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Jeffrey A. Lustick

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Jeffrey A. Lustick
Esq.
BornJeffrey Alan Lustick
(1970-10-28)October 28, 1970
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
🎓 Alma materWestern Washington University (B.A.)
Gonzaga University, cum laude (J.D.)
Judge Advocate General School at Maxwell Air Force Base
💼 Occupation
Lawyer
📆 Years active  18
👔 EmployerLustick, Kaiman & Madrone, PLLC
🌐 Websitelustick.com

Jeffrey A. Lustick (born October 28, 1970) is an American criminal defense attorney practicing in Bellingham, Washington. Jeffrey is the founder and Senior Managing Partner of Lustick, Kaiman & Madrone, PLLC[1] where his law practice focuses on criminal defense, DUI and traffic law, assault cases, aviation law, and military law.

Background[edit]

Jeffrey began his legal career in 1997 as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer in the United States Air Force, after his graduation from Air Force Officer Training School and attending the 12-week Judge Advocate Staff Officer's Course. Jeffrey then went on to serve as a military prosecutor at three different bases and circuit defense counsel, and was also appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in Omaha, Nebraska. One of Jeffrey's most notable active-duty assignments was as the Director of International and Operations Law with the 12th Special Operations Wing (now the 1st Special Operations Wing) of the Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

After leaving active military duty, Jeffrey was the first person to be the Lead Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Bellingham, Washington.[2][3][4] There, he reorganized the city's criminal justice prosecution system, handling numerous news-worthy cases which included the so called pit-protestor cases[5] and the depleted uranium trespass case.[6] He left the position in 2004 to enter private practice in 2004 with Steven Childress, Esq.

Between 2001 and 2009, Jeffrey was a JAG officer in the Washington Air National Guard, earning the rank of Major. Jeffrey was a "traditional guardsman," reporting for duty one weekend a month and for two weeks during the summer. Some notable duty positions included State Defense Counsel for all Army and Air National Guard personnel;[7] Staff Judge Advocate for the 262d Information Warfare Aggressor Squadron, and Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the 196th Regional Support Wing. Jeffrey received an Honorable Discharge from the military in November 2009.

Cases of Note[edit]

Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program[edit]

In 1999, Captain Jeffrey A. Lustick, USAF, prosecuted an airman's refusal to submit to Anthrax immunization at Offutt Air Force Base. This was the first Anthrax refusal court-martial in the United States Air Force. In the case of U.S. v. Bickley, the airman was convicted and later administratively separated from the U.S. Air Force.[8]

George Wegers of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club[edit]

In 2005, Jeffrey A. Lustick represented George Wegers, who at the time was the International and National President of the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. Wegers had been arrested in a multi-state sweep along with 33 high ranking and influential Bandidos. Later Wegers was indicted on five counts of RICO violations alleging everything from attempted murder to witness tampering and trafficking stolen motorcycle parts. Wegers and his co-defendants faced two life sentences in Federal prison if convicted. Lustick represented Wegers throughout the case, which resulted in Wegers reaching a very unusual plea agreement, under which he received 22 months credit for time served and three years on supervised release. Despite this being a felony conviction, the plea agreement accepted by Judge John C. Coughenour allowed Wegers to still participate in Bandidos events, associate with known felons, and travel worldwide with court permission. No RICO forfeitures were imposed by the court.[9] Lustick remains Wegers's personal attorney to this day.

Lustick has appeared in two documentary films regarding the Bandidos case in Seattle, first on the National Geographic Channel's Outlaw Bikers: Bandido Nation[10] in 2008, and secondly in a full-length feature film by Nick Mead called the Last American Outlaw in 2013.[11]

In 2015, after the shooting incident between the Mongols Motorcycle Club and the Bandidos in Waco, Texas, Lustick appeared on the Cable News Network,[12] was interviewed by the Associated Press, and appeared live on an Austin television news program for KXAN-TV.[13]

Ryan Leaf, NFL Quarterback[edit]

In May 2009, former San Diego Chargers quarterback Ryan Leaf was indicted in Texas on charges of controlled substance possession and burglary. Leaf had played his college football with Washington State University, but his career in the NFL fizzled after succumbing to severe injuries. In 2007, reports were surfacing that Leaf had become addicted to painkiller medications. After the 2009 indictment, Leaf relocated to Vancouver, British Columbia, and had crossed the U.S./Canadian border via automobile at Blaine, Washington, intending to fly to Texas to surrender on the indictment. However, Federal authorities detained Leaf, and the Whatcom County Prosecutor brought a fugitive warrant action seeking to extradite Leaf to Texas through judicial process.[14][15] Lustick successfully blocked the fugitive warrant extradition process, therefore legally allowing Leaf to go to Texas on his own. Lustick later successfully got the Washington fugitive action against Leaf dismissed with prejudice.[16]

MacMag Virus Mistaken Identity Case[edit]

In 2012, in a classic case of mistaken identity, Jeffrey A. Lustick represented Canadian city bus driver Richard Brandow who had been arrested crossing into Washington state at the U.S./Canadian border on a warrant from King County Superior Court.[17] The warrant originally issued in 1989, sought the arrest of a Richard Brandow, who at the time was suspected of created and unleashing the notorious MacMag virus, which was one of the first-ever international computer viruses in the history of the internet. The real originator of the virus and Lustick's client, had the unfortunate coincidence of living in Toronto and Vancouver around the same time periods, and the Border Patrol's computer simply matched the two's identities leading to Brandow being snagged as he crossed into the United States in 2009. At first, the King County Prosecutor refused to believe that Lustick's client was not the virus perpetrator, and Brandow spent an extended time in the Whatcom County Jail as Lustick labored to separate the two Richard Brandow's identities. Lustick got his client cleared of the charges, and later successfully sued King County for tortuously prolonging Brandow's time in jail and for unlawfully arresting him on a case of mistaken identity.[18]

Awards[edit]

Jeffrey A. Lustick has been honored with the following awards in the legal community during his career:

  • Super Lawyer 08-12, 14-16[19]
  • AVVO Rated 10, Superb 06-Present[20]
  • Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Washington by The National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys[21]
  • Top 1% DUI Attorneys in USA, National Advocacy for DUI Defense, 2013-2106[22]
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers organization[23]

News Media Analyst[edit]

KGMI Newstalk 790-AM[edit]

Jeffrey has been an on-air Legal Expert for KGMI Newstalk 790-AM since 2005. He makes frequent appearances on the Morning News Show and the afternoon drive show, providing in-depth legal opinion and analysis of news stories and legal issues of interest. Occasionally Jeffrey has hosted the morning show as well. Jeffrey has opined on death penalty cases;[24] aviation law issues;[25] and even scandals in the NFL and the NBA.[26][27] Occasionally Jeffrey has even served at KGMI as a radio host for the station’s coverage of the annual Ski to Sea Race and for local and national elections.

TruTV, fka CourtTV[edit]

In March 2008, Jeffrey began an affiliation with TruTV Network (Formerly known as CourtTV) in New York City, New York as a television legal analyst. Jeffrey appeared on the live television program IN SESSION with Lisa Bloom five times in 2008 and 2009 before the station changed format and the show was discontinued. In this role, Jeffrey traveled to the station’s studios in Manhattan and would be on air for two hours providing extemporaneous legal commentary on various trials being carried by the network live on national TV. Because of his expertise as a former civilian, military, and federal prosecutor, every time Jeffrey appeared on the show, his role was to analyze the prosecution’s side of the case.[28]

External links[edit]

Civil Air Patrol[edit]

Jeffrey A. Lustick joined Civil Air Patrol as a Cadet in 1982 at the Skagit Composite Squadron in Burlington, Washington. In 1986, he earned his solo flight badge, and in 1989, he earned the General Carl A. Spaatz Award #935,[29] earning him the grade of Cadet Colonel (C/Col). Only one half of one percent of the cadets who join Civil Air Patrol achieve the Spaatz during their service.[30] After his promotion, he was elected as Chairman of the Pacific Region Cadet Advisory Council, a position held until 1991. In 1999, Jeffrey was selected as the Washington Wing and then Pacific Region Cadet of the Year. The following year, in 1990, he was honored with an Order of Daedalians Flight Scholarship. In 1991, Jeffrey traveled to the Netherlands as part of the International Air Cadet Exchange program.

Since becoming a volunteer Senior Member Officer in 1991, Jeffrey held such notable positions as:

  • Idaho Wing Director of Cadet Programs 1994-1997
  • North Central Region Legal Officer 1997-1998
  • Washington Wing Legal Officer 2012-2014[31]
  • Pacific Region Assistant Legal Officer 2014–Present[32]

Lustick is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the adult Officer program.

Missions[edit]

  • On March 19, 2011, a Civil Air Patrol Cessna Turbo 206 Stationair crashed on final approach to Pierce County Airport (Thun Field) in Puyallup, Washington. Given Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Lustick's extensive flying experience, knowledge of Civil Air Patrol's practices and policies, and his role as the Washington Wing Legal Officer, Lt. Col. Lustick served as the official spokesperson for the incident.[33][34]
  • Lt. Col. Lustick once again acted as spokesperson for Civil Air Patrol on what is arguably one of the most prominent Civil Air Patrol missions in several years. On July 11, 2015 a Beechcraft Bonanza was reported missing in the north Cascade Mountains of Washington state. The Washington Wing, Civil Air Patrol opened a mission base at Bellingham International Airport. Lt. Col. Lustick was appointed as mission spokesperson. On day two of the mission, a 16 year-old survivor, Autumn Veatch of Bellingham, was found alive along a country highway. She had survived the collision with a mountain and the ensuing fire. Veatch's sensational story of survival and perseverance was first announced to local and regional news media in live press briefings conducted by Lt. Col. Lustick. At that point, the story became a national and international headline, drawing attention from CNN,[35] Fox News,[36] the Guardian,[37] the Associated Press,[38] BBC News,[39] the Belfast Telegraph,[40] KOMO-TV,[41] KIRO-TV,[42] KING-TV,[43] KCPQ (Q13),[44] and countless others. Lustick briefed national news outlets until the end of the multi-day mission.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Lustick, Kaiman & Madrone, PLLC". Law firm website.
  2. ↑ "Let's do the Public's business in public". NorthWest Citizen. NorthWestCitizen.us. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  3. ↑ "Rowdy Buckaroo, a Bellingham hero, passes away at 79". KAFE.com. KGMI. October 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  4. ↑ Taylor, Karen (2014). "Samish Way incident starts online firestorm". KGMI.com. KGMI News Reporting. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  5. ↑ Mandt, Lisa (January 15, 2002). "'Pit' protest trial ends in hung jury, retrail date set". The Western Front. The Western Front Online. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  6. ↑ Bakkensen, Shauna (February 14, 2003). "Jury finds local protester guilty of trespassing". The Western Front. The Western Front Online. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  7. ↑ Sullivan, Jennifer (March 6, 2008). "Army to prosecute Fort Lewis soldier charged in double homicide". TheSeattleTimes.com. The Seattle Times. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  8. ↑ Richmond, Capt. Mike (April 23, 1999). "Airman convicted in anthrax court-martial". Air Force News, News Service. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Gene (2006). "Bandidos Leader Sentenced to 20 Months". FoxNews.com. Associated Press. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  10. ↑ "Outlaw Bikers: Bandido Nation". National Geographic Channel. National Geographic Channel.
  11. ↑ "The Last American Outlaw". AgingRebel.com. AgingRebel.com.
  12. ↑ Lemon, Don (May 21, 2015). "Fmr. Bandidos member: Police warning is 'pure nonsense'". CNN.com. Cable News Network. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  13. ↑ Schwaller, Kevin (May 20, 2015). "Attorney: 'Daunting task' ahead for prosecutors after Waco shooting". KXAN.com. KXAN. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  14. ↑ Sunde, Scott (June 17, 2009). "UPDATE: Ryan Leaf arrested, appears in Bellingham courtroom". SeattlePI.com. Seattle Post Intelligencer. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  15. ↑ Johns, Greg (July 2, 2009). "Finally, a little good news for Ryan Leaf". SeattlePI.com. Seattle Post Intelligencer. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  16. ↑ "Washington case against Ryan Leaf dismissed". USA Today. USA Today. July 2, 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
  17. ↑ Weichel, Andrew (February 17, 2012). "Kafkaesque ordeal: Innocent Canadian arrested at U.S. Border". KOMONews.com. CTV.
  18. ↑ Weichel, Andrew (February 18, 2012). "Case dismissed against bus driver mistaken for fugitive". CTV News Vancouver.
  19. ↑ "Jeffrey A. Lustick, Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Bellingham, WA". Super Lawyers. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  20. ↑ "Jeffrey A. Lustick, AVVO Lawyers Rated 10". Avvo. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  21. ↑ "Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys In Washington". National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  22. ↑ "NAFDD top 100 attorneys in Washington". National Advocacy for DUI Defense. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  23. ↑ "Top 100 Trial Lawyers". The National Trial Lawyers Association. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  24. ↑ Wagner, Peter (July 2015). "Expert: death penalty possible, not likely in Noon Rd. shooting". KGMI.com. KGMI Newstalk 790-AM. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  25. ↑ "Pilot: Allegiant flight low on fuel wasn't in danger". KGMI. KGMI Newstalk 790-AM. July 2015. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  26. ↑ Wagner, Peter (September 3, 2015). "Your Afternoon Show for 9/3/15". KGMI. KGMI Newstalk 790-AM. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  27. ↑ Honcoop, Dillon (April 30, 2014). "Morning Show 4/30/14". KGMI. KGMI Newstalk 790-AM. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  28. ↑ "KVOS-TV-12, Lustick discusses role on CourtTV". Youtube.com. May 23, 2008. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  29. ↑ "Spaatz Award Recipients". The Spaatz Association. Civil Air Patrol. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  30. ↑ "Percentage of cadets earning Spaatz, Eaker, Earhart and Mitchell". Civil Air Patrol National Headquarters. Civil Air Patrol, Air Force Auxiliary. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  31. ↑ Cohen, Aubrey (March 20, 2011). "Civil Air Patrol Cessna crashes in Puyallup; pilots unhurt". SeattlePI.com. Seattle Post Intelligencer. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  32. ↑ "Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol Staff". Pacific Region, Civil Air Patrol. Retrieved 16 March 2016.
  33. ↑ Cohen, Aubrey (March 20, 2011). "Civil Air Patrol Cessna crashes in Puyallup; pilots unhurt". SeattlePI.com. Seattle Post Intelligencer. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  34. ↑ "When Training Pays Off". The Next President Visits Nevada. Nevada Wing, Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  35. ↑ Cleveland, Lauriel; Sanchez, Ray (July 15, 2015). "'Superhero' girl alive after Washington plane crash; 2 others feared dead". CNN.com. Cable News Network. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  36. ↑ "Teen who survived Washington state plane crash released from hospital". FoxNews.com. Fox News. July 15, 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  37. ↑ Brait, Ellen (July 14, 2015). "Autumn Veatch: US teenager survives plane crash then walks for days to safety". The Guardian. The Guardian. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  38. ↑ "Girl who survived plane crash found by motorist, sheriff says". FoxNews.com. Associated Press. July 13, 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  39. ↑ "Washington state plane crash girl, 16, hikes to safety". BBC.com. BBC News. July 14, 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  40. ↑ "Teenage plane crash survivor out of hospital". Belfast Telegraph. Belfast Telegraph. July 15, 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  41. ↑ Bellisle, Martha; Johnson, Gene (July 11, 2015). "'It's a miracle': Teen girl survives plane crash, hikes out". KOMO News. KOMO News. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  42. ↑ "Bellingham teen survives plane crash, walks for 2 days to get help". KIRO TV. KIRO TV. July 13, 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  43. ↑ "Teen home after surviving plane crash, wreckage located". KING TV. KING TV. July 15, 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
  44. ↑ "'I was the only one who made it out': 911 tapes of 16-year-old who survived crash released". Q13 FOX. KCPQ. July 14, 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2016.

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