Jeffrey L. Kradel

Jeffrey L. Kradel is a Seattle criminal defense lawyer at Kradel Defense PLLC, with more than 27 years of experience handling criminal matters in state and federal courts. He focuses exclusively on criminal defense and represents people during investigations, negotiations, and trials. His experience includes cases involving DUI, drug crimes, assault, burglary, child molestation, felonies, and misdemeanors. He develops targeted defense strategies by examining evidence, charges, procedures, and the circumstances surrounding each client’s case.

Jeffrey earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law in Boston. He also earned his B.A. in Political Science from Centenary College of Louisiana. His legal career has remained focused on criminal law, giving him substantial experience with complex defense matters. He is admitted to practice in Washington and Alaska, along with the US District Court for the Western District of Washington and federal appellate courts in federal court.

Jeffrey has represented clients facing serious allegations that can carry substantial personal and legal consequences. He has obtained successful results in matters involving assault, drug offenses, DUI, burglary, and sex offenses. His professional recognition includes an AV Preeminent peer rating for legal ability and ethical standards. He has also been selected to Super Lawyers repeatedly, reflecting sustained recognition of his criminal defense work among members of the legal profession professionally.

Jeffrey L. Kradel also contributes to the criminal defense profession through memberships, lectures, and legal education programs. He belongs to organizations including the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His presentations have addressed misdemeanor defense, Fourth Amendment developments, and arrest, search, and seizure law. He brings extensive courtroom experience and focused criminal-law knowledge to clients confronting state or federal accusations in Washington.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Kradel Defense PLLC
• Member, Washington Association Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Alaska State Bar
• Member, Washington State Bar
• Member, Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Washington

Licensed State

• Washington
• Alaska

Education

• Northeastern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centenary College of Louisiana
  BA in Political Science

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