Testimonials.

While being charged with a Washington State DUI or Physical Control is never a fun experience, we are grateful that our clients have appreciated the services we have provided for them enough to have taken the time and tell us that.

We are particularly proud that a lot of our business comes from referrals of satisfied clients. Below are excerpts from some of the many letters we have received expressing gratitude.

Note, some of these have been edited to protect the anonymity of the client – with names and other identifying characteristics removed.
You can Click on the links below for each individual's testimonials.

"In August of 2007, I was unfortunately arrested for a DUI by the Seattle police.

After interviewing many attorneys, I hired Geoff Burg to handle my case.

Over the months that followed of going through the court process, Mr. Burg was able to get my DUI charge reduced to a 'Negligent-1'.

As people will find out when being charged with a DUI, not only will you have to contend with the court system, but you will also have to deal with "Department Of Licensing", who can independently suspend your license (and in most cases do) regardless of any outcome with the court. I was very happy when Geoff prevailed in my hearing with the Department Of Licensing, with no suspension of my driving privileges.

Six months later in February of 2008, I’m not happy to admit that I received a second DUI by the Seattle police. I once again hired Mr. Burg to handle my case and he managed to get the DUI dismissed completely with the court, and he once again prevailed with the Department Of Licensing hearing, with absolutely no consequence to me.

While going through the court process two times with Mr. Burg, I came to learn that he is also well respected by the Judges and Prosecuting Attorney's office.

I believe this can be very important in the decision making process on the court's part. We as people, all tend to subjectively do more for those who we like and respect in this world, and I'm sure that other attorneys with less admiration and influence may not have received the same outcome that Mr. Burg was able to obtained for me.

So if you're considering hiring an attorney, I would highly recommend Geoff Burg to handle your case. Feel free to contact me by phone or email if you should want to talk to me personally about my opinion. Mr. Burg has my contact information.
- Sincerely, Ken"
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"Dear Geoff,
Let me start by saying that I know I am not the easiest person to deal with and I know I can be incredibly impatient. I made a few stupid mistakes and had felt bounced around by a few attorneys when I finally landed in your office.

As I am sure you are aware of getting in trouble with the law can be extremely embarrassing, shameful, uncomfortable, scary, and a whole bunch of other things (I am sure you saw every one of my emotions over the course of a two year period). From the moment I stepped into your office for the initial meeting you made me feel comfortable in a very difficult situation. You went through the whole process with me step by step in a non-rushed manner (which I had experienced with other attorneys I met with prior to hiring you to represent me). You answered every question I had and gave me things to think about and prepare for.

I never expected my case to take so long to close and come to an end but I feel that that is part of the punishment. I want to thank you for representing me and for being there for me every step of the way. You have been extremely responsive, very caring and very thorough. I don't feel like my case was one in 50 as I may have with another attorney. You gave me the attention I felt I needed to get through the waiting period, more importantly you reminded me that what I was going through was not the end of the world.

Thanks for representing me for 2 years!
- Warm Regards, K.A."
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"Dear Geoffrey,
I just wanted to write you a letter to tell you thank you for everything. I also wanted to write this letter so that everyone else could see how much I appreciate what you did. I started shopping around for an attorney recently after I received a reckless driving ticket in Puyallup, Washington. I was so worried after I got this ticket cause I have a commercial drivers license and couldn't lose it because of my job. I called several attorneys and was most impressed by Burg Criminal Defense so i decided to go with them.

I felt very good about my decision with Burg Criminal. I followed the instructions given to me by completing a defensive driving course and staying out of trouble in the meantime. I finally received a court date and felt very good about it. Geoffrey was very good at his job and kept me informed as to what was going on the whole time.

So then it was time for court. I met Mr. Burg just as discussed at the court house. We talked about my options and he met with the prosecutors. He came back shortly with some good news. He had worked his magic and got the prosecutors to agree to reducing my reckless driving to a negligent driving charge. This in turn was very good for me since it allowed me to keep my license with no suspension.

Then it was time to meet with the judge. The judge then agreed to what Mr. Burg and the prosecutors had decided. After paying for the court costs and shaking hands with Geoffrey Burg, I was on my out the door with a smile on my face. I got exactly what I needed and that was to keep my drivers license without suspension. So thank you very much Geoffrey Burg for your services rendered.

I recommend to anyone seeking an attorney to contact Burg Criminal and let him help you. He was very professional and completed his job up to the highest standards.
- Thank You, L. C."
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"Geoff, Thanks again!
You made the best of a very unpleasant situation for me with your advice, knowledge, and all around professionalism. You definitely lived up to and exceeded your reputation as one of the best D.U.I. defense attorneys. As great as you are I hope I never have to work with you under those circumstances again, but I will definitely recommend you to any and everyone I know if they find themselves in need of a great defense attorney! Thanks again and take care!
- Sincerely, T.W."
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"It is refreshing to meet an attorney that is truly concerned with the welfare of potential clients. This was evident at our initial consultation, prior to retaining me as a client, when you presented the worksheet of things to do prior to trial that would put the defendant in the best position for a positive outcome.

Your law office has made the process of getting through the court system in my DUI case much less stressful. Your knowledgeable staff was very prompt and helpful in responding to my inquiries. You and your staff provided me the confidence that all the legal issues in my case would be taken care of so that I could continue my day-to-day life. Thank you so much for working to achieve the best possible outcome in my case. I will definitely refer anyone that would require your representation.
- Sincerely, MB"
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"This letter is to document my support of Mr. Geoffrey Burg, to recognize his talents as an attorney and express my heartfelt gratefulness to the personal focus that he gave to my case in a time I needed it most.

I am currently a part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, located in Gardez, Afghanistan. The Corps is involved in a humanitarian effort in this country, rebuilding the infrastructure that was decimated by the Russian invasion of the 1980's. Because of that destruction that plunged Afghanistan into depression and poverty, fanatical Islamic groups such as the Taliban and al Queda took advantage of the plight of these people to their advantage in establishing a base to wage terrorism around the world.

Shortly before I deployed to Afghanistan, I found myself in a precarious legal position that could have denied my security clearance and kept me from coming here to lend my expertise in the effort to help these people once again be strong and self sufficient. The position I found myself in caused me more anguish than I can describe.

Thanks to Geoff, I was able to resolve my issues a matter of hours before I was set to fly out of Seattle. The primary issue was resolved, and all loose ends were addressed. I was able to leave with a completely clear conscience, and I owe that to Geoff.

I would, without hesitation, endorse Mr. Burg to anyone who found themselves in a position to consider utilizing his considerable talents in the legal profession.
- Sincerely, JA"
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"Dear Mr. Burg, Tammy, et al.,
- Had a truly terrible day of it today: stop and go traffic, lousy grey weather, mixed up orders at work, and a few rude customers to boot. NONE of that mattered AT ALL because I am so happy about the outcome of my case this morning, thanks to you. Geoff, it took some restraint over here not to high five and hug you in front of your peers this morning, so I hope you appreciate that effort. Sincere thanks again to you and your firm
- Robert"
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"I would like to start off by thanking Geoff for all he did for me. He represented me in a DUI case that I surely would have lost without him. This case was real important for me because I have family in Canada. If I would have lost this case I wouldn't be able to visit my family in Canada for 7 years. When I first started looking for a lawyer I had friends and families recommend three other lawyers. I couldn't pass up on Geoff though when my friend told me about him and how terrific he was.

I can't compliment Geoff enough for his professionalism and poise while in court. With Geoff helping me I felt worry free and I could go on with my daily life without the thought of my case lingering on my mind. In the end not only did I win my case but I also have a new and trusted lawyer on my side.
Thanks for everything - T. T."
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"I am writing to thank you for your stellar work on my DUI case. Since I first visited your office, when I was confused, embarrassed and intimidated, you offered a supportive, honest position about what to expect, how things work and where things might lead. I contacted you not knowing what to expect, and I never expected for things to work out as well as they did, and every bit of it I owe to you and your excellent representation.

By working to get the original charge reduced and the civil case dismissed, thereby allowing me to keep my driver's license, you've saved me and my family untold grief, hardship and expense. I come away from this experience with a newfound appreciation for both the implication of one's decisions and the importance of finding good legal representation with someone you trust. My family and I offer you our sincerest thanks for everything.
- Sincerely, A. L."
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"Geoff represented me in a . . . case and did an absolutely outstanding job. In addition to expertise in the courtroom, Geoff also listened carefully, answered my numerous questions patiently, and responded quickly to issues that came up during my representation. Most importantly Geoff presented my options in a realistic and intelligible way. I'd recommend him to any of my family or friends. - Mike"
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"I want to thank you for your help with my case. You were able to turn a possible life altering situation into just a great learning experience. I appreciate the time you spent on my case. Your sense of urgency and dedication to your work is priceless. I now know first hand why you were recommended to me. I will definitely pass your name on to people who need your services (I have already given out your cards to my friends!) Thanks again for everything.
Take care -Tracy"
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"I have been meaning to send you a note to thank you for all you did to help me out. You made a very stressful situation more bearable! You have that unique quality of making people feel like you have time for them even though we probably are feeling down on ourselves. I was planning to say that I would refer people to you but I didn't think it would be so soon or that it would be my nephew. He really is a good kid. . . . Thanks again for everything
- take care. Sue"
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"I wanted to drop you a note thanking you for your service.  You were very good to work with.  You kept me informed of progress, deadlines, and options.  You and your staff were very professional, courteous, and respectful during a very stressful time for me.  I appreciated that up front you walked me through the process and let me know what I needed to do right away.” I  don’t know how I would have gotten through this without the representation of an experienced lawyer like you.  I wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to recommend you to others.
- Sincerely, M.M."
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"Its been a while but you have been in my thoughts. I am finally getting around to sending you two a thank you. A BIG THANK YOU. I think I needed a little down time and so did (client)…. I am thankful for all of your help and definitely with the results because we knew what we might have been facing.

I liked your style because it was professional, informative, prepared and so organized....and we were always given information straight up with no false hopes. That's the way I like it :-) Take care and thank you so much. - SB"
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"Thanks Geoffrey.  I …  want to thank you once again for the way you handled my case.  (Fiancee) and I have been having fun together again and it's nice to have this all behind us.  You were outstanding!  It's hard to put all your faith into someone else, but you came through and I'll forever be grateful.  You can expect Christmas cards from me for the rest of your life.  Hope you enjoyed the outcome as much as I did.  You should be proud. Thanks again, RH"
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"DUI is not fun, its not a minor event in life , not something to be taken lightly, it is a life altering experience, that comes with great responsibility, and many repercussions. You cannot runaway from a DUI and expect it to go away, it does not, it has to be dealt with, the law is very clear on DUI and it has little tolerance for it. I was very blessed to have you on my side of the court room when I got a DUI, You took a worst case scenario and found the best solution that was appropriate for me.

From the moment I entered your office, your paralegal (Tammy), your partners and yourself were so warm and friendly, especially when I was feeling my worst. You were informative and upfront and had confidence when I had none. Over the course of 10 months, I got to see, that in your community of lawyers and the court system, you have great respect from your peers and are a formidable opponent and you make things happen. Your expertise and knowledge of the BAC is outstanding!  You and your office kept me up to date on everything, there was never a missed call, you always had time for me. Through the process, going to court, I was always about an hour early before I was scheduled to appear, I got to observe some of the workings of [other] client-lawyer relationships, outside the court room, And I know that I was very fortunate to have chosen you and have you accept my case.

For me it was never about beating the charges, I accept total responsibility of my actions, you made it ok for me, and gave me a chance to fix the mistake with less repercussions.  I think that a lot of people feel that if they pay a lawyer  fees for services, they expect a lot, I never felt that way, you worked out a payment plan for me, I really think you had my best interest at heart, you cared how this would affect my nursing license, how it would affect my immigration status, you worked within my time frame for moving to Canada, and you never once expressed a negative attitude about anything, you could have said no to my case, and I am so grateful for that.

Geoff, You are a people's lawyer, you are well respected and have a solid reputation. I do not think I was able to express at the end of the last court session how pleased I was about all that you did for me, I was so overwhelmed with relief and knowing that I would be ok with this outcome, and never offered proper thanks to you and your office. Please thank everyone in your office that helped me.

Geoff, please accept my warmest and sincere thanks Geoff. - LH"
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"Thank you so much for your help with my DUI [charge].  It was nice not to worry too much about all the legal matters and have someone take over and take care of everything.  You were very friendly and made me comfortable at all times.  I hope I will never need your services again if you know what I mean (ha ha).  But if I ever need any legal advice or need your assistance again I will be sure to contact you. Thank you again, - MG"
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"I would like to thank you for all your help with my case. Although I chose not to go to trial, I am confident that you would have righteously represented me. You and your staff were very helpful at all times.  My questions were always answered thoroughly and in a timely manner. If a friend or family member should ever find his or herself with a need for your legal expertise, I will not hesitate to recommend the services of you and your staff. Thank you again! - OM"
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"I have been meaning to send you a note to thank you for all you did to help me out. You made a very stressful situation more bearable! You have that unique quality of making people feel like you have time for them even though we probably are feeling down on ourselves. I was planning to say that I would refer people to you but I didn't think it would be so soon or that it would be my nephew. He really is a good kid. . . . Thanks again for everything & take care. - Sue"
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"In the midst of all his other glory this week [when Geoff suppressed thousands of breath tests], I had the pleasure of watching Mr. Burg argue a motion in Kent Municipal Court this morning. This should have been a 5-minute argument regarding the City's motion to continue a trial, but in light of the questionable tap-dancing and other shenanigans by the prosecutor it turned into a 2 plus hour hearing.

Mr. Burg was the absolute gentleman in the face of some really borderline behavior exhibited by the prosecutor - and his grace and class lent complete credence to his argument. His preparedness backed the City right up against a straight dismissal and landed his client a pretty amazing resolution.It was fun to watch and great to see the caliber of work our members are doing. Nice going Geoff! - Darcy M. - Criminal Defense Lawyer"
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"I want to thank you for again for the OUTSTANDING JOB you did on my case. You went out of your way to do everything you possibly could for me. You are a top notch attorney. I have told several people about you.Thank you also for being a caring person, as well as professional. I was impressed that you offered your free unsolicited advice to a teenager (who obviously need it) while we waited in court. You are a huge asset to your profession. Many thanks - Sincerely, CB"
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"Thank you so much for your help with my DUI charge. It was nice not to worry too much about all the legal matters and have someone take over and take care of everything. You were very friendly and made me comfortable at all times. I hope I will never need your services again if you know what I mean (ha,ha). But if I ever need any legal advise or need your assistance again I will be sure to contact you. Thank you again, - MG"
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"Thank you for all your help this past year. We appreciate all that you have done. You have truly been an answer to prayer."
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“Just wanted to say thanks for representing me in court. You did a great job! If I ever run into a situation where I need your services again, I will be sure to call you."
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"I am very impressed by your professionalism and by the help you have given me."
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"Thank you very much for everything. Now I have a lot of work to do with myself."
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"Thanks so much for helping me out. You are a great lawyer."
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"Thanks for all your help and support these last 2 1/2 months."
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"Thank you for all you did for me. I will continue to refer you and your services."
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"You are one of the nicest people - I wanted to say thank you. God Bless You!"
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"Thank you for all the hard work you did for me. I'm glad it's all over. I'll give referrals to anyone who needs you."
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"Thank you... I hope if I am in need of an attorney in the future you could represent me again."

"Geoff - Just wanted to say Thanks for your efforts yesterday!! One down one more to go. You are awesome!! - M.A."
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"Thank you SOOOO much! Good job and thanks for the extra effort in meeting in person! - MA"
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"I was truly at the bottom of my life when we first met, and I can't tell you how much your straightforward, practical advise helped. I'm so thankful that I followed your advice, and I'm of course, delighted with the outcomes you were able to accomplish on my behalf. Such outcomes don't happen without diligent, thorough, hard work - and you certainly should take full credit for this.

Getting the DUI was my wake up call to start on the road to taking my life back into my own control. Your professionalism and advocacy gave me the encouragement I needed as I began this process.

I'm happy to report that I'm doing well. Still sober, now very actively an advocate for helping others who also face my disease, and actually getting my feet back under me! Today, it all is becoming possible again. I know you probably face a lot of hopeless seeming cases, but please know that you do make a difference. - Susan."
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"Ms. Fulton handled my case with not only great legal skill, but consummate tact and diplomacy. She kept me up to date on the case, and kept me optimistic. She is wonderful in court, wise and incisive. She is obviously respected by her colleagues. I would not hesitate to call her immediately, should I and/or a friend need counsel. Thank you Ms. Fulton and your friendly staff! - Sandra."
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"I just wanted to say thank you for everything that you did for me. I was so scared through this whole thing, especially at the beginning but you were there the whole way to walk me through it. I don't even want to think about where I would be right now if I had not of hired you. You saved me from consequences that I could easily have gotten and I thank you so much! You literally saved me! Thank You! - Lauren"
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"Patricia, thanks so much for your outstanding work on behalf of my daughter Katherine. There was never any doubt in our minds that we chose the right attorney and that you were the best lawyer in the courtroom. This has been a long and stressful process, of course, but you were always ready to go to bat for what we wanted and make it as painless as possible. - V."
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"I am in appreciation of your quick thinking on your feet, thank you so much for being there for me. ... I am very impressed with your legal counsel and positive actions in the courtroom, thanks again. - David"
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"I just wanted to extend my gratitude for a job very well done in defending me against my charge. You immediately 'took the reigns' of what was an unusual case and thanks to your knowledge and aggressiveness you easily got the case dismissed. Well done. I assure you that if I were in need of a criminal defense attorney again, I would not hesitate to turn to you first. - Bill"
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"This is your career but each individual that you represent owes you so much. I can't thank you enough for the way you not only handled my case but the way you handled me. From the first cold call to the farewell yesterday you eased my concern with your positive and professional approach to 'everything will be ok', and IT WAS!! A lesson learned without a life ruined. - William"
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"Thank you for all your help and assistance during our meeting.  I had plenty of questions that were conveniently answered during the talk we had.  Thank you for being honest and comfortable to speak with. - Garrett"
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"I wanted to thank you for shepherding us through this situation with our son.  It is a difficult but necessary learning experience for all of us.  Knowing that we have your counsel and expertise is a great comfort, and for that we are truly grateful. - Kathleen"
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"Thank you – Thank you – Thank you.  Great work and professionalism.  You saved me. - Christopher"
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"I thought it was about time I sent a little gratitude your way for helping me out last year.  It was a difficult time for me both financially and emotionally and you went above the call of duty as far as helping me with my legal troubles as well as understanding where I was at.  Thank you so very much for all you did for me.  You are a wonderful attorney and I owe you a lot (including my sanity at the time). - Anna"
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"Just a note to let you know how much I appreciate your efforts and your looking out for my best interest.  And also your patience with me. - Nicholas"
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"Thank you again for all your help - Tanya and Family"
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"Thank you for all your hard work.  I was lucky to have such a smart lawyer. - Carol"
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"Thank you very much for everything.  God bless you. - Yohannes"
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"Hello Aaron,
Sorry I couldn't get back to you earlier but just wanted to thank you for resolving my case expeditiously.

It is a big relief and now I feel I can move on with my life. When me and my wife came to you initially, other than uncertainty, we had little idea of what would happen in our near future.

Your detailed explanation of every legal step and your honest advice helped us overcome the obscurity of the whole legal process and gave us hope in the midst of much mental anguish and distress. Also, I wanted to appreciate you setting up an appointment for me and taking out time to go to the immigration lawyer with me.

All that showed not just your professionalism but also a genuine concern, a rare trait in today's world, for your client.

Thank you for all your help,

Best regards," - Your Pakistani client.
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