Michael Paul Iaria

Michael Paul Iaria

Law Office of Michael Iaria, PS β€’ Seattle, WA
Criminal DefenseInvestigations

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 817-3653
Address
1111 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98101, US

Professional

About

For almost thirty years, I have defended clients accused by the government of serious crimes. I have substantial trial, appellate and post-conviction experience, and my current practice emphasizes the defense of white collar, death penalty, homicide, and other serious and complex cases in state and federal courts. Additionally, I represent professionals in disciplinary matters and victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and police misconduct as plaintiffs in civil cases. I also coordinate and conduct mitigation investigations and presentations for clients who, in any type of case, but particularly in the sentencing or disposition phase of criminal or professional licensing cases, need critical decision makers – prosecutors, judges, jurors, licensing board members – to understand their lives as a whole. I appear in courts throughout Washington.

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
1986 National Criminal Defense College 1982 University of Puget Sound School of Law Juris Doctor 1977 University of Vermont BA - Bachelor of Arts, with Departmental Honors
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2011 100 Best Trial Lawyers in Washington, National Trial Lawyers Association 2008 Best Lawyers in Seattle, Seattle Business Monthly 2008 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2007 President's Award, WACDL
Associations
2009 - Present Northwest Defender Association President of Board of Directors 2006 - Present Northwest Defender Association Board of Directors 1989 - Present Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Member 1985 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 1983 - Present National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member
Speaking
2008 WDPAC Fall Seminar Presenting Mitigation to the Prosecutor 2008 Seattle-King County Public Defender Association Intern and New Lawyer Training, 1998 - Present 2005 Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Technology in the Courtroom 2005 Washington Defender Association Dealing with Prosecutorial Misconduct 2004 Washington State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Technology in the Courtroom
Updated: Mar 22, 2026