Seattle Sexual Assault Lawyers

Offering strategic defense against sex crime allegations in Washington State

The consequences of a sexual assault conviction can be severe and life changing. An accusation alone does immediate damage to your reputation, and a conviction may lead to incarceration, fines, probation and even the loss of your livelihood. Life as a registered sex offender means limitations on where you can live and work, not to mention the social stigma it carries.

If you are a suspect in an investigation involving a sexual offense or have been charged with a sex crime, you need a top-notch Seattle sex crimes defense attorney. The Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC is ready to begin your defense today and fight for your best possible outcome.

Comprehensive defense from experienced rape attorneys in Seattle

Sexual assault is a general term covering any act of engaging or attempting to engage in unwanted sexual activity. This includes rape, attempted rape, sexual abuse and unwanted sexual touching. An experienced Seattle criminal defense lawyer at James Newton Law carefully explains the charges you face and the most effective way to combat them.

Washington State law defines three degrees of rape charges. We handle all matters of forcible sexual intercourse, including:

• Rape in the first degree, in which the accused:
  • Used or threatened to use a weapon
  • Kidnapped the victim
  • Inflicted serious physical injury
  • Entered into a building or vehicle to reach the victim

• Rape in the second degree, in which:
  • The perpetrator used forcible compulsion
  • The victim was incapable of consent because he or she is physically helpless, mentally incapacitated or developmentally disabled

• Rape in the third degree, in which:
  • The victim's lack of consent was expressed by words or conduct
  • The perpetrator threatened substantial harm to the victim's property

Sex crimes that involve girls or boys under the age of 16 may fall under statutory rape or sexual abuse statutes.

With more than 60 years of combined experience, the James Newton Law team, including statutory rape lawyers in Seattle and a child sexual abuse attorney in Seattle, is fully prepared to handle any type of criminal sex charge with aggressive, effective defense. When we step into the courtroom, we expect to win. Our goal is to protect both your freedom and your future.

Schedule a free, confidential consultation with a Seattle sexual assault attorney today

If you are facing a sexual assault or rape charge, we can help. Call us at 206.389.1855 or contact the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC online for an immediate appointment. With offices conveniently located throughout the state, we have defended people from Everett to Puyallup, North Bend to Fife and Ballard to Olympia. We take your call 24 hours a day.