Cristine Beckwith

Cristine Beckwith is a compassionate defender that will give you an honest assessment of your case. She can almost always uncover evidence that works in her client's favor, resulting in a case dismissal or significantly reduced charges.

Even if incriminating statements or an admission of guilt has been made to law enforcement, hope is not lost. A strong defense combined with a positive history in the community can still result in a favorable outcome.

Cristine is rated 10/10 by the Avvo lawyer rating service. She offers a reasonable flat fee pricing structure as well as a free consultation.

• DUI & DWI
• Criminal Law
• Domestic Violence
• Juvenile Law

• Assault
• Military Defense

• Free Consultation
  Free consultations are available by phone as well as in person at our Tacoma and Seattle locations.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Pricing is a flat fee and it varies based upon the type of case. We offer short term payment plans.

Washington

Since 2004

Cristine Beckwith, Attorney at Law

Current

Gonzaga University School of Law

J.D.

2004

University of Washington School of Law

B.A. | Business Administration

2001

Rated Superb

Avvo

2014

Rated Superb for Criminal Defense & DUI

Top 100 Trial Lawyer

The National Trial Lawyers Organization

2014

Thought Leader

Westlaw Publishing

2013

Rated "A"

Better Business Bureau of Western Washington

Washington State Bar

Member

Current

Pierce County Bar Association

Member

Current

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Current

American Association of Private Practice Lawyers and Attorneys

Member

Current

Case Law Changes to Mandatory Blood Tests

WSBA

September 30, 2013

Trends in DUI Discovery

Thomson Reuters

March 6, 2013

How to Run a Successful Law Practice , CLE , Seattle, WA

March 29, 2019

WSBA

Teacher of continuing legal education course

WSBA

2019

Q. A vapo was placed on me with hearsay. They demanded gun be turned in. Never used in any way to threaten ect. My rights

17 May 2020

A: Hello, I would need more information to help you. We are available until 9pm this evening for a free phone consultation and tomorrow morning at 9am.

Q. If me and my roommate both get a Temporary Protective order, what happens? Asking from Washington State

3 May 2020

A: Hi, in that scenario, you would both be required to remain away from each other. However, the law disfavors competing protection orders so once a final hearing is scheduled, a judge will determine who gets a final order. These usually last one year.

Q. can i have past convictions removed from my record ?

24 January 2020

A: Washington State does allow for vacation of certain DV convictions. Having the conviction vacated and the charge dismissed will clear your record and increase job opportunities moving forward. Please reach out to an attorney who can review your criminal history, the specific DV case and other factors to determine if you are eligible. We handle this type of case in Olympia so please feel free to call us any day of the week for a free consultation.