Professional Memberships
- Washington State Association
- Founding member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Board of Governors 1987-1992)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Bar Association
- The National College of D.U.I. Defense at Harvard University
- Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice
Professional Ratings
- Listed in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- "AV" Peer Rating, the highest professional and ethical national peer rating in Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies).
There are two components to each Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating:
1. General Ethical Standards Rating
The General Ethical Standards Rating denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.
The General Recommendation Rating is:
V - Very High
A lawyer must receive a General Ethical Standards Rating before his or her review can proceed to the next step.
2. Legal Ability Ratings
Legal Ability Ratings take into consideration the standard of professional ability in the area where the lawyer practices, the lawyer's expertise, and other professional qualifications. If a lawyer's practice is limited or specialized, Peer Review Ratings are based on performance in those specific fields of law.
Legal Ability Ratings are:
C - Good to High
B - High to Very High
A - Very High to Preeminent
When both categories of Peer Review Ratings are confirmed, a lawyer receives an CV, BV or AV Rating.
If a lawyer moves to a different state, his or her rating will appear in Martindale-Hubbell with the state abbreviation indicating that it was established in another state or province.
Peer Review Ratings reflect career development
A lawyer's Peer Review Rating will generally improve over time. But Peer Review Ratings can be revised downward, or even removed if a decline is noted in ability or ethical standards.
CV® Peer Review Rating - The CV is a good first rating for lawyers and a definitive statement of their above-average ability and unquestionable ethics. This is the maximum rating a lawyer can receive who has been admitted to the bar from 3-4 years.
BV® Peer Review Rating - The BV is an excellent rating for a lawyer with more experience. This is the maximum rating a lawyer can receive who has been admitted to the bar from 5-9 years.
AV® Peer Review Rating - An AV rating is a significant accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV rating.
Inquiries
Questions about the Peer Review Ratings system can be sent by email to ratings@martindale.com.
Law Teaching Experience
- Former adjunct professor of Law & Justice at Central Washington University in Search & Seizure, Arrest and Criminal Law.
- Guest lecturer at various professional legal seminars in a variety of subjects.
Continuing Legal Education
I make a concerted effort to stay on the fore-front of my practice area by attending numerous legal seminars, both within the state and nationally. Here is the list for the past seven years.
12/08/2000 | A Defense Odyssey, Seattle |
12/05/2000 | Communication In The Court Room, Seattle |
03/02/2001 | Defending DUI in 2001, Kirkland |
09/25/2002 | Washington Criminal Justice Institute, Tacoma |
09/27/2002 | Appellate Practice, Seattle |
10/25/2002 | Mastering Pre-Trial Motions in DUI Cases, Bellevue |
10/30/2002 | National D.U.I. Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada |
12/12/2003 | Defending D.U.I., Sea-Tac |
12/10/2004 | Defending D.U.I., Sea-Tac |
03/18/2005 | Motions Madness, Seattle |
05/24/2005 | Winning, Seattle |
04/15/2005 | Criminal Law in Courts of Limited Jurisdiction, Seattle |
09/29/2005 | National D.U.I. Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada |
11/28/2005 | Internet Legal Research, Seattle |
12/09/2005 | Defending D.U.I., Sea-Tac |
12/08/2005 | How the Masters Try Cases, Seattle |
02/02/2006 | DWI Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certification, Lynnwood |
03/30/2006 | Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases, Dallas, Texas |
07/19/2006 | National D.U.I. College, Harvard Law School, Boston, Massachusetts |
12/08/2006 | Defending D.U.I., Sea-Tac |
01/18/2007 | National D.U.I. College, Tucson, Arizona |
10/25/2007 | National D.U.I. Seminar, Las Vegas, Nevada |
12/14/2007 | Defending D.U.I., Sea-Tac |
11/02/2007 | District Court Practice, Tacoma |
01/23/2008 | National D.U.I. College, Oahu, Hawaii |
- Daily ListServs:
- ListServ of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- ListServ of the National D.U.I. College
- ListServ of the Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice
Civic Activity
- Former county-wide chairman, United Way
- Former county-wide executive volunteer for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Explorers
- Former president, Kiwanis
Personal
- Eagle Scout
- All-league high school football player.
- U.S. Army infantry lieutenant in Vietnam, recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor and awarded The Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in combat, 2 Purple Hearts and the Army Commendation Medal.
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