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Cynthia Macklin is an aggressive and competent trial attorney with many years of experience and successes in getting her clients’ favorable outcomes. She has spent over a decade defending clients who have been faced with criminal charges and clients who have suffered injuries in the state of Washington. She understands that being accused of a crime does not define a person. Cynthia Macklin has represented thousands of clients faced with DUI or DWI and has been successful in saving many client’s good name, employment, and their freedom. She is highly experienced in all details of Criminal and DUI Defense. She is an exceptional trial lawyer who has had remarkable success in trial defending clients accused of DUI, DWI and other criminal charges, with many favorable outcomes.

She is very aware of the fact that Washington has some of the harshest penalties for those convicted of a DUI. She is stays current and knowledgeable with the ever changing Washington DUI and Criminal laws. She works almost daily in the Washington Courts giving her firsthand knowledge of the Washington court systems, expectations, customs and protocols. This hands-on experience gives her a unique understanding of the expectations and demands from the Washington judges and prosecutors. Most importantly she knows every client’s situation is unique and how to prepare and execute the best and most effective defense strategy for each and every client she represents. . She will work tirelessly and effectively to assure an aggressive and competent defense in an effort to get evidence suppressed; cases dismissed, charges reduced and get not–guilty verdicts for every client she represents.
Position Organization Location Duration
Owner / AttorneyLaw Office of Cynthia Macklin2002 - Present
AttorneyAllstate Staff Counsel2001-2002
AttorneyDeparment of Assigned Counsel2000-2001
AttorneyAssociated Counsel for the Accused2000-2001
Torts DivisionState of Washington, Attorney General1997-1999
VolunteerLegal Redress Committee at NAACP1988-1991
School Degree Major Graduation
Seattle University School of LawJ.D. Law School1999  
National Criminal Defense CollegeCompletedTrial Skills2009
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeCompletedTrial Skills2008
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyCompletedTrial Skills2003
Evergreen State CollegeB.A.Liberal Studies1996
Pierce Community CollegeA.A.Criminal Justice1992
State / Court Date
Washington2000
  • Washington State Bar Association
    Member Since: 2000–present
    Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
    Member Since: 2003–present
    Washington Defender Association
    Member Since: 2004–present
    United States Supreme Court Bar
    Member Since: 2001–present
    Puyallup Tribal Bar Association
    Member Since: 2002–present
    Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
    Member Since: 2001–present
    Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Committee
    Member Since: 2003–present
    Washington Women Lawyers
    Member Since: 2011–present
    Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
    Member Since: 2001–present
    Washington State Bar Association, Legislative Committee
    Member Since: 2006
    Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
    Member Since: 2002–present
    South Tacoma Business
    Member Since: 2011–present
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Member Since: 2008–2009
    Pierce County Bar Association
    Member Since: 2004–present
    National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Member Since: 2012–present
  • Recognition - Who's Who In American Law - 2013
    Who's Who in American Law - Marquis Who's Who in American Law - 2012
    Certificate - Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business - 2010
    Appreciation - Evergreen State College - 2008
    Who's Who - Who's Who Legal - 2001
    Pro Bono Award - Washington State Bar Association - 2001
    Certificate of Excellence - Working Women Networking (WWN) - 1997
    Honor Society - Phi Theta Kappa - Honor Society - 1993
    Letter of Appreciation - NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
  • Charges: DUI Date: November 2014 Outcome: Not Guilty Charges: Felony Hit and Run Date: January, 2011 Outcome: Not Guilty Charges: Reckless Driving Date: November 2010 Outcome: Not Guilty Charges: DUI with .18 BAC Date: 2013 Outcome: Not Guilty Charges: Burglary; Assault; Unlawful Imprisonment; all three counts with "Sexual aggravating factors" Date: 2009 Outcome: Not Guilty on all counts

  • I don't want to press charges

    Things just got out of hand and I was angry and hurt

    Sometimes there is a very thin line between domestic violence and domestic disputes. Arguments within a family, especially between loved ones, which are often based on emotion and can sometimes escalate to level of violence, However that is not always the case, in spite of the fact that the police often assume violence is involved. When loved ones argue, they may say hurtful things that are untrue because they are hurt. Later, however, once they are calm and in control of their emotions, they often regret the untruths they said to the police. Unfortunately, by that time the police likely arrested the loved one and now the state is pursuing criminal charges against him. When this happens, many peple believe they can simply "drop the charges" only to be told by the prosecutor and/or the victim advocate, that they cannot drop the charges.


    The detective wants to "talk" to me. Should I?

    They said that they could "help" you.

    When you are being investigated for criminal charges, the police are not there to help you. Their main objective is to obtain evidence to use against you. You may only hear them say something to the effect of, "we are only trying to help you. If you help us out we will help you." But think back quickly and you likely will remember them saying that you have the right to remain silent and anything you say WILL be used against you.
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Update Date: 2014-04-02

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Tacoma, WA 98464
47.2534,-122.4432

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Tacoma, WA 98464


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