The Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice

The Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice The WFCJ is a non-profit organization comprised of premier DUI defense attorneys. The Washington Foundation for Criminal Justice was founded in 1984.

Originally comprised of some of Washington's top DUI attorneys, the Foundation has, since its inception, engaged in most of the significant litigation pertaining to DUI issues in this state. Founding members included: Doug Cowan, Steve Hayne, Chris Matson, Al Rinaldi, Joe Schlosser, Fred Mendoza, Peter Berzins and Mike Frost. The WFCJ is a non-profit organization comprised of some of this State's

premier DUI defense attorneys. Members of the WFCJ have been privately selected and invited to be members based upon demonstrating excellence in the courtroom, excellence in the ability to teach other attorneys, and upholding the highest of ethical standards demanded by the Bar Association. The WFCJ has provided the largest statewide CLE, solely dedicated to educating DUI defense attorneys in this state since its formation in 1984. In addition to providing the defense bar with premier continuing legal education, WFCJ continues to advance the rights of the accused through its amicus efforts. Moreover, the WFCJ actively participates in the legislative process, ensuring that the rights of individuals are not violated by the demand for stricter prosecution of accused impaired drivers. Past Presidents of WFCJ include: Doug Cowan, Steve Hayne, Ken Fornabai and George Bianchi. Five former WFCJ Members serve or served as judges, they include the Honorable Michael Lambo, The Honorable Marjorie Tedrick, the Honorable Bill Bowman, the Honorable Michael Frans, and the Honorable Andrea Robertson.

Seminar attendees, welcome to our page!
11/21/2025

Seminar attendees, welcome to our page!

Graduate like me!. Come to the WFCJ Annual Seminar Friday 21st at the Maydenbauer Center or by Zoom. Last minute ticke...
11/21/2025

Graduate like me!. Come to the WFCJ Annual Seminar Friday 21st at the Maydenbauer Center or by Zoom. Last minute tickets available at https://www.wfcjseminar.com/

11/21/2025

There are about a dozen in-person seats left for tomorrow. If you come we will fit you in, provide lunch and I will personally buy you the drink of your choose at the end of the day. Also, unlimited Zoom seats.

Don't miss this once a year defensathon of information, form motions and camaraderie.

Howard Stein

Join us November 21, 2025 at the Meydebauer Center in Bellevue where former law-enforcement SFST trainer Anthony Palacio...
10/08/2025

Join us November 21, 2025 at the Meydebauer Center in Bellevue where former law-enforcement SFST trainer Anthony Palacios will show how to:

-Separate protocol from folklore—and make clean, credible objections.
-Use NHTSA manual language to shut down “stand-and-balance theater.
-Turn common administration errors into reasonable doubt that resonates with jurors.

Register now (Early bird ends 10/21): https://www.wfcjseminar.com/

Washington DUI defense is about to get more complicated – and more winnable.In this short video, Bruce Adsero (Feldman ...
09/25/2025

Washington DUI defense is about to get more complicated – and more winnable.

In this short video, Bruce Adsero (Feldman & Lee) previews his November 21st session at Defending DUIs: Navigating Technology, Science, and Strategy in DUI Defense.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1422401985629?aff=oddtdtcreator

Early bird rate before 10/21

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Join us us as we bring together top DUI lawyers, judges, scientists, and innovators to explore cutting-edge developments...
06/18/2025

Join us us as we bring together top DUI lawyers, judges, scientists, and innovators to explore cutting-edge developments in DUI defense. From field sobriety testing to toxicology, THC litigation, and the ethical use of AI, attendees will gain practical tools and advanced strategies for navigating DUI cases in a rapidly evolving legal and scientific landscape.

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Join us on December 6, 2024 for the WFCJ Defending DUI's Seminar where Marilyn Huestis, AB, MS, PhD, will speak about or...
08/29/2024

Join us on December 6, 2024 for the WFCJ Defending DUI's Seminar where Marilyn Huestis, AB, MS, PhD, will speak about oral fluid drug testing. This year, the legislature approved these tests for use by law enforcement. Dr. Huestis is the top expert in the nation on these tests and will tell us what we need to know.

Join us in-person at the Meydenbauer center or by webcast for cutting edge DUI defense!

Congratulations to former WFCJ member, Patricia Fulton, now Walla Walla Superior Court Judge Fulton.
05/11/2024

Congratulations to former WFCJ member, Patricia Fulton, now Walla Walla Superior Court Judge Fulton.

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