Seattle Criminal Attorney
Firm Overview
Robert Flennaugh II
Preparatory Education
- University of Washington, B.A. 1991
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1996
Robert Flennaugh II has represented clients in Washington State courts for ten years. He began his career as a public defender with the Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons (S.C.R.A.P), where he represented both adult and juvenile clients on a wide variety of charges. He then joined a private Seattle firm specializing in criminal defense and later opened his own criminal defense practice, Law Office of Robert Flennaugh II.
Robert’s breadth of experience in the Washington courts and extensive background in trial and negotiation are effective assets to his clients. His abilities and expertise are well-regarded by peer attorneys and judges; he has been nominated by his legal peers as a "Rising Star" over five times since 2000 (Washington Law & Politics Magazine).
Criminal Defense - Juveniles
Robert has represented hundreds of juvenile clients facing all levels of misdemeanor and felony charges in criminal juvenile court. A majority of these cases dealt with non-traffic alcohol and drug charges as well as serious felonies, such as sexual assaults. Robert is involved in a number of community and civic organizations focused on youth outreach, and is a frequent guest speaker before high school and college audiences on issues such as juvenile rights.
Criminal Defense - Adult
Robert has defended adult clients on all levels of misdemeanor and felony charges. In particular, he has extensive experience representing clients on charges of domestic violence, assault, and violation of no contact orders. Robert’s practice has an emphasis in serious felony matters, including murder charges. He is an experienced trial lawyer and negotiator, and has tried many cases before juries and judges in the Washington State courts.
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Board of Directors, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons, 2006 – present
- William L. Dwyer Inn of Court, 2003- present
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- King County Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
- Mentor, University of Washington School of Law, 1999 – present
Community and Civic Affiliations
- Board Member, KUOW, National Public Radio, Seattle, 2002 – present
- Board Member, Building Blocks, 2000 – 2003
- Board Member, Vision Youth, 1998 – 2002
- Member, University of Washington School of Law Alumni Ambassadors, 2000 – present
- Member, Children and Youth Justice Center – 2006
Articles
Jeanette Petersen
Jeanette Petersen is an associate at the Law Office of Robert Flennaugh II, PLLC. Her practice focuses primarily on white collar criminal defense, legal research, discovery, and drafting of client memoranda, motions, trial and appellate briefs. Ms. Peterson also represents the firm’s clients at various types of court hearings, including administrative and civil proceedings.
Ms. Petersen graduated with honors from the University of Washington School of Law in 1998 and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Washington in 1994. Prior to joining the Law Office of Robert Flennaugh II, she was a corporate securities associate at the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where her practice focused on the corporate representation of emerging growth companies, technology businesses, and venture capital firms. Ms. Peterson has extensive experience as a law clerk in both Federal and State court; she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ronald Gould of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Justice Richard Sanders of the Washington State Supreme Court, and Judge David Armstrong in the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II.
Matthew Lapin
Matthew Lapin is an associate at the Law Office of Robert Flennaugh II, PLLC. He represents clients accused of misdemeanor and serious felony offenses in the Washington State court systems. Mr. Lapin is an experienced trial attorney with a distinguished record as a former Senior Deputy King County Prosecutor.
Mr. Lapin graduated from the University of Miami School of Law cum laude in 1995, and graduated cum laude with Bachelor of Arts in History from Princeton University in New Jersey. Prior to joining the Law Office of Robert Flennaugh II, he served for over 12 years as a highly successful prosecuting attorney with the King County Prosecutor’s office. While a Senior Deputy King County Prosecutor, Mr. Lapin was chosen to be Chair and Senior Trial Supervisor of the Trial Teams Unit, where he supervised all aspects of case development, negotiations and trials of violent and non-violent felony cases. In that capacity, he trained King County trial deputies in the development of trial strategies and the handling of motions hearings and evidentiary issues.
Fee Information
- All fee arrangements will be fully discussed and agreed upon with the client in advance of accepting representation. The specifics of any arrangement are often unique to the client and the nature of the case.
- Generally, the amount of the fee is determined by the nature and complexity of the charges faced, which affects the amount of hours, research and labor required for the most effective representation. For example, fees to represent clients on serious felony charges are typically higher than misdemeanors.
We will accept payment in cash, credit, check or money order.