Ms. Cynthia Ann Macklin
Experience:
25 years
Language(s):
English
Cynthia Macklin | Tacoma Criminal Defense Lawyer
Main Office
P.O. Box 65914
Tacoma, WA 98464
Office Hours
Available 24/7
Other Locations
We serve the following localities: King County including Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Kent, Renton, and Seattle; Kitsap County including Bremerton and Port Orchard; Pierce County including Bonney Lake, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Milton, Orting, Puyallup, Spanaway, Tacoma, and University Place.
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About Cynthia
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.
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.
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Experience
Owner / Attorney
Law Office of Cynthia Macklin
2002 - Present
Attorney
Allstate Staff Counsel
2001-2002
Attorney
Deparment of Assigned Counsel
2000-2001
Attorney
Associated Counsel for the Accused
2000-2001
Torts Division
State of Washington, Attorney General
1997-1999
Volunteer
Legal Redress Committee at NAACP
1988-1991
Admission
Washington
2000
Education
National Criminal Defense College
Completed (Trial Skills)
2009
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College
Completed (Trial Skills)
2008
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Completed (Trial Skills)
2003
Evergreen State College
B.A. (Liberal Studies)
1996
Pierce Community College
A.A. (Criminal Justice)
1992
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Washington State Bar Association
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Member Since: –2000 / present
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Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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Member Since: –2003 / present
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Washington Defender Association
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Member Since: –2004 / present
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United States Supreme Court Bar
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Member Since: –2001 / present
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Puyallup Tribal Bar Association
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Member Since: –2002 / present
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Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
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Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Committee
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Washington Women Lawyers
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Member Since: –2011 / present
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Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
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Washington State Bar Association, Legislative Committee
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Member Since:2006
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South Tacoma Business
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Member Since: –2008 / 2009
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Pierce County Bar Association
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Member Since: –2012 / present
Honors / Awards
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Recognition Who's Who In American Law2013
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Who's Who in American Law Marquis Who's Who in American Law2012
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Certificate Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business2010
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Appreciation Evergreen State College2008
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Who's Who Who's Who Legal2001
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Pro Bono Award Washington State Bar Association2001
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Certificate of Excellence Working Women Networking (WWN)1997
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Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society1993
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Letter of Appreciation - NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund
Notable Work
Publications
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.
Additional Info
Law Office of Cynthia Macklin Highlights
Car Accident, DUI-DWI, Criminal, Personal Injury
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English