William David McCool

William David McCool

4.3
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 48 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Walla Walla, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

6 East Alder Street, Suite 425, Walla Walla, WA

About William

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All types of criminal cases ranging from negligent driving to aggravated first degree murder

47 years | 2,500 cases

50%
Personal Injury 25%

46 years | 150 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 20%

47 years | 250 cases

20%
Juvenile Law 5%

45 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 46 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1979

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013

Licensed in Alaska for 48 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1977

Suspended

Location

William D McCool Law

6 East Alder Street, Suite 425, Walla Walla, WA, 99362

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

William David McCool's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

Posted by Ramona | August 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Suspended license

I would like to thank Mr William McCool for helping my husband José get his license back, after it being suspended for a good amount of years. Ramona

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do not try to fight the system alone

If you don't have legal counsel to navigate the 'system' you will be hung out to dry. Thank you Mr. McCool for the favorable outcome and identifying inconsistencies in the State's case.

Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2015

REVIEW

Mr. McCool and his staff are very responsive and keep in contact. However, Mr. McCool can be very condescending and arrogant at times. He will do next to anything to keep from going to trial even if it means prolonging the ordeal (and the stress and strain) for months. While he may be flexible with p...ayment arrangements, it is his biggest concern. While he may win a good portion of the cases where he does in fact go to trial, he isn't a very calming or reassuring attorney. He was not very open to my needs or concerns. He also likes to talk more than he does listen which makes appointments with him rather long. If you're going to spend an exorbent amount of money on attorney fees I would recommend going somewhere else.

Posted by Karin | March 23, 2015

The Best You Could Ask for in Walla Walla

Mr. McCool and his team were a god send to my family and I. He restored our trust in a sometimes not so trust worthy judicial system. Mr. McCool was patient in explaining complex legal issues. He and his staff were accommodating in adjusting their schedules to best meet our needs. Mr. McCool was ...always prompt to return our calls and met with us often. He stayed fully informed and on top of matters. Mr. McCool and his team understand the significant impact legal issues have on an individual and family as a whole. They walked us through the storm until we were able to see and appreciate the sunlight once again.

See All Client Reviews

William David McCool's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse William
John Richard Hughes headshot
John Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I am personally aware of Mr. McCool's capability and responsiveness to client concerns. Solid work, solid outcome."

Arthur D. Klym headshot
Arthur Klym

Criminal defense lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McCool is one of the most effective advocates for criminal defendants that I have seen. He is a fierce advocate. Some lawyers have a reputation for taking quick deals and getting the case done. Mr. McCool is not one of those lawyers. Going to trial does not intimidate him at all. That willingness to go to trial and his excellent track record at trial is very helpful in working out the best deal for a client if a trial does not make sense for him or her."

William D. Edelblute headshot
William Edelblute

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is extremely dedicated to his clients, and has obtained amazing results."

View All Endorsements
William D. Edelblute headshot
William Edelblute

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2013

updated on 11/01/2013

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Censure issued in WA, 1985

updated on 01/13/2010

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Owner, William McCool Law

Associations

1987 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1977

Willamette University College of Law

J.D.

1974

Walla Walla College

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

1990

Forestry and Agricultural Symposium

Criminal Defense

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline
    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013
    Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution