Jeffrey Veitch

Jeffrey Veitch

The Veitch Law Firm
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury
  • Pennsylvania, Washington
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Biography

Jeffrey Veitch, Esquire named a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine 2016-2021.

Jeff has previously been honored with the distinction of being named a "Rising Star" by Law & Politics magazine on several occasions and has also been recognized by Law & Politics magazine in its "Who's Who in Criminal Defense & DUI/DWI Law" edition every year since 2007. Jeff has also achieved a 10/10 Superb rating from AVVO.COM, an independent attorney rating service and was also Selected as a "Top 100" Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Jeff has been the author of "Defending DUI's-A Defense Perspective", in the "Washington Law and Practice Manual" attorney Deskbook Series, which is the reference book published for attorneys.

Jeff began his practice in Pennsylvania, where he specialized in complex criminal law issues. In his career, Jeff has also handled many complex criminal trials and appeals in Washington and Pennsylvania, ranging from DUI to first degree murder.

As a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Jeff was appointed as one of two special trial unit prosecutors where he was responsible for the filing and prosecution of all high profile cases. As a prosecutor and defense attorney, Jeff has handled thousands of cases and has litigated more than a hundred cases through trial.

PUBLISHED ARTICLES / PUBLICATIONS

Ignition Interlock 2017-What You and Your Client Need To Know, Erie County Bar Asociation
Defending DUI's-A Defense Perspective, Law and Practice Manual,
King County Bar Association.
"Estopped" (Collateral Estopple and the Department of Licensing) Trial Lawyers News.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; A Legislative and Case Law Update Defending DUI's'-Foundation for Criminal Justice-Seminar Materials
KCBA "Nuts and Bolts" Seminar Materials Alternatives To Trial.

FEATURED SPEAKER AT LEGAL SEMINARS .

Ignition Interlock 2017-What You and Your Client Need To Know.

Practice Areas
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    DUI & DWI
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Pennsylvania
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Washington
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Professional Experience
President
Veitch Ault & Associates
- Current
Past President and Founding Member
Northwest Academy of DUI Defense
- Current
President
The Veitch Law Firm
- Current
Chair of Criminal Section
Erie County Bar Association
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Associate
Hayne Fox & Bowman
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Assistant City Attorney
Seattle City Prosecutors Office
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Education
Capital University Law School
J.D. | Law
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Mercyhurst College
B.A. | Business Mgmt and History
Honors: Deans List, Delta Mu Delta-National Business Honors Society
Activities: Varsity NCAA Ic Hockey Player
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Washington Law & Politics
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers
2016-2018
Super Lawyer
Washington Law & Politics
Super Lawyer
Washington Law & Politics
Rising Star
Washington Law & Politics
10/10 Superb Rating
Avvo.com
Professional Associations
Erie County Bar Association
Chair of Criminal Section
Current
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Northwest Academy of Dui Defense
Past President and Founding Member
Current
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Washington State Bar  # 26582
Member
- Current
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Pennsylvania State Bar
- Current
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National College of DUI Defense
General Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Washington Law and Practice Manual-Defending DUI Chapter
King County Bar Association
Speaking Engagements
Ignition Interlock 2017-What You and Your Clients Need to Know, Ignition Interlock and Birchfield Update CLE, Erie County Convention Center
Erie County Bar Association
The Good, The Bad and the Ugly, Legislative and Caselaw Update, Defending DUI
Foundation for Criminal Justice
Alternatives to Trial, Nuts and Bolts CLE Seminar, Seattle, WA
King County Bar Association
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
2525 West 26th St.
Erie, PA 16506
Telephone: (814) 314-0051