Dawn Farina, Consumer Attorney in Tacoma, Washington
Over 38 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI
PartneratPuget Law Group
Tacoma, WA
Practicing consumer in Tacoma since 1988.
- 38+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Dawn Farina is a partner based in Tacoma, WA. The practice focuses on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI. Dawn has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Puget Law Group.
- Based in
- Tacoma, WA
- Experience
- over 38 years
- Known for
- Consumer · Criminal Defense · DUI/DWI
- Handles Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI matters from Tacoma, WA.
- Over 38 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Dawn Farina: Dawn Farina is a partner based in Tacoma, WA. The practice focuses on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI. Dawn has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Puget Law Group.
Areas of practice
Dawn's practice areas in Tacoma
Dawn concentrates on consumer, criminal defense, dui/dwi, dv defense, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Dawn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Consumer
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Criminal Defense
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DUI/DWI
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DV Defense
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Violent Crimes
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Consumer cases in Tacoma, Washington
Dawn takes consumer matters in Tacoma, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dawn agrees to represent you.
Criminal Defense cases in Tacoma, Washington
Dawn takes criminal defense matters in Tacoma, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dawn agrees to represent you.
DUI/DWI cases in Tacoma, Washington
Dawn takes dui/dwi matters in Tacoma, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dawn agrees to represent you.
DV Defense cases in Tacoma, Washington
Dawn takes dv defense matters in Tacoma, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dawn agrees to represent you.
General cases in Tacoma, Washington
Dawn takes general matters in Tacoma, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Dawn agrees to represent you.
Biography
Dawn Farina, consumer attorney serving Tacoma
Dawn Farina is a partner based in Tacoma, WA. The practice focuses on Consumer, Criminal Defense, and DUI/DWI. Dawn has over 38 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Puget Law Group. Dawn works from Tacoma, Washington and takes on consumer matters across the region.
With over 34 years of trial experience as a former prosecutor, Dawn Farina has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases—from aggravated murder and child sexual assault to DUI, drug trafficking, burglary, fraud, and firearms offenses. Her decades in the courtroom give her a keen ability to spot weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and turn them to her clients’ advantage. Dawn is experienced presenting and challenging forensic evidence and defenses such as self-defense, alibi, mental disease or defect, intoxication, DNA, fingerprints, gunshot residue, and cell-phone evidence. She spent 29 years at the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, rising to Chief of Staff where she supervised the office’s leadership and 218 employees, and previously led the Misdemeanor Unit that handled over 13,000 new cases annually. Dawn also created the City of Fife’s municipal prosecution program, served as legal advisor and trainer to law enforcement across Pierce County, and began her career as a public defender. A former president of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, she has received multiple community awards. Recruited to Puget Law Group, Dawn now uses her prosecutorial insight to zealously defend the accused.
How Dawn handles consumer matters
With over 34 years of trial experience as a former prosecutor, Dawn Farina has handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases—from aggravated murder and child sexual assault to DUI, drug trafficking, burglary, fraud, and firearms offenses. Her decades in the courtroom give her a keen ability to spot weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and turn them to her clients’ advantage. Dawn is…
Who Dawn represents
Dawn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, criminal defense, and dui/dwi matters in Tacoma and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Dawn studied and practices
University of Puget Sound School of Law
J.D. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Dawn's state bar admissions
Washington
1988 · ACTIVE
Dawn studied at J.D. in University of Puget Sound School of Law.
Law school and academic background
Dawn completed J.D. in University of Puget Sound School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Dawn runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Dawn Farina's office in Tacoma
Dawn's primary office is at 938 Broadway, Tacoma, WA, 98402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Dawn Farina — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Dawn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Dawn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dawn's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Dawn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a consumer attorney in Tacoma, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Dawn
Dawn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Dawn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Dawn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Dawn Farina
How much does it cost to hire Dawn for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Dawn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Dawn offer a free consultation?
Dawn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Dawn's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Dawn's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in Washington typically take?
Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Dawn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Dawn take my case if I'm outside Tacoma?
Dawn is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Dawn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Dawn?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Dawn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Dawn accepting new consumer clients right now?
Dawn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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