Shawn Roric Crowley

Shawn Roric Crowley

Law Offices of Shawn Roric Crowley β€’ Seattle, WA
Criminal DefensePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 817-3653
Address
Po Box 17527, Seattle, WA, 98127-1227, US

Professional

About

My undergraduate education at the University of Washington started with a concentration in South Asian Area Studies but I finished with a B.S. in Cell/Molecular Biology. Upon completion of my undergraduate degree I entered a PhD program at the University of New Mexico with an emphasis on evolution and adaptive physiology. I completed my PhD in 1986. Along the way I taught at undergraduate and graduate levels. My research has been published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Upon returning to Seattle, I entered the University of Washington Law School, earning my J.D. in 1989. While a law student I worked representing low-income individuals in a law clinic and also taught an ecology/natural history class in the UW's Zoology program. In 1989 I joined the Defender Association as a staff attorney. In my years at the Defender Association I represented indigent clients on cases ranging from suspended driver's licenses to homicide. I now work out of my home as a sole practitioner. My low overhead allows me to make a living while keeping my fees within reach of the average person. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds. I lived in Thailand for two years and have traveled in Japan, India, and Maylaysia. Teaching in New Mexico, I had students from the Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni tribes. These experiences educated me on the significance of understanding culture and language when working with others. I am LGBT and kink friendly.

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
1989 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1986 University of New Mexico PhD - Doctorate 1977 University of Washington BS - Bachelor of Science

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2011 Washington State Juvenile Nonoffender Benchbook volume editor and contributor (Shelter Care chapter) 1985 Oecologia (Berlin) Thermal sensitivity of sprint running in the lizard Sceloporus undulatus: support for a conservative view of thermal physiology
Associations
1990 - Present Washington Defender Association 1991 - 2015 Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Speaking
2018 2018 Title 11 Guardianship GAL Training for King County What Title 11 GALs Need to Know About Involuntary Commitment ITA Court and ITA GALs 2011 Web Seminar CLE Getting More for Parents at Shelter Care Hearings 2010 Effectively Using Psychological Evaluations in Child Welfare Cases Effectively Countering Psychological Evidence 2010 Dependency Training Shelter Care hearings/cross examination 2008 Psychological Evaluations in Child Welfare Cases Effective cross examination of psychological experts
Updated: Mar 08, 2026