team-member

Phillip Tavel

Bellevue, WA

N/A

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

I started my legal career as a volunteer for a public defender agency, and I fell in love with the job.  I really liked helping people, especially when they were scared and in the unfamiliar setting of a courtroom and didnt know what to do, or what was going to happen.  I then began working full-time for a public defender agency in Seattle and I enjoyed it even more.  I handled over 2000 cases in my time with the public defender, and then I moved on to private practice.  I now do about 80% of my work for the Office of Public Defense and the other 20% is private.  I have been to trial on everything from Trespass to Murder, and a few things in between.  I am happy to help and answer any questions that a potential client may have.  I don't charge for answering questions, just for representing people, and I will always try to make payments work for a client.  I think that it is very important for people to look around when they are trying to find an attorney.  Just because an attorney charges a large amount for their representation doesn't make them good, and just because Public Defenders are free doesn't make them bad - we all went to law school, but every lawyer is different.  A client should always trust their lawyer - they are their advocate, their voice in the courtroom and trust and communication should always be open.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Language

English

Contact

14205 Se 36th St Ste 100Bellevue, WA, 98006-1553

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.

anonymous
June 6, 2012

Got me home asap,small fines and no restitution. i didnt get the deal i wanted but it was as good a deal as any to get home and out of jail. stood up for what he believed in at the end and made sure to put the truth out there on record against the false accusations. has a great payment plan and isnt pushy . very understandable when it comes to realities of life.

ashari
May 25, 2012

i need your help to get this felony off my record and to help prove that i wasnt envolved in that fight and to get all my witnesses together

Maurice
February 17, 2012

Hard working, smart, brave, I am a man who is not guilty of a crime im being accused of. I dont need someone to be sneekie or lie. I needed someone to protect a innocent man. Sounds easy rite NO... others would take my money and make hallo promise's. I would fire them and they would keep some money . This is the only lawer that kept his promise that if I was innocent he would fight for me . No plea I did nothing wrong. He will fight the good fight and has. I admire respect and would refer no other.