Protecting Your Rights

DUI defense, government affairs, and business formation from Olympia attorney Chester Baldwin, a Former Thurston County Rule-9 Prosecutor.

Arrested for DUI? Visit Baldwin DUI Defense, our DUI practice, or call 360.206.2826.

  • Former prosecutorThurston County Rule-9 Prosecutor
  • 20+ yearsin Washington law and government
  • 10 countiesacross Western Washington
  • Free consultationConfidential, no obligation

How we can help

Three focused practices, each handled personally by Chester Baldwin.

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DUI Defense

Defense from a Former Thurston County Rule-9 Prosecutor, from challenging the traffic stop and breathalyzer calibration to ignition interlock license help. Handled under our Baldwin DUI Defense name.

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Government Affairs

Representation before the Washington State Legislature for housing, real estate, healthcare, transportation, and the trades. Chester handles this work through his government relations firm, Lobby Washington, LLC.

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LLC & Business Formation

Attorney-reviewed formation, done right the first time. Washington LLCs, S-Corps, and C-Corps, with our online service myLLC Attorneys coming soon.

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We also help withVacating convictionsFirearm rights restorationJuvenile defense

Chester Baldwin, attorney and founder of Baldwin Legal Group

Most firms know the law. We know the system behind it.

Chester Baldwin, J.D., founded Baldwin Legal Group after starting his career as a Rule-9 Prosecutor at the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.

For 20 years he has worked at the intersection of Washington law, government, and business: defending clients in court, representing them at the Legislature, and helping owners build companies on solid legal ground.

  • J.D. (Honors), Seattle University School of Law
  • Admitted in Washington State and Federal Courts, WSBA #39789
  • Serving Thurston, Pierce, Mason, Kitsap, Lewis, Grays Harbor, King, Snohomish, Cowlitz, and Clark Counties

What clients say

Rated 5.0 on Google and 5.0 on Avvo.

  • ★★★★★

    “Chester was fantastic and took my case when I was feeling like I was going to lose everything. He made me feel comfortable by answering all of my questions and putting my mind at ease. Then he went to work on my case and got the prosecutor to give us a great deal.”

    Chuck, Google review
  • ★★★★★

    “Chester Baldwin is a miracle worker. He got my case dismissed, and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

    Kristine, Google review
  • ★★★★★

    “I had a great experience working with Chester (Chet) at Baldwin Legal Group. He was responsive, thorough, professional, and made the entire process easy to understand from start to finish.”

    Crystal, Google and Avvo review

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