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Seattle-Tacoma DUI Arrest Defense Attorneys

If you were arrested for DUI/DWI in Washington state, you need effective legal representation to see that your rights are protected. DUI DWI convictions often are combined with other enhancements and will result in jail, loss of driving privileges, heavy fines, and a permanent criminal record. Additionally, many employers have a zero-tolerance policy regarding criminal convictions. If you are required to spend time in jail on a DUI conviction, your employer is unlikely to allow you to take time off to serve your sentence. Taking steps now could help you avoid spending time in jail or reduce the sentence against you.

Don't wait for daylight—call a DUI lawyer before talking to the police

The first mistake to avoid if you are picked up for driving under the influence is to talk to the police. Be polite, give them your name and drivers license, but do not discuss your case with them unless you have a lawyer present. Contact an attorney before making any statement. At the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC, our Seattle-Tacoma criminal defense firm, our DUI lawyers take calls at any time of day or night and provide practical and effective legal solutions.

DUI: The big questions

Our attorneys give our clients clear information about felony and misdemeanor DUI charges, including answers to the most common questions:

Each DUI arrest defense case is unique. Depending on the facts surrounding your traffic stop, blood or breath alcohol testing for BAC, and other factors, our lawyers may be able to get a not-guilty verdict, reduced charges, or a reduced sentence. We will give you a realistic, practical assessment of your situation, and explain what we can do for you.

Felony DUI: The impact of prior offenses

Depending on the number of previous DUI convictions and other circumstances of your current arrest, you could be facing felony DUI charges. If you have four prior offenses within 10 years, or if you were previously convicted of vehicular assault or vehicular homicide while driving drunk or under the influence of drugs, your latest DUI can be charged as a felony.

Minor In Possession (MIP) and Other DUI Offenses

From underage drinking to boating under the influence, DUI arrest defense by an experienced lawyer at our firm can make a big difference in the outcome and consequences of your drunk driving arrest.

Invest in the services of the right DUI lawyer and give yourself a chance at the best possible outcome. Call toll free: 1-866-LAW-2345, or e-mail us as soon as possible and begin your defense today. Attorneys at our Kent, Washington, office defend adults and juveniles in the Seattle-Tacoma area and throughout the state against DUI, drug crimes, and other criminal charges.

At the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC, in Kent, Washington, our criminal defense lawyers serve clients throughout the state of Washington, including Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia; South King County including Kent, Renton, and Auburn; and Eastside communities including Bellevue, Issaquah, and Kirkland. For felony cases, the attorneys travel statewide, handling criminal trials in both Washington State and federal courts.