Burlington, WA
Criminal defense Lawyer at Burlington, WA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning ... +2 more
OUTCOME: Money settlement
I represented former individual who was wrongfully discharged in violation of public policy (he tried to assure safety standards, etc and was fired). The case took 2 years of engaged work. I won S ... ummary Judgment motion against big law firm and then achieved successful settlement in mediation.
OUTCOME: Charges Dismissed
Aggressive and intelligent negotiations resulted in my client Assault 4th Degree (DV) charges being dismissed. It saved her in paying huge fines, possible jail and potential immigration consequence ... s. Advocated the husband-wife privilege was key component in this case which was instrumental in getting the dismissal.
OUTCOME: Dismissal
Represented defendant accused of Hit/Run and DUI. I got venue transferred from Skagit County to Sedro-Woolley Muni. Ct. Cops made warrantless entry into my client's home to illegally seize him. ... I made valid 4th Amendment argument in that State did not prove exception to warrantless entry into home and illegal seizure (and Miranda issues). Judge granted my motion and both charges were dismissed.
OUTCOME: Only 90 days (work release)
I represented local business owner charged with 7 counts of 2nd Degree theft. Client looked at over 2-3 years in prison. I aggressively orchestrated plea bargain and my client rec'd first time of ... fender status (90 days in jail (work release)).
OUTCOME: $135,000 settlement
Negotiated my client getting policy limits from negligent driver's insurance co. ($100k). Plus, I got his insurance company to waive PIP and got substantial UIM for my client.
OUTCOME: Case Dismissed
Skagit County Superior Court, criminal case. Client accused of Class C felony, I got case dismissed with prejudice. Client allegedly broke into a home to retrieve personal items - even though he us ... ed to rent the unit. After much negotiations with the Deputy PA, I got it dismissed.
OUTCOME: Successful replevin and contract claim
In 2008, my client had his excavator reclaimed illegally by the seller. I filed a replevin action and went to trial. My client got back his piece of equipment and paid $3,000 than what the parties ... had orally agreed to when they first contracted.
OUTCOME: Reduced to Gross Misdeamenor - no jail
My client was charged with two serious felonies for alleged accomplice liability in bar knife fight. After numerous motions and negotiations, I skillfully convinced the Prosecutor to reduce the charg ... es to Attempted Assault 4th Degree with no jail. My client was looking at approx. 10 years in jail
OUTCOME: Separation of soldier for misconduct
In 2004, as Trial Counsel for the US Army, I won a separation board case after a two day hearing. The soldier committed fraud and misconduct but argued challenging procedural issues which was incredi ... bly challenging and took complex advocacy skills.
OUTCOME: Awarded $160,000 damage award in arbitration
In 2000, I won $160,000 for my client from an arbitration regarding a logging dispute (value of trees) after my client's previous attorney had the case for three years with no results.
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