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Sean Andrew Bratner

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Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 17 years

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Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

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Sean Andrew Bratner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elliot | November 06, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer and a Great Guy. 10/10 would hire again.

When I was arrested for my first DUI, I was unsure of the process and didn't know what to do next. Luckily for me, I was able to retain Sean and he made me feel like he took control of the situation right away. Just having him explain the whole process put me at ease. He was able to answer all my ...questions, and whenever a new question came to me, he was always quickly available, which made me feel very reassured. When it came time to go to court in King County District Court, the prosecutor's only offer was to plead guilty to DUI because I blew over a .12. But after Sean pointed out many problems with their case against me, the prosecutor changed his mind and offered to reduce the charge. Sean spared me a DUI conviction, and I would recommend him to anyone who finds themselves needing a DUI attorney.

Posted by Mike | August 19, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Attorney

Sean Bratner represented me in a traffic violation case recently. He was very courteous and very quick to respond to my emails and questions. He was very knowledgeable and walked me through the whole process and all my options. He ended up getting the outcome I was looking for (ticket reduced to a no...n moving violation). I would highly recommend him and would use him again.

Posted by Scott | April 23, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Professional Attorney

I unfortunately found myself requiring the services of an attorney after being arrested for a DUI. After interviewing a couple of different lawyers I was impressed with Sean's knowledge of the process and how he followed up with me when he said that he would. He was confident in his abilities witho...ut being arrogant. The prosecutor wasn’t going to budge on my case and would only offer to give me the lowest possible sentence if I plead guilty to DUI. Sean subpoenaed all of the officers involved and was able to use their testimony to convince the prosecutor that their case wasn’t as strong. Sean counseled me on what steps I would need to take before we were in front of the judge and when I did get in front of her, she gave me a lighter sentence than the prosecutor was asking for. This was after Sean convinced him to plea down to reckless driving. I would highly recommend using Sean, and hopefully never have to use him again.

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Professional Legal Representation with a Personal Feel

Sean Bratner represented me in a DUI charge in 2012. He provided professional council and kept in touch before my hearing. He was very knowledgeable in DUI law for Washington and gave me options to choose from in terms of how I wanted to defend myself. This was useful since I didn't know what to do ...and he gave me some informed choices. He was kind and really did care about me and my case, and provided the best service he could. He plea bargained the prosecution's first offer down and got me a much better deal at my hearing. The day of my hearing, he made a 3 hour round trip to represent me free of additional charge. He was courteous with me and with the judge and prosecutor and very professional. I feel he got me the best outcome I could have gotten with my case. Even after my hearing, after I had paid Mr. Bratner for his services, he kept in touch, checking in to make sure my probation was going ok, offering advice when I asked for it. Outstanding service combined with personal care about his clients is what makes Mr. Bratner a great attorney. I would definitely recommend him, especially for DUI cases.

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alexander Jensen

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Bratner's work. I have worked with Sean in the past and saw his strong work ethic. I continue to see him in court where he consistently achieves good results for his clients."

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Ziad Youssef

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Sean for 3 years now. He is a bright and compassionate attorney with a throrough attention to detail. He makes my list of top. 5 attorneys in Seattle to work with."

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Ian Franzel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is skilled in explaining, in plain English, the real-life pros, cons, and potential outcomes of a case when the situation is complicated and the parties are under the gun. I highly endorse this attorney as someone who has a remarkable legal/technical expertise in his practice area, but who also remains personal and approachable with regard to his work."

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Corey Parker

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sean is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney who I have worked with for a number of years. He maintains his poise under pressure and I have personally witnessed him make strongly persuasive arguments on his client's behalf in court. Sean genuinely cares about his clients and fights for everyone of them. I highly recommend Sean Bratner for anyone who is charged with a crime or under investigation."

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Fletcher Findley

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is an intelligent, compassionate attorney who holds himself to the highest ethical standards. I would trust any client with him confidently. He gives each case and client the time that they need, ensuring that no opportunity goes missed, while keeping his clients fully and honestly informed about their situation and options."

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Edward Becker

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is a compassionate, skillful and dedicated criminal defense attorney. I have the utmost confidence in the legal skills he has developed since becoming an attorney. I refer with confidence to Sean and endorse his work as a zealous advocate for the clients he represents."

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Jason Lantz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sean is a talented lawyer with excellent communication skills. He conveys information to clients in a clear and understandable manner. Sean is a skilled negotiator and always works hard for the best possible result. Sean is also an aggressive litigator who will fight for you."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2009

Random Acts of Professionalism Honoree, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2012 - 2015

Criminal Law Professor, Highline Community College

Associations

2008 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

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