Jeffrey D. Veitch Jeff is the author of "Defending DUI's-A Defense Perspective", which is the reference book published for Washington attorneys in the "Washington Law and Practice Manual" attorney Deskbook Series. Jeff has also been honored with the distinction of being named a "Rising Star" by Washington Law & Politics magazine on several occassions. In 2004-2005, Jeff was elected by his peers to serve as President of the Northwest Academy of DUI Defense, an invitation only group made up of some of the State's pre-eminent DUI Attorneys. Most recently, Jeff has again been recognized by Washington Law & Politics magazine in it's "Who's Who in Criminal Defense & DUI/DWI Law" in their upcoming Winter 2008 edition.

A graduate of the Capital University Law Center in Columbus, Ohio, Jeff began his practice at the prestigious Pennsylvania law firm of Shapira, Hutzelman, Berlin & May, 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.

Prior to forming VEITCH, LEO & ASSOCIATES, Jeff was a member of the firm of Hayne, Fox, Bowman & Duarte, where his practice focused exclusively on DUI defense. As a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Seattle, 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 for the Seattle City Attorney's Office. As a prosecutor and DUI defense attorney in Washington state, Jeff has handled thousands of cases and has successfully litigated more than a hundred cases through trial.

Jeff is known for his exceptional trial techniques and his dedication to his client's cause. Jeff has also played key roles in the creation, preparation and litigation of several highly publicized major evidentiary issues which have led to the suppression of many hundreds of breath tests across the State of Washington in recent years. Jeff, a married father of three, is also an avid golfer and fly fisherman and a former NCAA Varsity Ice hockey player.

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

• Northwest Academy of DUI Defense
  Past-President and Founding member
• National College for DUI Defense
• Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Washington and Pennsylvania Bar Association

PRESS CLIPPINGS

• HeraldNet.com, May 24, 2000 DUI breath test rules under fire
  "Accuracy of machines called into question by defense attorney."

PUBLISHED ARTICLES / PUBLICATIONS

• Defending DUI's-A Defense Perspective, Washington Law and Practice Manual,
  King County Bar Association, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005.
• "Estopped" (Collateral Estopple and the Department of Licensing) Washington State Trial Lawyers News, February 2002.
• Defending DUI's'-Wa Foundation for Criminal Justice-Seminar Materials
  The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; A Legislative and Case Law Update
• KCBA "Nuts and Bolts" Seminar Materials Alternatives To Trial, March 2001.

FEATURED SPEAKER AT LEGAL SEMINARS AROUND THE STATE.

• "Defending DUI's" - Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice
  The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; A Legislative and Case Law Update
• "Nuts and Bolts"- March 2001
  King County Bar Association - Alternatives to Trial