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The Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC | Criminal Defense and Immigration Attorneys in Tacoma, Washington (h1)
The Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC is located at 717 Tacoma Ave S #C, Tacoma, Washington 98402, and can be reached at (253) 203-1645. Attorney James White has practiced law in the Puget Sound region since being admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1997, following a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law and a B.S. from the University of California. His career began in 1995 at the Department of Assigned Counsel in Tacoma before he moved to the Associated Counsel for the Accused in King County, where he was promoted into the felony unit and remained undefeated in felony trials during his two-year rotation there.
White’s practice centers on criminal defense and DUI cases, informed by his background handling serious felony matters as a public defender, and he has also served as lead counsel for King County District Court’s Mental Health Court, giving him particular insight into cases involving mental illness and domestic violence. The firm additionally practices immigration and asylum law, allowing it to represent clients whose criminal matters carry immigration consequences, a combination that requires coordinated strategy across both areas of law. White has maintained a private practice since 2004 and is fluent in both English and Spanish, expanding access to clients across Tacoma’s diverse communities.
White remains active in the Washington State Bar and has contributed to the Tacoma community through volunteer work at Centro Latino, a local nonprofit, as well as involvement with Vashon Island Junior Basketball. This combination of trial experience, specialized mental health court work, and bilingual community engagement has shaped the firm’s reputation as a dedicated resource for clients facing criminal charges in Pierce County.
Address: 717 Tacoma Ave S #C, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: (253) 203-1645