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Cristine Beckwith
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Gonzaga University School of Law and University of Washington School of Law
Cristine Beckwith is a compassionate defender that will give you an honest assessment of your case. She can almost always uncover evidence that works in her client's favor, resulting in a case dismissal or significantly reduced charges.
Even if incriminating statements or an admission of guilt has been made to law enforcement, hope is not lost. A strong defense combined with a positive history in the community can still result in a favorable outcome.
Cristine is rated 10/10 by the Avvo lawyer rating service. She offers a reasonable flat fee pricing structure as well as a free consultation.
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Ryan Witt
Tumwater, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University School of Law
Witt Law Group takes great pride in providing personalized attention and individualized case strategy. Behind every criminal charge is a person who has a story to tell. In many cases, it is a good person who made one bad mistake. That matters. Your story matters. If you read our reviews, you will see that our clients appreciate how well we handle bad situations for good people.
In fact, we have won many awards because our method of taking care of clients and legal issues gets noticed. We're proud to have won Best Attorney in the Best of West Sound award and...
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Linda Medeiros Callahan
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Notre Dame
At Callahan Law, we are inspired to give our clients the peace of mind and confidence that only experience, skill and knowledge can provide. We are dedicated to extraordinary service and to aggressive, innovative advocacy, seeking the winning strategies necessary for every client's case.
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Michael Harbeson
Puyallup, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile and Traffic Tickets
Gonzaga University School of Law
I have been a local resident of Pierce County for over 40 years and have strong ties with the local community. I am the proud father of two daughters and maintain active ties with my local church and community. Upon graduation from Seattle University in 1993, I decided to become a trial attorney. At the age of 25 years, I graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law and have been a successful trial attorney ever since. My experiences include being a former prosecutor with King County and the City of Auburn. I have successfully...
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Carrie Fulton-Brown
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law and University of Washington - Bothell campus
My career as an elite criminal trial lawyer has focused on defending good people. When facing allegations of sexual crimes, domestic violence and felonies and misdemeanors. These types of cases are high-stakes and emotional. Of course, these allegations have a devastating impact on the accused if not handled correctly.
I understand that being charged with a crime is beyond stressful. As such, I strive to explain each step of the case. More importantly, I give each client a road map to getting their life back.
Without exception, I promise that when you hire me, I...
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Angela Horwath
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law
Angela Horwath is the owner of a 8 attorney firm that represents the criminally accused. She has successfully represented 1000s of clients throughout Washington state and has a 10/10 rating on avvo. She is well liked by her clients and has over 350 5 star reviews. She routinely obtains dismissals or significant reductions.
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Antonio Garguile
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
Gonzaga University School of Law
Tony is an energetic attorney whose approach to the practice of law is extremely client focused. He prides himself on communicating with clients openly and often, being extremely responsive to their needs, anticipating issues that may arise, and providing appropriate advice and counsel. Currently, he focuses his attention on the representation of clients in both civil and criminal traffic matters.
Tony was born and raised in Bremerton, Washington. He earned his B.S. in Economics from the University of Washington. After earning his B.S., Tony headed east to Spokane, where he earned his J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law. He was...
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Jennifer Burr Witt
Tumwater, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University School of Law
Witt Law Group takes great pride in providing personalized attention and individualized case strategy. Behind every criminal charge is a person who has a story to tell. In many cases, it is a good person who made one bad mistake. That matters. Your story matters. If you read our reviews, you will see that our clients appreciate how well we handle bad situations for good people.
In fact, we have won many awards because our method of taking care of clients and legal issues gets noticed. We're proud to have won Best Attorney in the Best of West Sound award and...
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Emily M. Gause
Tukwila, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Appeals, Criminal Defense and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law and Washington State University
Recognized as an aggressive defender who gets impressive results in serious cases, Emily M. Gause is committed to compassionate representation, working with clients to devise an investigation plan and craft the most effective defense strategy. She defends people charged with serious felonies in state and federal courts across the State of Washington. Ms. Gause has overturned convictions in the Washington State Court of Appeals and obtained many favorable results in felony trials. She has carved an impressive reputation in the criminal defense legal community as a rising star.
After graduating with a degree in criminal justice from Washington...
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James White
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Get your case dismissed with a motion or because the government is unable to proceed. On a recent dismissal the Judge said she had not dismissed a case in 20 years but she was dismissing mine.
99%+ client satisfaction. All of our clients give us positive reviews.
Where I grew up in the mountainous Redwoods people prided themselves on their common sense. Common sense is not something frequently associated with the law. But there is a lot of common sense behind the ideas of the law. Re-introducing...
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Derek Michael Smith
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
I was a prosecutor for 15 years for the cities of Kent and Seattle. I serve or have served as a pro tem judge for the cities of Kent, Federal Way, Des Moines, Algona/Pacific and Issaquah. Since 2011 I have practiced as a defense attorney doing criminal defense, civil rights restoration, and protection order litigation. I represent individuals on cases from murder in the first degree to traffic infractions.
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Stan Glisson
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Washington School of Law
Kitsap County attorney Stan Glisson is a former public defender and former county deputy prosecuting attorney. He has more than two decades of experience with jury trials and litigation and this in-depth knowledge benefits every case he takes on. From DUI to complex white collar crimes, Attorney Glisson puts care and attention into every matter, helping clients reach outcomes that protect their rights, their reputation, and their freedom. He is licensed to practice law in Washington State, Federal District Courts, and Suquamish Tribal Court. To discuss your case, learn more about Stan Glisson’s practice, and find out how he may...
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Keith Hall
Kent, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
University of San Diego School of Law
Keith loves representing and fighting hard for his clients. His clients are often people who have never been in trouble before, but now find themselves in the gun sights of the government's prosecution machine. Often times these clients have nowhere else to turn. Keith is a passionate trial lawyer who will advocate for his clients, when it feels like everyone else is against them.
Keith is a believer in the jury trial system, which gives an opportunity for regular people, with the help of a hard working defense lawyer, to stand up in court against the government. Keith has...
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Erik Kaeding
Kent, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law and University of Puget Sound
In the last 26 years, Erik Kaeding has represented hundreds of clients in DUI and DWI cases in King County. He has dedicated his practice to representing people facing criminal charges ranging from DUIs to Domestic Violence to Shoplifting.
Even before establishing his own practice, Attorney Kaeding has always believed that every individual has the right to pursue justice, and he is committed to making sure this right is upheld for all his clients. With him on your side, you can trust that you will be aggressively represented and treated with respect and compassion.
Erik also has a unique perspective as...
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James H. Curtis
Tukwila, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Washington School of Law
With over ten years' worth of work as a prosecutor, extensive legal research and writing experience, and a demonstrated commitment to community service and outreach, James Curtis is the attorney you need in the Tacoma, WA, area.
James Curtis received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 2005. For the next few years he worked in Seattle in several firms where he gained experience in legal research and writing, drafting motions, conducting interviews and depositions, and case evaluation. In 2007 he began working as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Pierce County (Tacoma). He has conducted...
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Matthew Zenner
Kent, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Matthew Zenner has been an associate attorney with Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc., P.S. since September 2016. He has represented thousands of criminal defendants in courts all throughout King County and Pierce County. He represents clients charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. He is an experienced trial attorney and negotiator.
He also represents clients with civil protection order cases, such as domestic violence protection orders, anti-harassment protection orders, extreme risk protection orders, and sexual assault protection orders. Prior to joining Stewart MacNichols Harmell, Inc., P.S, Matthew practiced family law and represented clients in divorce, child custody, and adoption cases.
Matthew is a...
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Jason S. Newcombe
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Boston College
We are a dedicated team of legal professionals who are here to help you in your time of need and crisis. Our Washington State lawyers have the resources, the knowledge, and the experience to assist you with your legal matter in our practice areas.
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Jordan Foster
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Gonzaga University School of Law
Jordan K. Foster, Criminal Defense Attorney I started my career doing real estate, business, and construction law. A few years back, I decided a change of pace was in order and began practicing criminal defense law. Since entering the criminal defense arena, I have been voted a Rising Star in Criminal Defense Law by Washington Super Lawyers in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Today I focus primarily on criminal defense. I assist people facing misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic infractions. I am an active member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, and...
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Matthew White
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 11 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
California Western School of Law
Matthew White is one of the founders of South Sound Law Group, along with his father, William White and his sister, Erin White. As a family owned and run law firm, South Sound Law Group does things a bit differently, and it shows, as they have a reputation in the community for caring, effective, and lasting advocacy.
Although the main office is located in Tacoma, WA, Matt and the rest of the team at South Sound Law Group regularly handle both criminal and civil matters all over western Washington.
Matt represents Washington residents, as well as visitors, tourists, and military members, on...
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Martha A McLaughlin
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 16 years of experience
711 St Helens Ave Ste 209
Tacoma, WA 98402
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Seattle University School of Law
I graduated Seattle University School of law and immediately began working at the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office. After two years with the Prosecutor's Office, I joined Durflinger Oliver & Associates where I help those who have been accused of committing crimes. I have handled thousands of cases ranging from domestic violence to DUI's. I have helped hundreds of clients keep or restore their driving privileges by prevailing in administrative hearings with the the Department of Licensing. I have also helped many clients vacate felony and misdemeanor convictions and restore their firearm rights. My previous experience as a prosecutor...
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Natalie Lynn Durflinger
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Gonzaga University School of Law
I was born and raised in the Northwest. After graduating from the University of Washington with honors, I attended Gonzaga University School of Law where I was awarded a Thomas More Scholarship. As a Thomas More Scholar, I dedicated myself to helping others both in the local and international communities. My international work included a visit to Rome where I provided services for the homeless and co-leading a mission in Honduras where our group of students provided much needed repairs at local village schools, and distributed needed school supplies which our group had purchased through fundraising....
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Bradley Barshis
Kent, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 13 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Gonzaga University School of Law
Brad handles a variety of serious criminal cases, including both felony and serious misdemeanor matters
This year, Brad was named to the distinguished Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, by The National Trial Lawyers organization. He also was named one of the Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers.
In 2016 he was also recognized by the National College for DUI Defense as one of the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in the country when he was voted in as a member of the organization.
In July of 2016 Brad was also named one of the Top Tacoma DUI Lawyers by...
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Andrea R. Kim
Tukwila, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law
As the Owner of ARK Law, PLLC, I am passionate about representing juveniles and adults charged with crimes in Washington State. Juvenile Defense is where my heart truly lies. I have a great deal of experience defending adults against Domestic Violence and DUI cases. I tell my clients' stories so that the prosecutor and Court see who they are, not just what they did.
I studied Political Science and Criminal Justice at Washington State University. I then attended Seattle University School of Law to fulfill my dreams of becoming a criminal defense attorney. During law school I interned with the Associated...
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Charles Henry Williams
Seattle, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Seattle University
After obtaining his law degree (Seattle University) and serving for four years as an administrative law judge, Charles started his own law firm in Olympia and worked in a number of areas of law. Eventually he limited his practice to criminal defense. In 2010 he moved his law practice to Seattle. In the course of his career as a criminal-defense lawyer, Charles has successfully defended persons accused of everything from homicide, sex, firearm and drug charges to DV assault and DUI. He has also served as a pro tem judge in juvenile and district courts. And he...
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Matthew A. Leyba
Bellevue, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
Gonzaga University School of Law
Im a DUI Attorney in Seattle, WA. I started my legal career at the Spokane Public Defenders Office in 2004. After 2 years I got a job in Seattle, WA at the largest criminal defense firm in the State. While there I handled a wide variety of criminal cases and represented thousands of individuals. In 2010 I started my own practice Leyba Defense PLLC, a Seattle DUI Law Firm focusing on DUI and other serious traffic offenses. In my career I have litigated over a 100 jury trials to verdict, and I currently have an...
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Dennis Twichel
Fife, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Traffic Tickets
University of Montana School of Law
I have been helping clients with DUI defense & traffic infractions for over 25 years! My understanding and knowledge of your situation with your case is what sets me apart. I work directly with you one-on-one to see your case through and get you the best possible outcome!
EXCLUSIVE PRACTICE - My practice is concentrated on Criminal, DUI, and Traffic defense cases. I am not a general practitioner who handles many different types of law. Criminal law has been my focus area since I became a lawyer over 25 years ago.
CUSTOMER SERVICE - I treat clients the way I would...
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Christopher Courtlandt Van Vechten
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law
Chris Van Vechten moved to Tacoma from Portland in 2004 to attend the University of Puget Sound. He studied history, volunteered in the community, worked as a legislative staff member for a state representative and later a state senator, and even personally ran for school board before enrolling in Seattle University School of Law. Prior to launching the Law Office of Chris Van Vechten, Chris worked as a Rule 9 prosecuting attorney with the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office and later with the Lakewood City Attorney’s Office. In addition, he interned with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Civil Division...
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James B. Feldman
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law
James B. Feldman is an experienced trial and criminal defense attorney in Pierce, King, Kitsap and Thurston counties Tacoma and other areas of Western Washington. He is a graduate of the College of the University of Chicago and the University of Puget Sound School of Law. For twenty-eight years, he has been fighting to protect the rights of people accused of crimes both misdemeanors and felonies including DUI, domestic violence, property crimes, fraud and murder. He is a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association, The Federal Bar of the Western District of Washington, the...
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Jakob Daniel McGhie
Olympia, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Gonzaga University School of Law
Jakob graduated cum laude from Gonzaga University in 2011 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Philosophy. He then attended Gonzaga University School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. He excelled academically, earning CALI awards in several courses including Constitutional Law, Professional Responsibility, and Real Estate Law. He also excelled in Moot Court competition, competing in the National Appellate Advocacy Competition twice, and winning the Gonzaga University Clarke Cup oral advocacy competition in 2012. During law school, Jakob volunteered for several organizations such as the Washington Moderate Means Program, the Center for Justice,...
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Eric Lewis
Issaquah, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
400 NW Gilman Blvd., No. 1950
P.O. Box 1950
Issaquah, WA 98027
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of Colorado - Boulder
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Micah Preston White
Olympia, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Seattle University School of Law
Preston White has been defending people accused of crimes, and policing the police since 2014, and in Western Washington since 2016. He is experienced in DUIs, Drug and Alcohol related crimes, Fish and Wildlife crimes, Domestic Violence, Violent Crimes, Misdemeanors, Felonies, and Traffic Infractions. Preston joined Gravis Law in 2019, and continues to provide excellent representation in Western Washington.
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Diego Javier Vargas
Bellevue, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Domestic Violence
Mr. Vargas focuses his practice exclusively on representing people accused of Vehicular Homicide, Vehicular Assault, DUI, Homicide by Watercraft, Assault by Watercraft, Boating Under the Influence (“BUI”), Domestic Violence, and other criminal offenses. Mr. Vargas’ cases have been featured on Dateline NBC, Good Morning America, and local news programs.
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Steven J. Krupa
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Military and White Collar Crime
Seattle University School of Law
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Barry J. Wallis
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Oregon
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Michael Austin Stewart
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 30 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Puget Sound
Michael Austin Stewart has been practicing as a defense attorney for over 22 years. His practice is based on respect, rapport, accessibility, trust, and a keen understanding of the law. He has a solid record of successful outcomes in a wide variety of cases, ranging from murder cases to DUI cases. He is dedicated and committed to protecting your Constitutional Rights.
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Mark Samuel Treyz
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Lawyer with 38 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Seattle University School of Law
Mark began his legal career in 1986 as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with Pierce County and moved on to work with a criminal defense firm in 1988. In 2002 Mark started his own criminal defense firm, The Law Office of Mark Treyz.
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Charles William Lane IV
Olympia, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 34 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Business, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
University of Washington School of Law and Tulane University School of Law
20 years litigation experience. I have helped thousands of clients get through very difficult situations
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Thomas Paul Keehan
Olympia, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 20 years of experience
(360) 764-4827
1800 Cooper Point Rd S.W., Building 12
Olympia, WA 98502
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI and Criminal Defense
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Aaron Elinoff
Kent, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 11 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
University of San Diego School of Law
As a distinguished partner at Novo Legal, Aaron has amassed extensive experience representing clients across a diverse range of legal areas, including Criminal, Family, Immigration, and Civil matters. His litigation expertise spans tribunals from municipal courts to the prestigious 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Aaron's dedication to staying abreast of the latest legal developments ensures that he consistently delivers outstanding results for his clients.
Memberships and Affiliations:
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Member
Colorado Hispanic Bar Association, Member
Colorado Bar Association, Member
Denver Bar Association, Member
Rocky Mountain Immigration Advocacy Network, Pro Bono Attorney
Bar Admissions:
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Illinois
Washington
US District Court, Colorado
US Bankruptcy Court, Colorado
10th Circuit Court of Appeals
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Kelsey Ault
Tacoma, WA DUI & DWI Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
Seattle University School of Law