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Oct 25

Have you recently been arrested and charged with assault? Assault is a serious criminal charge that can wreck your entire future. As such, it is natural to want those charges to go away as quickly as possible. But can your assault charges be dropped before you even get to court? read more

Oct 14

After a DUI arrest, you might wonder how this could affect your employment. This is especially important if your job involves crossing state lines. Does a DUI in Washington follow you if you work in Oregon, California, or another state? And what happens if you're moving to Seattle for a new job but have a DUI from your previous state? read more

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Once you plead guilty to a charge, you cannot change your plea afterwards, so it always advised that you talk with a criminal defense attorney at our firm before you do this. Pleading guilty means that you are admitting your conduct is punishable by the law and you know...

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A criminal charge means that you could face sanctions including jail times, fines, probation, potential loss of your driver's license and other penalties. A skilled criminal defense attorney can guide you through the court process and advocate your position in order...

August 21, 2025

When Can a Seattle Police Officer Legally Search My Vehicle During a DUI...

Did you know that police can search your car during a DUI stop without a warrant under certain conditions? Washington State law allows this in specific situations, and knowing these rules...

August 7, 2025

What Happens at a Preliminary Inquiry in Seattle?

If you're facing serious criminal charges in Seattle, you will need to attend a preliminary inquiry. A preliminary inquiry is a court hearing that determines whether prosecutors have enough...