Criminal Defense Lawyers in Washington

44 lawyers listed. Defence against state or federal criminal charges, from traffic misdemeanours to felonies.

Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.

Gary Paul Tober

Lane Powell PC · Seattle, WA
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateTaxWhite Collar CrimeBusiness Formation

Brian D Buckley

Fenwick & West LLP · Seattle, WA
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateSecuritiesWhite Collar CrimeTrademarks

Marc Boman

Perkins Coie LLP · Seattle, WA
Unclaimed profileInsuranceWhite Collar CrimeInsurance Bad Faith

Jody Manier Kris

Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale, and Dorr LLP · Mercer Island, WA
Unclaimed profileCriminal DefenseGovernment and Administrative

About these 44 listings

The practice areas listed most often are White Collar Crime (25), Assault and Battery (8), Drug Crimes (7), Sex Crimes (5), DUI and DWI (3) and Theft and Property Crimes (3). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

Most of these listings are in Seattle (23), Tacoma (3) and Kent (3).

35 of the 44 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 63% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 3% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1968 to 2016.

The firms and organizations that appear most often are Lane Powell PC (7), Dorsey & Whitney LLP (6), Perkins Coie LLP (3) and Fenwick & West LLP (3).

The law schools named most often are University of Washington School of Law (9), Seattle University School of Law (6), Gonzaga University School of Law (5) and University of San Diego School of Law (3).

These figures describe the criminal defense lawyers listed in this directory for Washington, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.

How do I check that a criminal defense lawyer in Washington is licensed?

Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.

What does a criminal defense lawyer in Washington typically charge?

Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.