FAQ
What are the legal fees for my Injury case?
In Injury cases our fees are a percentage of your recovery. Your recovery is the amount paid to you from your successful case. You will be responsible for charges such as court filing fees and the cost of depositions regardless of the outcome of your case.
What do you charge for criminal cases?
There is a flat rate fee for criminal cases that will be agreed upon in advance. Payment plans are available.
What do you charge for Family Law cases?
Family Law cases are on an hourly basis with a retainer that will be held in trust and the remainder will be returned to you upon the conclusion of the case.
What do you charge in Business Law cases?
Business Law cases are charged an hourly fee with a retainer to be held in trust with the remainder returned to you at the conclusion of the case.
Do you offer free consultations?
We offer a complimentary 30 minute consultation to explore the facts of your case and to get to know you. Currently due to Covid-19, we offer consultations via telephone or in our offices where masks are required of everyone involved for your safety.
Are the Courts open during the Covid-19 pandemic?
Yes, the Courts are currently open but there are regular updates to their operating procedures. Please contact us for help with the most current policies. One advantage of the current situation is that you may be able to appear in court via telephone to resolve your case!
Resources
South Division Kent
Maleng Justice Center
401 4th Ave N, Rm GD
Kent, WA 98032-4429
Phone: (206)-205-9200
Lake Forest Park Municipal Court
17425 Ballinger Way NE
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Phone: (206)-364-7711
Seattle Municipal Court
Seattle Justice Center
600 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104-1900
Phone: (206)-684-5600
For the complete list of all courts in Washington State, please visit www.courts.wa.gov.
District Court
930 Tacoma Ave S Rm 239
Criminal Division
Tacoma, WA 98402-2115
Phone: (253)-798-7487
Bonney Lake Municipal Court
9002 Main St E, Ste 100
Bonney Lake, WA 98391-8987
Phone: (253)-862-6606
Juvenile Court
Denney Juvenile Justice Center
2801 10th St
Everett, WA 98201-1414
Phone: (425)-388-7800
Family and Juvenile Court
2801 32nd Ave SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
Juvenile Court: (360)-709-3131
Family Court: (360)-709-3201
For the complete list of all courts in Washington State, please visit www.courts.wa.gov.
A Change Counseling
879 Rainier Ave N Ste A103
Renton, WA 98057
Ask for Andy
– DUI Assessment
– DUI and Drug Treatment
Phone: (206) 772-6260
A Change Counseling
4002 S M Street
Tacoma, WA 98418
Ask for Lynette
– DUI Assessment
– DUI and Drug Treatment
Phone: (253) 473-1844
CTC Counseling Services
10564 Fifth Avenue NE, Suite 406
Seattle, Washington 98125
– DUI Assessment
– DUI and Drug Treatment
Phone: (206) 957-0721
Emmanuel Counseling and Education Services
10550 Lake City Way NE,
Ste. F
Seattle, Washington 98125
– DUI Assessment
– Alcohol / Drug Information School
– Alcohol / Drug Pretreatment
– Outpatient Treatment
– Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Phone: (206) 417-2222
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1-365 Days (24 consecutive hours non-suspendable)
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30-365 Days (30 days non-suspendable
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$350-$5,000 ($823 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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$500-$5,000 ($1,078 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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$1,000-$5,000 ($1,928 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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Driver’s License
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90 Day Suspension
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Two Year Revocation
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Three Year Revocation
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Ignition Interlock Device
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Alcohol/Drug Ed. or Treatment
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As Determined by the Court
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As Determined by the Court
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Jail Time
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2-365 Days (2 consecutive mandatory)
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45-365 Days (45 days mandatory)
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120-365 Days (120 days mandatory)
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Electronic Home Monitoring*
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In Lieu of Mandatory Minimum Jail Time, Not Less Than 30 Days
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90 Days
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150 Days
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Fine
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$500-$5,000 ($1,078 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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$750-$5,000 ($1,503 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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$1,500-$5,000 ($2,778 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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Driver’s License
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1 Year Revocation (2 years if BAC refused; Chapter 95,Laws 2004)
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2 Year Revocation (3 years if BAC refused; Chapter 95,Laws 2004)
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4 Year Revocation
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Ignition Interlock Device
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Mandatory
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Mandatory
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Mandatory
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Alcohol/Drug Ed. or Treatment
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As Determined by the Court
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As Determined by the Court
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As Determined by the Court
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Jail Time
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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1-365 Days (24 consecutive hours non-suspendable)
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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30-365 Days (30 days non-suspendable
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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0-365 Days (90 days non-suspendable)
Electronic Home Monitoring*
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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In Lieu of Mandatory Minimum Jail Time, Not Less Than 15 Days
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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60 Days
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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120 Days
Fine
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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$350-$5,000 ($823 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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$500-$5,000 ($1,078 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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$1,000-$5,000 ($1,928 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
Driver’s License
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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90 Day Suspension
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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Two Year Revocation
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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Three Year Revocation
Ignition Interlock Device
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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Mandatory
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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Mandatory
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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Mandatory
Alcohol/Drug Ed. or Treatment
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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As Determined by the Court
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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As Determined by the Court
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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As Determined by the Court
Jail Time
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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2-365 Days (2 consecutive mandatory)
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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45-365 Days (45 days mandatory)
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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120-365 Days (120 days mandatory)
Electronic Home Monitoring*
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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In Lieu of Mandatory Minimum Jail Time, Not Less Than 30 Days
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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90 Days
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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150 Days
Fine
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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$500-$5,000 ($1,078 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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$750-$5,000 ($1,503 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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$1,500-$5,000 ($2,778 total minimum fine w/statutory assessments)
Driver’s License
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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1 Year Revocation (2 years if BAC refused; Chapter 95,Laws 2004)
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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2 Year Revocation (3 years if BAC refused; Chapter 95,Laws 2004)
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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4 Year Revocation
Ignition Interlock Device
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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Mandatory
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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Mandatory
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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Mandatory
Alcohol/Drug Ed. or Treatment
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No Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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As Determined by the Court
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One Prior Offense Within Past 7 Years
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As Determined by the Court
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2+ Prior Offenses Within Past 7 Years
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As Determined by the Court