About Our Firm
Island County attorneys with the experience to handle life-changing legal matters.
Platt, Thompson & Buescher is a small, established law firm built to provide serious courtroom advocacy without losing the personal attention clients need.
From our Coupeville office, our attorneys represent clients in criminal defense, DUI, family law, civil litigation, record clearing and firearm-rights matters throughout Island County and Washington.
1990
Founded in Coupeville
1990
Firm founded in Coupeville
80+
Years of combined legal experience
Local
Island County roots and courtroom knowledge
Ready
For negotiation, hearings and trial
Our Story
A working relationship forged in public defense—and brought home to Whidbey Island.
Craig Platt and Mimi Buescher first worked together in the Seattle public-defense community during the 1980s. Their careers later took them to Saipan, where Craig served as Chief Prosecutor and Mimi handled appellate work before moving into civil trial practice.
They returned to Washington and established the firm in Coupeville in 1990. Brent Thompson joined while still in law school in 2010, developed his entire legal career with the firm and later became a named partner.
1980s
Craig and Mimi meet through public-defense work.
Their shared trial experience and commitment to individual clients formed the foundation of a professional partnership that continues today.
Saipan
International prosecution, appellate and civil-trial experience.
Craig led major investigations and prosecutions while Mimi prepared Ninth Circuit appellate work and later tried civil cases in Micronesia.
1990
The firm is established in Coupeville.
The practice grew around criminal defense, family law and civil litigation for clients in Island County and throughout northwest Washington.
2010–Today
Brent joins the firm and becomes a partner.
An Oak Harbor native, Brent expanded the firm’s criminal, post-conviction and firearm-rights practice while continuing its local-service tradition.
Why Clients Choose Our Firm
A small firm prepared for consequential cases.
Clients come to us when a legal problem could affect their freedom, children, finances, reputation, career or future. They need clear advice, serious preparation and attorneys willing to take responsibility for the work.
- Direct access to experienced attorneys
- Deep roots in Island County and Whidbey Island
- Extensive trial, judicial and appellate experience
- Honest guidance about risks, options and likely next steps
- Negotiation when it serves the client—and courtroom preparation when it does not
- Experience representing military personnel and families connected to NAS Whidbey Island
How We Help
Experienced guidance across the matters that affect your life.
Our attorneys bring different backgrounds and complementary experience to criminal, family, civil and post-conviction matters.
Criminal Defense
Representation in misdemeanor, felony, domestic violence, assault, drug and other criminal matters.
DUI Defense
Defense involving alcohol, cannabis, drug allegations, testing, licensing and related driving charges.
Family Law
Divorce, property division, parenting plans, child support, mediation and protection orders.
Civil Law
Selected civil disputes and personal injury matters requiring practical negotiation or trial advocacy.
Record Clearing & Rights Restoration
Vacation, sealing, certificates of discharge and other post-conviction relief under Washington law.
Gun Rights Restoration
Statewide firearm-rights petitions, state and federal analysis and related background-check issues.
Meet the Attorneys
Different backgrounds. One commitment to the client.
Craig A. Platt
Managing Partner
Criminal Defense • DUI • Complex Litigation
Brent Thompson
Partner
Criminal Defense • Gun Rights • Post-Conviction Relief
Mimi Buescher
Partner
Family Law • Civil Litigation • Trial Advocacy
Office Team
The people who help keep the firm moving.
Our attorneys are supported by office professionals who help keep matters organized, communication clear and the day-to-day work of the firm running smoothly.
Paralegal
Steven Aguila
Steven supports the firm’s attorneys with case preparation, document organization, court filings, scheduling and client communication. His work helps keep matters organized and moving efficiently from intake through resolution.
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Alexandra Platt
Alexandra oversees the firm’s day-to-day office operations, including scheduling, intake coordination, administrative systems and client service. She helps ensure that attorneys and clients have the information and support they need throughout the process.
Speak With Our Firm
Discuss your legal matter with an experienced local attorney.
A confidential consultation can help you understand the issues, available options and practical next steps.
180 NW Coveland St, Coupeville, WA 98239 · reception@plattbuescher.com