PETER MAZZONE

Pete has been practicing law since 1995, focusing primarily on criminal defense. Following law school, he became a trial attorney at the Snohomish County Public Defender’s Association where he practiced for five years before entering private practice in 2001. Since that time his law firm has evolved to become Mazzone Law Firm, PLLC.

During his twenty-five years of practice, Pete has become a distinguished criminal defense lawyer and is one of a select group of lawyers qualified to handle death penalty cases. He frequently lectures at seminars to help other lawyers in the community on their criminal defense strategies ranging from pre-trial motions to developing a strong defense. He has successfully argued before the Washington State Supreme Court and has earned a reputation for being a well-respected and highly skilled litigator in State and Federal Court.

Education

• Illinois State University, Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, 1981

• Miami University (of Ohio), Master of Science, Geology, 1983

• University of Massachusetts, Ph.D. in Geology, 1988

• Seattle University School of Law, Juris Doctor, 1995

Professional Licenses & Associations

• Admitted to practice before all courts of the State of Washington

• Admitted to practice before the United States District Court for both the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington

• Admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

• Washington State Bar Association, member

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, member

• Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, member

• Snohomish County Bar Association, member