Atty. Jared Ausserer
With more than 20 years of trial experience, Jared Ausserer is driven by the belief that too many people accused of crimes receive inadequate representation. A Pierce County native, he attended Seattle University School of Law and completed a two‑year internship in the juvenile division of the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, then accepted a position as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.
Criminal Defense Attorney · Serving Tacoma, WA · 24+ Years Experience
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About Jared Ausserer at a Glance
Jared Ausserer is a Partner based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at Puget Law Group. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Washington (2002). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2002). Serves clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jared Ausserer
- With more than 20 years of trial experience, Jared Ausserer is driven by the belief that too many people accused of crimes receive inadequate representation
- A Pierce County native, he attended Seattle University School of Law and completed a two‑year internship in the juvenile division of the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, then accepted a position as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- Over a nearly twenty‑year career at that office—serving under three elected prosecutors—Jared distinguished himself with exceptional trial skills and strategic thinking, earning faster promotions than any peer in the more‑than‑100‑attorney office
- He served as Team Chief of the Special Assault Unit, coordinating with law enforcement, revising countywide protocols, and training nurses, caseworkers, and police
- Promoted to Homicide Division Chief, he oversaw every homicide and death investigation and worked with state and federal partners
- As Chief Criminal Deputy he supervised the entire Criminal Division
- Combined with rotations as DUI Supervisor and in robbery, assault, and gang units, Jared’s experience gives him rare insight and an advantage in defending clients’ rights
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Jared Ausserer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jared Ausserer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tacoma.
Criminal Defense in Tacoma
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Tacoma
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.
Tacoma Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tacoma-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 Tacoma Choose Jared Ausserer
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 Jared Ausserer's practice in the field of criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jared Ausserer brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Criminal Defense Practice
Concentrating on criminal defense means Jared Ausserer's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Tacoma
A Tacoma-based practice means Jared Ausserer 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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