Robert D. Butler, has been an attorney in Bellingham and Whatcom County for 25 years. He is both the founder and principal of Butler Beschen Law PLLC where he has focused his practice on criminal defense, employment law and civil rights litigation. Robert Butler has extensive experience handling cases involving:
- Serious Felonies
- Sex Offenses
- Violent Crimes / Assault / Domestic Violence
- Felon in Possession of Firearms
- Drug Possession / Distribution / Conspiracy
- Theft / Property Crimes / Trespass / Malicious Mischief
- Driving Under the Influence / Vehicular Homicide / Reckless Driving / Negligent Driving
- Civil Rights / Police Misconduct
- Harassment
- Discrimination & Hostile Work Environment
As a native of the Pacific Northwest, Bob is a 1984 graduate of the University of Portland with a degree in Secondary Education. In 1992, Bob graduated from the University of Puget Sound School of Law and began his practice shortly thereafter. Bob has built a solid reputation in the community over the years and is an outstanding advocate for his clients.
His hobbies and interests include spending time with his children, golfing, skiing, traveling and boating, but most of all, being a Grandpa!
Bob’s professional membership includes:
- President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (WACDL)
- Board Member for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
- Member of The Washington Employment Lawyers Association
- Member of The Washington State Bar Association
- Member of American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
