Criminal Defense Attorney Vancouver WA

Learn More About Vancouver’s Best Criminal Defense Lawyer

You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man’s freedom. — Clarence Darrow

Since 1977, we have provided outstanding representation to clients in need of an attorney in Vancouver who are facing criminal charges. Mr. Thayer has successfully defended against virtually every type of crime, including:

Homicide and Assault

We have tried and won a variety of high-profile assault, vehicular homicide, and murder cases. For example, Mr. Thayer obtained dismissal for a client charged with second-degree murder near Battle Ground in March 2014.

Vehicular Assault and Vehicular Homicide

Vehicular assault and homicide cases are based upon allegations of intoxication, criminal recklessness, and/or criminal negligence. 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.

Domestic Violence and Domestic Assault Cases

Many clients are falsely accused by spouses or relatives, and in many cases, men are arrested who acted lawfully in self-defense. Mr. Thayer has won many of these cases, including a not guilty jury verdict for a police officer in November of 2014.

Sex Crimes

Perhaps more innocent men are accused and charged with sexual assault, rape, and molestation than any other felony offense. We believe nothing is more important than the acquittal of an innocent man, and our reputation for winning these cases is unsurpassed. For example, Mr. Thayer obtained dismissal of a first-degree child molestation charge for a police officer in Skamania County, Washington, in April 2010 and dismissal of a nine-count felony sexual misconduct case for a high school band instructor near Battle Ground, Washington in April 2011.

Child Pornography Charges

These cases are charged in both State and Federal court, and demand the utmost in effort and experience. We have achieved outstanding results for our clients in State cases charged in Vancouver and Federal cases prosecuted in Tacoma.

Marijuana Grow/Manufacture and Drug Cases

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.

DUI & DWI

The potential consequences of a DUI conviction can be devastating, including the loss of license, jail time, fines, and increased insurance premiums. We bring over 57 years of combined expertise and experience to the defense of these cases.

We get results. Reported appellate case wins include: State v. Orick, 129 Wn.App. 654, 120 P.3d 87 (2005); State v. Boethin, 126 Wn.App. 695, 109 P.3d 461 (2005); State v. Barker, 143 Wn.2d 915, 25 P.3d 423 (2001); State v. Weisberg, 65 Wn.App. 721, 829 P.2d 252 (1992); State v. Morgavi, 58 Wn.App. 733, 794 P.2d 1289 (1990); State v. Jones, 55 Wn.App. 343, 777 P.2d 1053 (1989); State v. Kelley, 52 Wn.App. 581, 762 P.2d 20 (1988); State v. Claflin, 38 Wn.App. 847, 690 P.2d 1186 (1984); State v. Acosta, 101 Wn.2d 612, 683 P.2d 1069 (1984); State v. Shoemaker, 28 Wn.App. 787, 626, P.2d 538 (1981); State v. Ellis, 21 Wn.App. 123, 584 P.2d 428 (1978).

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Vancouver’s Criminal Defense Specialist

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) and 2020. 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.

When you need an attorney in Vancouver who represents your best interests and has a proven track record when it comes to defending a wide range of criminal charges, call Steven Thayer. Mr. Thayer will lend you the best representation in protecting your rights and future. Call our office or contact us through our website today. We also have evening appointments available. We also provide a variety of other legal defense services. When you need a DUI attorney, federal crimes attorney, or criminal defense attorney in Clark County, Vancouver, Ridgefield, or anywhere in between we are here to help!

Top Sights

If you’ve been charged with any of the following, contact Steven Thayer today.

Rape & Date Rape, Vehicular Homicide, Manslaughter, Murder, Sexual assault charges, child molestation, child rape and incest, Child pornography and sexual exploitation of a minor, Domestic Violence & Assault, Harassment, Malicious Mischief, DUI/DWI/Drunk Driving, Marijuana Grow/Manufacture, All Drug Charges.

Recognized for Excellence as Vancouver’s Best Criminal Defense Lawyer

Mr. Thayer is a Founding Member and former Vice President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and, has been AV-rated* by Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review process and appeared in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for 26 years. His peers also honored him as a Super Lawyer in the Washington Law and Politics survey in 2000, 2001, 2003 through 2012, and 2020 through 2024.