About James Van
James Van Newton is a criminal defense attorney based in Kent, Washington, with over 26 years of experience in criminal and juvenile law. He has been a member of the Washington State Bar Association since 1999. Mr. Newton earned his Juris Doctor from Gonzaga University School of Law.
He also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Antioch University. Throughout his career, Mr. Newton has focused on criminal defense and juvenile law, representing clients in various legal proceedings. He has been associated with the Law Offices of James Newton, which began operations in 2010.
In 2012, he was listed as an attorney at law in the Washington State Bar News. Mr. Newton's office is located at 610 Central Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032. He can be contacted by phone at (253) 852-6600 or by email at jim@jimnewtonlaw.com.
As of February 2026, James Van Newton remains an active member of the Washington State Bar Association, continuing his practice in criminal and juvenile law in Kent, Washington.
