Practice Philosophy
I believe that lawyers should be held to the highest standards, and I do my best to adhere to those standards. I strive to be honest and ethical in my dealings with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. I believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, including those with whom I disagree. Law is an ancient profession and there is a long tradition of lawyers fighting for equality, fairness, and social justice. I strive to be part of that tradition.
Attorney
Gilbert H. Levy
Gil Levy is a graduate of U.C. Berkeley and UCLA School of Law. After serving as a Deputy Attorney in Tucson and a felony trial attorney with the Seattle King County Public Defender Association, he has spent over forty years in private practice specializing in criminal defense and First Amendment cases. He has argued cases successfully in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals, and the Washington Supreme Court. He is licensed in Washington and Arizona and has active practices in both states. He has earned an AV (highest rating) from Martindale Hubbell and a 10.0 (superb) rating from AVVO. In 2010, Gil received the President's Award from the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers for distinguished service to the profession.
Gil has tried dozens of jury trials including homicide, racketeering, conspiracy, drug cases and complex frauds. He has enjoyed success in having local ordinances declared unconstitutional and in getting clients off of death row.
Gil is married with three adult children, two grandchildren, and two rescue pit bulls. Other than family, friends and work, his major passions are travel and fly fishing.
Sarah Johnson has worked at the Law Office of Gilbert H. Levy for more than 10 years. She graduated from Whiteman College with a B.A in Psychology and Minor in Art History in 2006. She has a diverse background of previous professional experience from logistics management in wind energy construction sites all over the country, to permaculture farming in Hawaii, to ecotourism lodge office management in Alaska. Sarah is dedicated to helping Gil provide the highest level of legal representation to their clients, from intake through trial. She is passionate about protecting the rights of the underserved and disadvantaged. She has extensive experience with large volume discovery management in complex cases and trial preparation. Sarah enjoys all creative pursuits, most frequently painting and cooking, and she enjoys traveling with her family.
Sarah Johnson has worked at the Law Office of Gilbert H. Levy for more than 10 years. She graduated from Whiteman College with a B.A in Psychology and Minor in Art History in 2006. She has a diverse background of previous professional experience from logistics management in wind energy construction sites all over the country, to permaculture farming in Hawaii, to ecotourism lodge office management in Alaska. Sarah is dedicated to helping Gil provide the highest level of legal representation to their clients, from intake through trial. She is passionate about protecting the rights of the underserved and disadvantaged. She has extensive experience with large volume discovery management in complex cases and trial preparation. Sarah enjoys all creative pursuits, most frequently painting and cooking, and she enjoys traveling with her family.
