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    Natalie D Findley-Wolf

    Natalie D Findley-Wolf

    5.011 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Federal Crime and more
    Review: "Natalie secured approval for my Anti-harassment order, displaying a deeply intricate knowledge of the process, players and points of law surrounding the case. She is passionate about winning and was always there when I needed information or direct..."
    Rating:  8.6
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    Shelley Ann Ajax

    Shelley Ann Ajax

    5.02 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Mrs. Ajax is a Lawyer who takes pride in her job. She devotes a lot of time to prove the innocent, innocent. Mrs. Ajax is professional and very specific to details. If you live in the Tri-City area and need a good Felony defense lawyer, you must r..."
    Rating:  8.8
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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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    Kristen E Gestaut

    Kristen E Gestaut

    5.018 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Sex Crime and more
    Review: "I can’t recommend Kristen enough! From the very beginning, she took the time to explain every step of the legal process in a way that was easy to understand, ensuring I always knew what to expect. Her knowledge, professionalism, and dedication mad..."
    Rating:  10
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    Kenlynn Alyssa Gallinger

    Kenlynn Alyssa Gallinger

    4.935 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have dedicated my practice to giving each individual the best representation possible, and representing those as to how I would wish to be represented. I handle criminal misdemeanors and Class B and C felonies including DUI, Possession of Drugs ...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Christopher Dominic Ramsay

    Christopher Dominic Ramsay

    5.05 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 37 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Christopher D. Ramsay is an experienced criminal defense lawyerin Vancouver Washington. Mr. Ramsay received his undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Colorado State University in 1984. In 1988 Mr. Ramsay earned his law de...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Adam S. Heyman

    Adam S. Heyman

    5.010 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Adam Heyman has dedicated over two decades of his legal career to successfully defending people accused of every type of serious crime as a renowned criminal defense attorney. From 2017-2024, Adam became the longest consistently serving Class A qu...
    Rating:  8.1
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    Andrew Yi

    Andrew Yi

    5.020 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime and more
    Bio: Andrew Y. Yi was born and raised in Tacoma, Washington. He grew up in south Tacoma and attended Visitation Primary School and Bellarmine High School. Andrews primary areas of practice include criminal defense and plaintiffs personal injury law. An...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Joseph Orry-Leroy Baker

    Joseph Orry-Leroy Baker

    4.29 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 24 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Lawsuits & Disputes, Appeals and more
    Bio: I hold a Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law (2001) and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Washington State University (1998). I was admitted to the Washington Bar in 2002. Since then, I have held various roles in the legal fie...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Bruce J. Finlay

    Bruce J. Finlay

    4.58 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "Mr Finlay along with his wonderful PI Greg Gilbertson really helped make me feel that I was going to be heard. Mr Finlay really had such a cool calm confident attitude that helped ease my nerves. He took several extra steps to assure that we had a..."
    Rating:  8.7
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    Jason T Schwisow

    Jason T Schwisow

    5.04 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Attorney Jason T. Schwisow provides representation for a variety of legal matters including DUI cases, theft crimes, general property crimes and various other criminal offenses. Contact Seattle criminal defense lawyer Jason T. Schwisow for legal a...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Justin Gray

    Justin Gray

    5.08 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I am a criminal defense attorney from Seattle that primarily works in Olympia. I became a criminal defense attorney because I love helping people and feel that too often the scales of justice are tipped in the favor of the State and that jail is o...
    Rating:  8.2
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    Andrew Perry Melton

    Andrew Perry Melton

    5.012 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Juvenile
    Bio: I became an attorney to assist people in navigating their lives through the complex legal system we encounter everyday. Whether you find yourself having made a mistake, or you are just trying to make an honest living, you will encounter the law in...
    Rating:  8.4
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    Sean Leslie Taschner

    Sean Leslie Taschner

    5.011 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 20 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Personal Injury
    Review: "I came to Sean with a witness and what evidence I could gather to prove my boyfriends innocents ,Sean listened and followed up with the witness and put up such a strong defense that the prosecutor dropped the charges of 4th degree assault and resi..."
    Rating:  8.2
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    Corddaryl Antonio Woodford

    Corddaryl Antonio Woodford

    5.036 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 9 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Bio: Corddaryl A. Woodford is a dedicated and experienced trial attorney serving as a Senior Attorney at Puget Law Group. As a member of the firm’s felony strike team, he brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success in criminal def...
    Rating:  7.4
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    Mark E Bratlien

    Mark E Bratlien

    5.06 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 23 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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    Amanda Cathi Keller

    Amanda Cathi Keller

    5.037 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Estate Planning
    Bio: Amanda has deep roots in the Pacific Northwest, having spent most of her life as a Washington resident with strong ties to the Vancouver-Portland Metro area. Educational BackgroundAmanda graduated with Honors from Washington State University Vanco...
    Rating:  7.8
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    Brandon Redal

    Brandon Redal

    5.015 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: An experienced and proven trial lawyer is critical when you or a loved one is faced with life-altering criminal charges. Since my admission to practice law in 2004, my North Central Washington-based practice has focused nearly exclusively on defen...
    Rating:  7.9
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    Melissa Dawn Eckstrom

    Melissa Dawn Eckstrom

    4.913 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 11 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I am very grateful for Melissa representing me in my family law case. This was a highly vulnerable and difficult time for our family. My family and I were dealing with false claims and a CPS report that came from my child’s school. The timing was ..."
    Rating:  8.1
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    Nathan Pliska

    Nathan Pliska

    5.06 reviews
    This lawyer is deceased
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Nate Pliska grew up in Portland, OR and attended Oregon State University, graduating with majors in Political Science and History. After a venture in television advertising, Nate attended Lewis and Clark Law School, where he worked for the Lewis a...
    Rating:  8.6
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    Martin J.H. Duenhoelter

    Martin J.H. Duenhoelter

    4.976 reviews
    Washington Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI and more
    Bio: I really enjoy what I do! However, I am old school and prefer to actually talk to people rather than emailing back and forth. I believe in actual face to face or voice contact, where I can answer questions or help out otherwise. I have been in the...
    Rating:  10
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