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Phillip James Wetzel

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 46 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

901 N Adams St, Spokane, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

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Phillip J Wetzel Attorney at Law

901 N Adams St, Spokane, WA, 99201-2050

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Phillip James Wetzel's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2011

Excellent Representation

Dutch Wetzel and his staff were very competent, empathetic and reassuring every step of the process. Considering what I brought him, he achieved the best possible results within moral and ethical limits. I hope that I never need his services again, but if I did, he would be the first I call.

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Phillip James Wetzel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Phillip. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Karrina Guilbault

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Dutch is the best at what he does. He is a strong advocate for his clients and has many years of experience. Additionally, he is a kind and honest man. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Phelps

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dutch is an outstanding attorney. He is a pillar in the legal community. Many young lawyers seek his advice on their cases and in their own practices. Its always a pleasure having him on board in complex criminal cases."

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Chris Bugbee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Dutch on several matters as a criminal defense lawyer and against him when I was a deputy prosecutor. Dutch is an outstanding advocate for his clients, treating their causes as if they were his own. He is well respected and admired in the legal community and would be on the top of my list if I were looking for criminal defense lawyer."

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Teresa Border

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2008

AV Rating (Preeminent), Martindale-Hubbell

2006

Smithmorre Myers Professionalism Award, Spokane County Bar Association

2003

President's Award, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1979 - 1986

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane County Prosecutors Office

Associations

1986 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Eastern District of Washington)

Former President

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2000 - 2003

National Conference of Criminal Justice Act Lawyers

Eastern Washington Representative

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Randock

Successful Plea Bargain

State of Washington v. Joseph Andrews

Mistrial - Hung jury

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Education

1978

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor cum laude

Languages

Spanish

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