John C. Terry - a Vancouver, WA DUI / Driving Under the Influence Defense Lawyer

Vancouver DUI / Driving Under the Influence Defense Lawyer

Updated: 03/16/2026

Areas of Practice

DUI / Driving Under the Influence Defense
Traffic Violation Defense
Felony Defense
Misdemeanor Defense
Domestic Violence
Drug Charges
Restraining Orders
Quasi-criminal litigation
Personal injury prosecution and defense

Attorney Information

Overview

My legal practice is focused primarily on defending people who have been criminally accused. I also handle civil, domestic, and administrative litigation that may involve situations involving high conflict, injury, or criminal allegations.

I grew up in California and attended California State University – Bakersfield, where I earned a degree in Communications (Journalism), with a minor in Spanish. I then attended Law School at Western Michigan University – Cooley Law School, in Lansing, MI, where I graduated cum laude. In law school, I was on the Cooley Law Review, I volunteered as an advocate for Lansing Teen Court, and I did an internship at the Eaton County (MI) Prosecuting Attorney’s Office – Economic Crimes Unit. Additionally, during my last term of law school, I did a satellite externship at the Clark County (WA) Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. I am now a partner at Morse Busby Andrews & Terry LLP.

When I am not practicing law, I enjoy listening to and playing music, getting outdoors, biking, and spending time with friends and family.

Education

Legal Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan, 2009
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
- California State University – Bakersfield, Bakersfield, California, 2006
  B.A.
  Major: Communications
  Minor: Spanish

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

John Terry Law Firm, PC, Attorney, 2011 - 2012
Green & Terry, PC, Partner, 2010 - 2011
Jeffrey Barrar, PS, Vancouver Defenders, Associate Attorney, 2009 - 2010
Clark County Prosecuting Attorney, Special Deputy Prosecutor, 2008 - 2009
Eaton County Prosecuting Attorney, Legal Intern, 2008 - Present

Bar Admissions

Washington, 2009
Oregon, 2010
U.S. District Court Western District of Washington, 2011
U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2014

Other Affiliations

Washington State Bar Association
Oregon State Bar (Member)
Clark County Bar Association
Washington Defender Association
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Clark County

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Contact

Vancouver, WA

108 East Mill Plain Boulevard
Vancouver, WA 98660 - 3282

Directions

Phone: 855-960-6065

Fax: (360) 213-2030

Email: Send a message

Website: http://www.mbavancouverlaw.com

Hours: Mon- Fri : 8:00AM-5:00PM, Closed for lunch 12:00PM – 01:00PM and Sat - Sun: Closed

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