Steven W. Thayer, P.S. is a distinguished criminal defense law firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in high-stakes criminal cases with a focus on protecting the rights of individuals facing serious accusations. With a career spanning since 1977, Steven Thayer has built a reputation as one of the region’s most respected and successful defense attorneys, recognized for his unwavering commitment to clients who have been “persecuted by the police and prosecuted by the government.”
The firm takes a strategic, detail-oriented approach to criminal defense, leveraging over four decades of experience and a deep understanding of Washington state law to achieve favorable outcomes. They are particularly noted for their success in securing dismissals and not guilty verdicts in complex cases involving violent crimes, sex offenses, and DUI charges. Their clientele includes individuals falsely accused of domestic violence, law enforcement officers facing wrongful allegations, and those charged with felonies such as murder, assault, and child pornography.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- Domestic Violence and Domestic Assault Defense
- Sex Crimes Defense
- Child Pornography Defense
- DUI and DWI Defense
- Vehicular Homicide and Vehicular Assault Defense
- Murder, Manslaughter, and Assault Defense
- Criminal Appeals
- Drug Crimes Defense (including marijuana cultivation and manufacturing)
- Federal Crime Representation
- Violent Crimes Defense
Serving clients throughout Clark County and the broader state of Washington, the firm is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been consistently honored as a Super Lawyer. Fluent in English, they offer free initial consultations and are deeply embedded in the local legal community, with a track record of landmark case dismissals and appellate victories.
