Stephan R. Illa

Stephan R. Illa

Law Offices of Stephan R. Illa, P.S. • Seattle, WA
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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 472-1305
Address
600 1st Ave Ste 433, Seattle, WA, 98104-2291, US

Professional

About

STEPHAN R. ILLA is a criminal defense attorney in private practice. Since his graduation from the Yale Law School in 1984, he has represented individuals and entities accused of serious criminal misconduct in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He is certified by the Washington Supreme Court to serve as lead counsel in capital trials pursuant to SPR 2. He specializes in the defense of criminal cases in federal court..

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
1984 Yale Law School Juris Doctor 1981 University of Wisconsin, Madison BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
German

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2014 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2014 AV - rated ("preeminent"), Martindale-Hubbell 2002 Certified to act as Lead Counsel in Death Penalty Cases, Washington Supreme Court
Publications
2014 Washington Criminal Defense Palsgraph is no Paragon of Praiseworthy Prose 1994 Washington Criminal Defense The CCO at the Door - Community Corrections Searches
Associations
1995 - Present National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member 1995 - Present Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member 2000 - 2010 Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Chairman - Strike Force Committee
Speaking
2013 Federal Bar Association Seminar Federal Motion Practice in Criminal Cases 2013 Defense Motion Practice in Capital Cases Innovative Advocacy in Death Penalty Cases 2012 Emerging Issues in Evidence & Suppression Persuasive Motion Practice 2010 Successfully Defending Criminal Cases Winning at Trial: Breaking Free From Fear-Based Advocacy 2008 Suppressing Evidence Rodent Control: Cross-Examining Informants

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Updated: Mar 22, 2026