James H. Curtis

The Curtis Firm, LLC

10+ Years of Experience

With over ten years’ worth of work as a prosecutor, extensive legal research and writing experience, and a demonstrated commitment to community service and outreach, James Curtis is the attorney you need in the Tacoma, WA, area.

James Curtis received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Washington School of Law in 2005. For the next few years he worked in Seattle in several firms where he gained experience in legal research and writing, drafting motions, conducting interviews and depositions, and case evaluation. In 2007 he began working as a deputy prosecuting attorney for Pierce County (Tacoma). He has conducted over 70 jury trials involving murder, vehicular homicide, assault, robbery, and driving under the influence, to name a few. He has negotiated plea settlements, cooperation agreements, and sentencing alternatives.

In 2019, Mr. Curtis decided to branch out into operating his own firm, where he could best express his skills, temperament, and work ethic. He has a fundamental understanding of the law and will work tirelessly to get the results you are looking for, whether it’s in a criminal defense matter or a personal injury matter.

Education

University of Washington School of Law, Juris Doctorate 2005

University of Washington, Bachelors Degree 2002

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Washington
Since 2005
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • English:
    Spoken, Written

Owner/Attorney at Law
The Curtis Firm, LLC
2018 –

Current

DUI, Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office
2008 –

2018

Homicide, Assault, Domestic Violence, DUI, Drugs and Firearm Possession
Associate
K&L Gates
2005 –

2007

Commercial Litigation, Toxic Torts, Product Liability, and Housing
University of Washington School of Law
J.D. | Law
2002


2005

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Distinguished Alumni
Tacoma Community College
2014
Washington Leadership Institute
Washington State Bar Association
2012
Berta Snell Award
Pierce County Bar Association
2010
Washington Defender Association

Member
2018 –
Current
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Pierce County Bar Association

Member
2008 –
Current
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Washington State Bar

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Member
2005 –
Current
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Articles & Publications
My Child was Charged with a Crime. What should I Do?
James Hassan Curtis
June 29, 2019
Websites & Blogs

Website
Website
Website
My Child was Charged with a Crime. What shouldn’t I do?

The Curtis Firm, LLC
400 Industry Drive
Suite 100
Tukwila, WA 98188
US
Toll-Free: (253) 327-1063
Telephone: (253) 327-1063
Cell: (253) 878-2982
Fax: (253) 393-9190