Seattle Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer


“… Whether negotiating with the prosecutor, speaking to a judge, or persuading a jury, I take a personal client-focused approach to each case that will give us the winning edge you deserve.”
- Matthew Leyba
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Getting arrested for a criminal or DUI offense may be one of the scariest times of your life, which is why having an experienced and confident Seattle Criminal Defense Attorney by your side is important. For many people, a criminal arrest is the first brush they have with the criminal justice system and it can be a very scary and stressful experience. If you’re facing a DUI or a criminal offense, contact Matthew Leyba, Seattle Criminal & DUI Attorney, for a free consultation 24/7.Bellevue DUI Attorney & Criminal Defense
Leyba Defense PLLC is a boutique Criminal Defense law firm located in the heart of downtown Bellevue. When you meet with the Leyba Defense PLLC firm and premiere DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer, Matthew Leyba, our primary goal will be to answer your questions and put your mind at ease. Don’t just settle for any Bellevue defense attorney - call Leyba Defense today.
Leyba Defense PLLC has been repeatedly recognized as one of the best DWI & Criminal Lawyers in Seattle
The firm owner, Matthew Leyba, is the highest rated DUI & Criminal Lawyer in Seattle according to Avvo.com and has been repeatedly named one of the best DWI/Criminal Defense lawyers in Seattle by both the Super Lawyers Magazine & Seattle Met Magazine (an honor less than 2.5% of all Attorneys receive). Additionally, he has been named one of the Top 40 under 40 Washington State criminal defense lawyers by the American Society of Legal Advocates (an honor less than 1.5% of all Lawyers receive).- 2012-2019 Named Rising Star in Criminal Defense by Seattle Met Magazine
- 2015 Named Top 40 under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer in Washington
We have a high success rate in getting a DUI or Criminal charge dismissed or reduced. Check out our unmatched Results!
Below are just a few examples of our recent successes. To see more click here.- Unlawful possession of a firearm dismissed: Seattle Police undercover sting operation
- Multiple assault charges dismissed!
- Driving under the influence refusal dismissed: Trooper said the client failed FSTs and refused a breath test.
- Felony harassment dismissed!
- 0.20/.21 breath test Seattle DUI dismissed: Officers said the client was severely impaired.
- DWI refusal NOT GUILTY: Expert DWI officer said failed FSTs and obviously intoxicated. The jury returned not guilty verdict in 10 minutes.
- 0.15 Seattle DWI/Physical Control NOT Guilty: DWI officer claimed the client was drunk and obviously impaired.
Our clients have nothing but positive reviews for Matthew Leyba
Our Seattle DUI & Criminal Defense law office also has numerous and unmatched Positive reviews from former clients detailing their experience with Leyba Defense PLLC and why they would recommend our services as a Criminal & DUI Defense Attorney. Here are a few- “Matt is the best attorney around and I would recommend him to anyone facing a criminal charge”
- “I would rehire Leyba Defense without hesitation. Stellar results, highly recommended”
- “Matt is an excellent attorney and an amazing individual”
We are the best Seattle Criminal & DUI defense firm because we exclusively handle Criminal & driving while intoxicated related offenses! That’s it.
Our Seattle law practice is devoted exclusively to representing those accused of DUI offenses throughout Western Washington and its surrounding areas. DWI Defense is a very specialized practice involving numerous areas of Seattle law, human physiology, chemistry, and basic physics. Matthew Leyba, Seattle Criminal DWI lawyer, takes pride in being familiar with every aspect of DUI defense. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal representation to our Seattle Criminal DWI clients, to protect their Constitutional rights, and to ensure a fair trial from the prosecution.Seattle DUI & Criminal Attorney WA Services:
- All felony and misdemeanor offenses
- Allegations of domestic violence
- Assault Arrests
- BUI Arrests
- Burglary arrests
- DUI Arrests
- DUI Deferred Prosecution
- Driving while license suspended arrests
- Firearm arrests
- Marijuana DUI Arrests
- Minor DWI Arrests
- Negligent Driving 1 Arrests
- No contact order & anti-harassment petitions
- Physical Control Arrests
- Reckless Driving Arrests
- Robbery arrests
- Theft arrests
- Trespass arrests
- VUCSA - drug-related offenses