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    Michele Marie Shaw

    Michele Marie Shaw

    2.85 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 35 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Michele Shaw’s philosophy and approach to criminal defense is focused on the client as a whole. While many attorneys see only the case and the legal issues they are presented with, Michele takes the time to evaluate each client’s individual person...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Kip Bates Kendrick

    Kip Bates Kendrick

    5.07 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 51 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Bio: Kip Kendrick grew up in Yakima, Washington in a home in which his parents insisted that each child become at least bilingual. After graduating from high school, he lived for a year in Guadalajara, Mexico to improve his Spanish. He graduated from W...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Ephraim William Benjamin

    Ephraim William Benjamin

    4.513 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: Ephraim Benjamin is one of Washington State’s most successful criminal defense attorneys. Over the last 23 years, Mr. Benjamin has successfully defended clients in both state and federal courts in Pierce, King, Mason and Thurston County, and Feder...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Calvin Charles Jackson

    Calvin Charles Jackson

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 30 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mr.Jackson represented me on a criminal matter and I've never had more thorough representation. His vast legal knowledge and demanding presence in a court room are just astonishing and his fees are not just reasonable but worth it. I highly recomm..."
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    Anthony Paul Martinez

    Anthony Paul Martinez

    5.09 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Appeals, Criminal Defense
    Review: "Top Tier Lawyer. Did an amazing job getting the verdict that I deserved. Very responsive and able easy to talk to. Worked hard my case and I can't thank him enough for all the effort he put into helping me, I am truly thankful for him."
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    Steven W Crawford

    Steven W Crawford

    5.03 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was looking at a long term conviction when Stephen helped me out had my charges reduced and I got my freedom back without him I would still be in jail!"
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    Eric McDonald

    Eric McDonald

    5.02 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 31 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Military Law, Family and more
    Review: "I feel like a huge weight has been lifted. Being a tenant during COVID 2020/2021 and facing eviction I have been scared and worried. Eric McDonald has done a fantastic job representing me and with grace and kindness. He even went beyond what is re..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Stockton Dyer Pendergast

    Stockton Dyer Pendergast

    5.08 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Support
    Bio: Originally from Vancouver, WA, Stockton D. Pendergast attended the University of Washington in Seattle, WA and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a Minor in Law, Societies, & Justice in 2015. Stockton attended the Universi...
    Rating:  6.3
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    Robert R Cossey

    Robert R Cossey

    3.817 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, General Practice
    Review: "Hiring Rob Cossey was the best thing I could have done in my terrible legal situation. I was violently assaulted and wrongfully accused of being the assailant in early 2023. I was charged with second degree DV assault with strangulation. This was ..."
    Rating:  7.3
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    Erin Margaret Curtis

    Erin Margaret Curtis

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    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Rating:  9.0
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    Lucie R Bernheim

    Lucie R Bernheim

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Appeals, Immigration and more
    Review: "Lucie Bernheim was the most compassionate, non-judgmental and intelligent lawyer I've ever used and she helped me tremendously. I would highly recommend her service!"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Eleana Stevens

    Eleana Stevens

    5.05 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 4 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: The minute Eleana stepped into WA State Penitentiary in Monroe she knew she’d end up “doing something” in criminal law. She walked in with other students in the University of Washington’s Law, Societies, and Justice program to meet with University...
    Rating:  6.8
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    John Randall Rongerude

    John Randall Rongerude

    4.214 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I’m very grateful to John Rongerude for helping me with my case. From the start, he was straightforward, communicative, and professional. He handled everything efficiently and ultimately got my infraction fully dismissed, which was a huge relief. ..."
    Rating:  7.1
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    Anne Catherine Dederer

    Anne Catherine Dederer

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law
    Review: "I don't know where to begin when I explain how amazing of an attorney Anne is. There was so much more going on behind the scenes than I ever realized. With and at times without my knowing, she went above and beyond in s many ways. She actually tak..."
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    Peter A Gilbert

    Peter A Gilbert

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Review: "This guy has helped me through multiple issues and is an honest stand up guy. I would and do tell anyone I know that have legal issues in Whatcom or Skagit County that this is the guy to help you out!!!!!!"
    Rating:  6.8
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    Pat J. Valerio

    Pat J. Valerio

    4.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: A good legal representation of all accused of crimes is vital for our system to work. When criminal charges are brought all the power of the state is aimed at the accused. Many of my clients have limited educations, are mentally ill, or have suffe...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Douglas Scott Wacker

    Douglas Scott Wacker

    4.919 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Personal Injury and more
    Bio: Douglas Wacker has been a trial lawyer for 11 years. Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Wacker served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for 15 years. His service included deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation En...
    Rating:  8.5
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    Matthew Jameson Rusnak

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    Matthew Jameson Rusnak

    3.58 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 27 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, General Practice, Litigation and more
    Accomplished. Dedicated. Knowledgeable. Washington criminal defense attorneys with more than 40 years of combined experience
    Rating:  6.8
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    Blake Ian Kremer

    Blake Ian Kremer

    5.01 review
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I proudly say this is my attorney. This man goes the extra mile for you. I have his cell phone number. He calls me or emails me to let me know how case is moving along. He go out an interviews and sits in with investigators. He helped my son with ..."
    Rating:  6.8
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    Mary Joyce McCallum

    Mary Joyce McCallum

    4.69 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Wills & Living Wills
    Bio: Mary Joyce “M.J.” McCallum graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2014. She received CALI Awards for Excellence in Legal Writing and Comprehensive Trial Advocacy. In addition, Ms. McCallum was one of the top six competitors i...
    Rating:  8.4
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