Criminal Law

Talk to an Olympia criminal defense attorney about your case today!

Our Thurston County criminal lawyers understand that being accused of a crime is scary and can be a difficult, humiliating, and extremely embarrassing experience. Whether you are facing a criminal charge for the first time or have been accused of a crime before, it is important to have an experienced and knowledgeable attorney by your side.

Facing an unknown future is frightening. So, you need to have confidence that your attorney will work hard and effectively communicate with you about your case. Our Olympia criminal attorneys will be by your side every step of the process. We understand that you are hiring us to guide you through this scary and unknown process. Our job is to help you understand both the law and your legal rights, so that you can make a truly informed decision about what is in your best interests.

Our Olympia criminal defense attorneys will vigorously and skillfully fight to protect your state and federal statutory and constitutional rights. Your legal problems are not going to go away on their own though. You need a lawyer that you can trust to fight for you and to do everything that is lawful and legally possible to minimize the consequences of your Olympia criminal charge. This is our promise to you.

One of the worst ways to handle your case is to simply ignore it. Even if you were just arrested and have not been charged yet, it is important to consult an attorney as soon as possible. We provide free initial consultations to prospective clients so that they can understand their legal rights and how we can help them.

Don't wait. If you have questions about your pending criminal case, it's important that speak with a criminal lawyer about your case soon as possible. So, please call us as at your earliest convenience!

If you have questions about your case, please call and talk to one of our Olympia criminal lawyers today.

Don't go to court without a criminal attorney by your side.
You've got questions. We've got answers.

What is going to happen in my criminal case?

Criminal cases are almost always extremely adversarial in nature – meaning it is you and your attorney versus the City or the State. Their side has the police, the state toxicologists, and some bright and experienced prosecutors, who will be working hard to convict you. Once you get caught up in the gears of the government machine, it is difficult to get yourself out without the help of a dedicated criminal defense attorney.

Our Olympia criminal lawyers are committed to providing clients with personalized representation. We will work together to provide you with superior criminal defense representation. We approach each case with untiring dedication and fight for our clients' legal rights.

We handle all Olympia misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes. With decades of combined legal experience, we are well versed in a wide variety of criminal cases: DUI, theft and shoplifting, assault, all domestic violence cases, reckless driving, negligent driving, hit and run, criminal trespass, harassment, malicious mischief, racing, MIP - minor in possession, drug cases, and all fish and wildlife matters.

We handle all Thurston County District Court and all Olympia Municipal Court cases. We also handle many Superior Court felony cases. We want you to know that the situation is almost never hopeless. A good Olympia criminal attorney can do many things on your behalf, including investigating the facts of your case, helping to preserve critical evidence, interviewing witnesses, and, of course, preparing your legal defense.

We are extremely familiar with all Thurston County District Courts and every city or Municipal court in the county: Olympia Municipal Court, Tumwater Municipal Court and Lacey Municipal Court.

A criminal arrest or criminal charge is NOT a conviction.

Our criminal attorneys can help!

We understand people make mistakes – whether it is you or the police – but we want to make sure that you are not paying for that mistake for the rest of your life. We are here to make sure that your side of what happened gets told. We will look out for your interests and zealously fight to protect your liberty and your good reputation.

When it is time to fight, we will. If you decide that you do not want to go to trial, we will sit down and discuss it to make sure that is in your best interests. We will listen to what you tell us and do what you tell us you want to do. Ultimately, every critical decision in your Olympia criminal case is made by you. Our job is to provide recommendations and to make sure that you have the information that you need in order to make an informed decision about your future.

Our Olympia criminal lawyers offer a free consultation and case evaluation.
The Prosecution is preparing their case against you.
You should start preparing as well!

Being arrested on a criminal charge in Olympia, and then being processed through the Thurston County court system is one of the most embarrassing experiences that anyone will face during their lifetime. When the reality of the situation sets in, many of our clients feel that a lifetime of repercussions is hardly fair. We often agree. That's why we fight so hard to protect the interests of our clients.

Many people make the mistake of allowing an Olympia criminal charge to immobilize them, but this type of reaction will only make matters worse. If convicted, the penalties associated with your Washington crime will be swift, severe, and potentially devastating. The only way to mitigate these penalties is to act quickly and decisively, right NOW. We have a saying in our office, "Every good Olympia criminal defense begins immediately." Ideally, we can start working on your defense immediately after the alleged incident occurred.

Our Olympia attorneys can assist you in many different ways, but the pressure you're feeling right now will be alleviated when we begin acting as a barrier between you and state's legal machinery. After an Olympia criminal arrest or charge is filed, one of our attorneys will ensure that you are treated fairly and that your voice is heard.

In our experience, the police reports rarely tell the whole side of the story. They often contain everything that could be construed in the worst possible way as potentially incriminating, but conveniently leave out any facts, details, or evidence that would tend to show that our client innocent. This is where we come into the picture.

This is what professional legal counseling is all about, making sure that the truth is revealed. Our criminal lawyers also strive to relieve as much of the stress as possible that is often associated with an Olympia criminal charge and possible conviction. We understand the very real impact that a criminal charge has on you and your life personally.

Our Olympia criminal lawyers always seek to minimize the penalties that a Thurston County or Olympia criminal conviction will result in, many of which can lead to unforeseen hardship on you and your family. Common criminal punishments almost always include fines. But they can also include many other sanctions, such as a driver’s license suspension, time in jail, community service, obtaining court ordered evaluations for drug and alcohol dependency or domestic violence, and a variety of other classes and programs.

In many cases, the severity of your sentence depends on the nature and severity of the offense. Our Olympia criminal attorneys will explore every possible avenue of defense on your behalf as we seek to minimize the potential penalties in whatever way the law allows. But our main goals are always to keep you out of jail and validly licensed to drive. This is especially true for our DUI, Physical Control, Hit and Run, and Reckless Driving clients.

If you feel like you were arrested for a criminal offense that is unfair without evidentiary merit, then you are probably eager to tell the court about your version of the events. Our Olympia criminal lawyers will make sure that you get to tell your story, and that your legal rights are acknowledged and preserved according to Washington State criminal law.

In fact, our team of experienced Olympia criminal defense attorneys enter into every case believing that your charges can be attacked on some level,. This ability to attack depends on many factors that include actual crime with which you have been charged, the recorded details in the police reports, as well as the other specific circumstances surrounding your arrest.

When you retain one of our professional litigators you will have a compassionate and experienced counselor at your side every step of the way, providing you with reliable legal counsel until your Olympia criminal case is fully resolved. Our job is to put you in a position so that you are able to move forward with your life, knowing that you did everything legally possible to deal with your criminal case in a positive and effective way.

Get a free consultation with one of our Olympia criminal defense lawyers.

If you would like to ask us some questions about your Washington criminal case, contact one of our Olympia criminal attorneys now for a free case evaluation. You may not be ready to make a commitment concerning legal representation until processing all of the pertinent information, so you can utilize this offer to get some facts without any risk or monetary obligation.

Once you're armed with the details and understand the potential outcomes, you will then be able to decide whether to retain the services of one of our experienced, dedicated and hard-working Olympia criminal lawyers. Our rates are affordable, and we offer multiple payment options that will suit the budget of almost any Olympia resident - a small price to pay for the piece of mind and the real-world legal experience that we provide.

Professional representation is always a wise choice, and gives you the best chance of successfully resolving your case so that you can move forward with your life. Contact one of our Olympia criminal professionals today, and let our decades of combined criminal and legal experience work to defend your legal interests in the Olympia and Thurston County court systems.

Our Olympia, WA criminal defense law offices are conveniently and centrally located just a few blocks from the Thurston County Courthouse. Get directions to our Olympia law offices.

Our Olympia criminal lawyers serve all of Thurston County. Call now for help and real answers.