Emily M. Gause

Emily M. Gause is a highly respected criminal defense attorney based in Renton, Washington. She is renowned for her aggressive defense strategies and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes in serious felony cases in both state and federal courts. Ms. Gause's commitment to her clients is evident in her collaborative approach to developing investigation plans and defense strategies.

A graduate of Washington State University with a degree in criminal justice, Ms. Gause pursued her passion for criminal defense at Seattle University School of Law. During her studies, she gained valuable experience at the Northwest Defenders Association, a public defender agency in King County. Her early legal career included a role as a Rule 9 Law Clerk at the Washington State Attorney General's Office, where she focused on dependency cases and juvenile law.

Ms. Gause honed her skills working with esteemed criminal defense attorney John Henry Browne and his partner Emma Scanlan, defending high-profile felonies across Washington. In November 2014, she founded Gause Law Offices PLLC, where she and her team provide affordable and compassionate legal services.

Ms. Gause has appeared in superior courts across 22 counties in Washington and represented clients in all five United States District Courts in the state. Her extensive experience includes handling hundreds of felony cases, from shoplifting to murder, consistently achieving impressive results. Her reputation as a rising star in the criminal defense community is well-earned, with successful appeals in the Washington State Court of Appeals and numerous favorable trial outcomes.