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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...

December 18, 2025

The "Silent Border": Is a Seattle Arrest a Lifetime Ban from Canada?

If you've been arrested in Seattle, even for something minor like a DUI or a misdemeanor assault, you may have lost the right to enter Canada without even knowing it. This isn't a future...

December 11, 2025

Your First 30 Days After a King County Arrest: Why This Window Can Make or...

If you've been arrested in King County, a major policy change recently went into effect in October 2025 that could affect your case.