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Bret Michael Woody grew up in Tacoma, Washington, the city which he still calls his home. Watching the justice system work for some and not for others led him to his career as a criminal defense attorney. As a law student at Seattle University, Bret spent a year and a half providing public defense work in the King County court system. His work showed him every aspect of the criminal court system – from the jail to the jury. The diversity of this court experience showed him a multitude of different defendants and case facts.
During this time, he was able to learn the trade from some of the absolute best in the criminal defense business. Once passing the bar in 2014, he continued on with his commitment to indigent defense, working first as a public defender in Mason County, and then with the City of Olympia. Now fully private, he still keeps a fee structure which allows him to help people of different socioeconomic backgrounds; defending those who would otherwise be without representation.
In 2016, Bret started his own law practice, Eloquence Law, PLLC, and it grew rapidly. He has worked in courts spanning the entire State of Washington, but now focuses on a select few counties. He calls the counties of Thurston, Pierce, and Mason his main offices, but regularly practices in King, Lewis, Grays Harbor, and Kitsap counties as well. In addition to his criminal defense work, he actively seeks firearm rights restoration for clients that have lost those rights in the past, as well as clearing records, by way of vacating felonies and misdemeanors. He has also contested and won hundreds of traffic infractions, and is now considered by many clients and colleagues to be a go-to in the field. Still, the vast majority of Bret’s time is spent in criminal defense.
Bret fully believes in the zealous representation and advocacy for his clients in all cases: whether they be public or private; high pay or low bono. He still to this day holds a core belief in the idea of justice, and works daily towards reaching it for his clients.
Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense, Employment Law, Civil Protection Orders
Leanna developed a passion for criminal law as an undergraduate, where she served as an intern for the Black Hawk Prosecutor’s Office in Waterloo, Iowa. It wasn’t until she was in law school that she developed a desire to work in criminal defense and represent those accused of crimes. Now, Leanna handles cases through all phases of the criminal process, from arraignments through motions and trials. She is fueled by her detail-focused approach and tireless work ethic to discover the best of possible outcomes for her cases. Leanna has served as head counsel and co-counsel on numerous jury trials during her career, many of which received a verdict of “not guilty’.
During Leanna’s legal career, she has served as a member of the Young Lawyers Section of the Tacoma/ Pierce County Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Leanna was born and raised in Iowa, where she graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with degrees in Criminology and Sociology. She graduated from Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa, but finished her final semester of school at Seattle University upon moving out to the Pacific Northwest. In addition to receiving her Juris Doctorate, she completed a certificate in Prosecution and Defense studies.
While still in law school, Leanna hit the ground running as a Rule 9 legal intern at a criminal defense firm in Tacoma. After passing the bar, Leanna continued to practice criminal defense in Tacoma for the next few years. During that time, she handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony criminal matters in various counties throughout the Puget Sound area. Although she has handled a wide array of cases, she has a special focus on DUI and domestic violence defense. She has earned a reputation as a strong courtroom presence and vigorous advocate for her clients.
“My dream, for as long as I remember, has been to be a criminal defense attorney. Being accused of a crime can be a terrifying experience, and my goal is to make that uncertain time more tolerable. I tell my clients the truth, and I give the best guidance I can to get them through the maze that we call the justice system. I’m no stranger to the courtroom either – I consider it my office. Eloquence Law will be your shield against the system, and we will work hard to get you the results you are looking for, whether that be reached through skillful negotiation, or through the adversarial battle of jury trial.
My cases have ran the gamut of the criminal court system, covering everything from infractions and simple misdemeanors to violent felonies and strike offenses. I have gotten not guilty verdicts for my clients at all of those levels. I treat every criminal charge against my clients seriously. Whether it be a day or a decade, your liberty is important to me. I will fight for your freedom.”
— Bret M. Woody, Eloquence Law
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