Grecco Downs, PLLC1604 West Dean AvenueSpokane, WA, 99201United States (509) 790-0909 (855) 309-4530

Diane Grecco

Avvo Rating9.8

Spokane, WA
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Licensed for 23 years

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About Diane

I have been a strong advocate for my clients since 1997. I have met some wonderful people over those years and I love what I do. I am a very zealous advocate for my clients and I think my clients know this and appreciate my hard work. I am not interested in cutting corners or taking the easy route and I give my clients my all. It's important to me to have that personal relationship and build a level of trust with my clients. When you hire the firm of Grecco Downs, PLLC you can be sure that you will receive the personalized attention that you deserve.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 55%
Felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile defense, including appeals.
24 years, 6,000 cases
DUI and DWI: 30%
Defense of Driving Under the Influence and Physical Control charges, and the accompanying Department of Licensing hearings.
Family: 10%
Divorce, separation, child custody & support, prenuptial agreements, and other family matters.
Mediation: 5%
Conflict resolution for individuals and businesses, including family law, child custody, elder law, estate divisions/planning, and personal relationship matters.

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English

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Grecco Downs, PLLC

1604 West Dean Avenue
Spokane, WA, 99201

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Grecco Downs, PLLC

500 W. 8th Street
Suite 55
Vancouver, WA, 98660

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License

State	Status	Acquired	Updated
ID	Active	2004	05/09/2022
WA	Active	1998	05/07/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
National Trial Lawyers Top 100	National Trial Lawyers Association	2017
Clients' Choice	Avvo	2013

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney/Partner	Grecco Downs, PLLC	2013 - Present
Assistant Public Defender	Spokane County Public Defender's Office	2000 - 2013
Assistant Public Defender	Kootenai County Public Defender's Office	1998 - 2000
Attorney/Owner	Grecco Law Office	1997 - 1998
Legal Intern	Gonzaga University Legal Assistance	1996 - 1997

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
National College of DUI Defense	Attorney Member	2016 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	Attorney Member	2014 - Present
Clark County Bar Association	Attorney Member	2014 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers	Attorney Member	2014 - Present
Washington Mediation Association	Attorney Member	2013 - Present

Washington Defender Association	Attorney Member	2000 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Clark County (CDACC)	Officer	2015 - 2017
Spokane County Bar Association	Attorney Member	1997 - 2018

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
Washington Criminal Defense	Public Defense	2004

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Gonzaga University School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1997
University of Nevada-Las Vegas	BA - Bachelor of Arts	1993

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Client Centered Representation	Using PowerPoint at Trial	2016
Blood Toxicology in Washington CLE	Blood Toxicology Reports	2010
SFST training CLE	Standardized Field Sobriety Testing	2009

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
State of Washington v. Y.O.	Dismissed.
State of Washington v. S.P.	Not Guilty at Trial
State of Washington v. D.W.	Hung Jury

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5.0 stars4.8 (12)

5 Star		92%
4 Star		0%
3 Star		0%
2 Star		8%
1 Star		0%

Review Diane Grecco

Traffic infractions

5.0 stars

Posted by Terrance
October 22, 2018

I would like to say thank you so much for all you have done and taking the time to go out of your way to help me as if the problem was yours. If anyone needs help with anything involving traffic infractions diane is the girl to get the job done. Thanks once again for the help, I appreciate it. god bless TERRANCE

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Excellent service

5.0 stars

Posted by Christian
June 25, 2018

I hired Diane for a small legal matter while living out of the area. Her timely and professional response to my legal matter was greatly appreciated. I was very satisfied and impressed with the personal care and service I received after hiring her. I would gladly recommend her services in the future to anyone that asks or is in need.

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Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Richard
October 7, 2017

I used her for multiple situations. She has been excellent every time. She is very professional and thorough. She will always be my first choice...

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Hired attorney

Diane was excellent!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
September 30, 2017

Diane was easy to work with and was prompt and thorough. I would definitely hire her again.

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Hired attorney

Trustworthy, personable, realistic

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
November 3, 2013

I would recommend Diane Grecco to any friends or strangers in need of a lawyer. It quickly became apparent that she had built up a reputation and personal relationship over her career with the different judges, prosecutors, and court clerks that I came into contact with during my case. I had never been required to go to court or stand in front of a judge and she was always professional and handled my affairs in the best of my interest and also explained all possibilities and explained the realistic percentages for different paths to go forward in navigating the legal system. Looking back, I would have been completely lost on my own or just another number had I chosen to be assigned a public defender. In the end, I received a very positive court decision due to Diane's handling of my case, while avoiding more court dates. She had professional relationships with the judge and prosecutor and was able to meet outside court to discuss my case and get it resolved without appearing in court or in front of a jury. In our meetings in her office, I always felt listened to and she took the time to explain how ''these types of things'' usually turn out. I received personal phone calls and emails updating me on my court proceedings and always felt informed as to what her next step would be and what I would need to do.

5.0 stars

Posted by Katie
October 16, 2013

I had my license suspended awhile back and I turned to Diane to help get it settled. She was patient with me and exceeded my expectations as well as got my case resolved quickly. She knew exactly what she was doing and made me feel confident in the outcome.

Excellent work

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
October 15, 2013

Diane is a great lawyer and advocate. She helps her clients navigate the legal system in a way that is very reassuring. She is a very hard worker.

Quality and experienced legal representation.

5.0 stars

Posted by Lindsay
October 15, 2013

I have worked with Diane for years. She is truly committed to her clients and obtaining the best results possible. She brings a lot of hard-earned experience and knowledge into her practice. She has acted as a mentor and role model to me and many other of her colleagues. Diane is a stand out in a sea of faces in the legal business. She has genuine compassion and concern for her clients yet she is a tough, focused litigator who is respected by judges, prosecutors, and her peers. I would highly recommend Diane if you're looking for an attorney who will fight hard for you, yet always maintains an attitude of professionalism and respect.

5.0 stars

Posted by ashehadeh82
October 8, 2013

Diane is far more than a great lawyer. I worked with Diane to finalize my divorce and was very pleased with the results. She is very good at explaining things to her clients and making sure they are aware of the all the options they have. She never left me wondering about anything and always answered my questions quickly even at nights and weekends. Diane also pays close attention to everything and leaves no room for errors. Her support and experience helped me finalize my divorce sooner than I expected and I actually got everything I asked for. During the period I worked with Diane she was very helpful and extremely friendly. I would definitely recommend Diane and her legal team to anyone. With her you can feel secure in knowing that your best interest is her top priority.

5.0 stars

Posted by David
September 7, 2013

About nine years ago I was falsely accused of a very heinous crime for which I did not commit. Diane was working then with the local public defenders office and took on my case. From the very beginning she treated me like a human being, not like the monster that the police and courts attempted to portray me as. She fought for me tooth and nail and gave me not the slightest doubt that she believed 110% in my innocence and she fought for me just the same. When everybody in my life turned their backs on me she was one of the only people in the world that stuck with me not just as my attorney but as a friend. She is a lawyer that cares for her clients and doesn't simply do her job out of a sense of obligation or a desire for the money that it may bring but rather because she genuinely wants to help people who need help and are not in a position to fight for themselves in the legal arena. Though my case did not turn out the way in which we would have hoped it too, I am confident in saying that there are not goin to be too many lawyers in this world who are going to care as much and fight as hard for their clients as Diane Grecco. If you want a lawyer who is knowledgable, reliable, caring, and refuses to give up on you than she is the person to have on your side. Even nearly ten years later she still communicates with me and shows interest in the direction that my life has taken after representing me. She is definitely a one of a kind person who will help u get your legal problems situated in a desirable way.

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Jessica Campbell, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Diane is an excellent defense attorney. She is a very good negotiator, but plays hard ball when she needs to. She stands up for her clients and is dedicated to getting them great results.

John Stine, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 25, 2013
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Diane is one of the most caring attorneys I have ever known. She will do a great job walking you through the system and taking care of your case. I highly recommend her.

Dylan Trosper, Family Attorney on Oct 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Dec 3, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

John Stine, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 25, 2013
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Diane is one of the most caring attorneys I have ever known. She will do a great job walking you through the system and taking care of your case. I highly recommend her.

Erek Puccio, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 15, 2013
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I have known Diane for a few years now. She is an aggressive and passionate advocate and works extremely hard for her clients. I strongly endorse her work.

Jessica Campbell, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 9, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Diane is an excellent defense attorney. She is a very good negotiator, but plays hard ball when she needs to. She stands up for her clients and is dedicated to getting them great results.

Sean Downs, Unknown Attorney on Feb 26, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker

I have known Diane since our days working at the Spokane County Public Defenders. I am very pleased to have her as my law partner. She has a tremendous amount of experience and has served her many clients extremely well over the years. One thing that I have noticed about her is that all of her clients say wonderful things about her. I know that is because of her incredible diligence and passion for her job. Diane has a wealth of legal knowledge and she is always working to expand that through training and study. On top of that legal knowledge, Diane also has a great deal of trial experience in a variety of different cases. She is smart, hard working, experienced, personable, and the right type of person to hire as an attorney or to partner with at a law office. I wholeheartedly recommend Diane.

Travis Jones, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ms. Grecco is a professional and zealous advocate. She knows criminal defense and I would not hesitate to send clients to her for help. Great lawyer.

David Bingaman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. I've known Diane and worked along side her for years. She knows criminal defense and does a great job for her clients.

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