Criminal Defense

Those accused of DUI and other serious traffic offenses.

WA, Oct 2006
Bar Number: 37828

Washington Courts

• King County Bar Association
• Washington Bar Association
• Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

I teach continuing legal education seminars on jury trial skills and I always attend DUI and alcohol related continuing legal education seminars both in state and out of state. I am qualified to administer the NHSTA standardized field sobriety tests.

I maintain a blog at http://seattleduiarrest.blogspot.com.

I currently have an 83% success rate in getting a DUI dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense. Click here to see the results of my last 100 DUI cases. Here are some examples of some of my most recent cases:

Seattle Municipal Court: My client was charged with a Seattle DUI, Negligent Driving 1, and Assault. The client allegedly was speeding and ran a red light causing a two car collision. After the accident, the client got out of his car, allegedly punched the other driver then attempted to drive away. Several independent witnesses had to wrestle the client out of the car. Client admitted to drinking two long island iced teas, and taking medications. Officer testified that client was extremely impaired. The jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

Seattle Municipal Court: My client was charged with a 4th offense Seattle DUI and driving while license suspended. At trial the arresting officer testified that the client was speeding in downtown Seattle, and made a sweeping right turn causing his vehicle to swerve into oncoming traffic. Officer testified that the client was impaired, noted red, watery, and bloodshot eyes. Client admitted to drinking beer and stated shouldn't have driven. Client refused the breath test at the station. A jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

Seattle Municipal Court: My client was charged with physical control. This was a second offense Seattle DUI. The client was seen by a police officer passed out inside of her vehicle on the side of the road with the car running. Officer testified at trial that client was extremely intoxicated, failed all the field sobriety tests, and couldn't walk without the officer's help. Client admitted to having 6 strong mixed drinks and had an alcohol level of .19 and .20. A jury returned a verdict of Not Guilty.

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Leyba Defense PLLC, a Seattle DUI law firm, represents individuals accused of Criminal and DUI offenses throughout Western Washington and its surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal Criminal and DUI Defense to our clients, to protect their constitutional rights, and to ensure a fair trial from the prosecution.

In 2010, I began my own law practice and opened Leyba Defense PLLC, a Seattle DUI and Criminal Defense firm focusing on DUI and serious traffic offenses throughout Western Washington and its surrounding areas. I am a NHTSA qualified administrator of the standardized field sobriety tests, the same tests every trooper and police officer is trained to administer. I am also an experienced trial attorney, having litigated over 100 jury trials to verdict, most often winning favorable results for my clients. My practice is devoted 100% to litigation, and I will never turn down a client because it may be a difficult trial.

I began my legal career working at the Spokane County Public Defender's Office in Spokane, Washington. During my two years in Spokane, I represented individuals accused of DUI and other alcohol related offenses. In 2006, I left Spokane to work in Seattle, Washington at one of the largest criminal defense law firms in the State. While there, I represented thousands of clients accused of a wide variety of criminal offenses. It was during this time that I built my reputation as a skilled trial attorney and a tireless advocate for my clients.

Featured speaker on trial notebook skills during 2010 Washington Young Lawyers Division Trial Advocacy Program; Rated Superb by Avvo; Certificate of Excellence ACA - completing two DUI jury trials in one week.

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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My fees vary depending on the facts of the case, a person's criminal history, and the number of witnesses involved. However, I believe our fees are very competitive with other firms out there and they are always completely spelled out in the fee agreement. I will never try and nickel and dime you for more money. If you mention you found us on Nolo you will receive a 10% discount on your legal fee.

I do not charge an hourly fee, but a one-time flat fee.

I have a free 60-minute consultation where I will talk to you about what happened, let you know what to expect and what your options might be, and provide you an estimate for my legal fee.

I do not have a retainer, but I do accept payment plans.