Christopher D. Ramsay effectively represents and defends the criminally accused. In addition to being a highly experienced criminal defense attorney, he has served as an adjunct professor at Washington State University Vancouver, lecturing on the topic of criminal procedure and criminal law. From 1990 to 2003, Christopher D. Ramsay worked as criminal prosecutor in Denver Colorado.

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Roger Priest

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 8 years experience

(360) 281-7314 2300 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98660

Criminal, DUI, Insurance Claims and Personal Injury
Florida Coastal School of Law

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Roger Priest is a former prosecutor and Vancouver, Washington attorney helping clients with DUI, Criminal Defense, Car Accident, and other Personal Injury cases.

(360) 241-3266 2300 Main St
Vancouver, WA 98660

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Asa C. LaMusga

Benton County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 4 years experience

(509) 380-9102 710 George Washington Way
Suite B-B
Richland, WA 99352

Criminal, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Gonzaga University School of Law

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Mr. LaMusga has represented clients with issues involving family law, criminal defense, business formation, estate planning, probate, Indian law, Social Security Disability, and general civil litigation. He focuses on representing individuals in difficult and trying situations because he finds representing people through some of their most challenging life experiences to be rewarding. Asa seeks amicable resolution where possible in order to reduce conflict and costs while obtaining the best possible results for his clients, but he also enjoys litigation in order to hold others accountable when they fail to do the right thing. Mr. LaMusga is licensed to practice...

710 George Washington Way
Suite B-B
Richland, WA 99352

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Nicholas Wood

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 18 years experience

(360) 993-4321 2901 Main Street, Suite 100
Vancouver, WA 98663

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Lewis & Clark College

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The Law Office of Nicholas Wood, P.S. is a premiere criminal defense, military law, and civil litigation firm located in beautiful downtown Vancouver, Washington. Attorney Nicholas A. Wood has vast experience dealing with the police, prosecutors and other law firms in litigation matters. As a result, Nick has achieved sensational results for his clients on a consistent basis. As a former prosecutor in Clark County WA (Rule Nine Intern), the United States Air Force (Trial Counsel and Assistant Trial Counsel) and U.S. Attorney's Office (Special Assistant U.S Attorney), Nick understands the methods, strategies and tactics commonly used by...

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Erin Bradley McAleer

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 7 years experience

(360) 334-6277 2418 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98660

Free ConsultationCriminal and Bankruptcy
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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Attorney McAleer has primarily devoted his practice to criminal defense with a focus on defending those accused of sex crimes and other major felony crimes. Attorney McAleer’s approach to these cases and attention to detail has earned him a local, state and national reputation which was achieved by passionately representing hundreds of clients charged with essentially every type of criminal offense.

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Scott Mills

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(855) 469-2889 237 NE Chkalov Drive
Vancouver, WA 98684

Free ConsultationCriminal and Immigration
The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

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If you were having heart problems, you wouldn’t hire an eye surgeon. So don’t turn to a tax lawyer when you have an immigration problem. Choose a lawyer dedicated to immigration law. I am attorney Scott D. Mills, and I have developed my expertise in immigration law by practicing exclusively in immigration law for years. The United States was founded by people seeking freedom and the chance to work and build a life for their families. I fight for my clients so they can have those same opportunities. I am a Washington licensed attorney authorized to provide United States...

(855) 469-2889 317 South 72nd Street
Tacoma, WA 98408

(855) 469-2889 2401 Bristol Court SW
Suite C-102
Olympia, WA 98502

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Angus Lee

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(800) 691-0039 9105A NE Hwy 99, STE 107277
Vancouver, WA 98665

Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Washington School of Law

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Angus Lee is a life long resident of Washington, except when he was serving in the USMC. He has twice been elected as a county prosecutor and now focuses his practice on criminal defense in South West Washington.

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John Rodney Crowley

County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 26 years experience

(509) 469-7500 6 S. 2nd St., Ste 706
Yakima, WA

Criminal
Seattle University

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Attorney John Crowley has spent his entire career as a lawyer of 21-years working in the field of criminal law. In 1990, he served as a Law Clerk with the United States Department of Justice, before accepting an Assistant District Attorney's position with the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office. As an Assistant District Attorney, Mr. Crowley was the prosecutorial voice for the State of Washington. And it was during his seven-year tenure in this position that he became well versed with the legal strategies and applications of criminal law, as they are implemented by the State of Washington. He also became...

(206) 621-5700 216 1st Avenue South
Suite 204
Seattle, WA 98104

(206) 621-5700 1105 Tacoma Avenue South
Tacoma, WA 98402

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Erin Priest

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 6 years experience

(360) 949-7451 211 E Mcloughlin Blvd #120
Vancouver, WA 98663

Free ConsultationCriminal, Divorce, Elder and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law

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Priest and Ellis PLLC is a Vancouver WA law firm, whose attorneys practice Divorce and Family Law, Criminal Law, and Guardianship and Estate Planning law. We practice law with a better perspective. We emphasize building strong relationships with clients, based on good communication and using negotiation and litigation skills to achieve favorable results. Our specific areas of practice are diverse and include divorce, collaborative law, child custody, modifications, paternity, child support, criminal defense, DUI, domestic violence, felony charges, guardianships, probate, wills and trust, and much more. Call today to schedule a lawyer consultation in our convenient...

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Matthew R. Hoff

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 15 years experience

(360) 693-6228 2901 Main St.
Vancouver, WA 98663

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
University of Oregon School of Law

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Dedicated criminal defense attorney. Over 10+ years representing clients on a variety of criminal matters including DUI/DWI; Domestic Violence; Felonies and Misdemeanors. My hard work has lead to dismissal of cases pre-trial; not guilty verdicts at trial and no action on cases by conducting pre-charge investigations. I take pride in my work. And i am genuinely honored when a client hires me to represent him/her.

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Sean Downs

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 9 years experience

(855) 309-4529 500 W 8th Street
Suite 55
Vancouver, WA 98660

Criminal, DUI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Gonzaga University School of Law

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Sean M. Downs is a criminal defense attorney serving those accused of crimes in the states of Washington and Oregon. Sean started his law career at a small private firm in Spokane, Washington learning the ins and outs of criminal defense, traffic offenses, and driver's license hearings. He then moved on to work at the Spokane County Public Defender Office where he represented people accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses, as well as working on appellate cases. In 2013, after over twenty-one years of combined private and public practice, Sean joined together with attorney Diane Grecco to found the law...

(855) 309-4529 1604 W Dean Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201

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Mark Anthony Chmelewski

Kittitas County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience

(509) 933-1529 The Chmelewski Building
410 North Pine Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926

Free ConsultationCriminal, Appeals, DUI and Juvenile
University of Puget Sound

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Gary Metro

Benton County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 27 years experience

(509) 525-0780 719 Jadwin Avenue
Richland, WA 99352

Criminal and DUI
University of Oregon School of Law

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Gary Metro graduated with his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. He started practicing law in the Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, defending individuals charged with felonies and misdemeanors. In 2006, Gary moved to Eastern Washington and continued to focus on practicing criminal defense. He has successfully defended numerous clients against charges such as domestic violence, DUI, murder, and those facing life in prison without parole. His past clients have included high-profile individuals, such as Hollywood producers and major league baseball players. To speak with Gary about your charges, call Metro Law Firm for a free consultation.

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Jack Green

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 13 years experience

(360) 694-8718 1601 Lincoln Ave
Vancouver, WA 98660

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Insurance Claims
Lewis & Clark Law School

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As a resident of the Pacific Northwest for over 20 years, Jack attended the University of Washington and graduated with a degree in Political Science and Economics. Jack received his Juris Doctorate from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland, OR. While in law school, Jack clerked at Vancouver's Blair, Schaefer, Hutchison, and Wolfe law firm where he gained experience in personal injury law, real estate transactions and litigation, and general civil practice. Following his graduation, he was hired as an associate. Jack then became a prosecutor for the City of Vancouver and for the Clark County Domestic Violence Prosecution Center...

(360) 694-8718 1601 Lincoln Ave
Vancouver, WA 98660

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John Joseph Lutgens

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 25 years experience

(360) 693-2119 4001 Main Street, Suite 212
Vancouver, WA 98663

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Willamette University College of Law

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John Lutgens has been practicing law in Southwest Washington and the Portland metropolitan area since 1992. After graduating from Willamette University, College of Law in 1992, he joined the Portland firm of Sims & Sims. While at Sims & Sims he practiced in criminal defense, personal injury, estate planning & probate, real estate law, commercial fishing law, business transactions, and litigation. Since 1994, when John Lutgens opened his firm in Vancouver, Washington, he has practiced in multiple areas, including plaintiff’s personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning & probate, business formation and transaction, family law, bankruptcy, and real...

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Ms. Shelley Ann Ajax

Benton County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 12 years experience

(509) 783-3330 8390 W. Gage Blvd., Ste. 111
Kennewick, WA 99336

Criminal and Family
Gonzaga University School of Law

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Steven Whitman Thayer

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 40 years experience

(360) 694-8290 Suite 200
Vancouver, WA 98660

Free ConsultationCriminal and DUI

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Steve Thayer has practiced law in Southwest Washington since 1977, with an emphasis in criminal defense. He has tried and won criminal cases involving all kinds of charges including Assault, Drug Delivery, DUI, Robbery, Sexual Assault, State & Federal Child Pornography charges, Vehicular Homicide, and First Degree Murder. He is a Founding Member and former Vice President of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, has published and lectured extensively, has been featured as a Super Lawyer by Washington Law and Politics for many years, and has been AV Rated™ by Martindale-Hubbell® for over 15 years. He is admitted to...

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David Schultz

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 14 years experience

(360) 834-4611 430 NE Everett St
Camas, WA 98607

Criminal, Business, Family and Probate
Willamette University College of Law

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Nicole T. Dalton

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 11 years experience

(360) 213-0013 2904 Main Street
Vancouver, WA 98663

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Lewis & Clark Law School

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When the government focuses its energies on prosecuting, I fight hard for my clients' rights. I also believe that people accused of crimes deserve to be treated with respect and compassion and given the information and support they need. At the Law Office of Nicole T. Dalton, PLLC, we value individual rights and work hard to protect clients from unfair and inappropriate treatment. I am a seasoned and aggressive trial lawyer and I am not afraid to stand up against the government to protect your rights. Staying on top of current caselaw and pushing important issues...

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Kris Carrasco

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 9 years experience

(360) 975-4673 2300 Main St
Vancouver , WA 98660

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
Lewis & Clark Law School

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Vancouver Washington attorney handling all crimes including DUI, deferred prosecution, theft, assault, drug crimes and domestic violence. Kris Carrasco also represents clients in personal injury matters. Kris actively practices law throughout Washington and Oregon. He is licensed in Washington, Oregon and California.

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Diane Sweet

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(360) 718-8957 710 W Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98660

Criminal, Military, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
University of Oregon School of Law

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Brian A. Walker

Clark County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 19 years experience

(360) 695-8886 900 Washington Street
Suite 790
Vancouver, WA 98660

Free ConsultationCriminal and Bankruptcy
Western New England University School of Law and University of Washington School of Law

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Christine Marie Bennett

Benton County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 8 years experience

(509) 378-6978 710 1/2 The Parkway
Richland, WA 99352

Criminal, DUI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
University of Richmond School of Law

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After growing up in Oregon, I moved to the East Coast where I attended the University of Virginia and graduated with a major in Political Science and a double minor in Latin American Studies and Spanish Language. After college, I spent six months in South America and studied the language and had an internship with Habitat For Humanity in La Paz, Bolivia. Upon returning home, I graduated from University of Richmond School of Law with cum laude distinction. Upon moving to Washington I had an internship with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office and worked in the...

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Alan James Tindell

Benton County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 25 years experience

(509) 943-0787 710 1/2 The Parkway
Richland, WA 99352

Criminal, Divorce and Family
Gonzaga University School of Law

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Practicing family law for over 23 years and handling hundreds and hundreds of cases dealing with divorce, custody, paternity, nonparental custody, child support and restraining orders. My goal is to achieve the best result for you and your children.

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Tonya Meehan

Benton County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(509) 735-3581 1141 N. Edison, Ste. C
Kennewick, WA 99336

Criminal, Bankruptcy, Business and Divorce

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Blaine Thomas Connaughton

Yakima County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 27 years experience

(509) 249-0080 514 N 1st St
Yakima, WA 98901

Criminal, DUI, Divorce and Family

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Shawn Sant

Franklin County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 13 years experience

(509) 545-3543 1016 N. 4th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301

Criminal, Administrative, Juvenile and Municipal

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Russell Duncan

Benton County, WA Criminal Law Attorney. 35 years experience

(202) 339-8403 Columbia Center
Kennewick, WA 99336

Criminal and Securities
Harvard Law School

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Dovie Sigle

Kittitas County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 15 years experience

(509) 962-1450 110 W 6th Ave
Ellensburg, WA 98926

Criminal, Appeals, DUI and Divorce

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Teresita Varela

Benton County, WA Criminal Law Lawyer. 4 years experience

(509) 734-8500 5205 West Clearwater Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336

Free ConsultationCriminal, DUI, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Gonzaga University School of Law

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Criminal law addresses the government's prosecution of individuals who have been accused of committing a crime. Such laws may be federal, state, or local. The prosecution represents the people of a particular jurisdiction, and acts on behalf of the government by bringing a case against an accused. Under the U.S. Constitution, a person accused of a crime may have the right to a criminal defense attorney during interrogations and certain other times before and during a trial.

Whether you are under police investigation, have been arrested, or are facing charges, having an advocate familiar with the criminal justice system.

Most jurisdictions classify crimes as felonies or misdemeanors, with felonies being the more serious offenses with the possibility of more severe sentences. Some criminal lawyers focus on a specific area of criminal defense law, such as white-collar crime, drug offenses, theft crimes, or violent crimes. You should consult with a criminal defense lawyer early on in the process to preserve options, such as diversion programs or plea bargains.

When hiring a criminal defense attorney, you should evaluate the experience and fee structure of the attorney. Some offer a free consultation to discuss your case.

Accomplice liability: If a person aids, assists, or encourages another in the commission of a crime, they are criminally liable as an accomplice to the crime.

Self-defense: The claim that an act otherwise criminal was legally justifiable because it was necessary to protect a person or property from the threat or action of another.

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