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Garth O'Brien

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Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2009 | Criminal Defense

Great Support at a Difficulty time

When I received my DUI, I was horrified. I only told one person the entire time during my case, and to this day, almost no one knows I received it. One of the best reasons for working with Garth is the support and lack of negative judgment of my actions. He was a constant source of support and hel...pful through the entire process, and helped me cope with my case without stressing about it. He was able to get a fair result and I was able to put the whole thing behind me and move on with my life, which is what everyone wants in this situation. I would highly recommend Garth.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

John Williams

Mr. O'brien kept me informed and up to date on what was happening in my case. I am very, very happy with how knowledgable he is, and would definetely hire him again if the time were to ever occur when I needed an excellent attorney.

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James Egan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth O'Brien is a stellar lawyer. For years he worked with the City Attorney of Seattle, and was as sharp as a tack at identifying how to prosecute DUI's. Now, his years of prosecution aid him in connecting with prosecutors towards his clients' great benefits. Garth has always appreciated the underlying factors that can lead to commission of this common error of judgment, and he is a highly respected member of the DUI defense community. He is highly personable and analytical about any legal situation."

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Susan Duke

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steve Karimi

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth is a familar face in the courtroom. It is a pleasure to know him and witness his exceptional legal skills and ability to get the job done. He is a first rate attorney."

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James Forslund

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. His firm is one of the top DUI firms in WA."

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Okorie Okorocha

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The skills of Mr. O'Brien are extraordinary and consider the source, I am a DUI Trial Specialist, I am a board certified trial lawyer and a forensic alcohol expert."

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Shana Thompson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. O'Brien is dedicated to his clients and provides excellent legal services. I highly recommend him."

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Jon Saia

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. O'Brien is a lawyer that is at the very top of his field of practice. When it comes to defending DUI charges, you will be hard pressed to find better representation. Garth aggresively defends DUI cases and will fight to obtain the very best result for you."

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Jennifer Cannon-Unione

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth is a terrific attorney who is a pleasure to work with. In addition to being a great advocate for his clients, he is a top notch litigator. I highly recommend Garth."

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Edward Blum

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is diligent and relentless in defending the rights of his clients."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth O'Brien's commitment to the rigorous defense of his clients is evident in each case he undertakes. His analytical review of police reports and comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of the breathalyzer machine are invaluable tools in obtaining the best possible results for clients that find themselves in the criminal arena. John O'Brien"

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David Kennedy

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the best prepared, thoughtful attorneys that I have ever worked with or against. We met several years ago when Garth was a prosecutor. He was tough, but fair. As a defense attorney, he displays both zealous advocacy and advanced technical know-how. I would not hesitate to recommend Garth to clients or friends in need."

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Anthony Vignolo

Litigation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Friend

"I had the privilege of attending law school with Garth. To say that he is an all around impressive lawyer would be an understatement. His analytical abilities, his ability to creatively think "outside the box" in resolving problems, and his zeal to succeed in, and out of, the courtroom, are truly exemplary. Garth possesses an additional characteristic that is uncommon with many lawyers - patience. Whether he is dealing with a client or a friend, Garth takes the time necessary to learn the facts and understand the personalities of those involved."

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Donald Ramsell

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. This attorney is considered to be aggressive, hard working, and a valuable attorney by his clients. You should be calling this attorney if you have been arrested for DUI/DWI."

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Daniel Jaffe

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Years ago when Garth was a prosecutor, we has cases against eachother. I found him to be a well preparred and highly skilled advocate."

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Ryan Montgomery

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth O'Brien is an excellent attorney and a great guy who I recommend with the utmost confidence."

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Kristiana O'Brien

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Family member

"Garth O'Brien has a superb reputation in the legal community. He brings experience, intelligence, creativity, a superior knowledge of the law, courtroom skills, integrity, and an excellent working relationship with other legal counsel and judges to every case, achieving great results for clients."

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Kirk Davis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Garth and I worked together at the City of Seattle Attorney's Office. Garth is a fearless advocate. His name is recognized by prosecutors and defense attorneys because he is always well prepared with a great and creative defense. He is very smart. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Gregory Schwesinger

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth and I met while acting as deputy prosecutors for the City of Seattle. Garth's an extremely outstanding attorney who works diligently on every project/ case/ task before him. He NEVER takes "no" for an answer and does not fear operating "outside the box". He continually impresses me with his uncanny skills and attributes; he strives for excellence and will settle for nothing less - success is earned, not given. Garth's integrity is beyond reproach and he can be entrusted to tirelessly work to resolve or otherwise solve any problem set before him. Garth is dependable and highly regarded in his field - I strongly endorse him, he is a terrific colleague."

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Geoffrey Burg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Garth is an attorney with a lot of experience and professionalism. He cares for his clients and does a great job supporting their needs. I would recommend him to anyone in need."

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