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James White
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James White

4.9
45 reviews

717 Tacoma Avenue South, Suite C, Tacoma, WA 98402

DUI Defense, Mental Illness and Domestic Violence, Criminal Defense and 2 more

About James White

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

 

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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 19, 2021
Hired Attorney James White

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.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 24, 2021
Hired Attorney James White

James White, is an amazing attorney. He works with you, so he is affordable. He also responds within 24hrs and keeps you updated in a timely matter. I’m referring him to all my friends and family.

DUI/DWI
Posted by anonymous
March 19, 2021
Hired Attorney James White

Mr. White was very attentive to my case, and made the whole process smooth and easy for me. He explained everything to me in detail, and responded promptly when I had questions.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
March 09, 2021
Hired Attorney James White

James White is fantastic. He returned my call in a timely manner, gathered information from me and started looking into my situation immediately. James was very reassuring and went over the possible scenarios for my situation. He made me feel better about going in to a difficult situation I have had no experience with in the past.

Response from James White
Thank you for your kind words. I was happy to help.
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 27, 2012
Hired Attorney James White

professional. looks sharp. brilliant. respectful.

Response from James White
Thank you. I suppose this was a criminal matter with some family aspects as we do not do traditional family law, i.e., divorce, custody, etc. But definitely thank you. Brilliant is an excellent compliment.
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Areas of Law

  • Other 5
    • DUI Defense
    • Mental Illness and Domestic Violence
    • Criminal Defense
    • Immigration Law
    • Asylum Law

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
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    Free initial consultation
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    Fixed fees available
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  • Firm Information
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    Firm Name
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  • Additional Links
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, Washington
    Memberships
    Washington State Bar.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Seattle University School of Law
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California - Berkeley
    Class of 1991
    B.S.

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    James White speaks Spanish.
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    Smith & White, PLLC has 2 attorneys at this location.

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