Atty. James E. Lobsenz
James E. Lobsenz maintains an extensive appellate practice in both state and federal courts, with substantive experience in constitutional law, freedom of speech, police misconduct, civil rights, criminal defense, employment law, and evidence.
Profile Summary
About James E. Lobsenz at a glance
James E. Lobsenz is an attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practforg at Carney Badley Spellman PS. They haand 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association (1978). Educated at University of California Berkeley (J.D., 1978) and Stanford University (M.A., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
Über uns
- James E. Lobsenz maintains an extensive appellate practice in both state and federal courts, with substantive experience in constitutional law, freedom of speech, police misconduct, civil rights, criminal defense, employment law, and evidence
- After clerking for Associate Justice Mathew O. Tobriner of the California Supreme Court and Chief Justice Vincent L. McKusick of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, he joined King County as a deputy prosecuting attorney before serving as a public defender and transitioning to private practice
- He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Seattle University, teaching constitutional law, the First Amendment, and civil rights litigation
- Lobsenz is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and has been named a top attorney in Washington State by Super Lawyers Magazine for 22 consecutive years, including 2026
- He has received the William O. Douglas Award from the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Civil Libertarian Award from the Washington ACLU, and the Community Leadership Award from Washington's GLBT Bar Association
- He has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Washington
Practforg law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Seattle 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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.
Looking for additional Washington attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Seattle or all attorneys in Washington.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about James E. Lobsenz
Where is James E. Lobsenz's law office located?
How long has James E. Lobsenz practiced law?
Where did James E. Lobsenz go to law school?
How can I contact James E. Lobsenz for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has James E. Lobsenz receiandd?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Bewertungen
No reviews yet.