Cristine Beckwith
Affordable & Effective Criminal Defense, DUI, & Domestic Violence
- Biography
Cristine Beckwith is a compassionate defender that will give you an honest assessment of your case. She can almost always uncover evidence that works in her client’s favor, resulting in a case dismissal or significantly reduced charges.
Even if incriminating statements or an admission of guilt has been made to law enforcement, hope is not lost. A strong defense combined with a positive history in the community can still result in a favorable outcome.
Cristine is rated 10/10 by the Avvo lawyer rating service. She offers a reasonable flat fee pricing structure as well as a free consultation.
- Practice Areas
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Juvenile Law
- Video Conferencing
- Fees
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Free Consultation
Free consultations are available by phone as well as in person at our Tacoma and Seattle locations. -
Credit Cards Accepted
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Pricing is a flat fee and it varies based upon the type of case. We offer short term payment plans.
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Washington
- Since 2004
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- Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Owner
- Cristine Beckwith, Attorney at Law
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2007 –
Current
- Attorney
- Pierce County DAC
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2004 –
2007
- Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law
- J.D.
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2004
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- University of Washington School of Law
- B.A. | Business Administration
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2001
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- Awards
- Rated Superb
- Avvo
- 2014
- Rated Superb for Criminal Defense & DUI
- Top 100 Trial Lawyer
- The National Trial Lawyers Organization
- 2014
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013, 2014)
- Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Society of Legal Advocates
- 2014
- Thought Leader
- Westlaw Publishing
- 2013
- Thought Leader in DUI Defense
- Westlaw
- 2013
- Clients’ Choice Award
- AVVO
- 2012
- Best of Tacoma Award for Criminal & DUI defense
- US Commerce Association
- 2011
- Best of Tacoma Award for Criminal & DUI defense (2008 – 2010)
- Top 15 DUI Blogs
- Blogging Awards Organization
- 2010
- Rated “A”
- Better Business Bureau of Western Washington
- Professional Associations
- Pierce County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- WWL
- Attorney Member
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2013 –
Current -
- National College for DUI Defense
- Attorney Member
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2013 –
Current -
- Old Town Business and Professional Association
- Member
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2011 –
Current -
- Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member
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2010 –
Current -
- American Association of Private Practice Lawyers and Attorneys
- Attorney Member
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2010 –
Current -
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
- Attorney Member
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2007 –
Current -
- Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter)
- Attorney Member
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2007 –
Current -
- Washington State Bar Association
- Member
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2004 –
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- Washington Defender Association
- Member
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2004 –
2007 -
- Publications
- Juveniles Charged as Adults
- WAHM
- 2013
- Case Law Changes to Mandatory Blood Tests
- WSBA
- September 30, 2013
- Trends in DUI Discovery
- Thomson Reuters
- March 6, 2013
- How Acid Reflux Affects the Breathalyzer Test
- Cantor Law
- 2012
- Reckless Driving vs DUI in Washington State
- online
- 2012
- Websites & Blogs
- Teacher of continuing legal education course
- WSBA
- 2019
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