About Arthur Colby
Arthur Colby Parks, formerly based in Tacoma, Washington, was admitted to the Washington State Bar in 1993. Over the years, he built a diverse legal practice that encompassed various areas, including criminal law, business law, estate planning, probate, civil rights, and elder law. His office was located at 1008 Yakima Avenue, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405-4850. Clients could reach him via email at acparkstacoma@outlook.com or by phone at (253) 229-5008. Parks operated a solo practice, providing personalized legal services tailored to the needs of his clients, particularly in elder law and estate planning. However, Parks' career took a significant downturn due to serious allegations of misconduct.
In June 2023, he resigned from the Washington State Bar in lieu of discipline, with the resignation effective June 27, 2023. This decision came after investigations revealed that he had converted client funds for personal use and failed to maintain proper trust account records. These allegations raised concerns about his ethical conduct and trustworthiness as an attorney. In May 2025, the situation escalated when Parks pleaded guilty to wire fraud — He was found to have embezzled over $530,000 from a disabled client’s trust account. The funds were intended to cover the client's expenses following significant injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. This breach of trust not only devastated his client but also tarnished Parks' reputation in the legal community.
The case drew significant attention, highlighting the importance of ethical practices in the legal profession. Following his guilty plea, Parks faced sentencing in November 2025. The court imposed an 18-month prison sentence, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-attorney. His legal career effectively ended with this conviction, as he was no longer able to practice law in Washington State. The repercussions of his actions extended beyond his personal life; they impacted the clients who had relied on his services and trust. As of February 2026, Parks is serving his prison sentence and remains unlicensed to practice law.
His business, A. Colby Parks, Attorney at Law, P.S., ceased operations following his resignation. The Better Business Bureau reported that the business was believed to be out of business, with mail sent to the office address returned as undeliverable. This series of events serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of ethical conduct in the legal profession and the severe consequences that can arise from violations of trust.
