Chester Lambert Baldwin, III

Starting a legal career as a Rule-9 Prosecutor in Thurston County provides a unique perspective that most defense attorneys simply never experience. For the lead attorney at Baldwin DUI Defense, this early role was far more than a line on a resume; it was a front-row seat to the inner workings of the state’s legal machinery. He spent those formative years watching how cases were charged, identifying which files received priority, and learning exactly how the state reacts when its evidence is flimsy versus when it is firm. This foundational experience shaped his entire approach to criminal law. For the past nineteen years, he has applied those insider insights exclusively to the defense side, totaling over two decades of courtroom experience. He understands the specific order in which evidence arrives and can quickly spot where a prosecutor’s assumptions haven't been properly verified. While he represents clients across ten counties, Thurston remains his home base. With twenty years of deep-rooted courthouse relationships in Thurston County, he provides a sophisticated defense built on knowing the opposition’s playbook inside and out at Baldwin Legal Group, PLLC.