Atty. Chris A. Bugbee
Chris Bugbee has been an attorney in Spokane, Washington for over 21 years. He started his legal career with the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Spokane, WA · 31+ Years Experience
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About Chris A. Bugbee at a Glance
Chris A. Bugbee is a Member based in Spokane, Washington, practicing at Bugbee Law Office, P.S.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Washington (1995). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of California, Irvine (B.A. English, 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington State Bar Association Idaho State Bar Association. Serves clients in Spokane, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Chris A. Bugbee
- Chris Bugbee has been an attorney in Spokane, Washington for over 21 years
- He started his legal career with the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
- He prosecuted all crimes and ultimately was a Felony Drug Prosecutor and a Major Crimes Prosecutor
- After working as a prosecutor for 6 years he then became a Criminal Defense Attorney
- Chris has had his own law firm for over 13 years
- Chris graduated from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1995 and was admitted into the Washington state bar that same year
- He currently is a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Idaho State Bar Association, in addition to having great peer review ratings on AVVO and Martindale-Hubbell®
- He has lived in Spokane for over 21 years and is married with 3 children
- He spends his off time riding his Harley Sportster and enjoying outdoor activities with his family
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Chris A. Bugbee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Chris A. Bugbee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Spokane.
DUI / DWI Defense in Spokane
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Criminal Defense in Spokane
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Spokane
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Spokane are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Spokane Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Spokane-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Spokane Choose Chris A. Bugbee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Chris A. Bugbee's practice in the field of dui/dwi and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Chris A. Bugbee brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi and criminal defense, Chris A. Bugbee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Spokane
A Spokane-based practice means Chris A. Bugbee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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