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Mar 05

If you have had a family member or loved one arrested and charged with a domestic violence crime, you may have questions and may want to contact an attorney to protect YOUR rights. read more

Feb 22

If you have been charged with a criminal offense in the state of Washington, you need to be aware of the serious ramifications that a conviction can have on the rest of your life. read more

Feb 21

An Arizona appeals court has upheld a ruling that gives police the right to prosecute marijuana users for driving under the influence of drugs even if they are not necessarily impaired. read more

Feb 14

Oscar Pistorius, a Paralympic track star, has been charged with murdering his girlfriend, R. S. at his home in Pretoria, South Africa. read more

Feb 11

Many times, someone who is convicted at trial wants to appeal that conviction. Sometimes a defendant believes the jury made the wrong decision, or they are upset that a witness was less than truthful on the stand. 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...