Michael Austin Stewart is a Tacoma criminal defense attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing clients throughout Pierce County and the South Puget Sound. Since entering private practice in 1995, he has focused his career on defending people facing serious criminal charges, including violent crimes, domestic violence, assault, homicide, sex offenses, drug crimes, DUI, firearm offenses, white collar crimes, and other felonies. He has handled numerous complex and high-profile cases that have drawn local and national media attention, bringing extensive courtroom experience, careful preparation, and a strategic approach to every matter. Michael earned his Juris Doctor from Seattle University School of Law in 1994 after receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. Recognized by organizations such as The National Trial Lawyers and Elite Lawyer, Michael also remains active in the Tacoma community through professional mentoring, continuing legal education, volunteer work, and service with local organizations. If you or someone you care about is facing criminal charges, contact Michael Austin Stewart today to discuss your case during a free confidential consultation.

Howard Comfort is a practicing lawyer in the state of Washington.

At the law firm of Ronnie Rae, Attorney at Law, I provide dedicated legal services in a range of practice areas to meet the diverse needs of my clients. I provide experienced criminal defense against DUI/DWI, drug crimes, juvenile offenses, assault and battery and domestic violence orders. I also handle personal injury cases, providing strong advocacy for those seriously hurt in auto accidents, trucking accidents, Uber accidents and incidents involving Amazon and UPS delivery drivers. Additionally, I represent clients in work injury cases, helping them navigate Washington State's Labor & Industries (L&I) system to achieve favorable awards and claim resolutions. Based in Bellevue, my firm proudly serves Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and communities throughout Washington State.

Brian graduated with highest honors (summa cum laude) from Seattle University Law where he was a member of Law Review and winner of multiple awards, and was able to graduate six months ahead of schedule at the top of his class. Brian's legal career started in the Public Defender's office, and now is partner at Ashbach Law Offices, LLC, based in Marysville, Washington. His experience includes successful resolution of hundreds of cases, ranging from simple possession charges to serious felony offenses. Brian is quickly establishing a reputation as a talented and successful trial attorney, and relishes the opportunity for trial if the case warrants it.

Justine grew up in the small farming town of Woodland, California. She stayed in the area for college, graduating from the University of California, Davis with a B.A. in Anthropology in 2013. In addition to scholarships and grants, Justine funded her undergraduate education with her job as a student bus driver. After graduating, Justine attended the University of Kansas School of Law on a full-tuition scholarship. While in law school, Justine excelled academically – earning election into the Order of the Coif, the 2016-2017 Robert E. Edmunds Prize in Corporation and Securities Law, the CALI Award in Secured Transactions for Spring 2017, and the CALI Award in Trusts and Estates for Spring 2017. Justine also participated in the 2017 Transactional LawMeet, in which her team won the Midwest Regionals, advanced to the National Finals, and won the National Best Draft Award. She also served as a Publications Editor for the Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy and as a research assistant for J.B. Smith Distinguished Professor of Constitutional Law, Richard E. Levy. In addition to her academic pursuits, Justine worked as a judicial extern for the Honorable James. P. O’Hara, United States District Court, District of Kansas, and as an elder law intern with Kansas Legal Services. She also worked as a summer law clerk for Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc. and a general practice law firm in Lawrence, Kansas. Justine moved to the Tri-Cities shortly after law school graduation, joining her husband who works for the railroad. She joined Leavy Schultz Davis, P.S. in the fall of 2017 as a litigation associate after successfully passing the Washington State Bar Exam.

With deep experience in family law, high-asset divorce, estate planning, and civil litigation, Collin McKean brings a strategic, no-nonsense approach to legal challenges across Oregon and Washington. As a founding partner of McKean Smith, Collin combines sharp legal insight with a background in business and accounting to help clients resolve emotionally and financially complex disputes. Known for his compassion, creative problem-solving, and unwavering advocacy, Collin is a trusted ally for clients who need clarity, confidence, and results.

Member of the Washington State Bar Association and Registered Practitioner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office Jim Haugen is the founder of Seattle Patent Group. He has been working with patents since January 2006, and has been a registered practitioner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office since February 2007. During this time, he has done patent prosecution (writing patent applications and responding to office actions from the USPTO to obtain patents), advising clients on strategies to protect intellectual property to ensure optimal intellectual property protection within a given budget, and patent infringement analysis for litigation support. He joined the Washington State Bar Association in 2013. Jim has over thirty years of experience in the design, implementation, and development of software, ranging from real-time tracking systems for psychology experiments to contact tracking databases for government departments and agencies. He also has over fourteen years of experience at Microsoft, in various technical, management, and legal roles. Prior to working at Microsoft, Jim was the President of a software development and consulting company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2010. He had previously obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from Dalhousie University in 1982, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree from Dalhousie University in 1984. Jim has been selected by Thomson Reuters as a Rising Star in Super Lawyers for 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Patrick Reddy is a founding member of Emery | Reddy, PC and litigates workers’ compensation and employment matters throughout Washington state. He regularly practices before the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA), Washington superior courts, Washington Court of Appeals, Washington Supreme Court, and the United States District Courts of Eastern and Western Washington. He was lead trial counsel in Frisino v. Seattle School District No. 1, a Court of Appeals decision (review denied by the Washington Supreme Court) where the Court required employers to engage in the interactive process of accommodating employees with disabilities, even after some failed attempts at accommodation.

Hannah Hamley is an Associate at Emery | Reddy, PC, where she focuses on employment law, class actions, and appellate litigation. She plays a lead role in the firm’s motion and appellate practice, drawing on extensive experience in legal writing and advocacy. Before joining the firm, Hannah served as law clerk to Associate Chief Justice Charles W. Johnson of the Washington State Supreme Court for three years. She has spent much of her career and education focusing on immigration law, advocating for asylum seekers and those facing deportation. Outside her practice, Hannah enjoys coaching appellate moot court teams, reading science fiction, and salsa dancing.