Law Office Of Kent W. Underwood, P.S.
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Established in 1997, the Law Office of Kent W. Underwood, P.S. in Tacoma, WA, is dedicated to providing aggressive and effective legal representation in criminal defense and personal injury cases. A seasoned trial lawyer and negotiator, Kent Underwood's background in philosophy and Chinese studies informs his approach to law. His firm is actively involved in legal organizations and advocacy, with a keen interest in rights protection and legal reform. Whether you're involved in an accident, injured, or accused of a crime, they will vigorously defend your rights.
Specialties
Breathalyzer administered
Breathalyzer administered at traffic stop, Breathalyzer not administered at traffic stop
Previous DUI charges
Customers with previous DUI charges, Customers without previous DUI charges
Felony or misdemeanor
Misdemeanor, Felony
Field sobriety tests
Field sobriety tests performed, Field sobriety tests not performed
Location and hours
Law Office Of Kent W. Underwood, P.S.
705 South 9th Street, Suite 205
Tacoma, WA 98405
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Work Experience
Owner
The Law Office of Kent W. Underwood LLC
2008 - Present
Owner - Sole Proprietor
Kent W. Underwood Attorney at Law
2000 - 2008
Temporary Hire
Department of Assigned Counsel
1999 - 2000
Internship
Washington Defender Association
1996 - 1996
Education
California State University at Sacramento
1990
Seattle University School of Law
Law
1997
University of Utah
Philosophy
1994
California State University at Sacramento
Philosophy, Chinese Studies
1990
University of Utah
1994
Seattle University School of Law
1997
Associations & Affiliations
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State
Board Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Rules Committee co-chair
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association
Member
Publications
Washington Criminal Defense magazine vol 25 No. 3
Medical Cannabis - Highlights in the New (and Confusing) Legislation
2011
Speaking Engagements
Legal Writing Moot Court competition
Moot Court Judge
2012
Tacoma Hempfest
Your Rights When Contacted by the Police
2011
Moot Court Appellate competition
Moot Court Judge
2011
Legislative Hearing on Passing HB 1689
Testify on HB 1689 - Should Booking Photos be Released to Public
2011
Olympia Hempfest
Police Contacts
2010
Seattle Hempfest
Police Contacts
2010
House Health and Human Services Committee Hearing on Medical Cannabis SB 5073
Testify Regarding Medical Cannabis
2010
WSBA Rules Committee Meeting
CrR 4.11, The Recording Rule, The WSBA should recommend that the WA Supreme Court publish CrR 4.11
2010
Olympia Hempfest
Police Contacts
2009
Conference on Constitutional Law
Is the United States Constitution Outdated
2000
Services offered
Criminal Defense Attorney
Dui Lawyer
Personal Injury Lawyer