Jeffrey Veitch
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Jeffrey Veitch
Biography
Jeffrey Veitch, Esquire named a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine 2016-2021.
Jeff has previously been honored with the distinction of being named a "Rising Star" by Law & Politics magazine on several occasions and has also been recognized by Law & Politics magazine in its "Who's Who in Criminal Defense & DUI/DWI Law" edition every year since 2007. Jeff has also achieved a 10/10 Superb rating from AVVO.COM, an independent attorney rating service and was also Selected as a "Top 100" Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Jeff has been the author of "Defending DUI's-A Defense Perspective", in the "Washington Law and Practice Manual" attorney Deskbook Series, which is the reference book published for attorneys.
Jeff began his practice in Pennsylvania, where he specialized in complex criminal law issues. In his career, Jeff has also handled many complex criminal trials and appeals in Washington and Pennsylvania, ranging from DUI to first degree murder.
As a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Jeff was appointed as one of two special trial unit prosecutors where he was responsible for the filing and prosecution of all high profile cases. As a prosecutor and defense attorney, Jeff has handled thousands of cases and has litigated more than a hundred cases through trial.
PUBLISHED ARTICLES / PUBLICATIONSIgnition Interlock 2017-What You and Your Client Need To Know, Erie County Bar Asociation
Defending DUI's-A Defense Perspective, Law and Practice Manual,King County Bar Association.
"Estopped" (Collateral Estopple and the Department of Licensing) Trial Lawyers News.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly; A Legislative and Case Law Update Defending DUI's'-Foundation for Criminal Justice-Seminar Materials
KCBA "Nuts and Bolts" Seminar Materials Alternatives To Trial.FEATURED SPEAKER AT LEGAL SEMINARS .
Ignition Interlock 2017-What You and Your Client Need To Know.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Chair of Criminal Section Erie County Bar Association
Year: 2018 - 2018
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President Veitch Ault & Associates
Year: 2010 - Current
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Associate Hayne Fox & Bowman
Year: 1999 - 2001
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President The Veitch Law Firm
Year: 2001 - Current
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Assistant City Attorney Seattle City Prosecutors Office
Year: 1997 - 1999
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Past President and Founding Member Northwest Academy of DUI Defense
Year: 2002 - Current
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Professional Associations
Erie County Bar Association Chair of Criminal Section (Current)
National College of DUI Defense General Member (1999 - 2017)
Northwest Academy of Dui Defense Past President and Founding Member (Current)
Washington State Bar # 26582 Member (1996 - Current)
Pennsylvania State Bar (1995 - Current)
Publications
Washington Law and Practice Manual-Defending DUI Chapter King County Bar Association (2000)
Awards
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Super Lawyer
Washington Law & Politics 2018.0
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers 2018.0
Note: 2016-2018
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Super Lawyer
Washington Law & Politics 2017.0
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Super Lawyer
Washington Law & Politics 2016.0
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Rising Star
Washington Law & Politics 2001.0
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10/10 Superb Rating
Avvo.com
Education
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Capital University Law School J.D. | Law
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Mercyhurst College B.A. | Business Mgmt and History
Honors: Deans List, Delta Mu Delta-National Business Honors Society
Speaking Engagements
Ignition Interlock 2017-What You and Your Clients Need to Know, Ignition Interlock and Birchfield Update CLE, Erie County Convention Center, Erie County Bar Association
Ignition Interlock 2017-What You and Your Clients Need to Know, Ignition Interlock and Birchfield Update CLE, Erie County Convention Center, Erie County Bar Association
Websites
2525 West 26th St., Erie, PA 16506