Best Seattle Criminal Defense Attorneys

DUI Heroes is a Lynnwood DUI defense firm serving Snohomish and King counties. It takes only drunk driving cases. Two of its lawyers once worked as prosecutors, one for a city and one for Snohomish County.

Founding attorney Jonathan Dichter teaches for the National College for DUI Defense. He also wrote a DUI survival guide for Washington drivers. Since 2009, the firm reports that about 95% of first offenses end in a dismissal or reduced charge.

The team defends:

• First-time and repeat DUIs
• Felony DUI and vehicular assault
• Commercial driver and underage cases

Interpreters are available, and the phone line is open 24/7.

Husband and wife Court and Michelle Will run this Seattle criminal defense practice together. They bring more than 45 years of combined experience from California and Washington courts. Both attorneys work on every case, and they keep their caseload small on purpose.

The firm handles sex crime allegations, domestic violence, and violent felonies, including murder. It also defends people caught in prostitution stings and online sting operations. Clients under investigation before any charge is filed can get help too.

Payment installments are available. The Wills also vacate old convictions and argue civil protection order hearings for either side.

Black & Askerov is a criminal defense law firm in Seattle. For more than 20 years, it has handled nothing but criminal cases. Attorneys Chris Black and Tim Askerov represent clients in state, federal, and appellate courts across Washington on serious charges.

Their work centers on high-stakes matters:

• Federal crimes and grand jury investigations
• White-collar crime, fraud, and money laundering
• Homicide, assault, and gun charges
• Asset forfeiture and post-conviction appeals

Chris Black is rated by Super Lawyers. The office answers calls around the clock.

From offices in Kent and Bellevue, Newton & Hall defends adult and juvenile clients across the Puget Sound. Lead attorney Keith Hall and his team try cases in King and Pierce counties. They also appear in Thurston, Kitsap, and Snohomish courts.

The firm takes misdemeanor and felony charges in state and federal court. Sex offense defense, DUI, and drug charges make up a large share of the work. Other services include sex offender registration removal, CPS investigations, and restoring firearm and voting rights.

Speed matters here. In an emergency, the team will meet a client at the office at night. It also helps arrange bail.

Powers Law Group is a Skagit County criminal defense practice based in Mount Vernon. A second office serves clients in Bellingham. Founder Jason Powers has been licensed since 2001 and once served as a deputy prosecuting attorney.

The firm also appears in Island and Whatcom counties. Locally, it covers the municipal courts of Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, and Sedro-Woolley. Its caseload includes DUI, assault, drug trafficking, and vehicular homicide.

Powers runs a boutique practice with a limited client list. The team also helps people vacate old convictions and restore gun rights. Staff members speak Spanish.

Two attorneys work every case at Lewis & Laws, a Seattle DUI and criminal defense firm. The partners are ex-prosecutors with more than 45 years of combined courtroom experience.

They handle DUI and license hearings, domestic violence, drug crimes, and theft charges. Offices sit in Seattle and Everett, and an attorney takes calls at any hour.

Steve Graham is a Spokane criminal defense lawyer and a former elected prosecutor. In 1998, he became Washington's youngest elected prosecuting attorney. Attorney Graham later switched to defense work and has won seven felony trials in a row.

His cases have drawn coverage from ESPN, Rolling Stone, and the BBC have covered his cases. He handles DUI, assault, drug, and theft charges in Spokane, Pullman, and Stevens County.

More than 95% of cases at Beckwith Criminal Law end in a dismissal or a lesser charge. Attorneys Cristine Beckwith and Nadine Bertman work from offices in Seattle and Tacoma. They appear in King, Snohomish, Pierce, Thurston, and Kitsap County courts.

Beyond DUI and assault defense, the firm seals criminal records and handles juvenile cases. Phone consultations are free.

Milios Defense is a Seattle DUI law firm led by attorney Tim Milios. He has defended drunk driving charges across Washington since 1993. Over that time, he has resolved well over a thousand DUI cases.

Tim is a member of the National College for DUI Defense. The firm also handles Department of Licensing hearings, CDL issues, and felony DUI charges.

Few Seattle firms focus on sex crime defense the way Marshall & Saunders does. Since 1997, its lawyers have defended more than 1,000 clients and tried over 250 cases.

Partners David Marshall and Joshua Saunders also take child abuse, shaken baby, and domestic violence allegations. The team handles Title IX hearings and appeals in state and federal court.

Stewart MacNichols Harmell is a Kent law firm that defends misdemeanor and felony charges. Its trial lawyers accept new cases in all King and Pierce County courts. Clients consistently give the firm strong online reviews.

Rebecca Thorley trained at a leading London defense firm before becoming a criminal defense attorney in Seattle. She handles DUI, sex crimes, homicide, and weapons charges, plus juvenile cases.

As an immigrant herself, she also takes immigration matters nationwide. Clients can call or text the office on nights, weekends, and holidays.

Glisson Legal is a Port Orchard criminal defense firm serving Kitsap County and Western Washington. Attorney Stan Glisson has more than 20 years of trial experience.

He defends DUI, drug, theft, and white-collar charges, along with probation violations and appeals. Initial consultations are confidential and cost nothing.

Government investigations and criminal law are one part of the wider practice at Skellenger Bender. This Seattle firm also handles family law, appeals, civil rights, and trusts and estates. Several of its lawyers are listed in The Best Lawyers in America.