Cory J. Wood

Cory J. Wood is a defense attorney at Wood Sims Law, PLLC, serving clients in Burien, Seattle, and surrounding Washington communities. He focuses on criminal defense, DUI defense, traffic matters, expungements, and firearm rights restoration. His practice helps individuals respond to charges, protect their rights, address prior records, and navigate court proceedings with practical guidance rooted in criminal law experience.

Wood earned his J.D. from Gonzaga School of Law in 2010. He also received a Bachelor of Arts from Central Washington University in 2006. His education, combined with early work in criminal law settings, supports his ability to analyze charges, evaluate evidence, understand prosecutorial decision-making, and advise clients through cases that may affect their records, licenses, rights, and future opportunities.

Wood’s criminal law experience began in 2005, when he interned with Dixon & Lee in Yakima. He later worked in the King County Prosecutor’s Office Felony Filing Unit before law school and served as an intern with the Spokane and Pierce County Prosecutor’s Offices during law school. Since 2011, he has helped hundreds of clients with criminal, DUI, traffic, expungement, firearm restoration, and related misdemeanor matters.

Cory J. Wood is recognized for a defense practice shaped by both prosecution-side training and years of representing people accused of crimes. His work requires careful preparation, clear communication, and a practical understanding of local courts and criminal procedure. By helping clients address DUI charges, traffic violations, criminal allegations, record-clearing issues, and firearm rights concerns, he supports clients through difficult legal situations with focused advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Wood Sims Law, PLLC
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• Gonzaga School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Central Washington University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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