Peter Camiel
Seattle, WA
N/A
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Criminal Defense
Language
English
About
Superb trial lawyer. In 35 years of private practice Peter has tried well over 100 cases to juries, winning not guilty verdicts on charges of murder, manslaughter, felony and misdemeanor assault, in both domestic violence and non-DV cases, and on sexual misconduct charges. He has successfully defended clients on charges of fraud and other financial misconduct, drug possession and dealing, and RICO. He has won cases throughout the state of Washington and in Alaska, California, Colorado, Georgia and Montana. He is a skilled, experienced, persuasive trial lawyer. He has persuaded prosecutors to dismiss serious charges after conducting investigation. Peter has also won extraordinary results in post-conviction advocacy. In 2017 he won reversal of murder convictions for three clients in Georgia when the entire Georgia Supreme Court granted his habeas petition because the prosecutors had failed to disclose important evidence that another person committed the murder. His successful representation of Clyde Ray Spencer, a former police officer who had been sentenced to life in prison for child rape, was featured by ABC's 20/20. Peter won reversal of Mr. Spencer's life sentence and his release and ultimately vacation of the conviction. His successful fight to free Barry Beach, a wrongfully convicted inmate in Montana, was featured on Dateline NBC. He won reversal of murder convictions of two clients who had been wrongfully convicted in California, Willie Green and Frank O'Connell. In 2009 the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers gave Peter its highest award, the William O. Douglas Award, recognizing a pattern of extraordinary achievement, courage and dedication in the practice of criminal law. He is listed as a Best Lawyer in the Pacific Northwest by U.S. News & World Report for both Criminal Defense and White Collar Criminal Defense and as a "Super Lawyer" in Washington Law & Politics Magazine.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Language
English
Contact
Camiel & Chaney, P.S.2815 Elliott Avenue, Suite 100Seattle, WA, 981212815 Elliott Avenue, Suite 100Seattle, WA, 98121
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.
Peter gets results. My ex wife did everything that she could in her power to conjure up lies in effort to send me to jail. I was frustrated but turned to Peter. We took our case in front of a jury, and he was able to contradict my ex- wife's testimony and extract the truth. The jury went to deliberations and with an hour they delivered a no guilty verdict. I was ecstatic and felt a major weight lifted off my shoulders. Unfortunately my legal problems didn't stop there. My ex-wife continued to use the legal system unethically attempt to send me away for along time. She falsely accused me of violating a no contact order by driving by her house. It was bought to my attention that there was a $25,000 warrant out for my arrest. Once again I turned to Peter. I was angry and agitated because of the incessant false allegations. Peter infused in me that he would thoroughly investigate and defend my innocence. One by one he began to uncover hidden truths about my innocence. He initially went to the prosecutor encouraging them to dismiss the case because there were just to many inconsistencies in my ex-wife's statements, and that I was an innocent man. The prosecutor was stubborn and refused to dismiss the case. Nonetheless, Peter remained steadfast and wouldn't give up. He continued to collect more information in effort to make it more apparent to their office that I was innocent. Finally after numerous of sit downs with the prosecutor analyzing all the evidence, they finally agreed with Peter and this dismissed the case. Thank You Peter!
Attorney Camiel is responsive, reliable, has a gentle demeanor which puts the client at ease. He follows through and inspires trust and confidence. He is an excellent attorney.