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My deep involvement to the legal community benefits my clients because it keeps me at the forefront of all the latest DUI issues.
Geoffrey Burg is a highly rated criminal defense attorney. Geoff has been defending people accused of crimes since 1994 and has been involved with many of the major criminal defense motions, including winning a series of motions in 2002 that resulted in benefits to hundreds, if not thousands, in King, Island, and Skagit Counties. Geoff regularly presents to other lawyers at continuing legal education seminars and writes in legal publications. Geoff also lobbies on behalf of WACDL for people accused of crimes and has written and fought for several bills and amendments that were passed into law that have actually helped protect the rights of people accused of crimes. Geoff is also on the board of directors for both Citizens for Judicial Excellence and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Geoff has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Law and Politics Magazine, is rated “Superb” by AVVO, and is a graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College.
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Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense, emphasizing DUI Defense
Testimonials
[click to expand]Success Stories:
A few of the many where evidence has been suppressed, charges dismissed, or client found not guilty. Please note, this may not be representative of your case.
- Argued the case of State of Washington v. S.S. in which the court suppressed every breath test taken by the Washington State Patrol in King County. Successfully argued the same motion in Island County and Skagit County, as well as numerous cities.
- Not guilty verdict by jury in State of Washington v. B.B. where police report states that client was pulled over for swerving on the road, failed 6 field sobriety tests, admitted to drinking a "bucket" of Rolling Rock, or around 8 beers, and had a breath test of .13/.13.
- Not guilty verdict by jury in City of University Place v. J.P. where police report states client drove through a roundabout and crashed, failed 3 field sobriety tests, admitted to drinking 8 beers and refused to take breath test.
- Not guilty verdict by jury in State of Washington v. D.K. where police report states client was contacted while already pulled over to the side of the road, admitted to driving, admitted to several drinks, became irate and escaped from her handcuffs and was thrown to the ground and later refused the breath test.
- 2nd Offense DUI charge dismissed in State of Washington v. R.H. where police report indicated that client was traveling 90 mph and client failed all field sobriety tests. Client refused to take the breath test. Case dismissed by State after jury hung 4-2 to acquit.
- DUI charge dismissed in City of Lakewood v. C.T. where client was stopped for swerving within his lane and rapidly accelerating. Client failed all field sobriety tests and breath test results were a .09. Court found that the stop was unlawful and dismissed the charges.
- DUI charge dismissed in State of Washington v. B.J. where client was stopped for swerving outside his lane, failed all field sobriety tests and had a breath alcohol content of .10. Court found stop was unlawful and dismissed the charges.
- DUI charge dismissed in State of Washington v. T.S. where client was stopped for not yielding to oncoming traffic and traveling into another lane. Client failed all sobriety tests and had a breath content of .14/.15. Case was dismissed after the court found that the initial stop was unlawful.
[click to expand]Awards:
- Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine, 2011
- Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine, 2009
- Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine, 2008
- Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine, 2004
- Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine, 2004
- Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine, 2003
- Rising Star, Law & Politics Magazine, 2002
- Superb Lawyer, AVVO, 2011
- Superb Lawyer, AVVO, 2010
- Superb Lawyer, AVVO, 2009
- Superb Lawyer, AVVO, 2008
- Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2008
- Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2005
- Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2004
[click to expand]Associations:
- Brd. of Directors, Washington Association of Criminal Def. Lawyers, 2011.
- Brd. of Directors, Washington Association of Criminal Def. Lawyers, 2010
- Brd. of Directors, Washington Association of Criminal Def. Lawyers, 2009.
- Brd. of Directors, Washington Association of Criminal Def. Lawyers, 2008.
- Brd. of Directors, Citizens for Judicial Excellence, 2011.
- Board of Directors & Treasurer, Citizens for Judicial Excellence, 2010.
- Board of Directors & Treasurer, Citizens for Judicial Excellence, 2009.
- Board of Directors & Treasurer, Citizens for Judicial Excellence, 2008.
- Board of Directors & Treasurer, Citizens for Judicial Excellence, 2007.
- Board of Directors & Treasurer, Citizens for Judicial Excellence, 2006.
- Member, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 1997–present.
- Founding Member, Northwest Academy of DUI Defense 1998–present.
- Member, Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice 1999–present.
- Graduate, Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College, 1999.
[click to expand]Speaking Engagements to Lawyers:
- Breath Test Issues at Trial, The Defender Association, 2010.
- The New Ignition Interlock License, The Defender Association, 2009.
- Understanding the WSP Database, The Public Defender Association, 2009.
- Prying Reasonable Doubt from an Unreasonable Breath Tech, Defending DUIs Seminar, 2008.
- The Civil Attorney’s Field Guide to Criminal Defense in Washington State, Private Seminar for Civil Attorneys, 2008.
- Issue Spotting on Breath Test Cases, The Defender Association, 2008.
- Bad Facts, Bad Law, Try a Little Emotion, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2006 Annual Conference - To Win the Unwinnable Case, 2006.
- Destroying the Datamaster, Defending DUIs Seminar 2005.
- What Every Lawyer Needs to Know about Criminal Defense: The 2 a.m. Phone Call, King County Bar Association, Best of the Year, 2003.
[click to expand]Publications:
- Ignition Interlock Licenses, www.DUIWashington.com, 2009.
- 2008 DUI Legislative Update - Ignition Interlock License, WACDL Criminal Defense, 2008.
- Seattle Municipal Court DUI Guide, www.DUIWashington.com, 2008.
- Felony DUI Law and 2006 Legislative Update, WACDL Criminal Defense, 2006.
- DUI Changes - A Boost for Deferred Prosecutions. SB 5644, WACDL Criminal Defense, 2005.
- The DOL Labyrinth: Basic Questions - Complicated Answers, WACDL Criminal Defense, 2004.
- DUI Legislative Update - The New ABCs of BACs, IIDs & TRLs, WACDL Criminal Defense, 2004.
- State Patrol Violates Breath-Alcohol Testing Rules, Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers, 2002.
- Judge, Jury And Executioner: The DOL and Due Process in Administrative Hearings, WACDL Criminal Defense, 2001.
[click to expand]Work Experience:
- Criminal Defense Work since 1994 when I founded the Law Offices of Geoffrey Burg, LLC.
[click to expand]Licenses:
- Washington State Bar Association, Licensed to practice law in Washington State since 1994.
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, since 1994.
- No bar complaints or actions.
[click to expand]Education:
- 1994 JD – Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology.
- 1990 BA – Bachelor of Arts, University of Vermont.
- 2001 Graduate: Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.
- 1999 Graduate: National College for DUI Defense.
