Kent W Underwood

Kent W Underwood

Law Office of Kent W. Underwood, P.S. β€’ Tacoma, WA
Personal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(253) 683-8149
Address
705 South 9th Street, Tacoma, WA, 98405, US

Professional

About

I am here to offer you excellent, aggresive and effective legal representation in your criminal defense, personal injury and other legal matters. I am a successful trial lawyer and negotiator. In 1987 I received a scholarship to Study Mandarin and eastern philosophy in Taipei, Taiwan. In 1990 I received my B.A. in Philosophy and in Chinese Studies. In 1994 I received an M.A. in Philosophy with an emphasis in epistemology, eastern philosophy and the study of religion. In 1994 I entered law shcool and was an active participant in Moot Court program. In 1997 I recieved the Order of the Barristers award. In 1996 I participated in the trial advocacy program sponsored by the Washington Defender Association. In 1997 I graduated from Seattle University School of Law. In 1998 I opened my office in Tacoma and began taking personal injury and criminal defense cases. I have been an active participant in many organizations such as Americans United for the Separation of church and State, The Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers where I am a co-chair of the rules committee working on eye-witness identification reform. I am active in our legal system. I have made public comment, submitted research and have made recommendations to the Washington State Bar Association, to both the Washington state House of Representatives and Senate on topics such as medical marijuana, booking photos, eye witness identification, and discovery rules all of which help protect the rights of the innocent and the rights of the accused. I will vigorously defend your rights whether involved in an accident, injured or are accused of a crime!

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
1997 Seattle University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994 University of Utah MA - Masters 1990 California State University at Sacramento BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Russian | English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers 2013 Certificate of Appreciation for work on Rules Committee, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1997 Order of the Barristers, Seattle University School of Law
Publications
2011 Washington Criminal Defense magazine vol 25 No. 3 Medical Cannabis - Highlights in the New (and Confusing) Legislation
Associations
2011 - Present Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Rules Committee co-chair 2008 - 2008 Americans United for the Separation of Church and State Board Member 2000 - 2008 Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member 1999 - 2008 Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2012 Legal Writing Moot Court competition Moot Court Judge 2011 Tacoma Hempfest Your Rights When Contacted by the Police 2011 Moot Court Appellate competition Moot Court Judge 2011 Legislative Hearing on Passing HB 1689 Testify on HB 1689 - Should Booking Photos be Released to Public 2010 WSBA Rules Committee Meeting CrR 4.11, The Recording Rule, The WSBA should recommend that the WA Supreme Court publish CrR 4.11
Updated: Mar 24, 2026