Top Rated Whatcom County, WA Criminal Defense Lawyers

In Whatcom County, Washington, there are 103 criminal defense lawyers available with 571+ reviews, ratings and specialties. Best‑reviewed attorneys appear first. Cities within the county are listed below for a more focused search.

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Whatcom County Has 103 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 571 Reviews

Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Aviation, Federal Crime

Bio: Jeffrey Lustick is licensed to practice law in Nevada, Arizona, and Washington State. He is currently providing civilian and military criminal defense in Nevada and Washington and aviation-related legal services to the aviation community nationwid...

Rating: 10

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Emily C. Beschen is an attorney with Beschen Law PLLC. She focuses her practice primarily on defending those accused of criminal conduct and protecting the privacy rights and civil rights of individuals.

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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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 28 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane in 1997. I started working as a Deputy Prosecutor in the Yakima County Prosecutor’s office that fall. As a Deputy Prosecutor, I prosecuted cases from Driving Under the Influence to serio...

Rating: 9.3

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Bio: I have 35 years experience representing persons accused of crime. I have defended my clients against accusations ranging from simple misdemeanors to capital offenses. I believe that thorough investigation of the facts and research of the law, comb...

Rating: 10

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Wills & Living Wills and more

Bio: I'v e been practicing law in Washington state for 17 years. When working on a clients case, i bring years of experience and courtroom knowledge. I work dilligently on behalf of all my clients and strive to obtain the best outcomes in case.

Rating: 7.9

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: I was born and raised in Washington State and love living in the Northwest. I attended the University of Washington where I studied politics and philosophy and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree. I continued on to law school at the University of Id...

Rating: 10

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: David Nelson has been practicing criminal law for 28 years in Whatcom County. He handles DUI cases, Domestic Violence cases (all types of misdemeanor matters), Sex Offenses, all Felony charges and Murder cases. In September 2013 Dave and his defen...

Rating: 10

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Mark Bratlien started his criminal justice career in 1976 as a military policeman in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany for his three year tour of duty. After being honorably discharged, Mark worked his way through college. He earned a Bac...

Rating: 8.3

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Bio: In my free time I enjoy ice skating. It is a great stress reliever, helps me relax, refocus and better represent my clients.

Rating: 6.6

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Lawsuits & Disputes

Bio: Nobody wants to have to hire a lawyer, but when you do, do it well. Money spent now on high quality legal help may prevent lots of heart ache later. When serious matters arise, you want to be able to say, "No matter what the outcome, I gave it eve...

Rating: 9.0

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Mr. Smith is owner and lead attorney at the Law Firm of Jason R. Smith. He grew up in Canada playing ice-hockey which as a teenager included competition overseas in Russia, Sweden and Finland. Mr. Smith graduated from the University of Victoria in...

Rating: 9.2

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate and more

Bio: True North Legal Services is a full-service estate planning and probate firm located in Bellingham, WA. We can assist you with everything from simple wills and powers of attorney to probate and will contests. Our services include: Wills, trusts, p...

Rating: 6.9

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: Ryan Swinburnson grew up in Northwest Washington. He went to Central Washington University were he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1996. In 1999 he graduated from Willamette University College of Law. Ryan first passed the Oregon State Bar...

Rating: 7.5

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Bio: Tom has significant experience with very serious cases such as homicide, sex offenses, drug cases, and three-strikes cases. His jury trial experience far exceeds that of most lawyers in our community. Tom has had a number of successful jury verdic...

Rating: 8.8

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support and more

Bio: I am a Pacific Northwest attorney with over a decade of experience advocating for clients in high-stakes and emotionally complex cases. My practice includes both family law and criminal defense, where I bring a strategic approach to achieving prac...

Rating: 6.6

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 53 years

Practice Areas: Appeals, Constitutional, Criminal Defense

Review: "This lawyer right here is a very smart individual also knows his stuff. It may seem at times that he's upset or frustrated well that's because he is newsela he knows the ins and outs of the law in the ins and outs of Bellingham this man saved me m..."

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Immigration and more

Providing affordable and professional solutions to your legal issues.

Rating: 8.2

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Review: "He is a very nice man. He did everything he said he would do for my daughter. Always called me back and was very helpful. His staff was prompt in giving him a message even when he was in court."

Rating: 6.3

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Expungement, Family and more

Review: "David has not only helped me once but he has helped me twice. Very respectable man I was in a tough situation and he got me through it very understanding listens and explain to you the whole process as you go along he is one lawyer that works for ..."

Rating: 7.4

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Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice

Bio: Ross G. D. Meyers was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 2012 from Colorado State University with a major in Horticulture. Ross went on to the University of Oregon School of Law, receiving his Juris D...

Rating: 7.2

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