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Fighting Traffic Tickets
Whether it is a speeding ticket, running a red light, or any other moving infraction, tickets influence a driver’s record in significant ways. Most people know that there is an upfront cost but they often fail to consider the long…
City of Lacey DUI & Criminal Cases – Location & Prosecution
Thurston County District Court provides courthouse services to the City of Lacey. This includes criminal misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors, infractions, and parking infraction violations of City codes. However, while the cases are heard at the Thurston County District Court, City of…
I Went To Court For My DUI Arraignment And The Case Was Dismissed-Now What?
If you show up to court on your DUI and the Clerk told you that your case was dismissed it’s most likely because the prosecution is waiting for the results of your blood sample before “officially” charging the case. Do…
How to Handle Insurance Companies
Tips for Interacting with Insurers and Why You Should Avoid Giving a Recorded Statement Dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be stressful, especially if you’re recovering from injuries or trying to get your life back on track. Insurance…
Hit & Run
One of the more common cases we handle is a charge of Hit & Run—Unattended. It’s always a shocking experience to receive this Summons in the mail because 95% of the clients who hire us, do not believe they hit…
How Risky Is It To Settle Your Own Accident Case?
By far, the biggest risk with handling your case on your own is a lack of familiarity with medical billing. At least once a month, we have a case where the medical bills exceed the amount of available insurance policy…
DUI & Other Criminal Charges In Port Orchard – Kitsap District Court & Port Orchard Municipal
Port Orchard Municipal Court and Kitsap County District Court differ primarily in jurisdiction but they hear similar types of cases and process criminal charges in a similar way. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between these two courts: Jurisdiction Port Orchard Municipal Court…
Thurston County (Lacey & Tumwater) – Options For Criminal Case Resolutions
Thurston is considered a more progressive court in terms of therapeutic court options as well as a focus on restorative justice. Unlike many other criminal courts in the state, Thurston District is more accessible to defense attorneys and there is…