Briteney Ann Mercer, Criminal Defense Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense
MemberatSchroeter Goldmark & Bender
Seattle, WA
Practicing criminal defense in Seattle since 2002.
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Briteney Ann Mercer is a member based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense. Briteney has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender.
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- Seattle, WA
- Experience
- over 24 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI · DV Defense
- Handles Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense matters from Seattle, WA.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Briteney Ann Mercer: Briteney Ann Mercer is a member based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense. Briteney has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Briteney takes on
Briteney concentrates on criminal defense, dui/dwi, and dv defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Briteney handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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DUI/DWI
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DV Defense
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Criminal Defense cases in Seattle, Washington
Briteney takes criminal defense matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Briteney agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in Seattle, Washington
Briteney takes dui/dwi matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Briteney agrees to represent you.
DV Defense cases in Seattle, Washington
Briteney takes dv defense matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Briteney agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Briteney Ann Mercer — criminal defense lawyer in Seattle
Briteney Ann Mercer is a member based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, and DV Defense. Briteney has over 24 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Schroeter Goldmark & Bender.
Brit Mercer has devoted her career to defending individuals accused of crimes and has represented hundreds of people in municipal, district, superior, and federal courts throughout Washington. She is currently the president of the Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice and is a past vice president of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She has significant experience defending DUIs, vehicular assault and homicide, serious felony matters, domestic violence, and misdemeanor charges. Brit has presented on all facets of trial practice and ethics at CLEs throughout Washington for the Washington Defender Association, WACDL, Seattle University and the Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice and the Washington State Bar Association. In 2019, she presented at the NCDD Summer Session at Harvard Law School. When not in a courtroom, Brit can usually be found riding her horse, Testify.
Briteney's approach to criminal defense cases
Brit Mercer has devoted her career to defending individuals accused of crimes and has represented hundreds of people in municipal, district, superior, and federal courts throughout Washington. She is currently the president of the Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice and is a past vice president of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. She has significant experience…
Clients Briteney works with
Briteney reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, dui/dwi, and dv defense matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Washington School of Law
Juris Doctorate · 2002
Jurisdictions
Briteney's state bar admissions
Washington
2002 · ACTIVE
Briteney studied at Juris Doctorate in University of Washington School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Briteney completed Juris Doctorate in University of Washington School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Briteney runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Briteney Ann Mercer's office in Seattle
Briteney's primary office is at 401 Union St., Ste. 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Briteney Ann Mercer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Briteney usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Briteney charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Briteney's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Briteney will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Briteney
Briteney discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Briteney confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Briteney's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Briteney Ann Mercer
How much does it cost to hire Briteney for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Briteney walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Briteney offer a free consultation?
Briteney charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Briteney's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Briteney's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Washington typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Briteney gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Briteney take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Briteney is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Briteney will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Briteney?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Briteney will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Briteney accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Briteney's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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