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Jeffry K. Finer
also known as Finer & Winn, P.S.
About Jeffry
Biography
I am nearly retired.
I REVIEW and when appropriate accept cases for clients with criminal charges as well as clients needing representation in civil rights claims. Our work reaches across the spectrum, from complex and difficult cases with intense public exposure to small, private, or highly sensitive disputes. I have represented lawyers before judicial, bar, and trial court inquires.
FROM TIME to time I speak at CLE programs on a variety of trial skills gathered over my 40 years in practice, or on playing Go/Wei’qi and how that sharpens a lawyer in court.
I TEACH at Gonzaga School of Law ("Advance Criminal Trial Process") where I have been an adjunct professor from time to time since 1994.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Washington for 41 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Jeffry K. Finer, PS
2502 S Hargreaves Ct, Spokane, WA, 99223
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Jeffry K. Finer's Reviews
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Posted by Terri | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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AWESOME ATTORNEY
Jeffry is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney. I am so glad he was there for me. He helped me immensely and helped get my case settled very well. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Jeffry.
Posted by Michelle | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
What a breathe of fresh air
Amazing, wonderful or just two words I would end my conversations with Mr. Finer. Jeffry always took my calls, took the time to explain my situation and was very honest as what to expect. I just adore his assistant Deanette, who is the cutest sweetest lady ever. Even when she had a hectic morning s...
Posted by Carrie Aenk | March 2, 2015
I would hire Jeffry Finer
I had a sensitive case that had me upset and emotional. Mr. Finer answered my calls and emails every time I asked a question. Mr. Finer does not mince words and is one of the most matter of fact attorneys. He guided me to what I needed to do and eased my fears. Jeffrey is a man that can be trusted w...
Jeffry K. Finer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeffry is a smart, reasonable, and client-focused attorney. If you have a civil rights or criminal defense issue you need help with, Jeffry is an excellent attorney to call."
"I endorse Jeffry. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Considering the kind of treatment that some inmates are receiving in custody, Mr. Finer's work to help them is incredibly noble and absolutely necessary."
"I heartily recommend Jeffry Finer. He is intelligent, experienced, and perhaps most importantly, passionate about his clients and their cases. He will work exceptionally hard to bring about justice and make you glad to know him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeffry Finer is in a class by himself. Fifiteen years ago he was one of my adjunct proffessors in law school. I admired him then and was fortunate to have learned from one of the best trial attorneys I've ever seen. All these years later he continues to impress as I see him in action on complex cases and cases where I'm fortunate enough to fight along side him."
"Brilliant! Thinks outside the box. If any attorney can come up with a defense when all seems lost it is Jeffry."
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Experience
Honors
2009
Top Civil Rights Attorney, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine
2008
Top Civil Rights Attorney, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine
2007
Top Civil Rights Attorney, Spokane Coeur D'Alene Living Magazine
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Finer & Winn
2007 - 2017
Director of Litigation, Center for Justice
2003 - 2017
Owner, Law Offices of Jeffry K Finer
1999 - 2008
Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga Law School
1990 - 2002
Partner, Finer & Pugsley
1984 - 1990
Associate, Law offices of Patrick Stiley
Associations
2024 - Present
Commission on Judicial ConductMember
2003 - 2009
PROSECUTORIAL MISCONDUCT COMMITTEECo-Chair
1994 - 2020
Federal Defenders of Eastern WashingtonPresident of the Board (2009-11)
1993 - 1994
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysVice President
1992 - 2014
Washington Association of Criminal Defense AttorneysGovernor
1984 - 2021
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1984 - 2021
Washington State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jewels Helping Hands v. Spokane County & Spokane City
Successfully obtained a permanent order stopping illegal sweep of 500+ member homeless camp.
Otto Zehm v. City of Spokane, Karl Thompson et al
Settlement for $2MM in cash and commitments by City to properly train officers in their encounters with mentally ill suspects.
Prach et al. v. Bowen et al.
Fully favorable jury verdict.
United States v. Porter
Acquitted by jury.
United States v. Flatter
Reversed conviction, bad Terry search
United States v. $405,089.12
Double Jeopardy, reversed
United States v. Carniero
Wiretap
Bering v. SHARE
Restraint on anti-abortion picketing
United States v. Buchanan
Habeas Corpus (Section 2255) resentencing.
Education
1989
NATIONAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE COLLEGE
1984
University of New Mexico School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
Yale University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Evidence Update 2012
2011
Chelan Annual Meeting
Voir Dire
2010
Trial Techniques
Voir Dire and Opening
2002
Chelan Annual Meeting
Prosecutorial Misconduct
2000
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Annual Meeting
Imperfect Defenses
1996
Advanced Criminal Law Seminar, Aspen
Forfeiture & Double Jeopardy
1995
Washington State Criminal Justice Institute Annual Meeting, Seattle
Cross Examination of Police Officers
1995
New Mexico Assn of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Annual Meeting
Double Jeopardy
1994
Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho
Look-Good Cross
1993
Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho, CJA training
Basics of Grand Jury Representation
1988
Spokane County Medical Assn
AIDS, Privacy & Denial of Medical Services
1986
NAF, Annual Meeting
Defending Clinics
Publications
2012
Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association)
Use of Force Policies (Otto Zehm recap)
2003
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pretrial Motions
2001
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Character Evidence -- Offense and Defense
1997
Unknown
New Science of Cross Examination
1994
Defense Magazine (WACDL)
Representing Grand Jury Witnesses
1994
Defense Magazine (WACDL)
Science of Cross Examination
1994
Defense Magazine (WACDL)
Armed Career Criminal Sentencing
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I just received a letter in the mail to show up for an arraignment for theft 2, what steps should I take?
26 Aug 2012
Q&A
What if I disagree with the amount of settlement L and I sends me? Do I not cash the check? What do I do?
24 Aug 2012