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Feb 11

Getting arrested is a stressful and often overwhelming experience, whether it happens to you or someone you care about. One of the first questions people have after an arrest is: How do I get out of jail as quickly as possible? read more

Jan 24

Getting arrested for assault is overwhelming—especially if you acted in self-defense. Maybe you were protecting yourself or someone else, but now you're facing criminal charges and wondering, "How did it come to this?" read more

Jan 14

Fentanyl isn't just any drug—it's at the center of a national crisis, and law enforcement takes these charges very seriously. read more

Dec 16

Getting arrested for a violent crime in Seattle is scary, and it's natural to wonder what happens next. What will the judge consider? And what could this mean for your future? read more

Dec 08

Since its inception, the Washington Innocence Project has been instrumental in overturning numerous wrongful convictions. In recent years, they've helped free 20 innocent people who, together, spent more than 100 years locked away for crimes they didn't commit. But even with these victories, the organization still gets over 500 pleas for help every year—a heartbreaking reminder that wrongful convictions are still far too common in our 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...

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...