About Keith
Keith Hall earned his law degree at the University of San Diego School of Law. He moved from classroom to courtroom and built a practice around criminal defense. His education provided the groundwork for trial work and courtroom procedure that define his approach.
Hall is licensed to practice in Washington. He rose through the ranks at Newton & Hall, PLLC and now serves as managing partner. Colleagues describe him as a trial lawyer who spends most of his time preparing cases for trial. He handles arraignments, pretrial motions and jury trials, and he often appears in state courts across the region.
Over the years Hall has received several peer and client recognitions. Listings include Top 100 Trial Lawyer from the National Trial Lawyers Association, Top 100 Lawyers from the American Society of Legal Advocates, the Client Satisfaction Award and a 10 Best Lawyers recognition from the American Institute of Criminal Law Lawyers, and a Top One Percent distinction from the National National League of Renowned Lawyers. These are noted on his professional profile and reflect the kinds of honors available within the criminal defense bar.
Active in professional circles, Hall maintains membership in the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He attends local meetings and participates in continuing education programs aimed at criminal defense practitioners. He has handled felony and misdemeanor matters and works on cases that require both courtroom experience and motion practice.
As managing partner at Newton & Hall, PLLC, Hall oversees case strategy and firm operations while continuing to try cases himself. The firm structure allows him to divide administrative duties from litigation tasks, but he remains involved in developing defense tactics and mentoring junior attorneys. His days are split between client meetings, court appearances and trial preparation.
Hall’s practice centers on defending individuals charged with criminal offenses in Washington state courts. He represents clients from initial charge through trial and sentencing when necessary. He currently represents clients in criminal cases at Newton & Hall, PLLC.
