Attorney Profiles

DARYL L. GRAVES J.D.

B.S. 1974, University of Oregon, cum laude
J.D. 1977, Seattle University (formerly University of Puget Sound), cum laude
1977-1979, Deputy Prosecutor, King County, WA
1979- Present, Private Practice, Tacoma, WA

Born and raised in Southern Oregon, Daryl graduated from the University of Oregon in 1974 and received his law degree cum laude from the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1977.

His principal areas of practice are Tacoma personal injury (representing injured clients) and Tacoma criminal defense (felony and misdemeanor). He is a former King County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and is admitted to practice in Washington, Oregon and Federal Courts.

Daryl is a former adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at the University of Puget Sound School of Law and has been a speaker and co-chair at numerous trial lawyer seminars. He is a former President of the Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association and a
former Washington State Bar Association and WSTLA Governor.

He is an active member of Washington State Trial Lawyers’ Association. He has been an Eagle member of the WSTLA for over 20 years.

Daryl resides in Tacoma with his black lab Gunnar. His outside interests include traveling, snow skiing, running, bicycling and water skiing. He is a member of the YMCA and Washington Athletic Club.

JOSEPH CUTTER J.D.

Joseph Cutter is focused largely on traffic offenses, emphasizing DUI defense.
Joseph understands that each client is unique and their circumstances different. He represents every client with determination working hard towards the best possible outcome. Joseph is dedicated to justice and fair representation and will work hard to achieve this for you.

Joe served his country proudly for four years with the United States Marine Corps. This was the foundation for his dogged determination and never-say-die attitude. Prior to attending law school, Joe earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Coastal Carolina University. He earned his law degree from Regent University Law School. Joe appears on a routine basis in Superior, District, and Municipal Courts around the Pacific Northwest.