Douglas Cowan JR

With a legal career that began in 1969, Douglas Cowan JR has dedicated over four decades to defending DUI cases. His extensive experience has shown that every DUI case has the potential for a successful defense. At Cowan, Kirk & Gaston, Douglas collaborates with a team of skilled Seattle DUI lawyers to safeguard the rights of clients accused of driving under the influence. Together, they leverage their 75 years of combined expertise to provide superior legal defense.

At Cowan, Kirk & Gaston, DUI litigation is not just a practice area but a passion. The firm has honed its strategies over the years to manage these challenging cases effectively. Douglas and his team focus exclusively on DUI law, offering specialized services such as defending DUI charges, protecting driver's licenses, obtaining occupational driver's licenses, handling pretrial DUI litigation, and challenging the DataMaster Breath Test.

Douglas is renowned for his relentless advocacy, ensuring that prosecutors recognize the readiness of his clients to contest every aspect of their case. By choosing the Seattle DUI defense team at Cowan, Kirk & Gaston, clients signal their commitment to a robust defense.

Beyond his active practice, Douglas has significantly contributed to the field of DUI law nationwide. He authored 'Defending DUIs in Washington,' a vital resource for other attorneys. In 1995, he co-founded the National College for DUI Defense, an annual program at Harvard Law School, and has lectured in 19 states, sharing his insights on DUI defense. His philosophy is simple: a resolute will to win, combined with comprehensive knowledge of case facts and DUI science, leads to success.