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James H. Curtis

James H. Curtis

The Curtis Firm, LLC
  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Personal Injury
  • Washington
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Biography

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 over 70 jury trials involving murder, vehicular homicide, assault, robbery, and driving under the influence, to name a few. He has negotiated plea settlements, cooperation agreements, and sentencing alternatives.

In 2019, Mr. Curtis decided to branch out into operating his own firm, where he could best express his skills, temperament, and work ethic. He has a fundamental understanding of the law and will work tirelessly to get the results you are looking for, whether it's in a criminal defense matter or a personal injury matter.

Education

University of Washington School of Law, Juris Doctorate 2005

University of Washington, Bachelors Degree 2002

Education
University of Washington School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney at Law
The Curtis Firm, LLC
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DUI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Pierce County Prosecutor's Office
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Homicide, Assault, Domestic Violence, DUI, Drugs and Firearm Possession
Associate
K&L Gates
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Commercial Litigation, Toxic Torts, Product Liability, and Housing
Publications
Articles & Publications
My Child was Charged with a Crime. What should I Do?
James Hassan Curtis
Speaking Engagements
Post Prison Education Research Lab, Pre Law Society, Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Community College
Diversity and the Law, Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Community College
Awards
Distinguished Alumni
Tacoma Community College
Washington Leadership Institute
Washington State Bar Association
Berta Snell Award
Pierce County Bar Association
Professional Associations
Washington Defender Association
Member
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Pierce County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Washington State Bar  # 36845
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Washington
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
    DUI & DWI
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • English: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Website
My Child was Charged with a Crime. What shouldn't I do?
Contact & Map
The Curtis Firm, LLC
400 Industry Drive
Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
Toll-Free: (253) 327-1063
Telephone: (253) 327-1063
Cell: (253) 878-2982
Fax: (253) 393-9190