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University Place Has 313 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 1835 Reviews

Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Mr. Smith has been practicing law for 18 years, following a career as a computer consultant and manager of a computer department for an insurance company. While attending law school, he was involved with projects that combined technology and the l...

Rating: 9.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Workers Compensation and more

Dedicated to Protecting Your Rights and Your Future

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(253) 329-5624

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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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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Review: "I was facing over a life sentence for shooting a man in the face and burglary. Bryan had my time served in 12 1/2 months. Superb attorney!"

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 59 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and more

Bio: As one of Tacoma’s longest-practicing Tacoma criminal defense lawyers, Attorney Monte Hester of Hester Law Group has earned a reputation as an aggressive advocate his clients can trust. With awards from The National Trial Lawyers, Best Lawyers in ...

Rating: 9.1

Call for a consultation(253) 300-0723

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime

Bio: WHEN THE STAKE ARE HIGH We desire to bring equity and justice to everyone while ensuring vigorous and compassionate representation in Criminal Defense Case. We are based in Tukwila, Washington, which serves as the mid-point between Seattle and Tac...

Rating: 10

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Emelia leads with compassion and empathy at the forefront. She represents her clients as she would her own family: fiercely, competently, and non-judgmentally. She’s always fought for the underdog; both the criminally accused, and more recently on...

Rating: 7.1

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Bio: When not working I enjoy playing the guitar, golfing, going to concerts, and everything else the Pacific Northwest has to offer. I live in Ballard neighborhood of Seattle with my wonderful wife Nicole and my Pug Betty June.

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Ryan Schmidt is a trial-tested attorney and former prosecutor with more than two decades of courtroom experience. His practice is built on meeting clients where they are and providing powerful, trauma-informed advocacy — a perspective shaped by ye...

Rating: 6.6

Call for a consultation(253) 364-6844

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "Colin Helped me vacate my criminal record so I was able to get a better job, and I must say he did amazing. He kept me in the loop as much as I asked him to, and was very professional through the whole process. He is very friendly as well as preso..."

Rating: 7.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 34 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Bio: I began the firm in 1996. Initially a solo practitioner, I've worked tirelessly to protectclients rights and assert their positions in complex litigation. Iselected the location of the office carefully, ensuring close contact with the community we...

Rating: 7.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: GRIT CITY LAW is a street-level criminal defense law firm providing experienced legal advice to any individual facing criminal charges, and comprehensive representation in criminal and quasi-criminal matters of all degrees of seriousness and compl...

Rating: 8.8

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation

Bio: She arrived in the United States at 19 with drive, curiosity, and a clear direction. Today, she brings that same determination to every client navigating the complexities of family law. A graduate of UW Law’s accelerated program — completing her J...

Rating: 8.2

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI and more

Review: "I am a Canadian citizen living in Vancouver, BC and was charged with Hit and Run in April 2020 in the Pierce County District Court Tacoma Wa.This case went on for 29 months. I was trying to defend myself but after numerous recommendations from the..."

Rating: 7.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: Senator “Austin” Ansingh earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law. Seattle University has a strong commitment to educating its students on the values of social justice. Austin shares the values of social justice and the protecti...

Rating: 6.9

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Family and more

Review: "My husband and I adopted an older child out of foster care and after 6 years, our son has become violent, sexually aggressive and has no remorse. We have been through every program the state has to offer with no success as our son's behavior is al..."

Rating: 8.0

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime

Review: "Mark Treyz worked diligently on my case. His willingness to deal with my concerns and his ability to explain those aspects of the law I did not understand greatly reduced the anxiety I experienced. I highly recommend Mark."

Rating: 7.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and more

Bio: I served in the United States Marine Corps an received Honorable Discharge from the Marine in 1995. I became an attorney in 2004 and have been practicing criminal Law ever since. I enjoy helping people navigate their way throught a legal system th...

Rating: 9.4

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney at Beckwith Law, a Tacoma and Seattle based firm that is devoted to criminal defense. Our firm handles a variety of criminal defense cases, specializing in Domestic Violence, DUI, Assault, and Juvenile offenses. Be...

Rating: 7.7

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Insurance and more

Review: "Jay represented me during a 2nd DUI offense and we received a favorable outcome. I was caught driving on a suspended license afterwards and this was my 3rd DWLS 1st. I was facing 6 months in jail and losing my career. He was able to get my charged..."

Rating: 7.6

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Criminal Defense Attorney near University Place (Tacoma)

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more

Bio: I was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. After graduation from Wilson High School in 1977, I obtained my B.A. in Psychology and Film Communications from Pitzer College in Claremont, California in 1981. Three years later, I graduated from law s...

Rating: 8.5

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