Criminal Defense

Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers is proud to offer one of the region's most experienced and respected defense teams. The four attorneys practicing in this area – Kevin J. Curtis, Carl E. Hueber, Greg M. Devlin and Richard L. Cease – have more than 100 years of combined criminal defense experience. Understanding and knowledge gained from those cases form the basis for the skills and strengths necessary to handle all types of criminal cases. From misdemeanors to death penalty cases we have the ability to analyze, investigate and litigate with skill, creativity and extraordinary advocacy in the face of demanding pressures.

Being accused or charged with criminal conduct has devastating implications. We zealously represent clients with an understanding of the need to protect their privacy and personal and professional reputation.

Our criminal defense team has been recognized throughout Washington State. Kevin Curtis has served as the President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and has been named a SuperLawyer by Washington Law and Politics magazine. Carl Hueber has served as a Governor of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, as President of the Spokane County Bar Association and was the 2007 recipient of the Smithmoore P. Myers Professionalism Award. Greg Devlin has served as the elected prosecutor of Stevens County prior to entering private practice. Richard L. Cease was the founding Director of the Spokane County Public Defender's office and recipient of the prestigious William O. Douglas award for extraordinary courage and dedication to the practice of criminal law.