Aggressive Trial Attorney Who Will Fight For Your Rights

A criminal investigation or charge can be life-altering. Not only are your liberty and reputation at stake, there are often other possible consequences to a charge or conviction as well. A criminal case can have an impact on immigration status, child custody proceedings, a professional license, employment, status in the military and adoption proceedings. I have handled cases involving each of these issues and will be prepared to integrate these concerns into your representation.

I accept criminal cases in federal, state and juvenile courts. I handle witness representation and cases that are pre-charging and in the investigation phase. I also represent litigants in protection order cases. I handle cases in Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Kent, Tacoma, Renton and other cities in the greater Seattle Area. I practice in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties.

Contact Law Office of Jennifer Horwitz PLLC today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:

• Assault and Battery
• Criminal Law
• Domestic Violence
• Drug/Narcotics
• Drunk Driving Defense
• Identity Theft
• Juvenile Law
• Traffic Violations
• White Collar Crime

Your case will receive my personal attention every step of the way and will not be assigned to a less experienced associate as often happens in large law firms. I always return phone calls and emails promptly and I will update you regularly on new developments in your case.

I have been recognized by both colleagues and clients for the superb quality of my work.

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Seattle, Washington Criminal Law lawyer, call Jennifer Horwitz today at 206-452-4883, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.

Professional Profile

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Seattle, Washington Criminal Law lawyer, call Jennifer Horwitz today at 206-452-4883, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.
 

Jennifer Horwitz

As one of the premier lawyers in Seattle and King County, Jennifer Horwitz is a graduate of Harvard Law School and has been a practicing criminal defense attorney for seventeen years. Her state practice includes domestic violence defense, juvenile criminal defense, drug cases, sex offenses and other charges. She is an experienced federal criminal lawyer who has handled a wide variety of federal cases. Jennifer Horwitz is an aggressive trial attorney who will fight for your rights.

Experience
I attended Harvard Law School knowing that I wanted to provide premier representation to those accused of crimes. While 94% of my graduating class began their careers at corporate law firms, I immediately began working in Seattle as a criminal defense lawyer. During my seventeen year career handling criminal cases, I have represented hundreds of clients including doctors, lawyers, police officers and many other professionals as well as juvenile clients and witnesses. I served as a board member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I am a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I regularly teach and co-chair seminars for the continuing legal education of my colleagues.

Philosophy and Approach
I am passionate about the work I do. Being accused of a crime or becoming the target of a criminal investigation can be a terrifying experience and can profoundly affect a person's life, family and job. I am a tough advocate for my clients and I work forcefully and dilligently to obtain the best possible outcome in every case. I am an effective negotiator as well as fearless trial lawyer and both skill sets serve my clients well. I work with a network of other professionals -- investigators and experts -- to provide each client with the most powerful defense.

Most people who hire a criminal defense lawyer have no idea what to expect. I will take the time to explain what you can expect at each stage of your case. I will make sure you understand what will happen at each hearing and the steps I will be taking in preparing your case. With your input, I will arrive at a strategy for approaching your case that will help you feel in control.

I understand that facing a criminal allegation can be a humiliating experience. My job is to help you get the best possible outcome and to guide you through what can be a difficult and scary process. I will not judge you and will always treat you with respect.

Fees and Consultation
I will provide an initial free consultation about your case. I find that most people can convey the essentials about their case to me in about 30 minutes by phone. Based on that consultation, I will provide to you a proposal for a fee. Each case is different and I craft fee agreements that are tailored to each case after learning about the specifics of the case. Once we agree on a fee arrangement, we will both sign a written fee agreement and you will be provided with a copy. During the representation, I will provide detailed billing statements to you. It is important to me that our fee agreement and the billing process be clear to you.

Victories in My Prior Cases

"We felt Jennifer did a stellar job with jury selection...her closing arguments were both powerful and to the point...we felt she did an outstanding job both in and out of court...our son was acquitted."

“If you are an ex-husband falsely accused, Jennifer is the attorney for you."

Rape -- Not Guilty
A devoted family man with a loving wife and children was charged with raping a teenage girl. The children in both families had been friends for years and the allegation was a shock to everyone. Investigation revealed that the girl had lied to the police, lied about being pregnant and had previously lied to others about being pregnant to get attention. After a two-week long jury trial, the man was found not guilty.

Assault Second Degree -- Dismissal
A man was charged with hitting his girlfriend and causing serious injuries. Defense investigation revealed that the man had been injured first and very seriously by his girlfriend and that it was he who had called 911. The defense documented his injuries and retained an expert to testify that his injuries were life-threatening at trial. At trial, it was revealed that the prosecution had lost the 911 tape which showed that it was the man who contacted the police for help. After convincing the court that this was a legitimate self-defense case and that a critical piece of evidence had been lost, the case was dismissed.

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm-- Not Guilty
A man was convicted of manslaughter and was ordered by the Court not to be in possession of a firearm. Years later, he was stopped by the police while driving in his car and a gun was found hidden under a seat. As a result, he was charged with being in unlawful possession of a firearm. His defense was that shortly before the stop he and his girlfriend had switched cars and that she had left her gun in his car without his knowledge. The man was found not guilty after trial.

Domestic Violence Harassment -- Not Guilty
A gentle and law-abiding man was charged with threatening to hurt his ex-girlfriend. After investigation to prepare the case and cross-examination of the girlfriend at trial, the jury concluded that the ex-girlfriend had fabricated the story as retaliation for the man breaking up with her.

Domestic Violence Assault -- Not Guilty
A hard-working, law-abiding man was charged with assault for disciplining his teenage step-children at their mother's request. The man used other progressive forms of discipline before resorting to hitting the children with his belt. Despite photos showing injuries to both teenagers, the man was found not guilty because the jury agreed that he was using reasonable parental discipline.

Delivery of Cocaine-- Dismissal
A young man was charged with selling drugs to an informant working with the police. After several motions to get the police department to provide information about the informant and unsuccessful attempts to interview the uncooperative lead detective in the case, the Court granted the defense motion to dismiss.

Juvenile Court Second Degree Assault -- Not Guilty
A young man was charged with second degree assault for displaying a knife to a mother and daughter. Cross-examination of the witnesses revealed that the knife was displayed in self-defense after the duo yelled racial slurs and hurled rocks at the young man. Based on this revelation, the Court found the young man not guilty because he had acted in self-defense.

Negligent Driving -- Not Guilty
A woman was charged with negligent driving after speeding and driving over the lane marker. The prosecution argued that alcohol had caused the driver to drive in a negligent manner. Cross-examination of the police officer revealed that the road the woman was stopped on was a "speed trap" that had a very low speed limit for a seven-lane road. The defense called witnesses that established that the driver was receiving a shocking piece of news from a passenger just as the "bad driving" occurred. The jury concluded that the driver was momentarily distracted but not driving negligently and found the woman not guilty.

Federal Heroin Delivery -- Dismissal
A man was charged with delivery of heroin after he was present at a drug deal with an informant who was working with law enforcement. The man faced a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years because of the quantity of drugs involved in the drug deal. After reviewing the evidence against the man and arguing to the prosecutor that there was no evidence to show the man was involved in the deal at all, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the charges.

Federal Fraud Investigation -- Charges Not Filed
A woman who was under investigation for fraud was ultimately not charged after the defense did its own investigation, which revealed that the woman's husband had forged her signature and defrauded the woman out of money. The husband was indicted and convicted.

Assault and Obstructing -- Dismissal
A woman and her son were confronted by a state park ranger after they took their dog off his leash so he could swim. The ranger scared the woman in his confrontation with her by asking for unusual information and by telling her she had to follow him down a secluded path at the park. When the woman refused to keep following the ranger out of fear, he accused her of assaulting him and obstructing. The defense located witnesses to the incident as well as a witness who had another scary experience with the park ranger and presented this evidence to the prosecution who agreed to dismiss the case.

Assault and Resisting Arrest -- Dismissal
A woman, her partner and their adopted son traveled to Seattle for a sporting event. At the event, the woman found herself in a confrontation with a male spectator who summoned security. As the woman was being dragged away from the event by police and security, she questioned their handling of the incident. Subsequently, the woman was charged with assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. The defense conducted investigation and presented a witness who indicated no crime had been committed. In addition, the defense presented information to the prosecutor about this woman, who was a pillar of her community and who was in the process of adopting a second child. The prosecution agreed to dismiss the case.

Representation in Protection Order Proceeding -- No Order Granted
A man sought a protection order against a woman. The woman was in the middle of a contentious divorce with the man's father and argued to the Court that the motivation for seeking the order was retaliation against the woman. The Court was persuaded that no order was needed to protect the man from the woman and no protection order was issued against the woman.

Dismissal of Federal Drug Case
A woman was asked by her boyfriend to drive him somewhere. She did not know that a suitcase the boyfriend put in the back of the car contained drugs. She drove her boyfriend to what turned out to be a drug deal with an informant working with law enforcement. She, her boyfriend and others were arrested, indicted and charged with ten-year mandatory minimum drug offenses. The woman was a mother of two with no prior criminal history. After reviewing the evidence and doing investigation and presenting its defense to the prosecution, the prosecution agreed to dismiss the case.

Dismissal -- Violation of Protection Order
During an acrimonious divorce, a woman accused her ex-husband of violating a protection order. In actuality, the woman had been harassing and stalking the husband and others associated with him. After compiling a packet of information regarding the ex-wife's activities and submitting it to the prosecutor with a persuasive letter, the prosecutor decided to dismiss the charges against the man, indicating that she had been persuaded that the alleged victim had credibility issues.

If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Seattle, Washington Criminal Law lawyer, call Jennifer Horwitz today at 206-452-4883, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your free initial consultation.