Steven Whitman Thayer

Steven Whitman Thayer

Google Rating

4.9(38 reviews)

  • 112 W 11th St #200 Vancouver, WA 98660
  • +1-360-694-8290
  • No email available
Victims’ Rights, Criminal Law, Family Law

About:

For more than 40 years Steve Thayer has dedicated his practice to defending people who have been persecuted by the police and prosecuted by the government.  He has successfully defended clients throughout Southwest Washington in virtually every kind of criminal case including murder, manslaughter, assault, DUI, vehicular homicide, marijuana grow/manufacture cases, sexual assault including date rape, child molestation and child pornography, domestic violence, and drug possession and delivery cases. Attorney Thayer is a founding member and former Vice President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.  He has been AV Preeminent rated by the Martindale-Hubbell peer review process for 25 years, and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer many times over the years in a survey of Washington attorneys conducted by the Washington Law and Politics Magazine. He has won many cases in the Washington Court of Appeals in the State Supreme Court.  Those include: State v. Imokawa, 4 Wn.App.2d 545 (2018); State v. Orick, 129 Wn.App. 654, 120 P.3d 87 (2005); State v. Boethin, 126 Wn.App. 695, 109 P.3d 461 (2005); State v. Barker, 143 Wn.2d 915, 25 P.3d 423 (2001); State v. Weisberg, 65 Wn.App. 721, 829 P.2d 252 (1992); State v. Morgavi, 58 Wn.App. 733, 794 P.2d 1289 (1990); State v. Jones, 55 Wn.App 343, 777 P.2d 1053 (1989); State v. Kelley, 52 Wn.App. 581, 762 P.2d 20 (1988); State v. Claflin, 38 Wn.App. 847, 690 P.2d 1186 (1984); State v. Acosta, 101 Wn.2d 612, 683 P.2d 1069 (1984); State v. Shoemaker, 28 Wn.App. 787, 626 P.2d 538 (1981); State v. Ellis, 21 Wn.App. 123, 584 P.2d 428 (1978).

Jurisdiction:Washington, 9th Circuit, U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, U.S. Supreme Court

Practice Area

Victims’ Rights

Explains survivor rights in criminal cases, including notices, attendance, restitution, privacy, protection orders, and input at bail, plea, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings.

Criminal Law

Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.

Family Law

Handles divorce, custody, parenting time, and support with DV-informed safety planning, temporary orders, safe exchanges, discovery protections, and long-term financial stability.

Languages

English

Fees

Free Consultation

Education

J.D.
Seattle University School of Law
1976

Awards

Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2023
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Client Champion - Silver
Martindale Hubbell
2023
Presidents Award
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2015
Certificate Of Appreciation for Distinguished Service
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1998
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Vancouver
Expertise.com
2023
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2023

Associations

Member
Clark County Bar Association
- Present
Member
Washington State Bar
1977 - Present
Member
Washington State Bar Association
- Present
Founding Member
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Russell Smith

"Steve is an excellent, outstanding defense attorney who helped save me from a false allegation that threatened my career and life.He was understanding of the emotional duress that a threat like that can create, and was able to help me get closure of the case without having to go to trial! He was available after hours and gave excellent advice. He and his team are highly recommended! Thank you VERY much!"

RATED 5.0

Jul 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Zoey Springsteel

"Jacy was so nice and friendly! She helped me with everything and made the whole ordeal feel much lighter on my shoulders. I would certainly hire again if need be in the future :)"

RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

grant vlogs77

"Most professional attorneys I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with"

RATED 5.0

Jun 10, 2025Googlevia Google

tate

"got my case dismissed, helped me throughout he process of gathering info, very helpful."

RATED 5.0

Mar 10, 2025Googlevia Google

Linda Ashley