The Marshall Defense Firm

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, ResponsivenessI have known David Marshall in a professional capacity for many years and am a great admirer of the excellent legal services he provides. He is experienced, intelligent, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He is an excellent advocate when negotiating with prosecutors, arguing to a judge, and when presenting a case to a jury. He is always well-prepared and he is well-respected wherever he goes, a respect that is both earned and deserved. Clients engaging the Marshall Defense Firm will be well-represented. I highly recommend his services.I have known David Marshall in a professional capacity for many years and am a great admirer of the excellent legal services he provides. He is experienced, intelligent, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He is an excellent advocate when …More

I have known David Marshall in a professional capacity for many years and am a great admirer of the excellent legal services he provides. He is experienced, intelligent, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He is an excellent advocate when negotiating with prosecutors, arguing to a judge, and when presenting a case to a jury. He is always well-prepared and he is well-respected wherever he goes, a respect that is both earned and deserved. Clients engaging the Marshall Defense Firm will be well-represented. I highly recommend his services.

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, ValueDuring the first 70 years of my life, the only need I ever had for an attorney was to handle real estate transactions and will preparation. That changed in November 2019, shortly after my 71st birthday, when I was notified by an employee of the Attorney General of Washington State that a lawsuit had been initiated against several agencies of the State by a former resident of a group home where I had worked more than 40 years ago. The suit alleged generally that the group home had tolerated a pervasive atmosphere of sexual abuse and, specifically, that I had repeatedly sexually abused the individual who filed the suit.After the initial shock of learning about the entirely false allegations wore off and I determined that it would be most prudent to obtain legal representation, a criminal defense attorney who is a family friend here in Illinois advised that I would need to retain the services of an attorney who is licensed to practice in Washington. After she consulted with professional contacts in that area to identify a highly reputable, experienced legal practitioner, she provided to me the name of David Marshall of the Marshall Defense Firm in Seattle. I will always be grateful to her for that referral.From the outset, Mr. Marshall earned my trust, respect and confidence. When I left an introductory voice mail message for him on the day before Thanksgiving 2019, I had no expectation that I would receive a response prior to the next business day (the following Monday). Thus I was amazed to receive a return call from him on Saturday evening of the holiday weekend. After he listened to me describe the situation, he explained what services he could provide and what the terms of our relationship would be. His demeanor and tone put me quickly at ease, sufficient to the extent that I felt comfortable asking why he called me on a Saturday evening. His response was that he did not think that I would want to wait an unnecessarily lengthy period of time for assistance. Indeed! Until he called, that weekend had been one of the worst of my life.During the initial few months that followed, Mr. Marshall set clear expectations of what information he required of me in order to provide the best possible representation. Our written and verbal communications were productive and concise. Subsequently, for almost one year we had no contact until December 2020, when Mr. Marshall advised me that the plaintiff’s attorneys had notified him that they sought to depose me. During the five weeks that followed, Mr. Marshall guided me through all aspects of preparation for the deposition, including a mock session, and shared critically important feedback and advice that were invaluable to me. Thanks to his support, the deposition was a tolerable and relatively stress-free experience. I shudder to think of what kind of an ordeal it might have been otherwise.Although the case is still pending adjudication with a tentative trial date in November 2021, I have been informed that I am deemed a “lay witness” and not a defendant. Therefore, I am uncertain as to whether or how I might be further involved. However, if I believe that circumstances dictate a need for further representation, I will immediately retain Mr. Marshall to resume his advocacy. During the 22 months that I have known him I have found him to be a compassionate, ethical and dedicated professional. I have developed a complete and absolute degree of respect, confidence and trust in him. I will be forever grateful.During the first 70 years of my life, the only need I ever had for an attorney was to handle real estate transactions and will preparation. That changed in November 2019, shortly after my 71st birthday, when I was notified by an employee …More

During the first 70 years of my life, the only need I ever had for an attorney was to handle real estate transactions and will preparation. That changed in November 2019, shortly after my 71st birthday, when I was notified by an employee of the Attorney General of Washington State that a lawsuit had been initiated against several agencies of the State by a former resident of a group home where I had worked more than 40 years ago. The suit alleged generally that the group home had tolerated a pervasive atmosphere of sexual abuse and, specifically, that I had repeatedly sexually abused the individual who filed the suit.

Positive: ProfessionalismI have done work for attorney David S. Marshall, and have found him to be a man of great integrity. He’s got an excellent reputation in the legal community. He really cares about his clients. He is understanding and compassionate. His areas of practice are highly specialized. His experience in defending people faced with serious charges is a great comfort to those he represents. He is an aggresive advocate for his clients and he is not afraid to take a case to trial if need be.I have done work for attorney David S. Marshall, and have found him to be a man of great integrity. He’s got an excellent reputation in the legal community. He really cares about his clients. He is understanding and compassionate. His …More

I have done work for attorney David S. Marshall, and have found him to be a man of great integrity. He’s got an excellent reputation in the legal community. He really cares about his clients. He is understanding and compassionate. His areas of practice are highly specialized. His experience in defending people faced with serious charges is a great comfort to those he represents. He is an aggresive advocate for his clients and he is not afraid to take a case to trial if need be.

Positive: Professionalism, QualityI have worked with David and his law firm for over 15 years. Over that time, I have developed the utmost respect and appreciation for his commitment to his clients. His attention to detail and the thoughtfulness that he approaches his cases with is unparalleled. I have been working in the criminal defense community for over 20 years. There are but a handful of attorneys that I would refer a client to and David and his firm is at the top of the list.I have worked with David and his law firm for over 15 years. Over that time, I have developed the utmost respect and appreciation for his commitment to his clients. His attention to detail and the thoughtfulness that he approaches his cases …More

I have worked with David and his law firm for over 15 years. Over that time, I have developed the utmost respect and appreciation for his commitment to his clients. His attention to detail and the thoughtfulness that he approaches his cases with is unparalleled. I have been working in the criminal defense community for over 20 years. There are but a handful of attorneys that I would refer a client to and David and his firm is at the top of the list.

Positive: Professionalism, ResponsivenessNeeding a defense attorney is one of the most humbling experiences of a persons life. This defense team goes above and beyond to fight for their clients. The amount of knowledge and research Mrs. Selset brought to my defense was astounding. Her determination and attentiveness to me and my case was exactly what I needed. Her calm and respectful way of addressing the issues during my hearing was greatly appreciated. I would recommended this team to anyone who finds themself in the position of needing proper defense counsel.Needing a defense attorney is one of the most humbling experiences of a persons life. This defense team goes above and beyond to fight for their clients. The amount of knowledge and research Mrs. Selset brought to my defense was astounding. …More

Needing a defense attorney is one of the most humbling experiences of a persons life. This defense team goes above and beyond to fight for their clients. The amount of knowledge and research Mrs. Selset brought to my defense was astounding. Her determination and attentiveness to me and my case was exactly what I needed. Her calm and respectful way of addressing the issues during my hearing was greatly appreciated. I would recommended this team to anyone who finds themself in the position of needing proper defense counsel.