Seattle Criminal Lawyers

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What should I do if I’ve been arrested for a crime in Seattle?

Even if you believe you are innocent, it is critical to reach out to a Seattle criminal defense attorney. Speaking to law enforcement without having a lawyer present to advise you can result in errors, criminal charges, and even conviction for crimes you may not have committed.

Many people erroneously believe that if they haven’t done anything wrong, they can’t get in trouble with the law. While it is true that every individual is presumed to be innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, do not underestimate the ability of law enforcement to find and prosecute a case. Sometimes it is their way of getting to someone else who did commit a crime, or it could be the result of an honest mistake. Either way, you should have a Seattle criminal defense lawyer on your side.

In Washington, as in other jurisdictions, the government has the burden of proving every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt. “Reasonable doubt” must be fair and honest doubt arising from the evidence or lack of evidence presented at trial. In other words, the doubt must stem from logic and common sense after careful consideration of all the facts of the case.

What are some examples of defenses to criminal charges?

A skilled Seattle criminal defense lawyer will have a strong understand of the full range of defenses that may be applicable in your case. For example, you may be able to assert a self-defense claim to an assault charge. Other possible defenses to a crime might include entrapment, impossibility, mistake, intoxication, duress, or necessity. The stakes are extremely high in criminal cases, so finding the right Seattle criminal defense attorney to represent you is of the utmost importance.

Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer Carrie Fulton-Brown
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Carrie Fulton-Brown
Criminal Lawyer Serving Seattle, WA
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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... Read More »
Connor Jepson
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Connor Jepson
Criminal Lawyer Serving Seattle, WA
Experienced criminal defense lawyer will fight for you. Call today!
Connor Jepson is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the United States District Court – Western District of Washington and limits his practice to criminal defense. Mr. Jepson understands the... Read More »
Brad A. Meryhew
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Brad A. Meryhew
Criminal Lawyer Serving Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
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Timothy Healy
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Timothy Healy
Criminal Lawyer Serving Seattle, WA
Experienced criminal defense lawyer who will fight for you. Call today!
When you are facing the most difficult time in your life--being accused, you need skilled advocates who have spent their whole lives preparing for the fight of your life. Mr. Healy and our lawyers at Vindicate Law have... Read More »
Travis Moeller
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Travis Moeller
Criminal Lawyer Serving Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
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Ryan Witt
Bremerton, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(360) 792-1000
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Jennifer Burr Witt
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Jennifer Burr Witt
Bremerton, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(360) 792-1000
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Antonio Garguile
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Antonio Garguile
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
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Emily M. Gause
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Emily M. Gause
Tukwila, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 660-8775
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Keith Hall
Bellevue, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(425) 320-4644
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James H. Curtis
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James H. Curtis
Tukwila, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(253) 327-1063
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Stryder J. Wegener
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Stryder J. Wegener
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 231-5338
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Courtney James Will
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 209-5585
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Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
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Gregory Wayne Schwesinger
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 441-0900
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Shane McKinnie
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Shane McKinnie
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 395-9175
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Jason S. Newcombe
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Jason S. Newcombe
Criminal Lawyer Serving Seattle, WA
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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... Read More »
Mark Blair
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Mark Blair
Criminal Lawyer Serving Seattle, WA
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Seattle criminal defense lawyers at Blair & Kim, PLLC have had the privilege of handling over 15,000 criminal cases making them some of the best in town. If you are facing charges for a criminal offense, whether it... Read More »
Linda Medeiros Callahan
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Linda Medeiros Callahan
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 866-6739
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Stephen H Carpenter Jr.
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Stephen H Carpenter Jr.
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 357-8434
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Lennard Anthony Nahajski
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Lennard Anthony Nahajski
Bellevue, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 621-0500
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Connor Jepson
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Connor Jepson
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 309-5013
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Nadine Bertman
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Nadine Bertman
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 855-3964
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David Stanley Marshall
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David Stanley Marshall
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 202-1633
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Charles Henry Williams
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Charles Henry Williams
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(877) 373-0835
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Carrie Fulton-Brown
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Carrie Fulton-Brown
Seattle, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 309-5013
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Matthew Zenner
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Matthew Zenner
Kent, WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(253) 859-8840
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Angela Horwath
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Angela Horwath
Seattle , WA Criminal Defense Attorney
(206) 660-9990
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