Catherine Ann Chaney

Camiel & Chaney, P.S. • Seattle, WA

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Contact

Phone

(206) 565-0985

Address

2800 1st Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98121, US

Professional

About

I am an experienced, effective and passionate advocate. My partner, Peter Camiel, and I are respected criminal defense trial lawyers with more than 50 years of combined experience successfully defending individuals - we have won not guilty verdicts and dismissals in murder, manslaughter, assault and sexual misconduct cases. We also successfully help individuals who appeal criminal convictions or wish to pursue post-conviction relief. I would be happy to discuss your situation with you.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education

1991 George Washington University Law School J.D.

Languages

French

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2018 Tier 1 Criminal Defense: General Practice, US News - Best Law Firms 2001 Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Associate of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2001 Rising Star, 2000 Rising Star, 1991 John F. Evans Award for Outstanding Achievement, DC Law Students in Court

Publications

2011 Washington Criminal Defense Anti-Human Trafficking Laws-summary of an evolving and complex area of criminal law 2008 Washington Criminal Defense Innocent Prisoner Freed (Tales from the Criminal Courts) 1999 Washington Criminal Defense Prosecutorial Misconduct: To Object or Not to Object? 1999 Washington State Bar News The Becca Bill: Is the Cure Worse than the Disease?

Associations

1999 - Present United States District Court for the Western District of Washington Member 1998 - Present Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member 1992 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 2009 - 2011 Washington Women Lawyers Member 2007 - 2009 Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Liaison to Washington State Human Trafficking Task Force

Speaking

2017 Headline News: Current Issues in Criminal Defense Ethics: Representing Clients Who Decide to Cooperate 2011 Washington State Senate Committees Human Trafficking Legislation in Washington

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Updated: Mar 15, 2026