Seattle Domestic Violence Cases are really hard on everyone involved. Families are often forced to split up, until the entire case has resolved. Sometimes even longer.

A domestic violence charge can really tarnish your record and affect your future prospects. A domestic violence conviction can result in:

A Domestic Violence Felony in Washington State is a serious legal issue. With some of the new Washington Domestic Violence Laws, a simple argument can be turned into a felony domestic assault charge.

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A Domestic Violence Felony in Washington State is a serious legal issue. With some of the new Washington Domestic Violence Laws, a simple argument can be turned into a felony domestic assault charge.

We often see a simple domestic assault turn into a felony assault, when there is contact with the “victim’s” throat area. This is commonly charged as Second Degree Assault Domestic Violence (Strangulation). This is a class B felony in Washington. It is not totally unheard of for the prosecutors to reduce your charge to a Third Degree Assault Domestic Violence, but this is still a felony.

A Domestic Violence Felony Can Ruin Your Life!

A domestic violence felony, or any felony, can have a tremendous impact on your future. Having a felony makes getting a job very difficult, and you are always explaining yourself to a potential employer. If your felony has “assault” in the title, they are likely to see you as a violent offender. If you get a domestic violence felony, you will also lose your gun rights, and some other basic rights.

What Can I Do, If I Am Charged With a Domestic Violence Felony?

The first thing you should do is find a good Washington Criminal Attorney. You need to find a criminal attorney that has handled many felonies and domestic violence felonies. Why? Well this is just years of experience and observation, but these charges can scare some criminal attorneys. How? When they get a police report it often looks bad. Many criminal attorneys are not really focused on the special trial issues of a domestic violence case. As such, when the chips are down they tell you to take a deal or go to jail.

A domestic violence felony has its own nuances.

There are techniques and trial methods that criminal trial attorneys can use to put you in a much better position.  When the going gets tough, you better have a tough criminal attorney that knows how to operate in a felony courtroom.

A criminal attorney that knows his way around a domestic violence felony case will know how to deal with the witnesses against you, and hopefully find some witnesses for you. Essentially, you need someone who can generate a positive story for you. However, you also need someone that has enough knowledge and experience to tell you when taking a deal is really the way to go.

Should I Get a Public Defender?

The short answer is no. Public defenders are fine people, and good lawyers. The problem is that they are often over worked, under funded, and just really do not have the time or resources to put into your case. Another problem is that you may get an attorney that doesn’t really have enough experience.

A felony charge is a big deal. You are going to make decisions that will affect the rest of your life. It is generally worth the investment to find someone who can really advise you and fight for you. What kind of risks are you willing to take with your future?

What Can Action Legal Group’s Seattle Criminal Attorney Do For You?

The truth is that we don’t know until we hear your story. However, we have helped many people just like you out of what seemed like impossible situations. Just know that we do focus on these types of charges. Find out what you options are (with no sugar coating). Let our Seattle Domestic Violence Attorney help you with your domestic violence felony.

Shoplifting charges are embarrassing and stressful. We know, because we have helped hundreds of people just like you. If you have gotten a shoplifting charge in Bellevue, Redmond, or Seattle (or anywhere in Washington), our Bellevue Criminal Attorney or Seattle Criminal Attorney can help you.

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Shoplifting charges are embarrassing and stressful. We know, because we have helped hundreds of people just like you. If you have gotten a shoplifting charge in Bellevue, Redmond, or Seattle (or anywhere in Washington), our Bellevue Criminal Attorney or Seattle Criminal Attorney can help you.

Don’t Plead Guilty!

Our criminal attorneys can help you get a resolution that will not ruin your criminal record. How? If you have not had any criminal charges, prior to this shoplifting charge, there is a good probability that our lawyers can help you keep this charge from becoming a conviction. It may even get completely dismissed.

Why is getting it dismissed Important?

It is very hard to get a job with a theft on your record. Many employers are doing background checks these days. It is important as well if you are trying to obtain citizenship.

How Much Does It Cost?

We work on a case by case basis, but most clients find our fees very affordable and fair. We offer:

(1)  Monthly Payment Plans

(2) Fixed Guaranteed Fees (no hourly fees are required – just one price)

(3) Discounts For Paying Up Front

(4) Discounts for Active and Reserve Military Personnel

(5) Discounts for Microsoft Employees.

(6) The Initial Consultation is Free for One Hour.

Getting a DUI in Bellevue is very stressful. Many people start out searching for DUI Attorney Bellevue, and they have no idea how to compare Bellevue DUI Attorneys; what criteria they should use to chose between the many DUI Attorneys [...]]]> DUI Attorney Bellevue – What You Need To Know About Your Bellevue DUI.

Getting a DUI in Bellevue is very stressful. Many people start out searching for DUI Attorney Bellevue, and they have no idea how to compare Bellevue DUI Attorneys; what criteria they should use to chose between the many DUI Attorneys in Bellevue; and how much it will cost to defend their Bellevue DUI.

DUI Info

You only have 20 days from the date of arrest for your Bellevue DUI to request a hearing from the Washington Department of Licensing. If you do not request the hearing in time, you will lose your driver’s license. This issue is separate from the DUI criminal charge that you have pending in Bellevue. A public defender will not handle this hearing for you, and you should not attempt to do it yourself.

*Note: Our DUI Attorney in Bellevue can go over all of your DUI options, and will do so in a free one hour consultation. There is no obligation. It will not be a high pressure meeting. The free consultation is only informational regarding your Bellevue DUI and what you can do about it.

DUI Attorney Bellevue – How Much Will It Cost?

A DUI in Bellevue will usually cost between $1,500 to $5,000. It just depends on the specific circumstances of your Bellevue DUI. We can tell you that the price is usually $2,000 to $3,000 for the average DUI in Bellevue.

Keep in mind that our DUI Attorney in Bellevue accepts payment plans and works with a simple fixed flat fee. There are no hourly rates to worry about. If you want to hire the DUI Attorney on an hourly basis that can be arranged, but it is not usually to your advantage. Our Bellevue DUI Attorney will be happy to explain all of your DUI payment options to you.

DUI Attorney Bellevue – How Long Will My Case Take?

The average DUI in Bellevue seems to take about 90 days. Some take longer, and some will take less time. You will get a better idea of how complicated your DUI case is, and how long it will likely take at the Free DUI Attorney Bellevue Consultation.

The length of time to finish your case will also depend on what options you choose to use in resolving your case. For instance, if you take your Bellevue DUI to trial, your case will likely take 120 to 150 days to complete. These are all issues that you can discuss with your DUI Attorney Bellevue.

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After being arrested for a dui most people are usually pretty stressed out, and have no idea of how the legal system works. We will show and explain the basic process.

DUI Arrest

Police officers don’t really need a lot of reasons to stop you if it is the right time of day. Simple infractions that would be generally be ignored during daytime hours, become the reasons for dozens of traffic stops. For example, speeding 3-5 mph over the speed limit, or pulling to close to a traffic light intersection. Nonetheless, when you are (or were) pulled over, you were probably asked if you had been drinking. Next, the officer likely asked you to do some field sobriety test, and to take a portable breath test on the roadside. After that, you were probably read your rights and placed in the patrol car, and taken to a station to do a breath test.You may have even gotten dropped off at a local all night restaurant (nice huh). Then, after a bit of sleep, is when your search for a DUI Attorney and DUI information generally begins.

Important Issues After Your DUI Arrest

As the nightmare begins, you probably know that you have to appear in one of the local municipal courts or district courts. Although some jurisdictions can wait several weeks or months before charging you and sending you a summons to court.

What Happens At Court?

Typically, your first court dates are going to be what is called a first appearances or arraignment. At this court date, you will likely be packed into a courtroom with a lot of other unfortunate souls, who are likely as freaked out as you are. You will hear a judge or court commissioner read your basic constitutional rights (usually read to the entire group of freak out people to save time).

You eventually will hear your name called and you will be told what your charges are. You may be asked if you want an attorney before you proceed. Sometimes there are court appointed lawyers that help you in court for this appearance.

The court will hear the prosecutor read highlights from your police report. You may be surprised at the creative rendition of events (or not). The court will likely find that there is probable cause to keep you in the court system and proceed with your DUI charges. They will also likely set release pre-trial conditions. These will generally consist setting a bail amount (although many do not require bail if you have no prior charges), and other conditions of release. You will also receive your next court dates. These dates are typically called Pretrial dates.

Note: It is wise to have a DUI Attorney with you at this court date to avoid any problems or complications. Hopefully, you have been able to contact a DUI Attorney very soon after your court date. (Other helpful DUI Attorney Stuff At the Bottom)

What Happens While You Wait For Your Next DUI Court Date?

Hopefully, you have a DUI Attorney at this point. If you don’t you should. It is really not a good idea to handle these matters on your own–no really it’s not.

Your DUI Attorney should have sat down with you by now, and listened to your version of facts, and they should also have an idea of any special issues you may have. You should also have an idea of what strategies or general options are available to you. In my experience this helps you alleviate stress.

your DUI Attorney should have also filed all of the appropriate paper work on your behalf, and is likely waiting for “discovery” to be supplied. Discovery is the evidence that is against you. The State has a duty to disclose it. This can take a few days to a few weeks for your DUI Attorney to get.

Once, your DUI Attorney receives your discovery he should thoroughly review it, and then allow you to review it. At this point, a more formal strategy and more precise options should begin to emerge.

Once, your DUI Attorney understand the evidence against you, he or she may also begin to negotiate with the prosecuting attorney’s office to resolve your case.

Pretrial Court Dates (The Next Court Dates You Will Get)

After your first go at court, you will likely be told to appear at a pretrial court date. Three things generally happen at a pretrial date:

• You and your DUI Attorney will resolve (plead) your DUI Charges in Court.
• Your DUI Attorney will continue your DUI Case to another future date (often called a continuance).
• Your DUI Attorney will set your case for Trial or special motions hearings. If this happens you should be scheduled for a Trial Readiness Date and an actual Trial Date.

How Long Will My Case Go On?

Our experience is that a DUI case usually lasts between 30 to 90 days, before it is resolved. If you have complications, it may take longer. Before, resolving your case, it is vital that you understand the evidence against you, options available, and the pros and cons of each option that is available. Any good DUI Attorney will have gone over all of these issues so you are not in the dark.

How Will My Case Be Resolved?

Again, there are three generally ways to solve a DUI Charge:

• The Case is Dismissed (goes away)
• You Plead To  A Lesser Charge (an amendment to one of various lesser charges).
• You Go To Trial and Let A Jury Decide if You Are Guilty Of DUI.

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Action Legal Group is a Seattle Criminal Defense Firm. They handle criminal defense matters in Seattle Municipal Court, King County District Court in Seattle and all other cities in King County. These Seattle Lawyers have helped hundreds of people with DUI cases, Domestic Violence, Reckless Driving, Assault, and they can help [...]]]>

Action Legal Group is a Seattle Criminal Defense Firm. They handle criminal defense matters in Seattle Municipal Court, King County District Court in Seattle and all other cities in King County. These Seattle Lawyers have helped hundreds of people with DUI cases, Domestic Violence, Reckless Driving, Assault, and they can help you even of you have a Seattle Felony.

Don’t trust your case to just anyone. You need a Seattle Criminal Attorney that can help you get the results that you need to return to your normal life. Action Legal Group will generally offer different payment options. The most popular are the Affordable Payment Plan, and the 10% Discount for paying all retainer fees upfront. I should also mention that Action Legal Group offers Fixed Fee Payment Plans. this means no surprises on your legal costs. Your Seattle Lawyer will not bill you hourly. In fact, you will know right up front how much everything will cost you in retainer fees. A firm guaranteed quote.

It is important that you meet with a Seattle Criminal Defense Lawyer that understands your legal situation. Our lawyers are very knowledgeable and have considerable experience. They can help you with your DUI, Domestic Violence Defense, Reckless Driving Charge, Seattle Felony, or whatever criminal defense issue you may have. Action Legal Group’s initial consultation is FREE. I know that is not that exciting, but sitting down with someone who can listen to your side, without judging you, and help you understand your preliminary options is very important. I can’t tell you how many clients have left one of our Washington Law Offices feeling much better then they did when they came in. They know generally what their options are, what our Criminal Defense Lawyers can do for them. Most people walk out of our law firm with a real sense of comfort, because they no longer have to stress from the “unknown”.

Finding and comparing a Seattle Criminal Attorney can be difficult, especially if you have never needed one before.

The best advice is to get organized. Make a list and track: (1) how much each attorney quoted you on price; (2) who was a good listener; (3) who made promises and what the [...]]]>  

Finding and comparing a Seattle Criminal Attorney can be difficult, especially if you have never needed one before.

The best advice is to get organized. Make a list and track: (1) how much each attorney quoted you on price; (2) who was a good listener; (3) who made promises and what the promise was; (4) attorneys experience in criminal defense cases and with cases like yours; and (5) your options to resolve your case.

No Seattle Criminal Attorney should be making and 100% guarantees to you. The law doesn’t work like that. If you get an absolute promise of an outcome on your case, you should be skeptical, and definitely talk to other criminal attorneys.

Picking a criminal defense attorney really comes down to who you feel most comfortable with. If your comfortable, it generally means that you trust the attorney. Trust is important, because you have to make big decisions that affect your life, and your future. You have to feel good about the advice that you are getting (and paying for).

Price is always a concern. Some criminal attorneys are more expensive than others. Some prices are justified, while others are not. One thing to look at is the attorneys office (size, number of employees, decor). Why? Well the attorneys price will likely include not only an hourly fee, but an amount for overhead (the cost of rent, wages…). This is just something to keep in mind, when comparing prices. Hopefully, the higher fees are justified in experience and results, and not the need to cover the monthly overhead.

Some Seattle Criminal Attorneys offer different payment options. For example, Action Legal Group (shameless plug I know), offers monthly payment plans, and fixed flat fees. Fixed fees mean that you do not have to worry about getting an hourly bill. That means that you are not paying more, if the attorney gets stuck in traffic, or the courtroom is slow.

Make sure that you are not being charged an hourly fee for your initial consultation. Action Legal Group offers a free one hour initial consultation for your Seattle or Bellevue Criminal Case.

We handle criminal cases in all of these cities:

Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Bothell, Lynnwood, Shoreline, Tacoma, Federal Way, Puyallup, Lakewood, Fife, Issaquah, Renton, Kirkland, Kent, and more.