Saad Qadri

Saad has a very impressive track record as both a successful DUI Defense Attorney and as a Criminal Defense Lawyer who consistently prevails on behalf of his clients. His achievements reflect his commitment to his clients, to his community, and to his calling. Saad's clients not only benefit from his natural skills as a litigator but also the countless hours he has spent honing his skills in the courtroom. Saad is considered one of the best defense attorneys in Washington State, and was nominated as a 2013-2021 Rising Star In DUI Defense by Super Lawyers Magazine; an honor less than 2.5% of all attorneys in Washington State receive. 

Prior to his transition into private practice, Saad served as a Public Defender and was contracted by the cities of Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Issaquah. As a public defender, Saad handled hundreds of misdemeanor cases where he developed a reputation as a passionate advocate focused on efficient, effective, and just resolutions for all of his clients. 

As a private practitioner, Saad has handled numerous complex felony matters, including serious sex offenses, with great success. Additionally, Saad has handled thousands of DUI’s and other criminal driving offenses resulting in significant amendments which have prevented his clients from suffering the very serious and harsh mandatory penalties handed down by the judicial system. Saad has attended numerous legal seminars dedicated to the aggressive defense of DUI’s and is certified in the administration of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.    

Saad is currently a proud resident of Kenmore, Washington. In January  of 2023, the Kenmore City Council saw fit to appoint him to its Planning Commission where he is serving a three year term as a planning commissioner for the City of Kenmore. Saad serves as a policy advisor, providing guidance and recommendations on the City of Kenmore’s comprehensive plan and related land use documents. Like he does with all of his clients, Saad takes great pride in representing the citizens’ of Kenmore; he is honored to help and represent others.    

Saad is a cum laude graduate of the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University, where he also earned his law degree. In 2009, Saad was a recipient of the Humanitarian award by the Council on American-Islamic Relations for his dedicated legal service to the Islamic community in Washington State.

Saad is of South Asian descent and is fluent in the Hindi, Urdu and Punjabi languages.