Cristine Beckwith | Tacoma Criminal Defense Lawyer

Cristine Beckwith is the owner of Beckwith Law. She is exceptionally qualified to provide strong representation to clients facing a wide range of criminal charges.

Cristine began her career as a Deputy Prosecutor for Pierce County. During her time as a Prosecutor, Cristine realized that her passion was not for building cases against people.

Her desire to fight for people accused of a crime caused her to change direction and focus on criminal defense. As a result, Cristine knows the legal system from both sides and can create opportunities that other attorneys often do not explore.

Cristine has been a criminal defense attorney since 2004 and established Beckwith Law in 2007. At Beckwith Law, each client receives personalized attention and an aggressive defense.

The majority of Cristine’s clients are charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes in the courts of Pierce County and King County. Her experience working with prosecutors and judges in these courts can result in faster and more favorable resolutions.

For the convenience of her clients, Cristine has office locations in downtown Tacoma and downtown Seattle.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	Cristine Beckwith, Attorney at Law	Downtown Tacoma & Downtown Seattle Office Locations	06/2007 to present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Gonzaga University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2004
Gonzaga University School of Law	Juris Doctor	Law	2004
University Of Washington -Seattle	Bachelors	Business Admin	2001

State / Court	Date
Washington	2004

• WWL | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present
  National College for DUI Defense | Attorney Member | 2013 - Present
  Old Town Business and Professional Association | Member | 2011 - Present
  American Association of Private Practice Lawyers and Attorneys | Attorney Member | 2010 - Present
  Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Attorney Member | 2007 - Present

• Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014
  Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2014
  Top 100 DUI Attorney | The National Advocacy for DUI Defense | 2013
  Thought Leader in DUI Defense | Westlaw | 2013

• Case Results
  Felony Assault with a firearm enhancement - case dismissed due to defense evidence

• NW Sidebar | Case Law Changes to Mandatory Blood Tests | 2013
  WAHM | Juveniles Charged as Adults | 2013
  Cantor Law | How Acid Reflux Affects the Breathalyzer Test | 2012
  online | Reckless Driving vs DUI in Washington State | 2012

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 We are available by phone for after hours phone calls 7 days per week.

• No Contact Orders
• Juvenile Defense
• DUI
• Domestic Violence Charges
• About Cristine
• Assault Charges
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Case Law Changes to Mandatory Blood Tests  (2018-03-28 00:32:37)
Summary of Court of Appeals opinion on DUI blood tests and right of refusal.