Jacob Andrew Lara

Jacob Andrew Lara

5.0
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Yakima, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Debt Collection ... +2 more

411 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA

About Jacob

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases, as well as felony work supervised by my boss. We defend in all courts, state and federal.

12 years | 40 cases

50%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

12 years | 4 cases

20%
Debt Collection 10%

12 years | 100 cases

10%
Federal Crime 10%

12 years | 5 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

12 years | 2 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-175 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 12 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2013

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Location

Hurley & Lara

411 N 2nd St, Yakima, WA, 98901-2336

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Jacob Andrew Lara's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer i have ever had represent me

I have nothing bad to say about Jacob Lara. He helped me get my criminal case dismissed. Along the way he answered every question i ever had and was always very positive with me. I felt like he really loves his job and loves to help his clients to the best of his ability. I would recommend him to an...ybody needing help, he is by far one of the greatest lawyers i have ever had representing me.

Posted by Miguel De La Mora | November 30, 2016 | Litigation

11-30-16

Jacob Lara helped me through the most difficult time I have ever experienced. He was very honest and direct with me and extremely responsive. He has an incredible ability to keep things in perspective. He is a man with strong values without being judgmental in anyway. He was so positive and knowledge...able from the first meeting until our last. We talked about the many options, and what would work for me and my case. I could not recommend anyone higher. Start to finish Jacob is a top lawyer and knows the law and is extraordinarily clever and how our judicial service works. He stayed in touch with me throughout the trial and well after. Jacob deserves every bit of recognition he receives. There is no better mix of confidence and generosity. You will not find a better lawyer than Jacob Lara.

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Robert Maxwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jacob is an incredibly talented attorney who I have had the pleasure of working with in the past. He has a knack for finding efficient solutions to complicated problems. Not practicing criminal law, I turn to Jacob when I encounter issues relating to criminal matters. His ability to quickly understand the legal problem faced and tirelessly work for his clients, makes him an asset to the legal community."

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Octavian Jumanca

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob is an extremely talented attorney. His knowledge of the law equips him to offer his clients competent and sound legal services."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2013

Dean's List Award, Gonzaga University School of Law

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Associate, Hurley & Lara

Associations

2013 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Luis Gomez-Monges #13-1-00805-5

Convicted of charge BUT acquitted of all aggravating factors. State offered 38 years if we plead guilty. The client received a 26 year sentence.

IEP Inc. vs Marc Cross, Jane Doe Cross, & MC Shipping Inc.

Victory, $230,000

IEP Inc. vs Marc Cross, Jane Doe Cross, & MC Shipping Inc.

Victory, $230,000

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Education

2013

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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