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Dec 11

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

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

Nov 24

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The Blake Effect: Protecting Your Gun Rights After a Felony Drug Conviction Dismissal

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In 2021, the Washington Supreme Court struck down the state's drug possession law in the landmark State v. Blake decision. read more

Nov 11

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Why Seattle is 184% Above the National Average in Property Crimes

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Seattle's property crime rate is 184% above the national average according to 2024 analyses of FBI crime data. read more

Oct 23

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Why Seattle DUI Arrests Rise During the Holidays

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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also brings a sharp increase in DUI arrests across Seattle and Washington State. read more

Oct 07

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Is Seattle Really as Dangerous as They Say?

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If you've been following the news or scrolling social media, you've probably seen alarming headlines about Seattle's crime problem. read more

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Should I plead guilty?

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...

Why do I need a lawyer?

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...