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  • Jason Newcombe
    Our Tacoma Offices
    201 St. Helens Ave #204, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 110 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    Our four lawyers focus on DUI, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Bankruptcy, PI, and Traffic Tickets.

    Practice area
    40% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 10% Divorce and separation, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    WA, Active since 1999

  • Bret Woody
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    Eloquence Law, PLLC.
    1201 Pacific Ave #600, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 170 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    Representing DUI, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime, Speeding Infractions, and Gun Rights Restorations

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 20% Domestic violence, 20% DUI and DWI, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    WA, Active since 2014

  • Michael Stewart
    The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart
    1105 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 36 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.9  
    Licensed
    We are defined by how we meet life's challenges. Let's meet and traverse these challenges together!

    Practice area
    75% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    WA, Active since 1994

  • Derek Smith
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    Derek Smith
    717 Tacoma Ave. S, Suite C, Suite C, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 15 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    Veteran of thousands of criminal felony and misdemeanors. Compassionate Counsel, Passionate Defense.
  • Timothy Healy
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    Vindicate Criminal Law Group
    1201 Pacific Ave, Suite 1503, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 95 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    Call or text to speak to an attorney now!

    Practice area
    34% Criminal defense, 33% Sex crime, 33% Domestic violence

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    15 minutes

    License
    WA, Active since 1995

  • Kent Underwood
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    Law Office of Kent W. Underwood, P.S.
    705 South 9th Street, Suite 205, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 31 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    A Conviction, Charge Or Investigation Can Have Significant Consequences. Kent W. Underwood Can Help!
  • James White
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    Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC
    717 TACOMA AVE S., Suite C, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 30 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.8  
    Licensed
    24/7! Phones Answered. Hablamos Español. Free Consultation call 253-201-2624

    Practice area
    50% Criminal defense, 30% DUI and DWI, 11% Domestic violence, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    60 minutes

    License
    WA, Active since 1997

  • Cristine Beckwith
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    Cristine Beckwith, Attorney at Law
    1115 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 24 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    "Cristine is compassionate with clients, but she is tough when she fights your criminal charges."

    Practice area
    30% Criminal defense, 30% Domestic violence, 30% DUI and DWI, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    WA, Active since 2004

  • Heather Straub
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    Law Offices of Heather R. Straub, PLLC
    902 S 10th St, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 38 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    18 yrs Criminal Defense Trial Experience. Fearless, compassionate, and effective. Free consult!

    Practice area
    25% Criminal defense, 40% Military law, 15% Administrative law, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutes

    License
    WA, Active since 2004

  • Carrie Fulton-Brown
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    Vindicate Criminal Law Group
    1201 Pacific Ave. Ste. 1503, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 32 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
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  • Gina Buskirk
    Puget Law Group
    708 Broadway, Suite 400, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 26 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    Gina Buskirk was born and raised in Washington. As a daughter from a blue collar Boeing family, she set her sights on being the first woman in her family to graduate from college. She worked her way through college earning her J.D. from Seattle Un...
  • James Feldman
    James B Feldman PSC
    4947 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA
    4.5 stars 14 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    When you're in trouble, a good lawyer can help.

    Practice area
    15% Criminal defense, 25% DUI and DWI, 25% Domestic violence, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    30 minutesHourly Rates, $250-$500/hour

    License
    WA, Active since 1986

  • Jordan Foster
    1008 S. Yakima Ave, Ste 100, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 17 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    My law practice focuses primarily on criminal defense. I help people facing misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic infractions. A significant portion of my practice involves DUI/DWI Defense, Assaults, Malicious Mischief, Theft, Drug Possession, Burgl...
  • Kenneth Blanford
    Blanford Law
    705 S 9th Street, Suite 303, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 25 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    It's essential to get a good sense of what we're all about. Beyond being aware of what type of law we practice, defining who we are is just as important. Obviously, selecting a criminal defense attorney is a critical decision. A firm with experien...
  • Anna Woods
    615 S. Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 10 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    Review: “Fought aggressively in and out of court, had great results. Kept me informed of what was going on and answered all of my questions”
  • Daniel Gerl
    PUGET LAW GROUP
    938 Broadway, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 35 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    I am the Founder and CEO of Puget Law Group LLP – the premiere Criminal and Injury Trial Law Firm in the Pacific Northwest. I am a former prosecuting attorney with nearly twenty years' experience handling DUI and other criminal cases in the Puget ...
  • Connor Jepson
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    Vindicate Law
    1201 Pacific Avenue, Suite 1503, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 16 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 8.8  
    Licensed
    Call or text to speak to an attorney now!

    Practice area
    20% Criminal defense, 20% Domestic violence, 20% Juvenile law, and more.

    Cost
    Free Consultation
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    15 minutes

    License
    WA, Active since 2019

  • Daryl Graves
    Daryl Graves Law, PLLC
    Atrium Court Building, 705 South 9th Street, Suite 205, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 23 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    Daryl was born and raised in Southern Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon and received his law degree cum laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1977.   His principal areas of practice are criminal defense (felony...
  • Brooks de Peyster
    Pacific Point Defense
    1117 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 23 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 9.4  
    Licensed
    Brooks is an experienced litigator with years of criminal and civil law experience, who is licensed to practice in Washington and California.   Brooks attended Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, where he received his Juris Doct...
  • Kelsey Ault
    Horwath Law
    1117 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA
    5.0 stars 31 reviews
    Avvo Rating: 10  
    Licensed
    I understand that being charged with a criminal offense can be a daunting experience. The court system can be confusing, difficult and frustrating. I always strive to give you the strongest possible legal defense, as well as provide you with the ...

Tacoma, Washington has seen a decrease in recent years of violent crimes like murder, rape, aggravated assault and robbery. However, property crimes such as theft, particularly motor vehicle theft, and burglary occur at rates higher than the national average. If you are accused of a crime in Tacoma, having a competent defense attorney can mean the difference between acquittal and being found guilty, or between a deferred sentence or the maximum penalty. A criminal defense attorney can help you to represent yourself in the best possible light, from initial questioning through the arrest and trial. A good criminal defense lawyer can also help you stay out of jail prior to the trial and find exculpatory evidence, forcing the prosecution to truly prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Citizens facing criminal charges can lose their liberties and be forced to pay fines. In many cases, criminal charges result in jail time. If you recently have been accused of criminal charges such as robbery, vehicle theft, larceny, or assault in Pierce County, finding a criminal defense attorney based in Pierce County will improve your chances of reducing the severity of the charges. These attorneys are familiar with Washington state law as it relates to criminal charges and local legal proceedings. They will work with you to find the best strategy to get you the best outcome possible.

How much does a criminal defense lawyer charge per hour in the Tacoma area

Based on Attorneys' reported rates, you should expect to pay between $144.00 and $232.00 per hour. This rate may be dependent on factors like experience and different specializations within criminal defense.

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