Pete Mazzone
Pete Mazzone holds a J.D. from Seattle University
School of Law (‘95) , as well as a Ph.D. in
Geology (‘88) from the University of Massachusetts.
Following law school, he became a staff attorney
at the Snohomish County Public Defenders Association
where he practiced for five years before co-founding
the law firm of Phillips and Mazzone, Lawyers
in 2001. He is an active member of the Washington
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and
the National Association of Criminal Defense
Lawyers. He currently handles all types of
criminal matters, including misdemeanors and
felonies, in State and Federal Court.
Guss Markwell
Charles "Guss" Markwell, B.S. Psychology,
Indiana State University 1994; M.S. Criminology,
Indiana State University, J.D. Campbell University
1999; National College of Criminal Defense
2002. Guss' legal career began with the firm
of Murphy and Johnson in Benson N.C. He began
private practice in Washington in 1999 providing
contract Prosecuting and Public Defense services
throughout Snohomish County, in addition to
maintaining a caseload in criminal Law and
general civil litigation. Originally from
St. Louis, Mo., Guss was a stand up comic
and juggler prior to starting his legal career.
He also worked as a counselor for troubled
juveniles. Currently, Guss handles both criminal
and personal injury matters.
Michael H. Torgesen
Michael H. Torgesen, B.A. History, University of Washington 1999; J.D.
Willamette University College of Law 2003. Prior to joining Mazzone and
markwell, Lawyers, Mike worked in civil practice representing both
defendants and plaintiffs. Mike is a Washington native and if Mike is not in
court, he can usually be found enjoying the abundant outdoor activities
available in the Pacific Northwest.


