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Mar 24

On February 25, 2021, a Washington State Supreme Court struck down Washington's felony drug possession law. This new ruling leaves the state without a drug possession law for the time being. As a result, many police departments, including those in Seattle and Bellevue, ordered their officers to stop making arrests for simple drug possession. read more

Feb 10

If you find yourself facing a criminal charge in Washington, you may hear the words "plea bargain" being used when discussing your case. It is essential to understand what a plea bargain is and how it may affect your future. read more

Jan 25

If you live in the Seattle area, you may wonder how to find a criminal defense attorney near you. After all, you do not want to have to drive hours to seek legal representation after an arrest. However, the closest criminal defense lawyer may not be the best one for your case. How can you find the best criminal defense lawyer for you? What should you look for and where can you look? read more

Dec 21

Divorce is never easy and emotions often run high. To get the upper hand in the divorce proceedings or to gain custody of the children, some spouses may file domestic violence charges against their ex. If you believe you are a victim of unfair or overblown domestic violence charges, you need an experienced and aggressive Seattle domestic violence defense attorney on your side. read more

Dec 10

Big changes may be happening in the King County criminal justice system. The county recently approved funding for a new criminal justice diversion program to keep juveniles out of the juvenile justice system and allow community groups, instead of courts, to decide punishments for low-level adult felonies. 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...

June 27, 2025

Your First DUI Arrest Doesn't Have to Ruin Your Life: Seattle's Most...

You were arrested for DUI in Seattle. It was an uncharacteristic mistake, unlike anything you've ever done before. Now you're sitting at home, wondering if your career, driving privileges,...

June 10, 2025

How Long Will Your Criminal Case Take in King County? The Real Timeline

Most people arrested in King County ask the same question within hours: "When will this be over?" The good news is that you have a right to a speedy trial for any offense in Washington...