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Steven W. Thayer, P.S. Pro

5.0
24 reviews

112 West 11th Street, Suite 200, Vancouver, WA 98660, U.S.A.

Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, DUI/DWI and 22 more

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About Steven W. Thayer, P.S.

Protecting people who have been persecuted by the police and prosecuted by the government since 1982.

Steve Thayer is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and recognized annually as a Washington Super Lawyer by his peers for over 10 years.

Steve Thayer has practiced law in Southwest Washington since 1977, with an emphasis on criminal defense in DUI litigation. His reputation has been based primarily upon outstanding results achieved in a variety of assaults, DUI, child pornography, marijuana grow/manufacture, and drug, homicide, and sex cases. He is a Founding Member and former Vice President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, lectured and published extensively, AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell for over 15 years, and recognized as a Super Lawyer by his peers for over a decade.

Mr. Thayer has tried and won virtually every kind of criminal case from drunk driving to first-degree murder, and won many cases in the Washington Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

The firm routinely represents clients in all kinds of misdemeanor and felony cases in courts throughout Southwest Washington, and in the federal courts of the Western District of Washington. Mr. Thayer has also selectively handled felony cases in Idaho, California, and Oregon.

 

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Steven W. Thayer, P.S. got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

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Steven W. Thayer, P.S. got this award in 2021

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Criminal Law
Posted by dennis
March 29, 2024
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In the first week of April 2023, I was arrested. I needed to find a skilled practitioner and legal scholar in criminal law. I interviewed several attorneys claiming their expertise relating to my oncoming case. After five minutes with Mr. Thayer, I knew I had found a consummate professional. Mr. Thayer was self-confident, knowledgeable, and presented the demeanor I found matched what I felt important. He clearly was the masterful and accomplished professional I wanted to provide my representation. In my case, Steven progressed without pause, weaving in and out of the legal challenges he faced. He dramatically met obstacles successfully without exception. He used his skill, legal expertise, and wealth of experience to provide for me the ultimate in positive results. He filed and won a motion to suppress all the evidence and got my case dismissed. Mr. Thayer cares about his clients. He fought for me. He deserves my highest recommendation. Dr. Dennis White PhD

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 06, 2022
Hired Law Firm

He’s the best of the best! Very professional and he is in control of all situations making. Ty Steve for helping you are wonderful!

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
June 24, 2018
Hired Law Firm

It was a good decision to go with an experienced and wise attorney. I hired Steve to defend my son and Steve delivered, and delivered very well. He is a straight shooter and uses his skills to find the best solution to your case, to get you the best outcome. Steve and his entire staff were always there to help. Thank you Steve, Jacy, & the team !

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 22, 2010
Hired Attorney Steven W. Thayer

Mr. Thayer has helped me out when my husband was killed - and out of the goodness of his heart he helped me get out of a DUI charge for free.{para}He is one of the top attorneys in our county. He is friendly and caring and I would recommend him to anyone in need of an excellent attorney.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
October 23, 2010
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He's probably one of the area's best.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 11
    • Criminal Defense
    • DUI/DWI
    • Burglary
    • Child Pornography
    • Drug Crimes
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Manslaughter
    • Murder
    • Robbery
    • Sex Offenses
    • Vehicular Homicide
  • Litigation 1
    • Trial Practice
  • Appellate Practice 1
    • Criminal Appeals
  • Assault 3
    • Domestic Assault
    • Sexual Assault
    • Vehicular Assault
  • Family Law 2
    • Child Molestation
    • Domestic Violence
  • Other 6
    • Child Rape
    • Incest
    • Indecent Liberties
    • Marijuana Grow
    • Marijuana Manufacture
    • Rape

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    Free initial consultation
    Fixed fees available

  • Firm History
    Year Established

    1982

  • Additional Links

    http://www.swthayer.com

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5.0
24 reviews

112 West 11th Street, Suite 200Vancouver, WA 98660U.S.A.

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