Washington Legal Guides (171 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
If your lender moves to foreclose, taking quick action can help you keep your home.
7 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted in Foreclosure about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Aaron A Pelley
If you qualify for vacation of a felony conviction, you will not have to list the crime on job, housing, and other important applications.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Kathleen Garvin
If you are a Washington State construction worker who was injured on the job, you may be entitled to compensation above and beyond standard workers’ compensation benefits.
4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Personal Injury about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Patricia Ann Fulton
If you are a commercial-vehicle driver who was arrested for DUI, you can have your commercial driver’s license (CDL) disqualified. However, sometimes steps can be taken to avoid disqualification.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Aaron A Pelley
If you were convicted of a misdemeanor in Washington State, you may qualify for a vacation of the misdemeanor. This means you will not have to list it on job, housing, and other important applications.
11 of 12 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Jason Garrett Epstein
Understanding the settlement process and Washington State laws for personal injury claims will ensure you get the most you’re entitled to.
4 of 7 users found this helpful. Posted in Personal Injury about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Jason Garrett Epstein
Only by properly handling the scene of an accident can you put yourself in the best position if another driver makes a claim against you, or if you need to make a claim against another driver.
2 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in Car / Auto Accident about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Jason Garrett Epstein
If you have been in an auto accident, it’s important to have an understanding of the differences between first-party and third-party insurers and what they cover.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Car / Auto Accident about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Aaron A Pelley
The consequence for malicious mischief is based on the value of the damaged item.
8 of 9 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Aaron A Pelley
If you have been accused of theft in Washington State, the value of the stolen item or service determines the consequence.
28 of 30 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Aaron A Pelley
The consequence for possession of stolen property in Washington State is tied to the value of the item in possession.
Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Lincoln J. Miller
In the old days, if you wanted your grandson to receive grandpa's hunting rifle, you had to have your attorney draft that bequest for you. Later, when your grandson joined the Brady Campaign, you had to go back to your attorney to change your Will or Trust - unless it included a list provision!
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Estate Planning about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Jonathan Dichter
Finding a lawyer for your DUI can be the most integral part of succeeding in accomplishing the goals in your case. There is a lot of information out there, and sifting through it to find the right lawyer is a daunting task. Here are some helpful tips to guide you to the right lawyer.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted in DUI / DWI 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Sharon Elizabeth Chirichillo
If you face a DUI conviction, finding an experienced attorney can mean the difference between lighter consequences, such as the temporary loss of your driver's license, and more serious consequences, such as serving jail time.
6 of 8 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Erasmo John Compatore
Resolving child custody at the outset of divorce proceedings should be the parents’ first priority. Parents and the court will determine a Final Parenting Plan for custody and visitation of the child by looking at several factors.
7 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Scott G Wolfe JR
A construction lien may be placed against your property improperly. In Washington, like in most states, there is a defined manner of disputing the validity of a construction lien.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Construction / Development about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Kurt Edward Boehl
Many people that have been arrested or have received a summons for a misdemeanor criminal matter have questions about the criminal process. The following is a guide of the court proceedings for a misdemeanor: (1) Arraignment; (2) Pretrial Hearing; (3) Motions Hearing; (4) Trial; (5) Sentencing
5 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Kurt Edward Boehl
Many people that have been arrested or have received a summons for a felony criminal matter have questions about the criminal process. The following is a guide of the felony court proceedings in King County, Washington.
4 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted in Criminal Defense about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Christopher Trent Kunz
Many people do not know the unintended consequences of "putting their child on their account." This guide will discuss the consequences of having someone other than your spouse on your account and the alternatives to putting a child on the account.
Posted in Estate Planning about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Avvo Staff
An overview of Washington State marriage laws and marriage license rules.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Marriage / Prenuptials about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Washington