Jeffrey Alan Lustick

2004 - Current

Lustick, Kaiman & Madrone, PLLC

Founder and Senior Partner

Jeffrey is the founder and senior partner of Lustick, Kaiman & Madrone, PLLC where his law practice focuses on felony and misdemeanor defense, DUI and traffic law, aviation law, & military law. He began his legal career in the Air Force in 1997, where he served as a military prosecutor and circuit defense counsel and, later, as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. After leaving active duty, he was the Lead Prosecutor for the City of Bellingham until entering private practice in 2004. Jeffrey was elected President of the Whatcom County Bar Assn in 2006 after serving as an officer for 4 years. He was also President of the Baker Creek Estates Neighborhood Assn in North Bellingham where he helped draft the City of Bellingham’s annexation plans for the area, worked to establish safety and security programs, and founded a neighborhood block watch. Jeffrey is a legal news consultant, on-air contributor, and fill-in talk show host for KGMI AM-790 in Bellingham. He also frequently provides legal commentary for news stories on television stations KIRO-7, KING-5 & KOMO-4 in Seattle. He has also appeared as a legal consultant and on-air guest for TruTV (formerly Court TV) in Manhattan, N.Y. He is a member of the AOPA Legal Plan Attorney’s Panel, the Washington Pilot’s Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Civil Air Patrol, the American Legion, and a former member of the Washington Air National Guard. A pilot since the age of 17, Jeffery has more than 2,500 hours of flight experience in Cessna and Piper aircraft.

2001 - 2009

Washington Air National Guard

Staff Judge Advocate

Highest rank achieved: Major/O-4. Military honors and decorations received include: Meritorious Service Medal, (1 OLC), Air Force Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Air Force Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Volunteer Service Medal (with device), Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (non-Combat Award), Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobility Device, and Air Force Small Arms Marksman Ribbon

2001 - 2004

City of Bellingham

Lead Criminal Prosecutor

Served as lead attorney and manager for a five-member unit of the Bellingham City Attorney's Office. Directly responsible for prosecution over 1,500 municipal misdemeanor and traffic offense cases each year. Regularly conducted contested jury trials, bench trials, pretrial motion hearings, and plea hearings on behalf the city. Provided management and oversight to two Assistant City Prosecutors and office staff. Advised police officers on search warrants and legal tactics to enhance prosecution of criminal offenses in the municipal court. Was an active member of the Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys.

1997 - 2001

U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps

Military Prosecutor; Defense Counsel; Staff Judge Advocate

Military Criminal Justice: Practiced as one of five base-level prosecutors trying Air Force members accused of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Areas of pretrial practice included investigation, research, and drafting of charges. Handled all phases of trial, from preliminary hearing through trial and sentencing proceedings. Chief of Operations Law: Served as primary legal adviser to Operations Group and Squadron Commanders for rules of engagement, law of war, international treaties, status of forces agreements, and other operational and contingent military operations. Supervised and provided legal guidance for unit compliance inspections, and regularly provided training and orientation to base personnel who were delaying for wartime operations.

1994 - 1997

Gonzaga University School of Law

J.D (1997)

Honors: Dean's List and Cum Laude

1993

Western Washington University

B.A (1993) | Sociology & Crimnology