Atty. Monte E. Hester
Monte Hester graduated from the University of Oklahoma Law School in 1967. He has been in private practice in Tacoma since 1968.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Tacoma, WA · 59+ Years Experience
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About Monte E. Hester at a Glance
Monte E. Hester is a Member based in Tacoma, Washington, practicing at The Hester Law Group. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1967), Washington (1968), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington and U.S. Supreme Court (1971), and Tribal Court for the Puyallup Nation (1995). Educated at University of Oklahoma Law School (J.D., 1967) and Oklahoma State University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Monte E. Hester
- Monte Hester graduated from the University of Oklahoma Law School in 1967
- He has been in private practice in Tacoma since 1968
- For the first twelve years he was engaged in a general practice with an emphasis thereafter on criminal law and personal injury, including civil rights and premises liability issues
- He has trial experience in most counties of Washington, as well as in the federal courts of Washington
- He is a former City Attorney and Judge for the City of Gig Harbor
- Member, Board of Directors, Pierce County Department of Assigned Counsel, 1988-1994
- Selected to The Best Lawyers in America
- Selected annually as one of Washington State's Super Lawyers by Law & Politics Magazine
- Recipient, Gideon's Trumpet Award for Outstanding Assistance to the Indigent
- Appointed by the Federal District Court Judges of Western Washington as a Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, 2001-2003
Practice Areas Explained
Monte E. Hester's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Monte E. Hester handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tacoma.
Personal Injury in Tacoma
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Criminal Defense in Tacoma
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Civil Rights in Tacoma
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate Practice in Tacoma
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tacoma Choose Monte E. Hester
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 Monte E. Hester's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, civil rights, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Monte E. Hester brings 59+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Oklahoma, Washington, and U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington and U.S. Supreme Court, Monte E. Hester can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and civil rights, Monte E. Hester can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tacoma
A Tacoma-based practice means Monte E. Hester attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Monte E. Hester Handles in Tacoma
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