Edward Balloch DeBray, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Longview, WA with 7 reviews
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Edward Balloch DeBray

1338 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA

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Kim

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27 Aug, 2022
I am the mother of one of Mr DeBray’s clients. My son has many challenges. I worked with Mr DeBray to help my son gain global resolution in his many cases. I found him to be honest, up front and have amazing follow through. He was quick to respond and did exactly what he said he was going to do. Thank you for your skill, caring manor and dependability. You go above and beyond to assist your clients and it shows in every dealing you have with the your clients. It is refreshing to see an attorney that sees the person behind the mistakes that one makes. Mr DeBray was a pro bono attorney for my son and treatment him like he was any other client. I know this should be a standard of practice, but this is not a standard of practice with public defense attorney’s. THANK YOU! If you need an attorney, Mr DeBray should be your first choice.
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Tim

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14 Jun, 2019
The sure thing about Ted is that he'll tell you exactly how it is. He has stuck up against bail companies prosecutors and judges for me. Ted will tell you the truth and sometimes the truth hurts. I appreciate Ted's representation.
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John

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31 May, 2012
He is the most up front and honest lawyer i have ever come across. He is not in the just out there to make a buck he actually cares about his job. Hire this guy if you got a DUI
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