Seattle DUI Lawyer

Defense for DUI Charges in Seattle, WA

Only an experienced Seattle DUI attorney can give you the legal assistance that you need if you are facing any type of drunk driving charge in Seattle or the surrounding areas. It is very important that you take the time necessary to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible after you have been arrested or charged. The sooner you are able to meet with a knowledgeable attorney, the sooner he or she will be able t o begin building your defense.

At Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, PLLC, our DUI defense team is fully prepared to offer you the defense that you need. When you are looking for a seasoned and success-oriented litigator, please don't hesitate to contact us. We understand that it can be very upsetting to face criminal charges. That is why we have dedicated our practice to defending individuals who are facing criminal charges in Washington State.

If you have been charged with any of the following crimes, we could be able to help ensure that you receive the legal advice and representation that you need:

Blood Alcohol Content

In the state of Washington, it is against the law to drive a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. Blood alcohol content refers to the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood stream, which can reach dangerous levels if a person consumes too much alcohol. Click here to read more about blood alcohol content.

Boating Under the Influence

If you have been arrested for driving a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will most likely face similar charges to DUI. You will be charged with BUI, or boating under the influence. This offense is serious, and can result in lifelong consequences, just like DUI. Click here to read more about boating under the influence.

Breath and Blood Tests

Breath, blood and urine tests all serve a valuable purpose during a DUI arrest; it is a test that shows a person has more alcohol in their breath, blood or urine than the legal limit. It will serve as evidence for the police officer who has just pulled over this driver. Click here to read more about breath and blood tests.

DOL Hearings

An administrative hearing regarding a person's driving privileges will be held with the Department of Licensing will take place after a person is arrested for DUI if they contact the office and schedule a hearing within 20 days. If a person fails to schedule this hearing, their driving privileges will automatically be suspended. Click here to read more about DOL hearings.

Driver's License Revocation

As a result of a DUI conviction, a person's driving privileges will be automatically revoked for a certain period of time. By scheduling a hearing with the Department of Licensing within 20 days, a person can dispute the suspension of their driver's license. Click here to read more about driver's license revocation.

DUI Accidents

If you have been accused of causing an accident while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, even an over-the-counter or prescribed medication, you may be facing serious charges and consequences. With accidents that involve bodily injury for a person in the accident, the driver will be charged with felony DUI. Click here to read more about DUI accidents.

DUI Defenses

While defending a drunk driving charge will be extremely difficult, it is not impossible. There are certain defenses that can be used, including reviewing the police stop, the field sobriety test, and the breath test or chemical test to see if they were all done in a lawful manner. Click here to read more about DUI defenses.

DUI Penalties

The penalties of a DUI conviction include jail time, electronic home monitoring, fines ranging in the thousands of dollars, license suspension, installation of an ignition interlock device and a possible alcohol or drug treatment center, which will be at the discretion of the court. Click here to read more about DUI penalties.

Felony DUI

There are several ways a person can face felony DUI charges, including having four subsequent DUI convictions or one vehicular assault conviction and being charged with another DUI. Additionally, vehicular assault in itself can be considered felony DUI. Click here to read more about felony DUI.

Field Sobriety Tests

Three types of field sobriety tests are commonly used by law enforcement officers in Seattle, including the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the walk and turn test and the one leg stand test. While these are heavily relied upon by police officers, they are not always reliable. Click here to read more about field sobriety tests.

Multiple DUI Offenses

Have you been accused of your second, third, fourth or subsequent DUI offense in Seattle, Washington? It is important to talk to a DUI defense lawyer as soon as possible; you may be facing enhanced penalties with every subsequent offense you have already been convicted of. Click here to read more about multiple DUI offenses.

2nd DUI Offense

If you already have a DUI conviction on your record, you may have been let off easy by a judge; your second DUI offense will not be let off as easily. With a second DUI offense within seven years, a person faces more serious consequences, including a longer license suspension. Click here to read more about a second DUI offense.

Out of State DUI

If you are a Washington resident and are facing DUI charges in another state, call our law firm immediately. We also handle cases involving out of state residents who are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol in Seattle or a nearby community. Click here to read more about out of state DUI.

Underage/Minor DUI

Any person under the age of 21 who is pulled over with a BAC at or above .02% will be charged with underage DUI. In Seattle, many prosecutors seek maximum penalties for these offenses in an attempt to prevent future occurrences. Click here to continue reading more about underage / minor DUI.

Vehicular Assault

Vehicular assault is a criminal charge associated with a driver who has caused substantial bodily harm to another person while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Sometimes referred to as DUI with injury, vehicular assault is a serious charge that should be refuted with help from an attorney. Click here to read more about vehicular assault.

Charged with drunk driving in Seattle? We can help!

There are many factors of your situation that go into which charges you will be facing and, therefore, which penalties you could face. Depending upon your situation, you could be required to spend time in jail, pay large fines, lose your license or more. You could also face probation, community service or even required ignition i nterlock device installation.

Your way of life and your freedom are important to you. It is in your best interests to speak with an attorney as soon as possible after you have been charged with any drunk driving-related crime in Seattle. We could be able to give you the help that you need.

Our firm is proud to serve the communities of Seattle, Kent and Renton.

Contact an experienced Seattle DUI defense attorney at the firm today.