Exceptional

Criminal

Litigation

Karim is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with 17 years of experience practicing law in King County Courts. He is highly regarded for his fierce advocacy and creative approach in defending his clients.

RECENT RESULTS

DISMISSED

Robbery 1 with Deadly Weapon

11 to 1 to Acquit

Murder 2 w/Firearm

PETITION GRANTED

Protection Order

DISMISSED

Kidnap 1, Rape 1, Assault 2

DISMISSED

Drive-by Shooting

DISMISSED

Rape 3

DISMISSED

Assault 2 Strangulation – Domestic Violence

DISMISSED

Assault 2 w/Deadly Weapon

DISMISSED

Assault 2 Substantial Bodily Harm

DISMISSED

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm 1

Karim "may be the best I've seen at working on the fly."

King County Superior Court Judge-10/12/2021

Karim is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with 15 years of experience practicing law in King County Courts. He is highly regarded for his fierce advocacy and creative approach in defending his clients. Karim is a skilled negotiator and trial attorney who is committed to providing unparalleled legal services to his clients. With a proven track record of success, Karim is confident in his ability to guide his clients through the complexities of the legal system and provide the highest level of representation.

Constitutional
Motions

Karim has submitted motions for dismissal or suppression of evidence based on various constitutional violations including:
Whether client had the right to confront his ex-girlfriend in Domestic Violence Strangulation case.
Whether the police misled Judge when seeking search warrant for client’s cell phone.
Whether Client’s confession should be suppressed for invoking right to remain silent.
Whether the confrontation clause in the Washington Constitution provided greater protection than the 6 th Amendment in the context of medical records.
Whether mental health client had the right to confront the doctor seeking to commit client to the psych ward.
Whether client’s right to a Speedy Trial was violated where the Court erroneously set reset client’s time for trial.
Whether client’s jail calls must be suppressed under Article 1, Section 9 of the Washington Constitution for failing to advise inmates of their Miranda warnings prior to jail call.
Whether client’s statements should be suppressed under the Washington Constitution for failing to provide a Spanish speaking suspect written Miranda form.
Whether police violated client’s 4 th Amendment rights for searching vehicle and seizing firearm without a warrant.
Whether due process required dismissal for client’s Unlawful Possession of Firearm for failing to provide sufficient notice of client’s loss of firearm rights.
Whether due process required dismissal for client’s Unlawful Possession of Firearm for failing to provide sufficient notice of client’s loss of firearm rights.
Whether due process requires the government to prove a “willful” violation when seeking to revoke a less restrictive alternative.
Whether alleged threats to harm were protected under the 1 st Amendment.
Whether Client’s guilty plea should be withdrawn for failing to adequately advise client of the consequences.
Unlawful 4th Amendment Searches and Seizures
Unlawful Cellphone Search
5th Amendment Miranda Rights
6th Amendment Right to Confront Accuser
Speedy Trial Violation
Prosecutorial/government misconduct
Due process violation
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TRIAL
EXPERIENCE

With Karim in your corner, you can be confident that you’ll receive the best possible representation to navigate you through the complexity of the criminal justice system. As a skilled trial attorney who is passionate about the law, Karim is ready to battle for his client’s freedom. Karim’s jury trial experience includes:
  • Murder
  • Rape
  • Domestic Violence Assault
  • Theft
  • Assault by Strangulation
  • Assault w/deadly weapon
  • Assault 4 w/Sexual Motivation
  • Unlawful Imprisonment
  • Child Molestation
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Unlawful Possession of a Firearm
  • No Contact Order Violation
  • Drug Trafficking
  • DUI
  • Reckless Driving

FEES

CONSULT:

$425 per hour, 2.5 hour minimum

COMPLETE CASE ANALYSIS:

After examining the Prosecution’s evidence, Mr. Merchant will draft a written analysis containing:

the strength of the Prosecution’s case

  • defenses available
  • procedural issues
  • constitutional motions
  • Suggested investigation

Misdemeanor:            $4900

Felony:                            $12k

TRIAL FEES:

  • Misdemeanor DV/DUI:                     $14k
  • All other Misdemeanor trials:          $10k
  • Felony Class A:                                $120k
  • Felony Class B:                                $80k
  • Felony Class C:                                $50k
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CONSULT

Hourly                $425

(2.5  hour minimum)

COMPLETE CASE ANALYSIS

After examining the Prosecution’s evidence, Mr. Merchant will draft a written analysis containing

  • Weaknesses in Prosecution’s Case
  • Defenses available
  • Procedural issues
  • Constitutional motions
  • Suggested investigation

Misdemeanor             $4900

Felony                            $12k

TRIAL FEES

Misdemeanor DV/DUI                        $14k

All other Misdemeanor trials          $10k

Felony Class C                                      $50k

Felony Class B                                      $80k

Felony Class A                                      $120k

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Karim is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with 15 years of experience practicing law in King County Courts. He is highly regarded for his fierce advocacy and creative approach in defending his clients.
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