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Douglas R. Hyldahl

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% DUI / DWI
29 years
50% Criminal Defense
29 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (45 minutes), Hourly ($200-$250/hour)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

222 Grand Ave Ste F

Bellingham, WA 98225

Office: 360-733-5774
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I have 24 years experience representing persons accused of crime. I have defended my clients against accusations ranging from simple misdemeanors to capital... more

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“If you want integrity call Mr. Hyldahl”

Posted by: Andrea, 2011-12-14 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: If you want an accessible, intelligent lawyer who values you and will aproach your case with integrity, call Mr. Hyldahl. He is remarkable in his... more

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“One wrong turn and out of the country”

Posted by: a Federal Crime client, 2011-08-01 6 months ago.

Client Review: Doug helped me out when my husband and I took a wrong turn and got caught over the border without my I..d or any kind of identification. My husband... more

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9 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer and refer with confidence. he is a solid lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Shawn Alexander , Olga (WA), 5 months ago

Doug is one of those hard-nosed litigators that prosecutors dread. As a fellow attorney, I can say that he is on my short-list of lawyers that I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Wade Samuelson , Centralia (WA), 11 months ago

Résumé

License

28 years since Douglas R. Hyldahl was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1983	01/31/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Lester and Hyldahl	2003–present
Judge Pro Tem at Bellingham Municipal Court	2003–2005

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
LaPier and Associates	Standardized Field Sobriety Testing	Certificate	2006
National Criminal Defense College			1990

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member	National College of DUI Defense	2005-present
Member	WSBA Committee on Public Defense	2005-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 6

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Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Federal Laws Complicate Post Conviction Firearm Rights	Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter	2007
Alford Plea Consequences Should Prompt Caution	Whatcom County Bar Association Newsletter	2007

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Constitutional Law and Role of Courts	The Role of the Courts in Society	2009
Voir Dire	Trying a Case In Whatcom County: The Ultimate Guide	2007

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