Seattle Legal Guides (16 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 Robert N. Anderton
If you regularly ride your bike in Seattle, here are some important City regulations you should keep in mind:
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Liza E. Burke
This guide is for those who have been arrested or charged with domestic violence. All too frequently individuals charged with domestic violence in Seattle unwittingly find themselves in a worse legal position for post-arrest or post-charging events.
Posted in Criminal Defense 10 days ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Frank S Hong
The Washington Residential Landlord Tenant Act (RTLA) applies to residential leases.
27 of 35 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Frank S Hong
Community property is any property that was acquired by either spouse during a marriage. Community debts are any debts that either party is responsible for. Separate debts occur when only one party is responsible for a debt.
14 of 14 users found this helpful. Posted in Divorce / Separation about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA

Written by Frank S Hong
A landlord must be justified in pursuing an unlawful detainer action. If you are a tenant, an unlawful detainer action can’t be used to retaliate against you.
22 of 25 users found this helpful. Posted in Landlord / Tenant about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Seattle, WA