Barbara A. Bowden

Barbara A. Bowden is the attorney and owner of The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden in Lakewood, Washington. She focuses her practice on DUI defense, traffic ticket defense, CDL violations, suspended license matters, hit and run defense, marijuana DUI defense, felony and repeat DUI cases, and habitual traffic offender issues. Ms. Bowden represents drivers in Lakewood, Tacoma, Seattle, and across Pierce, King, Thurston, and Kitsap counties when a license, record, job, or future may be at risk.

Ms. Bowden completed her undergraduate studies at Washington State University, where she graduated with honors in 1982. She later graduated with honors from the University of Puget Sound Law School in 1985 and also passed the CPA exam during her studies. Her education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, courtroom preparation, financial judgment, and careful problem solving for clients facing DUI, traffic, and license-related charges.

Ms. Bowden became licensed to practice law in Washington in 1986 and has served Tacoma, Lakewood, and surrounding communities for many years. Her work includes defending clients in DUI cases, traffic infractions, marijuana DUI matters, repeat DUI allegations, CDL-related violations, suspended license cases, and hit and run charges. She handles cases from beginning to end and helps clients address the stress, uncertainty, and legal consequences that can follow a traffic or criminal defense matter.

Barbara A. Bowden is a member of the National Advocacy for DUI Defense and has been identified by that organization as a top DUI attorney in Washington for multiple consecutive years. She also speaks regularly at Continuing Legal Education seminars, reflecting her commitment to legal knowledge and professional development. Through her DUI and traffic defense practice, Ms. Bowden provides steady advocacy, practical guidance, and focused representation for drivers throughout Western Washington.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney & Owner, The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden
• Member, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
• Member, National College of DUI Defense
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 100
• Member, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Seattle University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude

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