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Jul 25

If you're facing a no-contact order in a Seattle domestic violence case, you're probably wondering if you're stuck with it forever. The short answer is no. read more

Jul 14

In Washington State, you can face the same penalties as a drunk driver simply for sleeping behind the wheel of your parked car. It's called "physical control," and it catches thousands of people off guard every year. These are drivers who thought they were making the responsible choice by not driving home. 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...

February 23, 2026

How the New Hate Crime Reporting Hotline Impacts Criminal Investigations...

Washington State is testing out a new dedicated hate crime and bias incident hotline that lets you report what happened to you without immediately involving law enforcement.

February 10, 2026

The 'Professional's Guide' to a Washington Domestic Violence (DV) charge

A domestic violence (DV) charge in Washington can feel like your entire career is on the line overnight. However, a charge and a conviction are two very different things, and they trigger...