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    Howard Nathaniel Schwartz

    Howard Nathaniel Schwartz

    5.05 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Wills & Living Wills
    Bio: Howard graduated with honor from Gonzaga School of Law in 1987 and has practiced law in the Yakima Valley since. Well regarded by his peers and clients for his attention to detail and hands on approach to his clients legal needs. Meet with the att...
    Rating:  6.9
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    Jessica Marie Alvarez

    Jessica Marie Alvarez

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She is Amazing, blessed to have her great spirit! Such passion and knowledge gives one comfort you are in the right hands. thank you"
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    Taylor James Reid

    Taylor James Reid

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Taylor Reid is a dedicated Criminal defense attorney. He is fully committed to his clients and so understanding of their predicament. Despite having a huge case load he makes every effort to communicate by phone or email."
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    David Lamar Kim Sanders

    David Lamar Kim Sanders

    2.33 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts & Agreements, Real Estate and more
    Review: "David is Outstanding!He has always been there for me and my company I highly recommend using David for any of your concerns or needs that you might have!"
    Rating:  7.0
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    Ashwin Kumar Kushwaha

    Ashwin Kumar Kushwaha

    5.04 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed less than a year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I began my journey with the criminal court system in Clark County as a law student in June 2024 and joined Wheeler Boyd in November 2025. Prior to my role as a defense attorney, I worked as a prosecutor in Clark County District Court under my Rule...
    Rating:  6.5
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    Michael Harald Torgesen

    Michael Harald Torgesen

    5.02 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Social Security, Litigation
    Review: "I worked with Mr. Torgesen in the past and was pleased with my outcome. I found myself in need for legal help so I reached out to him. Even though he was unable to help he promptly referred me to one of his colleagues that is able to help. Thank you!"
    Rating:  7.4
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    James J Sowder

    James J Sowder

    3.04 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 47 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
    Review: "This attorney stood up for me better than anyone has. Ever. I was court appointed, but not ONCE treated that way. I think indigent clients often expect to be at a disadvantage, as their is little incentive motivating pro bono work. Mr. Sowder took..."
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    Rebecca Jean Lemons

    Rebecca Jean Lemons

    4.04 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Rebecca is a top notch attorney! She actually listened to whatI had to say. I feel comforted to know that she is on my side."
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    Gary Metro

    Gary Metro

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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Intellectual Property
    Bio: Gary Metro graduated with his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. He started practicing law in the Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, defending individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors. In 2006, Gary moved to Eastern Washingto...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Zachary Myers

    Zachary Myers

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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime
    Bio: Zach graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Texas at Dallas before continuing to attain his Juris Doctor at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, Washington. The summer after his first year of Law School, Zach wor...
    Rating:  7.7
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    Elizabeth Drahold Mathews

    Elizabeth Drahold Mathews

    5.02 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Liz Mathews is a founding partner of Mathews and Mooney, Attorneys at Law. She is a licensed memeber of the Washington and Illinois State Bar Associations. Mathews and Mooney provides zealous advocacy and experienced criminal and criminal traffic ...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Jeffrey Brian West

    Jeffrey Brian West

    1.65 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I had Mr. West as a court appointed attorney. I felt he was very knowledgeable with the current laws. I also felt he was forthcoming with all aspects of what the outcome of court case could be. I liked Mr West as he was honest and didn't play "..."
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    Laura Michelle Chuang

    Laura Michelle Chuang

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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals
    Rating:  7.4
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    Andrew Louis Subin

    Andrew Louis Subin

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I'm able to walk into the courtroom with the utmost confidence that I have an attorney who represents my interest and is working for (with) me for the best outcome possible."
    Rating:  5.7
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    Steven J Baklund

    Steven J Baklund

    4.04 reviews Attention
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Reasonable Doubt at a Reasonable Price
    Rating:  5.8
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    Eric J Trujillo

    Eric J Trujillo

    Not yet reviewedReview Eric
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Deborah Lynn Wilson

    Deborah Lynn Wilson

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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.6
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    Bertha Baranko Fitzer

    Bertha Baranko Fitzer

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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 44 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Medical Malpractice and more
    Rating:  10
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    Matthew A Pang

    Matthew A Pang

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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  7.1
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    Richard William Walker

    Richard William Walker

    3.02 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Walker got me drug court even tho he said I sholdn't expect it sinse i had so many points. But he got it for me and I ended up keeping my job Bcuz of that. My mom talked with him almost everyday and she said that helped her help me. I have 2 kids ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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