my man."
"John is a leader in the DUI defense lawyer community. His dedication and hard work have helped other DUI attorneys become better lawyers. If some one is in need of DUI representation in the greater Wenatchee area, John Brangwin is their man."
"I refer all my Central Washington cases to Mr. Brangwin as I know that those clients will be represented with complete competence and professionalism, both well known traits of John. I strongly encourage anyone facing criminal charges in the Wenatchee (Central Washington) area, to consult with Mr. Brangwin immediately. "
"John is an excellent attorney. In the wake of City of Fircrest v. Jensen, when many other attornies were still puzzling over what the case meant, John was the first to bring and win a motion under it resulting in the suppression of breath tests in a number of cases. You can count on him to give you a first rate defense."
"John is my go-to guy east of the mountains. He is a tireless advocate for his clients, and a real innovator in the field of DUI. I have lectured with John on issues related to DUI defense, and he is always happy to share his expertise with other lawyers."
"John's work is excellent and his clients are very well served by his efforts and experience. He knows the law and he knows the local practices of the courts where he appears. He provides innovative, effective and aggressive representation for his clients. He has been on the forefront of a number of legal issues and is an experienced trial attorney. I recommend and endorse John without hesitation."
"When folks from Wenatchee call my office looking for representation, I always send them to John Brangwin. I know John will provide excellent representation because I see him at national seminars where cutting-edge defense strategies are taught. From what I have observed through conversations with him, his skill as a lawyer is surpassed only by the compassion he has for his clients. "
"John Brangwin and I have worked on a number of cases involving co-defendants together, and I am also able to call him my friend. He has been (and will no doubt continue to be) a pleasure to work with. To those accused of a crime, he provides technical expertise, extensive national training, local knowledge, and client sensitivity, all of which enable him to achieve favorable results for his clients while counseling them through the difficult and challenging process of fighting a DUI. His results in the cases on which we have worked together have been excellent, and I unhesitatingly recommend him to those charged with DUIs in north central Washington. "
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2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
"Supervisor" In-service training program for the Alco-Sensor FST, Intoximters Inc.
2009
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2007
Rising Star,
2006
Rising Star,
2006
BAC DataMaster Certificate of Competency , National Patent Analytical Systems, Inc.
2005
Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Practitioner, NHTSA instructors: Walden, Platt & Assoc.
2005
Taser Certification, Chelan County Regional Jail
2002 - Present
, Woods & Brangwin, PLLC
1997 - 2001
, Bell Law Office, PLLC
2022 - Present
WSBA Disciplinary BoardBoard Member
2015 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2012 - Present
DataMaster CDM--Serial No. 130018--National Patent Analytical Systems, Inc.Owner
2010 - Present
Alco Sensor FST Portable Breath Test (PBT) Instrument--Serial No. 047254--Intoximeters, Inc.Owner
2008 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
2007 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2004 - Present
DataMaster--Serial No. 921086--National Patent Analytical Systems, Inc.Owner
2004 - Present
Kustom Trooper Radar Unit--Serial No. K16492--Kustom Signal, Inc.Owner
2004 - Present
Alco-Sensor III Portable Breath Test units--Intoximeters, Inc.Owner
1997 - Present
Washington Defenders AssociationMember and Frequent Speaker
1997 - Present
Chelan-Douglas County Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sustaining Member
2014 - 2015
Chelan-Douglas County Bar AssociationPresident
2013 - 2014
Chelan-Douglas County Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2010 - 2018
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysBoard Member
2009 - 2010
WSBA Court Rules & Procedures CommitteeMember
2006 - 2009
WSBA Character & Fitness BoardMember
2006 - 2007
Washington Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
2005 - 2006
Washington Young Lawyers DivisionPresident-Elect
2005 - 2015
National College of DUI DefenseGeneral Member
2004 - 2006
WSBA Court Rules CommitteeMember
1999 - 2005
Washington Young Lawyers DivisionTrustee
1998 - 2004
Kiwanis International, Wenatchee Downtown ClubMember
Reduced to Reckless Driving. No jail.
Reduced to Negligent Driving First Degree.
Search warrant shown to be defective. Blood evidence excluded. Case dismissed.
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Plea to New Negligent Driving First Degree
Win at DOL, plus Neg-1 amendment results in no loss of license.
Reduction to DUI no test. Credit for 2 days served, 23 more days on home monitoring
Guilty to DUI, 2 days in jail. Prosecutor wanted far more jail
Plea to Negligent Driving 1st. No jail.
Driver admitted to traffic ticket of Negligent Driving 2nd Degree. Paid $550 fine. DUI dismissed.
Deferred prosecution entered.
Not guilty jury verdict
Negligent Driving. No Jail
Not guilty jury verdict
Plea deal where 5 of 6 people had all charges dismissed. Remaining one Defendant plead to less than half the original charges.
Settled
DUI reduced from refusal reduces license revocation by 1 year
Reduction
Reduction
Case Dismissed
Victory
2005
Certificate
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA
2018
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2013
Ethical Limits of Zealous Advocacy
2011
BAC Machines
2008
Observation of the effects of alcohol consumption on the human body. Demonstration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests and the DataMaster Evidential Breath Alcohol Testing Instrument.
2007
DUI Kung Fu
2007
DataMaster Basics
2007
DUI calls
2007
Law Office Management
2007
Sucessful Motions to Supress Breath Test Evidence
2004
DUI & Traffic Law
2018
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