Barbara Bowden

The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden

(253) 473-4262

5611 76th St W
Lakewood, Washington 98499


About Barbara Bowden

Barbara Ann Bowden first knew she wanted to be an attorney because of her father. He was also an attorney, and if you asked Barbara about him, she’d say he was the kindest, nicest, most helpful lawyer one could ever meet.

She decided to pave her own path in law pretty early on in her education; she, too, was driven by that same passion he had for helping the people of Tacoma, Washington. It is that drive and those family values that laid the foundation for the solid, community oriented business that the Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden is today.

“I believe in treating others the way I would want to be treated.”

Born and raised in Western Washington, she graduated from Kent/Meridian High School in 1977.Barbara went on to complete her undergraduate studies at Washington State University, where she graduated in 1982.Barbara continued her education and graduated from the University of Puget Sound Law School in 1985. She became a licensed attorney in the State of Washington in 1986 and has been serving Tacoma and surrounding areas ever since! Her prolific success in the courtroom and experience practicing DUI and traffic defense law is undeniable.

“I’m passionate about education and knowledge because they give you freedom. Education gave me the ability to truly make an impact on peoples’ lives.”

Barbara’s favorite part of being a defense attorney is handling a case from beginning to end. She loves having the ability to turn something negative into something positive with the help of her office. When someone calls her office, they could be stressed; they could be weary and under a lot of pressure. She loves being an attorney not only because she can help people, but also because she can wipe away their fears and relieve them of their stress. She is extremely passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives through the tireless work of her law office.

Business Hours
Monday – Friday:
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed

Practice Areas

  • DUI
  • When you are charged with a DUI in Washington, whether it was caused by alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs, much is at stake. Your driver’s license, your livelihood, and your finances are all at risk. One mistake can turn your life upside down. Know this: after being charged with a DUI in Pierce County, you have options with a DUI defense attorney on your side. A DUI defense attorney will take your BAC, field sobriety tests, probable cause, and prior offenses into account and determine a plan of action. You aren’t a criminal; you made a mistake. Learn more about how a DUI defense lawyer can help you evaluate your options after a DUI charge and fight for your rights in court.

  • Traffic Infractions
  • Failing to stop at a stop sign, passing a stopped school bus, and driving without insurance; all of these, and more, are considered traffic infractions in the state of Washington. Infractions come with consequences, like traffic tickets, fines, probation, and driver’s license suspensions. And the more infractions you collect, the more consequences you can receive. Paying your fine or accepting the charge may seem like the easy route. In reality, though, by consulting an attorney with experience with traffic infractions in Lakewood and Tacoma, Washington, you could save yourself time, money, and heartache.

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(253) 473-4262

5611 76th St W
Lakewood, Washington 98499

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