Jennifer Horwitz graduated from Harvard Law School in 1993. For the past seventeen years she has been providing outstanding representation to persons accused of crimes.
A criminal investigation or charge can be life-altering. Not only are your liberty and reputation at stake, there are often other possible consequences to a charge or conviction as well. A criminal case can have an impact on immigration status, child custody proceedings, a professional license, employment, status in the military and adoption proceedings. I have handled cases involving each of these issues and will be prepared to integrate these concerns into your representation.
Experience
I attended Harvard Law School knowing that I wanted to provide premier representation to those accused of crimes. While 94% of my graduating class began their careers at corporate law firms, I immediately began working in Seattle as a criminal defense lawyer. During my sixteen year career handling criminal cases, I have represented hundreds of clients including doctors, lawyers, police officers and many other professionals as well as juvenile clients and witnesses. I served as a board member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I am a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I regularly teach and co-chair seminars for the continuing legal education of my colleagues.
Philosophy and Approach
I am passionate about the work I do. Being accused of a crime or becoming the target of a criminal investigation can be a terrifying experience and can profoundly affect a person's life, family and job. I am a tough advocate for my clients and I work forcefully and diligently to obtain the best possible outcome in every case. I am an effective negotiator as well as fearless trial lawyer and both skill sets serve my clients well. I work with a network of other professionals — investigators and experts — to provide each client with the most powerful defense.
Most people who hire a criminal defense lawyer have no idea what to expect. I will take the time to explain what you can expect at each stage of your case. I will make sure you understand what will happen at each hearing and the steps I will be taking in preparing your case. With your input, I will arrive at a strategy for approaching your case that will help you feel in control.
I understand that facing a criminal allegation can be a humiliating experience. My job is to help you get the best possible outcome and to guide you through what can be a difficult and scary process. I will not judge you and will always treat you with respect.
Fees and Consultation
I will provide an initial free consultation about your case. I find that most people can convey the essentials about their case to me in about 30 minutes by phone. Based on that consultation, I will provide to you a proposal for a fee. Each case is different and I craft fee agreements that are tailored to each case after learning about the specifics of the case. Once we agree on a fee arrangement, we will both sign a written fee agreement and you will be provided with a copy. During the representation, I will provide detailed billing statements to you. It is important to me that our fee agreement and the billing process be clear to you.
I have a network of professional that I work with to provide advice about immigration, professional and educational consequences of criminal cases. I work as a team with an experienced investigator and also form relationships with therapists, forensic computer experts and other types of experts.
I can often meet people in downtown Seattle or near where they work or live.
