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BRADLEY JOHNSON

Bradley Johnson is an attorney with a passion for helping people accused of crimes or injured by the negligence of others. He founded Bradley Johnson Lawyers in 1993 and has steadily built a practice full of outstanding attorneys and support staff. All are dedicated to providing exceptional legal support and believe all people deserve strong, compelling advocacy.

Bradley graduated from the prestigious Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric from the University of California at Berkeley. He earned his law degree from University of Washington. While in law school, Bradley worked for Betts, Patterson and Mines and later for the New York City District Attorney’s Office.

Proud father of his 8-year-old son, Bradley is the Den Master for his little wolf scout’s Boy Scout Troop and is volunteer teacher for his son’s Elementary Chess Program. Living in Seattle is a dream come true for Bradley after spending his first 18 years in parched Bakersfield, California.

For recreation, Bradley can be found avidly digesting independent films at the Seattle International Film Festival, Sundance or the Northwest Film Forum or participating in a Men’s Group he co-founded that has been meeting once per month in his home for more than eight years.

Bradley believes that everyone needs support and encouragement. People needs others who can hold a bigger picture and vision of who they are and that mentorship can make the difference between someone living into who he or she is rather than spending years frustrated and learning through bitter disappointment.

LAUREN WEGENER

Lauren works aggressively to give a potent voice to the criminally accused.

She is a compassionate listener who empathizes with the grief, anger, and fear clients often experience when facing a criminal charge. Lauren is passionate about turning these emotional responses into a successful criminal defense founded upon her unflagging advocacy and negotiation on behalf of her clients.

Lauren recognizes that police reports merely capture a single officer’s fleeting impression. Unfortunately, these reports often fail to accurately capture the positive character and the intentions of the accused, as well as the overarching context of extremely complex events.

Accordingly, Lauren orchestrates every defense strategy so that the imprecision of such reports never detracts from her clients’ integrity and underlying humanity.

Lauren earned her B.A. at the University of Washington, graduating with a double major in Philosophy and Law, Societies, and Justice. Lauren then earned her J.D. from Seattle University School of Law, during which she worked at the state Attorney General’s Office, focusing on assaultive crimes.

Lauren’s work with the Attorney General allowed her to develop a deeper understanding of prosecutorial procedure and strategies.

Shortly thereafter, Lauren worked as a public defender on behalf of clients in the greater Seattle area. Lauren’s significant training and experience on both sides of the judicial aisle allowed her to emerge as a seasoned and dexterous advocate for each client’s rights. Lauren has been a vital part of the Bradley Johnson Lawyers team for over twelve years.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, playing competitive soccer, watching college and professional sports, traveling and hanging out with her four Yorkshire Terriers.

Lauren is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association, American Bar Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the King and Snohomish County Chapters of Washington Women Lawyers, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the United States District Court.

“I became a lawyer because my grandparents were enslaved in the WWII internment camps, locked away without a voice. It is my mission to make sure people are heard and their rights are protected. To me, Advocacy and Results matter. Recently in court I argued that a client’s arrest was without sufficient cause. Although it was her second DUI in seven years, it was clear to me that her rights were violated. After my argument the judge dismissed the case. In my head I know everyone deserves a voice”.

CHLOE ANDERSON

Chloe’s focus lies in enacting positive, tangible change in her clients’ lives.

She brings to her work an unwavering belief that people should be treated civilly and equally, as well as a sense of empathy that is often missing in the court system.

After earning her B.A. with honors in History at UC Santa Cruz, Chloe attended Oxford University in England where she received a Master’s Degree in Philosophy. Chloe’s interest in crime and punishment, race and equity, and how our country deals with these issues, brought her to the University of Washington School of Law. She graduated from law school 2005. While in law school, Chloe participated in the Innocence Project Clinic and the Child Advocacy Clinic, both year-long clinics which allowed her significant hands on experience with clients.

After earning her Juris Doctorate, Chloe gained significant work experience as a Public Defender with the Snohomish County Public Defender’s Office. In this capacity, Chloe was able to gain extensive experience trying a variety of state level criminal cases.

She prides herself on being a tenacious advocate on behalf of each one of her clients. She takes an interest in their lives and stories and brings an unrivaled level of integrity into every case she handles. Chloe has been a vital part of Bradley Johnson Lawyers for over ten years. When not hard at work, Chloe enjoys traveling, good food and spending time with her two children.

Chloe is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, American Bar Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, King and Snohomish County Chapters of Washington Women Lawyers, King County Bar Association, American Civil Liberties Union, and the United States District Court.

“Loving, Intuitive, Relentless. Not necessarily the public’s idea of a criminal defense lawyer. Yet to me these qualities are essential. We’re all human. People make mistakes. My job is to tell the whole story, the human story. The law must be compassionate to be just. I recently defended a young man. Terminally ill, with extensive criminal history, he’s the sole parent of a toddler. Facing a five-year sentence on a four count felony, he likely would have died in prison. I fought for him, asserting that his life is larger than his mistakes. The Judge agreed. He and his family have a second chance”.

Dougal Neralich

Dougal believes that a person can make a difference with tireless work and always striving to be better. He is a tenacious advocate for his clients and is always willing to work harder and longer if it means a change for the better, and he never shies away from a fight.

Born in Taiwan and raised in Hawaii he went onto receive his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University of Arkansas. He worked with disadvantaged youth until he graduated, then moved to Boulder, Colorado. In Colorado he resumed his work with children, specifically incarcerated children that were deemed violent and sexual offenders. Eventually he transitioned over to running a shelter for runaway and homeless youth. He fought the state for kids’ access to resources and was constantly embroiled in a legal fight for limited resources and basic rights for the youth under his care. This was his inspiration to go to law school.

After earning his law degree in 2014 from the University of Seattle, he wanted to go and work somewhere extreme, somewhere he could really make a difference, so he moved to Fairbanks, Alaska and started work as a Public Defender where he thrived. Immediately he was given a full case load of misdemeanor and felony cases, even helping on a murder case in his first year.

After Alaska, Dougal transitioned back to Washington State and spent two years doing Workers’ Compensation litigation, securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation for his clients through litigating against the state, including successfully defending a verdict in his favor at the Washington State Court of Appeals. In two years, he never lost a single trial or had a verdict overturned on appeal.

Eventually, he realized his true calling was in criminal defense and was given the opportunity of a lifetime when he started working for Bradley Johnson Lawyers over two years ago. He is extremely proud of the work he does and gets to apply his work ethic and tireless advocacy to those who have been accused of a crime and are going through the most difficult time in their lives. He brings his significant experience to bear and will never back down from a challenge. In his free time, he likes to powerlift, kayak and spend time with his dog.

“My name is Dougal Tukten Neralich. My parents were and are ardent travelers and their multicultural leanings are apparent not only in my name but in framework in how I was raised; the framework of my upbringing. I was raised to believe that people are inherently good, that bad things happen, and that I should work diligently, do my best, and to help others. I constantly strive to bring these ideals to bear in my legal practice.”

JEREMY GOODMAN

Jeremy earned his B.S. in Economics at the University of Washington and his J.D. from Seattle University School of Law. Jeremy has worked in multiple legal clinics where he defended indigent youth accused of crimes in the juvenile court system here in Seattle. As Jeremy transitioned his focus from the juvenile courts to the appellate process, he gained knowledge and experience which allows him to more effectively navigate the intricacies of the trial process ensuring more options and better outcomes for his clients. During this time Jeremy became a member of the Right to Counsel Clinic, where he provided vital support for individuals who were denied their right to effective representation at trial. Along with other Clinic members, he successfully overturned a wrongful conviction and managed to appeal a case to the Washington State Supreme Court.  After graduating from Law School, Jeremy attended the Reid School of Interrogation where he learned the same interrogation tactics that law enforcement utilize to extract confessions from the accused.

He firmly believes everyone deserves a strong defense and views no obstacle as too great to overcome. Jeremy’s aggressive advocacy in the courtroom and has led to trial experience comparable to attorneys who have been practicing for 20+ years. In 2019 alone, Jeremy took seven felony charges to trial, where he earned a “not guilty” verdict for each and every one. If you are ready to fight for your rights, why not fight to win.

Jeremy is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, King County Bar Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

“I know that excellent attorney-client communication is critical for effective representation. I collaborate with each client to ensure that they understand the entire legal process as I guide them towards the best path to achieve their goals. When that path leads to trial, I utilize my extensive experience in the courtroom to fight for justice, and when it’s time to fight, I win.”

Alister Dabreo

I have always felt that there is often another story to tell. A different perspective, viewpoint, or even just missing context waiting to be articulated. Rarely are things black and white. Nowhere is this truer than in our justice system, no matter what a witness, prosecutor, or a police officer might insist.

I was born in Boston, Massachusetts and received my B.A. from Amherst College, graduating with a double major in Political Science and Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought. I was never afraid to buck trends, seek different experiences and alternative perspectives. As such, I soon after made my way clear across the country to the Pacific Northwest and fell in love with the area—I never left.

I worked at Bradley Johnson Lawyers for several years prior to attending law school, speaking daily with people who made mistakes and needed help. Each one of them deserved a voice, someone to speak for them and ensure the fairest possible application of the rules. I often saw how frustrating fulfilling even this basic expectation could be. I decided that I could be a part of the solution.

I earned my J.D. in two years from Gonzaga University, graduating summa cum laude. I worked on Law Review, honing my research and writing skills. I worked with the Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington and Idaho for almost two years, focusing on felony drug and immigration crimes. I was further fortunate to help with the Sobriety Treatment and Education Program [STEP], offering alternative treatment for defendants suffering from substance abuse issues. Often, they had a much different story to tell, one requiring much understanding and compassion.

I learned from these experiences that incarceration simply does not deter. And I learned that there is mercy and truth in our justice system—I’ve seen it. Yet it always requires a dedicated advocate truly willing to fight for these outcomes; a dedication to telling and proving that alternative perspective. It requires intelligence, persistence, and persuasion, and often a creative solution to seemingly black and white problems. I strive to be that advocate for every one of my clients.

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to come back to Bradley Johnson Lawyers. Criminal defense is my calling, and I truly believe there is no better firm in which to serve my clients. For those facing the limitless resources of the State and going through the most difficult time in their life, it takes a team to win. My clients not only receive my tireless efforts, but have a team of paralegals and dedicated, experienced attorneys willing to help wherever they can. I, as well as my clients, are fortunate to have such a system of dedication and collaboration at our backs.

In my free time I like to get on the water, golf, and spend time with my dog.

TIMOTHY RUSK

Great advocacy leads to great results. Tim has earned a reputation for being a great trial lawyer, and by taking the prosecution to task on every case he achieves superior results for his clients.

Tim was born and raised in Tacoma Washington and went on to earn a business degree at Washington State University’s Carson College of Business. After working in Seattle for a small tech start up for a year Tim pursued his law degree at Seattle University.

While at law school Tim participated in multiple associations and clinics. Notably, Tim worked with the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Program providing assistance to resettle Iraqi refugees in danger for providing support to American forces. Tim also provided support for small local businesses through Seattle University’s Community Development Clinic. Tim gained a detailed knowledge of his client’s business to help them create a business plan, legal entity, and standardized contracts and forms. What Tim loved most about those opportunities was working with people and seeing his work make a positive difference in their individual lives.

After earning his degree, Tim went to work for the newly formed King County Department of Public Defense. Tim was known for being empathetic toward his clients, and tough for the prosecutors. Tim knows innocent people can face serious charges. In one case, a young man was accused of multiple counts of assaulting and resisting officers. Tim knew it was a set up, and after a 2-week jury trial his client was rewarded with a not guilty verdict in 15 minutes. In subsequent trials the prosecutors came with special “Tim Rusk motions” in an attempt to combat his unorthodox trial tactics. They still lost.

Tim came to Bradley Johnson Lawyers more than two years ago. He is happy to continue his work all over the state and is proud to say he has earned Not Guilty verdicts on both sides of the mountains now. In his free time Tim enjoys hiking, fishing, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.

Tim is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.