Responsive Help in Seattle for Sexual Misconduct with a Minor

Attorneys providing strong defense without delay

If you are in a position of authority with minors and have been accused of inappropriate behavior, it is extremely important to consult with a lawyer before talking with police, prosecutors or anyone else about the charges. At the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC, our Seattle sexual misconduct attorneys represent clients throughout Washington State against sex crime charges that carry the risk of such serious consequences as loss of employment and professional licensing, prison and registration as a convicted sex offender.

Knowledgeable child sexual abuse lawyers in Seattle

The charge of sexual misconduct with a minor covers a broad range of unwanted and consensual activities, including all types of child molestation by an adult in authority, such as a teacher, a professor, a member of the clergy, a coach, a doctor or a school nurse. Although the age of consent in Washington is generally 16, teachers are further prohibited from any sexual activity with students less than 18 years of age.

With more than 60 years of combined experience, the Seattle child molestation attorneys of James Newton Law offer swift, thorough defense against charges involving:

• Inappropriate touching, including touching of sexual body parts
• Statutory rape
• Intercourse, defined as penetration of any body part, allowing even a kiss to be subject to interpretation as sexual intercourse
• Sexual harassment, including telling sexual jokes, showing a student sexual or pornographic pictures and having a conversation about sex with a minor

When you need the counsel of a sexual misconduct with a minor lawyer in Seattle, Tacoma, South King County or anywhere in the state, making the phone call immediately is the best thing you can do to preserve your right to a strong defense.

How we defend you against criminal sex charges

The Seattle sex crimes attorneys of the Law Offices of James Newton, PLLC have extensive experience with cases involving inappropriate communication with children. We put your defense in motion immediately by:

• Examining the records of all interviews that led to the charges against you for evidence that investigators planted ideas in your accuser's head
• Obtaining any Child Protective Services reports that may have been prepared or any divorce paperwork filed by family members making an accusation
• Assigning our private investigators to aggressively pursue evidence that demonstrates your innocence or throws doubt on the prosecutor's case against you

At every stage of the process, we work to get you the best result possible as quickly as we can. Begin your defense today with a child pornography lawyer in Seattle committed to handling your charges swiftly, thoroughly and as discreetly as possible.

Schedule a free consultation with a child sexual abuse attorney in Seattle

If you are under investigation or face charges of sexual misconduct with a minor, 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 serve clients everywhere in Washington, including Tacoma, Kent and surrounding areas in King County. We take your call 24 hours a day.