Scott R. Staab

Scott R. Staab

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1020 North Washington St., Spokane, WA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

I have prosecuted, defended, and appealed almost every DUI issue.

32 years

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

I prosecuted all misdemeanors and felonies before defending them and now have extensive trial experience in all criminal areas.

32 years

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 21 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 32 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Staab Law PLLC

1020 North Washington St., Spokane, WA, 99201

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Scott R. Staab's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not a fighter

Scott was more interested in getting a plea agreement and didn't fight for me. Stopped responding to requests and more of a rabbit than a shark. Look around before hiring him.

Posted by anonymous | March 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

I was contacted by a sheriff's deputy with false allegations against me. As someone with a clean record who has never dealt with the court system I was quite frankly terrified. After reaching out to half a dozen attorneys and having more than one refer me to Scott I retained him for a very reasonable... price. He immediately contacted the prosecuting attorney assigned to the case and ensured that the police report was closed without any charges being pressed. Scott provided sound legal advice and much needed peace of mind at a chaotic point in my life. Being new to the criminal justice system I had many questions and he answered them quickly in a detailed and knowledgeable manner. He is an excellent lawyer and I recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by Barry | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Very Best Defense

Sadly, this story may seem very familiar. After a few beers at the baseball game, I forgot to turn on my vehicle lights, got pulled over and my life instantly turned into a living nightmare. I couldn't sleep or eat, worrying about how badly I had messed up. This was the first time I had ever been arr...ested and had no idea what to expect (I hadn't even received a speeding ticket in over 30 years). After consulting friends and family, we all came to the conclusion that a lawyer was needed to get through the impending storm. After researching the many DUI lawyers available in the Spokane region, something kept pulling me back to Mr. Scott Staab. I made the call (on a Saturday morning, no less), and I am so glad I did. From the very first contact, Mr. Staab put me at ease, was very empathetic/non-judgmental, and immediately helped calm my worst fears. I cannot emphasize how important this initial contact was. Believe me...I know I was wrong to drive after drinking, and the guilt and shame I felt was immeasurable. Mr. Staab helped me put things into perspective, and created a reasonable/achievable plan for my defense. He was with me during the first hearing and was there standing by my side during the last. He even provided me with his personal cell phone number in case I had questions/concerns (24/7 - day or night). Long story short...after doing everything Mr. Staab suggested along with his extensive experience in defending cases like mine, we were able to get my DUI reduced to a charge of negligent driving 1 (and he kept me out of jail). My family and I can't thank Mr. Staab enough for his consultation and support during this very difficult time. Because of Mr. Staab, I can now own what I have done, and begin to make amends without entirely ruining my life. I know it may sound cliche, but you need a lawyer to go through the DUI process. I witnessed the chaos of our court system first-hand, and would not have wanted to deal with this alone and uninformed. As such, I can't recommend Mr. Staab highly enough. Make the call like I did...you will be glad.

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best lawyer

Mr. Scott Staab was nothing but a blessing for me and my family. Made sure I was taken care of and was good with answering calls. Professional business man and good guy

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helped me through every thing

Got my situation reduced to almost nothing. Very caring. Was familiar with all of the people in the case including the prosecutor and the judge which personally I feel helped me a lot. Made sure I was okay throughout the whole process and was very formal and professional when it came to my actual h...earings.

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Scott R. Staab's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Bingaman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Scott for almost a decade. He's knowledgeable and does a great job for his clients."

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Joseph Kuhlman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Scott Staab is a fantastic attorney. His negotiation and trial skills always represents his clients needs in the best possible way. I was very impressed by Mr. Staab every time we litigated a matter."

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John Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse and refer my spokane clients to this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Salim Khayoumi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Swaby

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chris Bugbee

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is a hard working, talented attorney who I would recommend to anyone."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Richter

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am thankful to have Mr. Staab available as a reference to bounce ideas off of and discuss case strategy. He is very knowelegable and professional. He has been a great help on several of my cases."

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John Stine

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Scott for several years now and he works very hard on his client's cases, and has earned some fantastic outcomes."

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Patrick Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Scott Staab exemplifies the best qualities of the legal profession; he is competent, honest and effective. His ability to analyze the merits of his case and advocate for his client ensure the best possible result. His litigation skills ensure that adversaries respect his ability to go to trial and win. I hope I'm never in need of a criiminal defense attorney but if I found myself in that position I would trust Scott to protect my interests."

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Bennett Hansen

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. As a defense attorney, I work with many attorneys representing plaintiffs. Scott Staab is one of those rare attorneys who understands how to be tough while still maintaining the relationship with the defense needed to be successful for his clients."

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Scott Henderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred to Scott for those needing criminal defense representation in the Eastern Washington area. His knowledge and understanding of criminal law as well as his work as a former prosecutor are invaluable."

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David Malone

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. When one of my clients said he needed representation for a hearing in Spokane, Scott was able to help on short notice and provided excellent representation. I would not hesitate to refer others to him in the future."

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John Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It is important that you hire a lawyer that has all the skills needed to represent you. Scott Staab has the whole compliment of skills necessary for Criminal defense. You can't go wrong with Scott in your corner."

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Patrick Fannin

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is a dedicated, hard working attorney with a wealth of knowledge and experience."

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F. Dayle Andersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have known Scott for ten years. He is a confident and skilled attorney that works hard to help his clients. Scott is well-known and respected by the bench and the bar."

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Joseph Kuhlman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Benjamin Platt

Family lawyer

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Chris Bugbee

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Stine

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Johnson

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David Malone

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Bennett Hansen

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Scott Henderson

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F. Dayle Andersen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2017

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2016

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2015

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2014

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2013

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2012

Spokane's Top Lawyers, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2011

Spokane's Top Lawyers - 2011, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2010

Spokane's Top Lawyers - 2010, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2009

Spokane's Top Lawyers - 2009, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2005

Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Staab Law PLLC

2007 - 2013

Owner, Andersen Staab, PLLC

2004 - 2007

, Law Office of Scott R. Staab

1999 - 2004

Associate, Phelps & Associates

1993 - 1999

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Idaho State Bar

Member

Spokane County Bar Association

Member

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Delaney v. Board of Spokane County Comm'rs

Summary Judgment Affirmed

State of Washington v. Blakely

Blakely's Trial counsel

State v. Votava

Clarified the Physical Control Statute in WA

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Education

N/A

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2006

DUI Issues

Deferred Prosecutions and Physical Control issues

2005

National Sentencing Guidelines Annual Conference

Blakely Sentencing Issues at Trial Level

Languages

English

Activity

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