Diane Grecco

Diane Grecco

4.8
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Mediation

1604 West Dean Avenue, Spokane, WA

About Diane

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 55%

Felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile defense, including appeals.

28 years | 6,000 cases

55%
DUI and DWI 30%

Defense of Driving Under the Influence and Physical Control charges, and the accompanying Department of Licensing hearings.

30%
Family 10%

Divorce, separation, child custody & support, prenuptial agreements, and other family matters.

10%
Mediation 5%

Conflict resolution for individuals and businesses, including family law, child custody, elder law, estate divisions/planning, and personal relationship matters.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 22 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Grecco Downs, PLLC

1604 West Dean Avenue, Spokane, WA, 99201

Grecco Downs, PLLC

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

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Diane Grecco's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2017 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Used for a consultation

Was largely underwhelmed with my consultation. I was given information about a speeding ticket that I already knew or could have easily deduced on my own. She was very unconfident in her answers and had me call her for my consultation having done very minimal review of the facts - she had yet to even... look at my ticket. She would not recommend a course direct course of action, just basically listed all of my options-- which I ALREADY knew, they're right there on my ticket.. Did not leave me with confidence that she could perform the task at hand.

Diane Grecco

Replied last October 11, 2017

I always welcome reviews and feedback. I am concerned that this review may have been submitted because I expressed that I did not want to handle your case. I am sorry that you feel this way but I would like to add to your comments so potential clients have additional information upon which to form an opinion. You emailed our office at 2:45 PM yesterday and wanted to know "the next possible steps" regarding a speeding infraction. I responded immediately, as I often do, but from my vehicle at 2:57 PM. I indicated that you could call me, which you IMMEDIATELY did, and we discussed the pros and cons at some length. I do like for people to be well-informed about what I might be able to do for them, but also what they might be able to do themselves, so they don't have to incur the expense of hiring an attorney. Your inquiry was handled no differently. A phone consultation is customary and appropriate when clients do not live in the same geographical area, like in this situation, and since I was driving in my car at the time I indicated that I had not yet read the report that you had attached to your email approximately 15 minutes earlier. Most importantly, to reiterate, no attorney can guarantee a result and can only zealously try to accomplish the best result for their client. My goal always!

Posted by Lindsay | October 16, 2013 | Litigation

Quality and experienced legal representation.

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 se...a 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.

Posted by David | September 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Caring, supportive, genuine legal guidance.

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 por...tray 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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Diane Grecco's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jessica Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

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."

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John Stine

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Dylan Trosper

Family lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Erek Puccio

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Sean Downs

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

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."

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Travis Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

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."

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David Bingaman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 05

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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Jeffrey Ryding

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Downs

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

National Trial Lawyers Top 100, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Clients' Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney/Partner, Grecco Downs, PLLC

2000 - 2013

Assistant Public Defender, Spokane County Public Defender's Office

1998 - 2000

Assistant Public Defender, Kootenai County Public Defender's Office

1997 - 1998

Attorney/Owner, Grecco Law Office

1996 - 1997

Legal Intern, Gonzaga University Legal Assistance

Associations

2016 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Attorney Member

2014 - 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

2013 - Present

Washington Mediation Association

Attorney Member

2000 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Attorney Member

2015 - 2017

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Clark County (CDACC)

Officer

1997 - 2018

Spokane County Bar Association

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1997

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Client Centered Representation

Using PowerPoint at Trial

2010

Blood Toxicology in Washington CLE

Blood Toxicology Reports

2009

SFST training CLE

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing

Publications

2004

Washington Criminal Defense Public Defense

Languages

English

Activity

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