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Michael Vander Sys
About Michael
Biography
I am a criminal defense attorney in Kennewick, Washington. I attended law school at Seattle University, graduating cum laude. Following law school, I moved to the Tri-Cities to work for the Benton County Office of Public Defense as a trial attorney. My practice has been 100% criminal law. I have presented at CLEs to other lawyers on issues such as suppressing confessions, presenting a winning case at trial, how to defend DUIs, how to effectively negotiate a case, and understanding case law. I have written an article published by Defense Magazine. In 2022, I graduated from the prestitgous Trial Lawyer's College.
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Licensed in Washington for 13 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 7 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
Benton County Office of Public Defense
7122 West Okanogan Place, Kennewick, WA, 99336
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Michael Vander Sys's Reviews
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Posted by Asa | October 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Helped in my son’s case with school issues
Mike is professional, knowledgeable, and gets the job done. We could not asked for anything more. He will stand up for what’s right and is hardworking. Thank you Mike
Posted by Eric | December 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Honesty and integrity
Michael defended me on blown up charges Base on nothing. Where other public defenders were the teamed up with the prosecutor he fought for me. He showed caring and compassion understanding. He’s very intelligent very knowledgeable in his trade and made his job look easy and made others look like they...
Michael Vander Sys's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Vander Sys is a top trial lawyer in the Tri-Cities. He has a solid reputation in the legal community and commands respect from prosecutors who know that he will fiercely advocate for his clients. I fully endorse Mr. Vander Sys."
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Experience
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Trial Attorney, Benton County Office of Public Defense
2012 - 2018
Trial Attorney, Benton County Office Of Public Defense
Associations
2012 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2012
Seattle University School of Law
Juris Doctor