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James E. Lobsenz represents clients in Seattle, Washington across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About James E. Lobsenz
James E. Lobsenz maintains an extensive appellate practice in both state and federal courts, with substantive experience in constitutional law, freedom of speech, police misconduct, civil rights, criminal defense, employment law, and evidence. After clerking for Associate Justice Mathew O. Tobriner of the California Supreme Court and Chief Justice Vincent L. McKusick of the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, he joined King County as a deputy prosecuting attorney before serving as a public defender and transitioning to private practice. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Seattle University, teaching constitutional law, the First Amendment, and civil rights litigation.
Lobsenz is an elected Fellow of the American Academy of Appellate Lawyers and has been named a top attorney in Washington State by Super Lawyers Magazine for 22 consecutive years, including 2026. He has received the William O. Douglas Award from the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Civil Libertarian Award from the Washington ACLU, and the Community Leadership Award from Washington's GLBT Bar Association. He has been recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025.
Credentials
Education
Stanford University
B.A. Political Science · 1974
Stanford University
M.A. · 1975
University of California Berkeley
J.D. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Washington, Washingt
1978 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Elected Fellow, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the William O. Douglas Award (2009), Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Community Leadership Award (2010), Washington's GLBT Bar Association
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Civil Libertarian Award (1991), American Civil Liberties Union
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Human Rights Day Award (1985), Seattle Chapter of the United Nations Association
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington's Top Attorneys (22 consecutive years including 2026), Washington Super Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Lawyer, Seattle Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — King County's Top Lawyers (2010-2018), Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2026
Best Lawyers in America — King County's Top Lawyers (2010-2018), Seattle Business Magazine
2026
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Carney Badley Spellman PS
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600
Seattle, Washington 98104
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What areas of law does James E. Lobsenz practice?
James E. Lobsenz focuses on Appellate and Criminal Defense.
Where is James E. Lobsenz located?
James E. Lobsenz primarily serves clients in Seattle, Washington, with an office at 701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3600.
How experienced is James E. Lobsenz?
James E. Lobsenz has 48 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1978.
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