Attorney Profiles
John Henry Browne
John Henry Browne is the one to call when it's all on the line. For almost 40 years, he has successfully represented individuals charged with serious offenses in state and federal court. Honored in Best Lawyers in America since 1999, John is an attorney with a northwest practice and a national reputation. Martindale-Hubbell consistently rates him as a Most Preeminent Lawyer. John has tried over 250 criminal cases to verdict and represents a broad range of individuals facing investigation or prosecution for serious felony charges.
After graduating from American University School of Law in 1971, John was a Ford Foundation Fellow at Northwestern University School of Law. Shortly after that, he began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General in Olympia, Washington. He then served as the Chief Trial Attorney at the Public Defender's Office, before going into private practice as a founding partner in Browne & Ressler. John has since gone out on his own in the exclusive practice of criminal defense.
Admissions
- Washington State Bar, 1971
- Illinois State Bar, 1971
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1998
Education
- J.D., American University, 1971
- B.A., University of Denver, 1968
Professional Memberships
Awards
- Washington SuperLawyers, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2001-2002
- Fellow, Ford Foundation Fellowship Program
Emma C. Scanlan
Emma C. Scanlan is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of John Henry Browne, P.S. Emma is experienced in defending clients in state and federal courts throughout the State of Washington. She represents a broad range of clients facing investigation or prosecution for violent crimes, sex offenses, and drug crimes. A former intern of Retired Washington State Supreme Court Justice Bobbe J. Bridge, Emma has successfully represented clients before the Washington State Supreme Court and Division I of the Court of Appeals. In 2010, Super Lawyers magazine selected Emma to "Rising Stars," a listing of top up-and-coming attorneys in each state.
A Seattle native, Emma has worked for The Law Offices of John Henry Browne, P.S., since graduating from the University of Washington School of Law. Emma excels in negotiating dismissals and successful resolutions. With John Henry Browne, she has obtained not guilty verdicts in first degree murder cases, felony sex offense cases, and cases involving allegations of assault against police officers. A large portion of Emma's practice centers around representing mentally ill persons charged with crimes.
Admissions
- Washington State Bar, 2006
Education
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2006
- B.A., University of Washington
Professional Memberships
Awards
- Washington Rising Stars, Super Lawyers magazine, 2010
