Find the best Violent Crime lawyer in Tacoma, WA

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James White
5.0 stars 19 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1997
Compassionate Counsel; Passionate Defense. Bold, Savvy, Veteran Criminal Defense.
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
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Leslie Tolzin
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1990
Hello, Since opening my ofice in 1992 I have focused on the aggressive defense of persons accused of crime. Just some of the types of cases I have previously tried in front of a jury include murder, 3 strikes offenses, rape, robbery, assault, bur...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence
Derek Smith
5.0 stars 13 reviews
Avvo Rating: 9.6
Licensed since 1996
Derek brings more than 15 years of criminal law experience to the Tacoma attorney team of Smith and White. His work as a prosecutor, judge, and defense attorney provide him valuable insight into Washington criminal defense law. Derek tried hundred...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
Barbara Corey
4.5 stars 11 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.6
Licensed since 1981
Barbara Corey practices criminal law exclusively, both felony trial work and appeals. She specializes in Class A felonies, including sex crimes. Formerly she was the chief felony prosecutor in Pierce County and also supervised the sex crims unit...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, Child Abuse, Appeals
Ephraim Benjamin
5.0 stars 7 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.1
Licensed since 1994
I am a criminal defense attorney, practicing primarily in Pierce, King and Thurston Counties. I have successfully defended clients throughout western washington and central washington. Most of my cases are resolved via negotiations, however when ...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Michael Carpenter
4.5 stars 18 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.1
Licensed since 1991
Review: “I hired Mr. Carpenter to help me out on two separate occasions and both times the results exceeded my expectations.The professional manner that he and his staff possess is evident in his preparation and results in a court...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Domestic Violence
Kurt Stender
5.0 stars 6 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.4
Licensed since 2002
Kurt Stender is an aggressive criminal defense attorney who has practiced criminal defense since 2001. He represents clients throughout the Puget Sound area. His practice focusses on clients charged with all levels of crime, including DUI, domesti...
Practice areas: Violent Crime, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Expungement, Juvenile

Violent crime

A violent crime occurs when a person uses (or threatens to use) violence to harm another person, including rape, assault, and murder. The penalties for violent crimes are stiff; conviction almost always carries substantial jail time. If you are accused of a violent crime, you need an attorney with experience defending others in that particular crime, one who will understand how to best defend you based on your facts and circumstances. Sometimes the government will offer a “plea bargain,” meaning they will drop or lower the charges if you agree to a lesser crime. A violent crime lawyer will be able to evaluate the government's case and the terms of the bargain to suggest how to proceed in your best interests.