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    199 criminal defense lawyers serve Lakewood, WA. Compare the best based on 1518+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Pierce County are listed below.

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    Lakewood Has 199 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1518 Reviews

    Timothy L. Healy

    Timothy L. Healy

    4.896 reviews
    Vindicate Criminal Law Group
    10116 36th St Ct SW, Suite 310, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
    Bio: When you are facing the most difficult time in your life--being accused, you need skilled advocates who have spent their whole lives preparing for the fight of your life. Mr. Healy and our lawyers at Vindicate Law have a reputation for being the...
    Rating:  9.9
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    Martha A Mclaughlin

    Martha A Mclaughlin

    5.013 reviews
    The law Offices of Barbara Bowden
    5611 76th Street W, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Martha McLaughlin earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Puget Sound in 1984. Despite working full-time as a Microbiologist with Multicare Health Systems and raising two boys while her Air Force officer husband was...
    Rating:  9.8
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    Sotha Lor

    Sotha Lor

    5.01 review
    LOMBINO MARTINO, P.S.
    10009 59th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Speeding and Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  7.5
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    Matthew Jameson Rusnak

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    Matthew Jameson Rusnak

    3.58 reviews
    Law Offices of Matthew J Rusnak
    5515 Steilacoom Blvd SW Ste 126, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Personal Injury, Appeals, Litigation and more
    Bio: Accomplished Washington lawyers advocate for clients charged with crimesFacing criminal charges can be overwhelming, but the support of a dedicated criminal defense lawyer can potentially help you reach a positive outcome to your case. At The Law...
    Rating:  6.8
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    Jason Scott Newcombe

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    Jason Scott Newcombe

    5.0147 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakewood (Tacoma)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Speeding and Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Jason S. Newcombe, Award Winning and Top-Rated Washington State Super Lawyer Washington State Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Traffic Ticket Defense, Bankruptcy Law, and Divorce and Family Law If you have questions about your legal rights and...
    Rating:  10
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    Sean Parrent

    Sean Parrent

    5.01 review
    6000 Main St SW, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Government
    Review: "I can’t fully express my gratitude for Sean Parrent and the incredible work he did on my case. From the moment he took it on, he didn’t just see me as another client—he genuinely took the time to understand every detail of my situation. Sean was t..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Maria Sandoz Stirbis

    Maria Sandoz Stirbis

    4.04 reviews
    Liberty Law, LLC
    7520 Bridgeport Way W., Suite B, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Bankruptcy and Debt, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.5
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    Thomas M. Ellington

    Thomas M. Ellington

    3.79 reviews
    Thomas M. Ellington
    Po Box 98805, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding and Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury and more
    Rating:  6.5
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    Katherine D Barry

    Katherine D Barry

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    Katherine D. Barry, Attorney at Law
    PO BOX 98447, LAKEWOOD, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family
    Rating:  6.9
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    Michael Austin Stewart

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    Michael Austin Stewart

    5.039 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakewood (Tacoma)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI
    Bio: Tough and aggressive in the courtroom, yet approachable and open to his client, Michael Austin Stewart is one of the most skilled and sought-after criminal defense attorneys in the Tacoma area. Michael has over 20 years of experience working both...
    Rating:  10
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    Bret M. Woody

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    Bret M. Woody

    5.0224 reviews
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    Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakewood (Tacoma)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    Representing DUI, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime, Speeding Infractions, and Gun Rights Restorations
    Rating:  10
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    Phillip J. French

    Phillip J. French

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    5611 76th St W, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 45 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
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    Xavier Davis

    Xavier Davis

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    Thaddeus P. Martin & Associates, LLC
    4928 109th St SW, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Rating:  6.4
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    Cristine Beckwith

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    Cristine Beckwith

    4.826 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakewood (Tacoma)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Domestic Violence, DUI and DWI, Criminal Defense and more
    Bio: Cristine began her career as a criminal prosecutor, but found that her true passion was for defending the accused and not prosecuting them. In 2004, she became a criminal defense attorney. Cristine soon developed a reputation for winning tough...
    Rating:  10
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    Joseph Matthew Woodland

    Joseph Matthew Woodland

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    10009 59th Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years
    Practice Areas:  Contracts and Agreements, Family, Criminal Defense and more
    Rating:  6.6
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    Jennifer Lorraine Lamari

    Jennifer Lorraine Lamari

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    6212 75th St W Ste 2, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support, Native Peoples Law
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    James Kyongkon Kim

    James Kyongkon Kim

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    Themis Law
    8718 South Tacoma Way Ste A2, Lakewood, WA
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Contracts and Agreements, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect and more
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    Lance M Hester

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    Lance M Hester

    4.69 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakewood (Tacoma)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Medical Malpractice and more
    Trial experience-the most serious offenses down to minor misdemeanors. Incl. DUI, Domestic Violence.
    Rating:  10
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    Kent W Underwood

    Kent W Underwood

    5.032 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakewood (Tacoma)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI and DWI, Drug Crime and more
    Bio: I am here to offer you excellent, aggresive and effective legal representation in your criminal defense, personal injury and other legal matters. I am a successful trial lawyer and negotiator.   In 1987 I received a scholarship to Study...
    Rating:  10
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    Jared Ausserer

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    Jared Ausserer

    5.04 reviews
    Criminal Defense Attorney near Lakewood (Tacoma)
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Jared Ausserer brings over two decades of courtroom experience and a commitment to ensuring accused individuals receive vigorous defense. Raised in Pierce County, he attended Seattle University School of Law and began his public‑service career wit...
    Rating:  9.7
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