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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
13 years
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Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Posted by Jonathan Geyer | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Awesome local Lawyer with a wide variety expertise
I have worked with Brooks and his firm for a number of projects over the past few years and it was a great experience for every occasion. He has done the following: - Traffic Violation - Estate Planning - Business License Creation - Transferring Properties into my LLC - Business Renewal Wit...
Posted by Walter | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great help navigating inept court
I hired Brooks to help my resolve a 5 year old traffic case which had turned into a warrant while partially out of state. He was very thorough in advising me of all the likely outcomes, and was prompt and on time to all our hearings. He personally attended each step of the way, and was familiar with ...
Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
He saved my driving record!
When it came to my traffic infraction, Brooks, handled it promptly without much stress on my part . He has extensive knowledge in traffic laws, and was confident my ticket would be reduced or even dismissed. He fought to get my ticket dismissed and thankfully, I don’t have to worry about an expensive...
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Professional and Reliable
I received a ticket and Brooks was able to resolve it by dismissing it and keeping it off my record. I was very impressed by his timely responses and compassion for my situation. I would highly recommend him to everyone!
Posted by Connor | June 08, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Great Job!
A speeding ticket was recently issued to me in rural Washington. Brooks acted quickly once he was made aware of the incident by submitting the necessary paperwork to the court. Within days, he was able to get the ticket dismissed, based on a problem with how the ticket was issued. I would definitely ...
Brooks Livingston de Peyster's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Brooks is an excellent family law attorney with extensive trial experience."
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"I've had the privilege of working with Mr. de Peyster over this past year. He is highly ambitious and always works hard to get our clients the best results. I recommend and endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Pro Bono Award, Washington State Bar Association
2012
Witkin Award for Excellence - Constitutional Law, Golden Gate University School of Law
2011
CALI Award for Excellence - Criminal Law, Golden Gate University School of Law
2010
CALI Award for Excellence - Legal Writing, Golden Gate University School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - 2017
Public Defender, King County Department of Public Defense
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Beckwith Law Group
2013 - 2014
Attorney, Gunderson Law Firm
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
2011 - 2011
Judicial Extern, San Francisco Superior Court
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Homeless Advocacy Project
Associations
2014 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty Assault 4 Verdict
Not Guilty Verdict
.13 BAC and 11 ng/mL THC Blood DUI reduced to Reckless
Reduced to Reckless Driving, no jail time.
100 mph on Highway 167 - Dismissed
Ticket dismissed
Seattle 2nd DUI in 2 Years Reduced to Reckless with NO Jail
Reckless Driving without Jail, No Jail on Probation Violation
Second Seattle DUI .13 DUI - Reduced to Reckless
Reduced to Reckless Driving, no jail time.
Seattle IID Violation - Dismissed via Motion
Dismissed with Prejudice
Puyallup DUI Refusal Reduced to Negligent Driving
Resolved via Reduction
Tacoma DUI Driving Wrong Way Reduced to Reckless Driving
Resolved via Reduction
FELONY Assault 2 - DV Dismissed
Dismissal
Pierce County DUI .15 with Crash Reduced to Reckless
Resolved via Reduction
Federal Way DUI .16 reduced to Negligent 1st Degree
Reduction to Neg 1
DUI - Federal
Dismissal
Tacoma Assault 4 - DV Dismissed
Dismissal
TACOMA DUI .17 REDUCED TO RECKLESS
Resolved via Reduction
Assault 4 In King County
Resolved via Stipulation
Education
2013
Golden Gate University School of Law
Juris Doctorate with Honors
2013
Golden Gate University School of Law
Specialization Certificate in Litigation
2009
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I keep getting stopped by cops for no reason
24 Feb 2021
Q&A
Is it legal for a prosecuter to threaten more charges if I take my current case to trial?
24 Feb 2021
Q&A
What happens if your on felony probation in a state thats not your home state and then get a DUI in your home state?
14 Feb 2021