Individuals convicted of a crime in Washington State, whether through their own admission of guilt or through the determination of a jury, are subject to, among other penalties, fines, imprisonment, probation and community service. Defending your criminal case in the strongest possible way is critical to your freedom and your future.

The outcome of any criminal case depends upon the facts surrounding the crime charged, the strength of the evidence, the legal validity of law enforcement and courtroom procedure, and the goals and strategy of the government and defense. As an experienced Seattle Criminal Lawyer with over 12 years of trial experience, I will navigate you through this complicated legal process. I provide:

• Quality, Cost Effective, Knowledgeable Advocacy.
• Balancing aggressiveness when you’ve been wronged with diplomacy when you want things settled.
• Eager to fight for you. Trial-hardened attorney with an excellent record of victory.
• Flexible and Dedicated — I work after hours and weekends to serve you better. I make house-calls.
• Service-Minded — Keeping you informed so you can worry less. Discussing the law to help you make decisions. We guide but you decide. 
• Your outcome — I fight for what you want, not for what makes us the most money. I provide low-cost flat fee rates so you do not spend money every time I pick up the phone or write a letter.

An Experienced Advocate to Stand Up for Your Rights:
I am dedicated to providing quality legal services from the Pacific hub of Seattle, Washington to clients throughout Seattle, King County, Tacoma, Pierce County, Kitsap County and surrounding communities, within the following practice areas:

• Criminal Defense
• Felony & Misdemeanor Crime, including:
  • Armed Robbery
  • Arson
  • Assault
  • Burglary
  • Domestic Violence
  • Kidnapping
  • Terrorist Threats
  • Theft (including by fraud or by contractor)
• Warrants
• White Collar Crime
• Drug Offenses, including:
  • Trafficking
  • Manufacturing
  • Possession
• Guns & Weapons Violations
• Homicide
• Juvenile Delinquency Matters
• Sex Crimes, including:
  • Sexual Assault
  • Date Rape
  • Indecent Exposure
• Traffic Offenses, including:
  • DUI/DWI
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • Reckless Driving
  • Hit & Run
• Internet Crimes
• Investigations
• Expungement Motions

As a skilled Criminal Lawyer serving Seattle, Tacoma and around the Sound, I have the experience necessary to get the results clients need. I will assist you through every step of the process. I understand the stress that a legal matter can cause you. I also believe that people in difficult circumstances are in the greatest need of the dignity and respect that all people deserve. Guiding others through the sometimes foreign "world of law" is my passion and profession. Those I help are myriad, as diverse as this great nation. Poor or wealthy, light or dark, business or individual, I make your case my own.

• Multiple Count Robbery in the 1st  degree with deadly weapon enhancements reduced to Robbery 2nd degree (a sentence about 1/10th the previous standard range).
• Felony Assault 2nd with deadly weapon reduced to misdemeanor assault, dismissed after one year.
• Trial Verdict of Not Guilty on Taking a Motor Vehicle — the Judge did not let the jury decide but dismissed the case halfway through trial.
• On two occasions the jury has returned a verdict of not guilty in under fifteen minutes — both times expressing anger with the prosecutor for pursuing the case.

If you or someone you know in the State of Washington needs the assistance of an experienced Seattle Criminal Lawyer, call Attorney James J. White today at 866-716-2744, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free phone or e-mail consultation.