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    Washington Has 3257 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20119 Reviews

    Matthew Curran Knauss

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    Matthew Curran Knauss

    5.0147 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Arrested? Wrongfully Accused? Former Kirkland Prosecutor. Personalized Service. No Charge For Initial Consultation - $400 value. Call Today!
    Rating:  9.9
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    Casey Arbenz

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    Casey Arbenz

    5.012 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI & DWI and more
    Casey provides expert and aggressive defense across a spectrum of complex cases, including assault, domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses, and theft. Leveraging deep expertise in Washington law, Casey delivers fierce advocacy that secures favorabl...
    Rating:  10
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    Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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    Jason Scott Newcombe

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    Jason Scott Newcombe

    5.0150 reviews
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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Our four lawyers focus on DUI, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Bankruptcy, PI, and Traffic Tickets.
    Rating:  10
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    Daniel Jared Sheed

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    Daniel Jared Sheed

    5.0136 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Providing compassionate, thorough representation to clients charged with crimes in Washington.
    Rating:  10
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    Eleana Stevens

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    Eleana Stevens

    5.06 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Bio: The minute Eleana stepped into WA State Penitentiary in Monroe she knew she’d end up “doing something” in criminal law. She walked in with other students in the University of Washington’s Law, Societies, and Justice program to meet with University...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Rebecca Thorley

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    Rebecca Thorley

    5.092 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration
    Experienced and Compassionate Counsel Criminal Defense and Immigration Law.
    Rating:  10
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    Dawn Farina

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    Dawn Farina

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: With over three decades of trial-tested experience and as a former prosecutor, Dawn Farina has built an extraordinary law practice by utilizing her well-earned expertise and legal knowledge with precise and positive results. She has the unique abi...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Melissa Walker Sullivan

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    Melissa Walker Sullivan

    5.062 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Wrongful Death and more
    Charged with Crime? Experienced and Results Oriented. Free Consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Grigoriy Sarkisyan

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    Grigoriy Sarkisyan

    5.090 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and more
    I am committed to helping my clients.
    Rating:  10
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    Sean M Downs

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    Sean M Downs

    4.948 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, DUI & DWI and more
    Defending people accused of crimes at all levels: misdemeanors, felonies, sex offenses, homicides.
    Rating:  10
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    Jeffrey L Kradel

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    Jeffrey L Kradel

    5.028 reviews
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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
    Proven results defending felony and misdemeanors in State or Federal Court
    Rating:  10
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    Timothy John Leary

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    Timothy John Leary

    4.850 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence
    I have dedicated my legal career to criminal law. Rest assured - you will get the very best defense. Call 206-382-2401
    Rating:  10
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    Lucas Daniel McWethy

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    Lucas Daniel McWethy

    5.030 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
    Client centered and results driven. Call for a consultation and get started.
    Rating:  10
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    Gregory Wayne Schwesinger

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    Gregory Wayne Schwesinger

    5.0177 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    As a former Marine Corps Judge Advocate and Prosecuting Attorney with the City of Seattle, Greg's 30+ year career in criminal justice can't be beat.
    Rating:  10
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    Robert David Butler

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    Robert David Butler

    4.824 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime and more
    Aggressive Defense Counsel with Over 28+ Years of Experience.
    Rating:  10
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    Jared Ausserer

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    Jared Ausserer

    5.04 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more
    Bio: Drawing on nearly three decades of intense trial experience and an invaluable background as a former prosecutor, Jared Ausserer has cultivated an extraordinary law practice defined by precise and positive results. His legal approach is built on we...
    Rating:  9.6
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    John Michael Brangwin

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    John Michael Brangwin

    5.0112 reviews
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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Bio: John graduated with honors from Gonzaga University with a Juris Doctorate degree. He is admitted to practice in all Washington State courts. His focus is criminal defense, DUIs, and injury cases. John is a member of the national DUI Defense Lawyer...
    Rating:  10
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    James J White

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    James J White

    4.939 reviews
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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    24/7! Phones Answered. Hablamos Español. Free Consultation call 253-201-2624
    Rating:  9.8
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    Sean Esworthy

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    Sean Esworthy

    5.045 reviews
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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    We Defend You. Call (509) 293-6450 to schedule a consultation.
    Rating:  10
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    Briteney Ann Mercer

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    Briteney Ann Mercer

    4.976 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Brit Mercer has devoted her career to defending individuals accused of crimes and has represented hundreds of people in municipal, district, superior, and federal courts throughout Washington. She is currently the president of the Washington Found...
    Rating:  10
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