CRIMINAL DEFENSE & DUI ADVOCACY • WESTERN WA
Empathetic legal defense when you need it most.
Bad things happen to good people. When your future is in jeopardy, you need a defense attorney who cares. At Valdez Law, you work directly with a senior defense attorney with 23 years of local courtroom experience.
You get fierce advocacy without judgment in King County, Snohomish County, Thurston County, Grays Harbor County, Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Ocean Shores and more.

23+ Years in WA Courts
5.0 ★★★★★
Avvo & Google Rating
Direct Senior
Attorney Access
Proven Felony & DUI Track Record
AUTHENTIC CLIENT EXPERIENCES
Real support through your most difficult days.
Feedback from clients who trusted Karlie Valdez with their defense.
★★★★★
VERIFIED CLIENT
I cannot recommend Karlie enough. Having criminal charges hanging over someone’s head is incredibly stressful...She paid attention to the details, stood her ground, and ultimately WON his case.
Kylee S. - Two Counts of Theft 3.
★★★★★
VERIFIED CLIENT
If I could give Karlie Valdez a 6th star then I would....I was wrongfully accused of a crime that I did not commit and had the odds stacked very heavily against me....Long story short, she managed to have my case dismissed!
Jakob E. - Unlawful Use of a Weapon
★★★★★
VERIFIED CLIENT
The WDFW attempted to suspend my fishing license for minor infractions...I have never worked with a lawyer that is a pleasure to work with until working with her...I strongly recommend anyone with a game infraction to contact her immediately.
Chris C. - Fish and Wildlife infractions
★★★★★
VERIFIED CLIENT
Very professional and humble and helpful. Thank you so much, my case was dismissed.
Adamson M. - DUI and DOL hearing

MANAGING PARTNER & DEFENSE COUNSEL
Karlie M. Valdez
Communication is my thing. Unlike other firms, your calls aren't screened by receptionists and you get the senior attorney every time. If I’m in court, you can reach me directly by text during business hours.
For more than 23 years, I’ve guided people through their most vulnerable legal crises, from DUI and license suspensions to DV assault and complex felony negotiations. I believe bad things happen to good people, and everyone deserves fierce, non-judgmental counsel.
Whether in high-stakes negotiations or the courtroom, my focus is always the same: protecting your future with direct, personal advocacy.
23+ Years Practice
AREAS OF PRACTICE
Focused defense tailored to your situation.
DUI, Physical Control, DWLS and Infractions
Breath and blood testing defense, and representation at DOL driver's license suspension hearings. Negotiating dismissals of driving crimes and infractions.
Domestic Violence (DV)
Compassionate, discreet counsel during highly sensitive conflicts, helping navigate no-contact orders and alleged violations, and preserving family relationships.
Assault & Self-Defense
Strategic defense for misdemeanor and felony assault allegations like strangulation, working closely with investigators and experts.
Felony Defense & Reductions
Decades of courtroom experience negotiating serious felony charges and keeping juveniles out of adult prison systems.
Quashing Warrants
Getting rid of bench warrants so that clients can resolve their charges and get back on the road to success.
Theft & Property Crimes
Negotiating dismissals of theft charges, criminal trespass, and many other misdemeanors.
Fish & Wildlife Citations
Proven results defending against WDFW citations, criminal and infraction fishing violations, and preventing fishing license revocations.
Victim Representation
Compassionate counsel helping victims of crime understand their rights, and navigate No Contact Orders and court proceedings.
CONTACT & CONSULTATION
Get in touch with an experienced defense attorney.
Reach out for a free, confidential consultation. Call or text during business hours for the fastest response.
Phone / Text:
(206) 718-4498
Email:
karlie@vdzlaw.com