Atty. James White
James White graduated from UC Berkeley, and started his legal career in Tacoma at the Department of Assigned Counsel. In 1997, he joined the Associated Counsel of the Accused in King County, where he served as public defender.
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James White is a Member based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at Smith & White, PLLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, asylum, criminal defense, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Washington (1997). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of California - Berkeley (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Washington State Bar. Serves clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James White graduated from UC Berkeley, and started his legal career in Tacoma at the Department of Assigned Counsel
- In 1997, he joined the Associated Counsel of the Accused in King County, where he served as public defender
- He was selected to serve as lead counsel for King County’s District Mental Health Court, where he became an impassioned advocate for mentally ill defendants
- In 2004, James returned to the South Sound area to work on Tacoma and Pierce County criminal defense and gained valuable experience with immigration and asylum law
- After joining a private criminal defense firm in Seattle to learn the intricacies of DUI law, he and partner Derek Smith founded their own firm, Smith & White, PLLC. James engages in pro bono work and volunteer legal expertise for Centro Latino
- He coaches youth sports, enjoys dancing and is a founding member of Broodcomb Games
- He spends his days on Vashon with his two sons and their French bulldog, Charlemagne
- Past Employment Positions King County District Court for the Mental Health Court, Counsel Pro Bono Activities Volunteer, Tacoma nonprofit organization Centro Latino Professional & Bar Association Memberships • Vashon Island Junior Basketball Member Since: 2005 • Washington State Bar Member Since: 1997
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Why local counsel matters in Washington
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 Tacoma 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.
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