Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Bellingham, WA

Honors/Awards:

• "Client Distinction Award", Martindale-Hubbell, 2015
• "Top 40 Under 40", National Trial Lawyers, 2014
• "10 Best DUI Attorneys WA State", American Institute DUI/DWI Attorneys, 2015
• "Top Attorneys WA State", Seattle Met Magazine, 2013
• "Rising Star", Seattle Law & Politics Magazine, 2011
• "Top 100 Black Attorneys", National Black Lawyers, 2015
• "Top 40 Under 40", American Society of Legal Advocates, 2014
• "Rising Star", Seattle Law & Politics Magazine, 2010
• "Rising Star", Seattle Law & Politics Magazine, 2012

Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Advanced Trial Advocacy Diploma from National Institute of Trial Advocates (NITA)., 2004

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Co-Editor of the Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter, 2011

Pro bono/Community Service:

• Alexander provides pro bono legal services through LAW Advocates, an organization which assists the community with family law, landlord/tenant, and debtor/creditor issues.  He participates in LAW Advocates' Street Law program., 2005

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

• Informational Seminar on DUI Detection, Guest Lecturer Bellingham/Whatcom Chamber of Commerce, Don't Become A Defendant: Information on DUI Detection and Enforcement, 2007
• Conducted keynote address at Western Washington University "Privacy Week" seminar discussing whether the U.S. Border Patrol has authority to set up roving roadblocks or board buses seeking illegal immigrants when they lack a factual basis for believing criminal activity is happening.  This event was co-sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).  Mr. Ransom discussed the ACLU's position.  Illustrated why the Border Patrol's reliance on U.S. v. Martinez Fuerte, 428 U.S. 543 (1976) is an incorrect legal basis for conducting these kinds of stops., Keynote Speaker, Border Patrol: Know Your Rights at Roving Roadblocks and Bus Boarding, 2009
• Panel discussion focused on how the media has impacted a controversial case involving the "Stand Your Ground" self defense death of a young man in Florida., Panel Speaker, The Media Response to the Trayvon Martin Case, Western Washington University, 2012
• Spoke at a Continuing Legal Education seminar for LAW Advocates, a local organization dedicated to providing free legal advice to indigent people., Guest Speaker, Criminal Law Overview, LAW Advocates, 2011
• Feature article in Washington State Bar Association monthly magazine discussed what criminal defense attorneys should practice and/or implement into their jury trial preparations after conducting 20 jury trials., On 20 Jury Trials, NW Lawyer, Criminal Defense & General Litigation Practice, 2013

Verdicts/Settlements:

• Jury Acquittal on 2 Counts Rape of a Child Third Degree. #09-1-005**-9, 2010
• Full Jury Acquittal Assault Fourth, Mistrial on Felony Harassment. #08-1-001**-7, 2008
• Jury Acquittal for Witness Tampering and Intimidating a Witness #10-1-000**-3, 2011
• Full Jury Acquittal on Theft Third Degree charge. #CB-529**, 2006
• Hung Jury & Dismissal, Child Molestation First Degree # 13-1-012**-8, 2015
• Hung Jury and Dismissal of Felony Burglary First Degree #11-1-011**-2, 2012
• Hung Jury & Dismissal, Assault Fourth Degree (DV) # CB-938**, 2016
• Full Jury Acquittal on DUI charge. #C-7846**, 2011
• Full Jury Acquittal on Felony Burglary Second Degree #11-1-010**-3, 2012
• Full Jury Acquittal Felony Assault Second Degree Deadly Weapon #13-1-001**-0, 2013
• $150,000.00 settlement http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/news/39677784.html, 2009
• Full Jury Acquittal Assault Fourth Degree #4Z8703**, 2015
• Full Jury Acquittal Felony Harassment and P.O.W. by Inmate #12-1-008**-9, 2012
• Full Jury Acquittal Assault Fourth Degree (DV) & Malicious Mischief Third Degree (DV) #4Z9623**, 2015
• Full Jury Acquittal on Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence #CB-699**, 2011
• Hung Jury and Dismissal of Assault Fourth Degree #2Z-6010**, 2013
• Full Jury Acquittal Malicious Mischief Third Degree Domestic Violence #CB-632**, 2008
• Prevailed at Sentencing: Aiding & Abetting a Felon in Possession of a Firearm, # CR-16******, 2016
• Full Jury Acquittal Reckless Endangerment (two counts) #4Z230**, 2014
• Jury Acquittal on Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence and Interfering 911 Call Domestic Violence #CB-542**, 2006
• Full Jury Acquittal on Making False Statements to Law Enforcement, Rendering Criminal Assistance Second Degree & Obstructing Police # 4Z9289**, 2015
• Full Jury Acquittal on Reckless Driving Charge #CB-697**, 2011
• Hung Jury & Mistrial: Rape in the Second Degree (4 Counts); Indecent Liberties and Unlawful Imprisonment, 2017

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• Reduced Possession of Cocaine to Disorderly Conduct #13-1-003**-7, 2013
• Dismissed: Malicious Mischief Third Degree #9Z1130***, 2020
• Reduced & Dismissed: Attempting to Obtain a Controlled Substance by Fraud or Forgery #16-1-015**-*, 2019
• Dismissed False Statements to Peace Officer #BUC0206**, 2018
• Dismissed Reckless Driving #BUC209**, 2018
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence #8Z354***, 2018
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence #CB-780**, 2012
• Dismissed Reckless Driving #C-7677**, 2011
• Dismissed: Burglary First Degree, Assault Second Degree With Deadly Weapon, Malicious Mischief First Degree #08-1-005**-1, 2008
• Dismissed Felony Harassment (Threats to Kill), Cause # 14-1-006**-5, 2015
• Dismissed Malicious Mischief Second Degree #14-1-00****, 2016
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree #MC328**, 2017
• Reduced Felony Rape Second Degree to Misdemeanor Assault #11-1-006**-1, 2013
• Dismissed Hit & Run Attended #CB-728**, 2012
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree #CB-718**, 2011
• Dismissed Negligent Driving First Degree #PA-46**, 2014
• Dismissed Shoplifting # CB-940**, 2015
• Dismissed Malicious Mischief Third Degree (DV) #CB998**, 2017
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree # MC329**, 2017
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree #CB-824**, 2013
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence #AC-448**, 2012
• Dismissed Violation of No-Contact Order Domestic Violence AC-268**, 2010
• Dismissed Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree & Minor in Possession of Alcohol #CB-907** , 2015
• Dismissed Theft Third Degree #CB929**, 2015
• Dismissed Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia, Cause #5Z6321**, 2017
• Reduced Class A Violent Sex Offense to Class C Nonviolent, Non-Sex & Non-Deportable Felony Offense #17-1-00***-*, 2018
• Dismissed Theft Third Degree #C-110**, 2013
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree and Hit & Run Attended #CB-729**, 2011
• Dismissed Malicious Mischief Third Degree #4Z02678**, 2014
• Dismissed Hit & Run Unattended # SC166**, 2015
• Dismissed Kidnapping First Degree, Robbery First Degree & Assault Second Degree # 15-1-014**-1, 2016
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree (DV) and Malicious Mischief Third Degree (DV), Cause #7Z02154**, 2017
• Dismissed Spotlighting Big Game, Unlawful Hunting of Big Game & Shooting Firearm from Vehicle #C9450**, 2018
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree (DV), #6Z05003**, 2016
• Dismissed Felony Violation of No-Contact Order (2 Counts) #11-1-009**-5, 2012
• Dismissed Assault, Resisting & Obstructing a Police Officer #AC-432**, 2011
• Dismissed Hit and Run Attended Vehicle #4Z00162**, 2014
• Dismissed Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicants, # 5Z2463**, 2015
• Dismissed Possession of Legend Drug # 6Z04338**, 2016
• Dismissed Felony Harassment #16-1-014**-8, 2017
• Dismissed Malicious Mischief Third Degree, Criminal Trespass First Degree & Minor In Possession of Alcohol, #8Z0231***, 2018
• Dismissed Felony Communicating With Minor #11-1-008**-3, 2014
• Dismissed Felony Possession Cocaine With Intent to Deliver, #84-1-000**-0, 2012
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree #1Z-02470**, 2011
• Dismissed Reckless Driving #4Z5684**, 2014
• Dismissed Felony Possession of Methamphetamine, Cause # 14-1-014**-7, 2015
• Reduced & Dismissed Driving While Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUI) #6Z05627**, 2016
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree DV #BUC194**, 2017
• Dismissed Hit & Run Attended #CB-816**, 2013
• Dismissed Felony Unlawful Imprisonment Domestic Violence #12-1-000**-0, 2012
• Dismissed Violation of No-Contact order Domestic Violence #C-74**, 2011
• Dismissed Shoplifting #CB917**, 2014
• Dismissed Nuisance and Littering, Cause #CB-823**, 2015
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree, Cause # CB0942**, 2016
• Dismissed Trafficking in Stolen Property First Degree #16-1-012**, 2017
• Dismissed Minor in Possession of Alcohol #C7680**, 2013
• Dismissed Felony Assault Second Degree Domestic Violence #11-1-007**-4, 2012
• Dismissed Felony Robbery First Degree & Assault Second Degree #09-1-008**-5, 2011
• Dismissed Criminal Trespass Second Degree #AC-526**, 2015
• Dismissed Unlawful Hunting of Big Game, Spotlighting & Criminal Trespass #C0546** & C0546**, 2015
• Dismissed Disorderly Conduct, Cause #CC098**, 2017
• Dismissed Negligent Driving First Degree #7Z595**, 2017
• Dismissed Hit & Run Attended with Infractions #3Z2412** & 3Z2412**, 2013
• Dismissed Boating Under the Influence #1Z-05528**, 2011
• Dismissed Robbery, Drive-By Shooting & Possession of Firearm #13-1-007**-3, 2014
• Dismissed Hit & Run Unattended #4Z5548**, 2015
• Dismissed Felony Unlawful Imprisonment (DV) and Possession of Heroin # 14-1-012**-3, 2016
• Dismissed Welfare Fraud #16-1-0059***, 2017
• Dismissed Malicious Mischief Second Degree (DV) #16-1-012**-*, 2018
• Dismissed Hit & Run Attended #C-382**, 2012
• Dismissed Felony Assault Second Degree Domestic Violence #12-1-003**-3  , 2012
• Dismissed Felony Assault Second Degree With a Deadly Weapon #08-1-001**-6, 2011
• Dismissed Reckless Driving & Disorderly Conduct #CB-814**, 2014
• Dismissed Criminal Trespass Second Degree # 5Z308**, 2015
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree (DV); Malicious Mischief Third Degree (DV) & Malicious Mischief Third Degree (non-DV) # 5Z6657**, 2016
• Dismissed Theft Third Degree #BUC0175**, 2017
• Dismissed & Reduced Numerous Residential Burglary & Theft First Degree #07-1-00***-*, 2018
• Dismissed Hit and Run Unattended #C424**, 2015
• Dismissed Felony Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drugs #09-1-001**-9, 2012
• Dismissed Violation of No-Contact Order Domestic Violence #CB-707**, 2011
• Dismissed Rape First Degree & Kidnapping First Degree # 14-1-004**-6, 2014
• Dismissed Hit & Run Attended, Failure to Obey Police Officers & Failure to Comply With Flaggers, # 4Z02043**, 2015
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree (DV) # SC00162**, 2016
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree (DV) and Malicious Mischief Third Degree (DV) #7Z2238**, 2017
• Dismissed Hit & Run Unattended and Improper Backing #8Z518***, 2018
• Dismissed Unlawful Aiming/Discharge of Firearm #2Z05768**, 2013
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree & NCOV Domestic Violence #AC-438**, 2012
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence, AC-357**, 2011
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence #CB-893**, 2014
• Dismissed Malicious Mischief Third Degree & Theft Third Degree, Cause #CB-927**, 2015
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree, #PA1337*, 2016
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree With Sexual Motivation #CB1005**, 2017
• Dismissed Possession of Cocaine #3Z07045**, 2013
• Dismissed Felony Trafficking Stolen Property in the First Degree #11-1-001**-4, 2012
• Dismissed Felony Assault Second Degree #09-1-014**-5, 2011
• Dismissed Hit & Run Unattended #CB-918**, 2014
• Dismissed Theft Third Degree, Cause #PA-129**, 2015
• Dismissed Minor in Possession of Alcohol, #6Z587***, 2017
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree (DV) #7Z6017**, 2017
• Dismissed Felony Unlawful Imprisonment Domestic Violence #12-1-013**-3, 2013
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence #1Z-05217**, 2011
• Dismissed DUI and Hit & Run # 3Z08242** & 3Z08243**, 2014
• Dismissed Felony Unlawful Imprisonment Domestic Violence #14-1-008**-4, 2015
• Dismissed Felony Unlawful Possession of Vicodin, Cause # 14-1-000**-1, 2015
• Reduced and Dismissed Unlawful Hunting Second Degree (2 Counts) & Spotlighting Second Degree, #C801**, 2017
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree #7Z1116***, 2018
• Reduced Rape and Child Molestation Charges to non-sex offenses #12-1-000**-6, 2014
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence #C-616**, 2013
• Dismissed Reckless Endangerment & Unlawful Discharge of Firearm #1Z-2791**, 2011
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree #3Z01560**, 2014
• Dismissed Felony Theft Second Degree # 14-1-003**-9, 2015
• Dismissed Interfering With Federal Officer & Dumping A Vehicle on Federal Land # 15-PO-2**, 2016
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree (DV) #MC329**, 2017
• Dismissed Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer #6Z6003**, 2018
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree #CB-770**, 2012
• Dismissed Felony Assault Second Degree Domestic Violence #12-1-006**-8, 2012
• Dismissed Felony Theft of Rental Property & Bail Jumping #09-1-012**-1, 2011
• Dismissed Felony Theft Second Degree # 13-1-004**-4, 2014
• Dismissed Hit & Run Unattended # CB911**, 2015
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree #BUC196**, 2016
• Dismissed Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (Lorazepam & Methadone) #15-1-00***-*, 2017
• Dismissed Assault Fourth Degree (DV) #7Z0875***, 2018

Videos:

• Law Office Alexander Ransom Criminal Defense Video, 2015

Newsletters:

• 15 Years Later: Reflections on Whatcom County's State v. Ira Stohl, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Public Safety In Whatcom County: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• The Decrease in Law School Enrollment, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• The Perfect Storm: Traffic Cameras, Initiatives & Tim Eyman, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• To Blog Or Not To Blog? That Is The Question, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• The Port of Bellingham: Moving, Growing, Looking Toward the Future, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• The Best of Us, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Stay Healthy: The Connection Bewteen Physical Fitness & Effective Advocacy, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Senate Bill 6546: The Progressive Evolution of Ignition Interlock Device Legislation, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Whatcom County Small Claims Court, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Attorney Hannah Stone Becomes Chair of Local ACLU, Focuses on Alternatives to Death Penalty, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• My Bad Romance With Trial Fees, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Alford Pleas Best Solution for Certain Clients, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• When Clients Die: On Becoming Winston Wolfe, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Added Context on Court Staff, Budgets, Efficiency Solutions and Adding a Contingency Fund, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Go Efficient Or Go Broke: Court Efficiency Committee Proposes Numerous Solutions, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Raquel Montoya-Lewis: Behind The Quiet Storm, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Investing In Our Local Credit Unions, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• The Loveable, Quotable Judge Mura, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Burning the Candlestick At Both Ends: Threadbare Judicial Resources And Increased Court Litigation Gives Us Opportunity To Influence Change, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Book Review: She-Hulk, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• On Mentoring, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• It Was A Dark And Stormy Night: The Latest Storytelling Techniques For Trial Attorneys, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Green River Killer: A True Detective Story, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• County Executive Discusses Budget Woes, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Gorilla Lawfair: A Pro Se Litigation Manual, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Rating Mock Trial: A Trial Attorney's Perspective, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• The Art of Soft-Pedaling, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Legal Movie Review: No Tomorrow, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• The Skinny on Sanctions: What Every Trial Attorney Should Know, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter
• Reflections on Tim Eyman, Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter