Royce A. Ferguson Jr

Royce A. Ferguson Jr

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Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 51 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 13 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2012

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 42 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1983

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Licensed in Washington for 51 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1974

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Royce A. Ferguson Jr's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sotha | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Royce is Awesome!

I'm a lawyer and I was t-boned by an uninsured driver. I tried to negotiate with my insurance company for 2 years without success. The insurance company was giving me the run around and low balling my claim. I was fed up and hired Royce Ferguson. Within 2 months, Royce settled the case for my policy ...limit. He made it look so easy. I should have hired him from the beginning.

Posted by Jenna | August 30, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A Diamond in the Rough

I've seen trusted postings about this amazing man's contributions to the lives he has touched over the years. Until recently, I had no real need to seek legal counsel. This angel of a man answered a cell call from an unknown number. He patiently guided me through what type of lawyer it sounded lik...e my personal situation needed. He was compassionate and took the time (freely) to gather enough information to acknowledge my struggle, validate my legal situation and, without hesitation, give me his best recommendation for my most urgent need. Top it off- his priceless gift to me was a referral for the best qualified lawyer he could think of to meet my needs, since it was not him. I hands-down recommend Royce Ferguson and have already shared his name as a reference. I could never thank him enough during our brief consult, nor can I even accomplish it in words now! #trulyblessed

Posted by Dubs | March 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced and Reputable

Royce has been an attorney for over 40 years, and wrote the book on criminal defense. Royce is always working to improve himself, his practice, and the lives of his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Royce to people looking to litigate criminal and civil matters.

Posted by Michael | March 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney, great friend

I have known Royce Ferguson for almost 30 years. I first met him after I had been injured and had multiple lawyers tell me I had no chance of winning a law suit. After talking with Royce he took my case. WE WON! I have used him many times since. If for nothing else, just for advice. I have sent... him other clients and will continue to do so. Not only can he become your lawyer, but also your friend.

Posted by Angel | March 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The first attorney I ever hired - and why he is still my first call

Royce Ferguson was the first attorney I had ever hired. It was 1987. I was impressed then with how he went to his tall book case of law books, pulled a book off the shelf, thumbed through pages and pointed to court rules and statutes that would assist in my case. Over the years, whenever I have h...ad legal questions or concerns, Mr. Ferguson has been my first call. I have referred countless people to see him and will continue to refer him.

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Royce A. Ferguson Jr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Glen St. Louis

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As both a California and Washington attorney, I've had the opportunity to know and work with many attorneys. Royce is one of my favorites when it comes to hard work, good judgment and integrity. Though we practice in different areas I consult with him from time to time on complex legal issues. I value his perspective and analytical ability. I refer clients to him I cannot take. I'm confident that Royce will provide sound legal advice and keep his client's best interest at heart."

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Charles Guss Markwell

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Royce for well over 15 years now and when I first began to practice law myself, someone once told me that "Royce Ferguson is what it means to be a great lawyer, emulate him!" That advice was true then, and it is still true today. He is a professional in every sense of the word, a staunch advocate for his clients, and fierce competitor in trial. Royce has a true compassion for the practice of law, for his clients, and for justice. I strongly endorse Royce without any reservation."

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Phillip Weinberg

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I very highly endorse this lawyer. Royce has 40 years’ experience fighting for his clients’ rights. He is honest, ethical, compassionate and an astute, hard-working problem solver. A true lawyer’s lawyer, Royce is well known for his scholarly legal articles and for his many highly publicized cases over the years. Royce Ferguson is highly skilled, talented and creative. He will fight relentlessly for your legal rights and knows his way around the courtroom, too. He has a wide array of knowledge, is not afraid to take on the system, and takes a tactful, wise approach to winning his cases. For trustworthy, highly intelligent and formidable personal injury, criminal defense or other legal representation, I could not recommend anyone better than Royce Ferguson, Jr. He is also a very personable, compassionate and truly nice person."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Royce. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Diego Gavilanes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. Royce is one of the most compassionate and genuine persons that I know. He has the innate ability to combine great professional skill with outstanding judgment, which is the result of his ample experience in the fields of personal injury law and criminal defense. Royce is intelligent, articulate, persuasive and tenacious as an advocate for his clients. And he is a generous human being and colleague whose counsel I have sought many times over the years in connection with clients' cases. I am honored to know Royce both as a colleague and as a friend."

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Glen St. Louis

Family lawyer

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Phillip Weinberg

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Diego Gavilanes

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1998

Jury Verdict of the Year, Snohomish County Bar Association

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Royce Ferguson

1976 - 1989

Attorney, Ferguson, Maynard, Miller, Gavilanes & Wolff

1974 - 1976

Associate, Michael & Gallagher

1973 - 1973

Legal Intern, Island County Prosecuting Attorney's Office

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

State Bar of Arizona

Hawaii State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Trial and appellate counsel in numerous reported cases.

Royce was the trial lawyer and the lawyer on appeal in these reported cases (cases where the opinions of the court are published in official law books).

Wrongful Death Cases

Favorable Jury Verdicts

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Education

1974

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

Western Wahington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1969

Everett Community College

AA - Associates

Speaking Engagements

1985

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Washington State Trial Lawyers Association People's Law School

Speaker

Publications

2004

A two-volume treatise on Washington criminal practice and procedure, citing by Washington State Supreme Court and Washington State Court of Appeals as legal authority. Ferguson, "Criminal Practice and Procedure," Vols. 12 and 13, Washington Practice Series (Thomson West), Third Edition (2004).

Languages

English

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