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    Washington Has 3257 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 20060 Reviews

    Casey Arbenz

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    Casey Arbenz

    5.012 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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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    Luke Edward Baumgarten

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    Luke Edward Baumgarten

    5.0100 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Former Whitman County prosecutor. Defend your record. Protect your future. Trust experience.
    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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    Patrick Owen Earl

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    Patrick Owen Earl

    4.9197 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Patrick Earl, attorney in Moses Lake, WA. Handle all criminal charges throughout WA State.
    Rating:  9.9
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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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    Courtney James Will

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    Courtney James Will

    4.969 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Domestic Violence and more
    A husband/wife team working tirelessly to protect your rights and get you the best possible outcome.
    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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    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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    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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    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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    Shannon M. Polley

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    Shannon M. Polley

    5.02 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    Bio: Shannon graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Prelaw before embarking on a journey teaching English overseas in South Korea and Taiwan for four years. After deciding to pursue her passion for the law,...
    Rating:  8.1
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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 25 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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    Nadine L. Bertman

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    Nadine L. Bertman

    5.079 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more
    “Nadine is a powerful defender who will bring you hope.”
    Rating:  10
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    Cassandra L Stamm

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    Cassandra L Stamm

    5.013 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals, Child Abuse and more
    Accused of a serious criminal offense? Casey Stamm - focused fearless defense when you need it most.
    Rating:  10
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    Dino Gojak

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    Dino Gojak

    5.043 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Domestic Violence
    Bio: Attorney Gojak has lived in Vancouver, WA since 1999. He graduated from Fort Vancouver High School and went on to receive a Bachelor of Sciences in Political Science from the Portland State University. After receiving his Juris Doctorate from West...
    Rating:  9.6
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    Paul Gerhard Hanson

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    Paul Gerhard Hanson

    5.075 reviews
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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 43 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents and more
    Criminal charge? Former Lynnwood City Prosecutor with over 43 years experience can help you. Free first consultation
    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 31 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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    Timothy Scott Note

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    Timothy Scott Note

    5.0105 reviews
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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more
    An experienced and aggressive hard fighting trial attorney. - Call Now! 509-774-0364
    Rating:  10
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    John Lehr Green

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    John Lehr Green

    5.09 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Welcome to the Law Firm of Green Ritchie & Bogar, PLLC. We are Criminal Defense Attorneys in Vancouver, WA specializing in Criminal Defense actions such as DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, and Sex Crimes. We take a team approach to criminal de...
    Rating:  10
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    Steve Karimi

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    Steve Karimi

    5.077 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
    Drug. Domestic Violence. DUI. No case
    Rating:  10
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