James Oliver | Tacoma Criminal and Personal Injury Attorney

At Durflinger Oliver & Associates, we understand that choosing the right lawyer after an accident, criminal charge, or investigation is one of the most important decisions you can make. You deserve experienced attorneys you can trust to protect your future, guide you through the legal process, and fight for the best possible outcome.

Our attorneys have built a strong reputation for aggressive advocacy, personal attention, and proven results. We regularly obtain substantial six-figure settlements and verdicts for injured clients, and have achieved seven-figure recoveries in serious injury and wrongful death cases. Whether you are facing mounting medical bills after a collision or dealing with the stress of a criminal investigation, our firm is prepared to stand by your side every step of the way.

If you have been injured because of someone else’s negligence, charged with a crime, or cited for a traffic offense, the attorney you choose can have lasting consequences. Criminal charges can result in jail, fines, professional consequences, treatment requirements, and damage to your reputation. Traffic infractions can impact your insurance rates and driving privileges. Serious accidents can leave victims facing catastrophic injuries, lost income, pain and suffering, and overwhelming medical expenses. When your future is on the line, experience matters.

At Durflinger Oliver & Associates you are not hiring a single attorney — you are hiring a litigation team with nearly 50 years of combined courtroom experience. Our lawyers have extensive experience working with judges, juries, insurance adjusters, prosecutors, and opposing counsel throughout Washington State. Insurance companies know which lawyers are prepared to take cases to trial, and that reputation can make a significant difference in the value of your injury claim.

James Oliver

Founding Partner and Of Counsel attorney James Oliver has more than 25 years of litigation experience handling personal injury and criminal defense cases. Before representing injured clients, Mr. Oliver worked in insurance defense litigation, giving him unique insight into how insurance companies evaluate and defend injury claims. He uses that experience to maximize compensation for accident victims and their families.

Mr. Oliver is also a graduate of the Trial Lawyers College, an elite national trial advocacy program focused on advanced courtroom techniques and jury persuasion. His extensive courtroom experience and trial preparation have helped clients recover deep six-figure settlements and seven-figure results in serious injury litigation.

Mr. Oliver paid for college while serving in the Army Reserves and co-captained his university’s NCAA Men’s Volleyball team. His military service and athletic background shaped his commitment to teamwork, discipline, and relentless preparation in the courtroom. He understands the unique concerns facing service members and their families, which is why the firm proudly offers a military discount.

Natalie Durflinger

Founding Partner Natalie Durflinger graduated with honors from both the University of Washington and Gonzaga University School of Law. At Gonzaga, she was a Thomas More Scholar and founded the university’s American Civil Liberties chapter, serving as its president.

Natalie has dedicated her career to protecting individuals facing criminal charges and helping clients rebuild their lives. She has represented hundreds of criminal defense clients and has successfully helped hundreds of people restore firearm rights and vacate criminal convictions. She is widely respected as a skilled and aggressive advocate by judges, prosecutors, and opposing counsel alike.

In addition to her courtroom work, Natalie served as an Adjunct Professor teaching Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. Her practice includes misdemeanor criminal defense, domestic violence allegations, driving offenses, drug charges, property crimes, and personal injury representation for accident victims throughout Washington State.

When you hire Durflinger Oliver & Associates, you get experienced trial lawyers who are committed to fighting for the best possible outcome in every case — whether that means negotiating a substantial settlement or taking your case to trial.