Samuel Ramirez

Samuel Ramirez is a Kitsap County, Washington, criminal defense lawyer who represents clients facing serious legal accusations. His practice includes felony and misdemeanor defense, DUI matters, and courtroom advocacy for people whose rights, freedom, and future may be at risk. He brings experience in criminal litigation and case preparation to matters that require careful strategy, direct communication, and steady defense through each stage of the legal process.

Ramirez earned a J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law. He received a B.S. in Communications from Northern Arizona University. His education supports a practice built on advocacy, analysis, communication, and courtroom preparation. That background helps him explain legal options, evaluate criminal allegations, prepare defenses, and guide clients through proceedings that often involve stressful personal and legal consequences.

Ramirez has litigated hundreds of criminal cases involving both felonies and misdemeanors. He developed substantial DUI law experience while working with Stephen Paul Barnard, a DUI attorney known for precedent-setting Arizona appellate cases. Before practicing law in Washington, he began his legal career on the Pascua Yaqui Indian reservation in Arizona, where he represented tribal members in criminal court. He also previously taught communication courses at Northern Arizona University.

Samuel Ramirez is licensed to practice in Washington, Arizona, and Washington, D.C. His background in litigation, DUI defense, tribal court representation, and communication instruction supports a practical approach to criminal defense. Ramirez helps clients understand charges, prepare for court, and respond to prosecution strategies with organized advocacy. His work reflects a focus on protecting client rights and providing effective representation during difficult criminal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ramirez & Cooper, Inc
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, Arizona State Bar Association
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Licensed State

• Washington
• Arizona
• Washington, D.C

Education

• University of Arizona College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northern Arizona University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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