I am a criminal defense attorney in Seattle, Washington, with the Law Office of Zachary L. Fleet. I defend persons accused of misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies in State courts. As a former public defense attorney, I have over five years of experience defending hundreds of criminal cases. I have independently taken over 20 cases to trial in District and Superior courts, including Assault in the Third Degree, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree, Rape of a Child in the Second Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree, Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute while armed with a Deadly Weapon, as well as numerous Assault in the Fourth Degree Domestic Violence, and Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges. I have argued many appeals from District Court to the Superior Court in King and Snohomish counties. I have also argued a Motion for Discretionary Review to the Court of Appeals, Division One in Seattle.
I graduated from the Seattle University School of Law with my J.D. magna cum laude. I was a Note & Comment Editor of the Seattle University Law Review. I am a member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association. I am also a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL).
Before working with the Law Office of Zachary L. Fleet, I was an attorney with the Snohomish County Public Defender Association in Everett, Washington. I handled felonies and misdemeanors. I also worked as a public defender for the cities of Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. I worked as a Rule 9 Intern with The Defender Association in Seattle, Washington. During law school, I externed for The Honorable Marsha J. Pechman in the Western District of Washington for six months.
While I enjoy courtroom trial practice, I especially love the challenge of writing great legal motions and the impact that good writing can have on my trial practice. In my work, I look for opportunities to utilize the power of persuasive legal writing to challenge evidence, to win cases for my clients, or just to better negotiate successful outcomes. I especially enjoy cases involving searches and seizures or emerging legal issues.
I welcome referrals for any misdemeanor or felony case in the greater Seattle area, especially Driving Under the Influence (DUI), Possession of Marijuana, Violations of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act (VUCSA), or any drug charges.
I am an experienced criminal defense attorney and I work hard to protect my clients’ rights. My goal is simple: to provide smart defense to good people in bad situations. I am happy to offer a free consultation on your legal matter.