Steve Bennett is a native of the Puget Sound Area. He earned his bachelor degree from the University of Washington and graduated from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1985. Following employment at the Pierce County Public Defender’s Office, Steve began practicing law in Silverdale, representing clients facing all types of criminal charges. His current practice emphasizes representation in criminal and traffic-related matters, with a primary emphasis on DUI/DWI cases.

Steve is recognized in the Kitsap County legal community for his aggressive and innovative skills in defending people charged with DUI/DWI. Steve is a long-standing member of both the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the National College of DUI Defense. Steve has received the very high peer review rating from other lawyers “BV Distinguished” for twenty years.

Steve is accepting cases in DUI defense and other criminal and traffic matters including Department of Licensing proceedings, hit and run, reckless driving, negligent driving, assault, speeding and minor infractions.

In December 2014, we lost our friend, colleague, and one of the founding partners of our firm, Marc D. Gianneschi, in a tragic accident. Marc’s death has left a huge hole in our firm.

His good nature, legal abilities, and wonderful sense of humor will be forever missed. As a tribute to Marc, his name will always be a part of our firm name.