Washington
The best lawyers in Seattle (2026)
Injury, divorce, criminal defense, DUI and immigration lawyers across King County, with every firm's office, phone and practice focus.
Seattle lawyers cluster downtown around the King County Courthouse and along Fifth Avenue, with others around Westlake, South Lake Union and North Seattle. Washington has some distinctive rules, including a 90-day wait for divorce and a very short window to contest a DUI license suspension. We publish a separate guide for each legal problem, and every firm has its own profile page.
Personal Injury lawyers in Seattle
All Personal InjuryThe 5 Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Seattle (2026)
The best personal injury lawyers in Seattle in 2026 include Walthew Law Firm, with over 90 years in Washington per the firm, Pendergast Law for vehicl…
Read the guide Seattle · Car Accident LawyersThe 5 Best Car Accident Lawyers in Seattle (2026)
The best car accident lawyers in Seattle in 2026 include Washington Injury Law for hit-and-run and rideshare crashes, Pendergast Law, Emerald Law Grou…
Read the guideCriminal Defense lawyers in Seattle
All Criminal DefenseThe Best DUI Lawyers in Seattle (2026)
The best DUI lawyers in Seattle in 2026 include Milios Defense, which says it has defended DUI cases since 1993, Lewis & Laws, Kotlowski Law Office, a…
Read the guide Seattle · Criminal Defense LawyersThe 5 Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Seattle (2026)
The best criminal defense lawyers in Seattle in 2026 include Lewis & Laws, whose lawyers describe themselves as former prosecutors, Kotlowski Law Offi…
Read the guideLawyers by neighborhood and suburb
Pick where you'd rather meet. Each page lists every firm we profile with an office there.
Finding a lawyer in Seattle: common questions
How do I check that a lawyer is licensed in Washington?
Use the free lawyer search from the Washington State Bar Association Legal Directory. It shows whether a lawyer is eligible to practice in Washington, along with any public discipline.
How do I get free legal help in Seattle?
Start with Northwest Justice Project (free civil legal help for eligible low-income residents) or WashingtonLawHelp (free legal information for Washington). Legal aid usually depends on income and the type of case, so ask whether you qualify.
Which type of lawyer do I need in Seattle?
It depends on what happened, because most lawyers concentrate on a few kinds of case. We publish 6 separate Seattle guides by practice area. If you're unsure, our which-lawyer tool will point you to the right one.
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