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About Dennis
Practice areas
- Speeding and traffic ticket: 40%
Most all traffic tickets can be beat. I know how important it is to keep your driving record clean.
26 years, 2,500 cases
- DUI and DWI: 40%
If you are suspected of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may be arrested for DUI (driving under the influence). A DUI conviction has serious consequences (for example, losing your driving privileges and going to jail); but as an experienced DUI attorney I can often get the charges dropped or reduced, or may be able to negotiate lesser penalties depending on your circumstances and your past history.
26 years, 1,300 cases
- Criminal defense: 15%
I represent clients from minor misdemeanors to serious felony offenses.
26 years, 1,150 cases
- Personal injury: 5%
Because I represent so many clients with driving offenses, including accidents, I am happy to assist with their personal injury claims.
26 years, 22 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| WA | Active | 1992 | 07/20/2017 |
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| Legal guides | 0 |
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| BV Distinguished Ten Years | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 25 Year Anniversary | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
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| Attorney | Dennis Twichel Attorney At Law | 1992 - Present |
| Attorney | Stead, Vogel & Eide | 1990 - 1992 |
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| Washington County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 1993 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1993 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1993 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Washington State Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| US District Court of Washington | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pierce County Bar Association – Criminal Law Section | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| City of Milton v. Chapman | In April 2016 the DUI was reduced to a Negligent Driving in the first degree and no jail time was imposed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| City of Tacoma v. Mogelevsky | DUI reduced to negligent driving in the first degree and counsel won the DOL Admin Hearing after getting the breath test suppressed. No jail time was imposed and there was no suspension of defendant's driver's license. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Book | Arrested For DUI In Washington State? | 2013 |
| Book | Traffic Infractions In Washington State | 2013 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| University of Montana | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
| Carroll College Helena, MT | Political Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| High School Career Day | Career Day | 2015 |
Reviews
(24) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(11)
Martin Duenhoelter, Speeding and traffic ticket Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dennis is one of the most dependable Lawyers in our county. He is one of the few people I trust to help me out with cases if I need help. Smart, honorable, and just a good human being!
Geoffrey Burg, DUI and DWI Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Dennis is a great lawyer. He has many years of experience and is well respected by all members of the community - judges, lawyers, and prosecutors. If you are looking for an excellent attorney for your case look no further!
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4505 Pacific Hwy E Ste C-7
Fife, WA, 98424-1163
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