The Experienced Attorney Services Vancouver Counts On
For over 40 years, Steven W. Thayer, P.S. has protected Vancouver residents who have been persecuted by the police and prosecuted by the government.
Mr. Thayer is a founding member and former Vice President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His successful handling of a variety of high-profile criminal cases, including accusations involving homicide, vehicular homicide, marijuana grow/manufacture, child molestation, child pornography, rape, and domestic violence earned him the inclusion in the Super Lawyers list as voted by his peers in the Washington Law and Politics survey every year between 2000 and 2012 (except 2002). In addition, attorney Thayer has for many years been recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and AV-rated* by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
Mr. Thayer has successfully defended against virtually all types of criminal charges in Vancouver. His attorney services include:
Comprehensive Drug Crime Defense
Whether you have been charged as a drug user or a dealer in Vancouver, the consequences of a con eviction can have a serious impact upon your future. Our firm has defended over a thousand drug cases for clients over the years, obtaining reductions in charges, dismissals, and acquittals since 1977. Utilizing the Constitutional right to privacy and other procedural safeguards, we have won numerous marijuana manufacture/grow, drug possession and drug delivery cases, including some of the most notorious in the history of Southwest Washington and Idaho.
Effective Violent Crime and Homicide Defense
Cases of violent crime and homicide are prosecuted to the fullest extent by the government and must be aggressively defended to protect your rights and ensure fairness in the process, but they are often defensible. These cases are complex, often involving experts in accident reconstruction and toxicology. As a result, effort and experience are critical in the successful defense of these cases. Mr. Thayer has excelled in the area of violent crime defense, confidently handling all types of felony and misdemeanor cases, with many of these results having been published in newspaper and magazine articles.
Sex Crime Attorney Services
Steve Thayer has been defending sexual assault cases in Southwest Washington since 1977. His career has included the successful defense of many high-profile cases, many of which received widespread publicity. Mr. Thayer has also defended a variety of child pornography cases in both the State and Federal Courts of western Washington.
Federal Crime Defense for Vancouver
In many cases, federal crimes carry more severe penalties than their equivalent state charges, including increased jail or prison time and greater fines. To protect your rights and safeguard your future, it is important to obtain legal counsel with proven success in federal criminal cases. We proactively represent our clients throughout the entire federal criminal defense process, beginning with a careful investigation of the facts of your case to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the case against you.
A Vancouver Attorney Who’s Committed to Your Defense
Mr. Thayer’s diverse background in criminal defense makes our office the first choice for Vancouver residents who are looking for a reliable local attorney. Mr. Thayer is a founding member and former Vice President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His successful handling of a variety of high-profile criminal cases earned him the inclusion in the Super Lawyers list as voted by his peers in the Washington Law and Politics survey every year between 2000 and 2012 (except 2002). In addition, attorney Thayer has for many years been recognized in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and AV-rated* by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.
Our office is dedicated to proactively representing our clients throughout the entire criminal defense process, beginning with a careful investigation of the facts of your case to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the case against you. To schedule a consultation with one of our lawyers defending federal criminal charges in Vancouver, contact us today.