Wednesday, October 1, 2008

CONTACT: Angela Horwath
Horwath Law
253.906.0706
horwathlaw@gmail.com

Seattle University Alumna Opens Private Practice
to Specialize in Criminal Defense

TACOMA, October 1, 2008 – After three years working as a public defender for the Department of Assigned Counsel, Angela Horwath (formerly Angela Rogers) is opening a private practice, Horwath Law, devoted to criminal defense. With her BA from Gonzaga University and her JD from Seattle University, Angela is a lifelong resident of the Pacific Northwest who has also travelled the world extensively. She brings extensive criminal defense experience to her private firm.

While at the Department of Assigned Counsel, Angela was the Lead Counsel on hundreds of criminal cases and trained several attorneys in the practice of criminal law. In addition to her expansive trial experience, Angela has authored over 100 criminal legal motions and briefs. An excellent criminal defense lawyer, Angela has particular trial experience in the area of juvenile defense.

Prior to working at the Department of Assigned Counsel, Angela worked with the Defenders Association, where she participated in the Youth at Risk Clinic and represented juveniles in criminal defense cases.

Located in the Point Defiance area of Tacoma, Horwath Law will work on cases primarily in Pierce County, but will serve King, Kitsap, and Thurston Counties as well. For more information about the services of Horwath Law or to contact Angela directly, please visit http://horwathlaw.com or call 253.906.0706.

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