James White

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Member at Smith & White, PLLC
717 Tacoma Avenue South, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Overall Rating

4.9
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45 Reviews
Overall Rating

4.9
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45 Reviews

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James White graduated from UC Berkeley, and started his legal career in Tacoma at the Department of Assigned Counsel. In 1997, he joined the Associated Counsel of the Accused in King County, where he served as public defender. He was selected to serve as lead counsel for King County’s District Mental Health Court, where he became an impassioned advocate for mentally ill defendants. In 2004, James returned to the South Sound area to work on Tacoma and Pierce County criminal defense and gained valuable experience with immigration and asylum law.

After joining a private criminal defense firm in Seattle to learn the intricacies of DUI law, he and partner Derek Smith founded their own firm, Smith & White, PLLC. James engages in pro bono work and volunteer legal expertise for Centro Latino. He coaches youth sports, enjoys dancing and is a founding member of Broodcomb Games. He spends his days on Vashon with his two sons and their French bulldog, Charlemagne.

Past Employment Positions

King County District Court for the Mental Health Court, Counsel

Pro Bono Activities

Volunteer, Tacoma nonprofit organization Centro Latino

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

• Vashon Island Junior Basketball

Member Since: 2005

• Washington State Bar

Member Since: 1997

DUI Defense
Mental Illness and Domestic Violence
Criminal Defense
Immigration Law
Asylum Law

University Attended:

University of California - Berkeley, B.S., 1991

Law School Attended:

Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 1996

Year of First Admission:

1997

Admission:

1997, Washington

Memberships:

Washington State Bar.

Languages:

Spanish

ISLN:

917599161

Fixed Hourly Rates

$400/hr

Credit Cards Accepted

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other - Payment Plans Available, Visa

Other Information

Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

5.0/5.0 (6 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
5.0/5.0
Communication
5.0/5.0
Legal Experience
4.8/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/06/23 in Criminal Law

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/23/21 in Criminal Law

I have known Mr. White since law school. Since that time we have collaborated on a number of complex cases. He is reliable, professional, and has excellent client management skills. Said skill is usually a product of the client trusting you, and that... Read more
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I have known Mr. White since law school. Since that time we have collaborated on a number of complex cases. He is reliable, professional, and has excellent client management skills. Said skill is usually a product of the client trusting you, and that is only earned through diligence. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/21/21 in Criminal Law

I have known James for over a decade. He is a knowledgeable and compassionate advocate with a wide-ranging understanding of disparate legal issues. I have recommended James to potential clients in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

I have known James for over a decade. He is a knowledgeable and compassionate advocate with a wide-ranging understanding of disparate legal issues. I have recommended James to potential clients in the past and will continue to do so in the future. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/07/21 in Criminal Law

Mr. White is a top notch attorney. As a someone who does not regularly practice in Pierce County, James is my go to for all questions about Pierce County. He is incredibly generous, helpful and knowledgeable. I know that he is well respected and high... Read more
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Mr. White is a top notch attorney. As a someone who does not regularly practice in Pierce County, James is my go to for all questions about Pierce County. He is incredibly generous, helpful and knowledgeable. I know that he is well respected and highly qualified to handle any matter in district or superior court. He is an experienced trial attorney and a very compassionate person, which are both critical qualities in a great lawyer. I highly recommend James White. Read less
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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/26/21 in Criminal Law

I have worked on cases with James White and I have seen him in court. He is excellent.

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4.8/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/17/23 in Criminal Law

I've known Mr. White for years and have learned to understand why his clients speak so highly of his knowledge of the law and effectiveness in the courtroom.

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5.0/5.0 (5 reviews)

James J. White is continually working. He works weekends. He works nights. If he's not asleep he'll respond to a text. And trustworthy. He keeps all secrets and confidences.

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Tacoma, WA
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