Andrew William Wheeler

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Andrew William Wheeler

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

902 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA

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About Andrew

Biography

All I Do Is Defend DUI Charges. Call Me Today For A Free Consultation. Informational Videos Below.

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

DUI and DWI 100%

23 years | 3,500 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019
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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 22 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wheeler Boyd Law Offices

902 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660-3026

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Andrew William Wheeler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

248 Client Reviews

Showing 81 - 85 of 87 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Dmetri | October 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

BEST THERE IS!

Instead of spending the first of 30 nights in jail I'm hanging with my 2month year old son on my way home... It's all thanks to Andrew too. My second offense, the bail bonds place recommended him as the best in town. They were right too. Andrew made a phenomenal pitch to do everything in his power t...o bring me justice and he did. Given the severity of jail time he recommended I take a deal to avoid jail, as he should have. Myself someone who sees not only talent, but dedication in ppl with what they do I told him I wanted to take the case to trial. "I'll be ready." He told me, almost like he was hoping I'd say let's fight this. He kept me informed of all my options, was timely, professional, and most of all determined to present the absolute best defense possible. Not only did he have the case won before I took the stand, he saved me after I did. As a former professional athlete, it was a pleasure watching Mr.Wheeler approach my trial in the same way I did... A competitor. So again, thank u Andrew for allowing me to go home with my family. No matter where u are in the state, this is the person to contact. I can't say enough good things about the guy. He even stayed late to meet me the night before trial, which was the Seahawks season opener, need I say more? Ya actually, the amount of preparation he put into my trial was remarkable.. Just wow. Thank u again Andrew for backing it up: NOT GUILTY.

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Not the way to meet such an outstanding individual

It was a brisk evening in January, I had just left the establishment after meeting with good friends. They had invited me over to their home to pick up the Christmas presents they had purchased for my family. We were leaving together and they pulled out in front of me.... For what ever reason I tho...ught it would be funny to honk my horn at them.... The officer that had pulled in behind me didn't seem to find it as humorous as I did. Busted, for honking a horn no less...... The next couple days were as painful as any other I have ever had in my life. I had no idea which way to turn, I didn't want to ask advice from family members as I was super embarrassed as it was. I met with an attorney that the friends I was out with recommended, ( she works in the system) I actually liked him but something didn't quite seem right. I had a phone interview with another and when asking about his fee structure, it was like he was guessing at numbers. I ran across Andrews review here on AVVO and was intrigued that he only works with DUI cases. I made an appointment and after his presentation I "KNEW" this was going to be my attorney. He was matter of fact, had timelines, he could tell me what judge I was going to be seeing by my apperance date having only heard it seconds earlier. He knew which prosecuter would be handling my case and gave me a very professional opinion on what he thought my chances were. He was $1000.00 more than the other attorney I had interviewed, but I knew it would be worth it. He was always on time for my appearances, he was the best dressed in the court room. On one occasion I heard another attorney ask Andrew for his opinion on his clients case. My sister works in Clark County in a capacity where she is familiar with Andrew and she thinks very highly of him. She told me " you made a good choice " Ultimately Andrew got my DUI reduced to wreckles driving, I was given 3 days in jail for that privilege. Funny thing is, I checked in with a gentleman who did not use Andrew. He received the DUI, he had to have ignition interlock, he was given 48 hours minimum lock up. Now for the funny part, the way the system works, I spent less time in jail than he did because he had 48 hours minimum. Andrew positioned me so that I checked in at 10pm on Friday night, and was released Sunday morning at 7am... I can not say enough good things, after my initial meeting with Andrew I slept easy, I knew I was in good hands

Posted by David | September 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Excellent legal representation!

I received excellent representation from Andrew and his paralegal, Bruce. I was facing my 3rd DUI, and looking at doing a year in jail and a felony. Andrew and his team were able to review the police footage and prove that the officers didn't follow correct procedure during my arrest. The case was di...smissed before my scheduled trial! I would highly recommend using Andrew for any dui charges you may be facing. I also want to recognize his staff that work in the front office. Erin was very helpful with answering some of the basic questions I had and even went above and beyond her station to help comfort me when I was overwhelmed with worry. As far as costs go, Andrew wasn't the cheapest or the most expensive attorney in the book but was definitely the most knowledgeable! I really owe my freedom to you guys and will always be grateful for the time and care that was given to my case. Thanks again!

Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2014 | DUI & DWI

2nd DUI in 2 Years

I received my 2nd DUI within 2 years and instead of going with the 1st attorney I met (like I did with my 1st DUI) I knew I needed to "shop around" to find the best one. I was recommended to Andrew by 3 people and he met me within an hour after I called him. The consultation was free but he spent ove...r an hour explaining everything in depth to me; from how the legal system worked, his personal experiences, to what options I had. I still did my research and met with 8 other attorneys after him. Only a few spent close to as much time as he did with me. And the rest said they can help me after I hired them, aka after I paid them first. I'm glad Andrew was the 1st attorney I met with because he set the bar high. Besides his knowledge, what made him stand out was that he was the only attorney that offered a payment plan (he was also the cheapest). Every single attorney required half of the money upon hiring and the other half the following month. Honestly, the money wasn't an issue to me at the time because I was willing to spend whatever it took. To me, the fact that he had a payment plan showed that he was not just in it for the money. Court cases always take a long time and I feared that someone who already got paid wouldn't work as hard all the way to the end of the case. With Andrew, his payment plan gave me a sense of security. With that said, his work exceeded my expectations. Since this was my 2nd DUI, there were a lot of costly conditions I had to abide by right after my first court appearance, but Andrew was able to get some released in no time. When it came to my case, he gave me his honest opinion and always presented both sides to me. From there, he would let me choose what path to take. He never pressured me and would remind me that he would have my back regardless. Andrew believed my case had a chance so he filed a motion to suppress, fought it, and he won! I really didn't think he would be able to win because there was a case before mine that lost. Just when I thought all this was over and felt like I could finally breathe, he warned me right off the bat that the battle isn't over because the prosector is going to come after me again (since this is my 2nd offense). I was hoping and praying that they didn't, but sure enough he was right. I was very overwhelmed, but appreciated that he told me so I wasn't caught off guard. He offered a plea bargain and was able to get my charge dropped down to negligent driving with no jail time, which is much better than the 30 days I was originally facing. Since then, my case is almost closed and Andrew has released himself as my attorney. I still had a few court appearances after that to make sure I had completed my conditions. Even though Andrew was technically no longer my attorney, he continued to show up to those court dates with me and still answered every question I had. I recommend Andrew to everyone I know (even family from out of town). He was honest, gave me his straight forth opinion on both sides, and really showed me what I'm up against. Since he was so thorough in explaining everything, I was never blind sighted and he never promised me things he couldn't accomplish. Not only that, but him and his colleagues treated me with such respect and didn't see me as just another criminal in the system. Thank you Andrew!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2014 | DUI & DWI

DUI review

It was my first DUI and I was absolutely terrified about what would happen after my arrest. Luckily Andrew was reccomended and my first meeting with him was excellent. He was prepared for my questions and concers. He did a great job putting me at ease and was wonderful to have in the court room. He ...walked me through step by step for all procedures. I would reccomend him to anyone. His prices are also very reasonable and affordable.

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Andrew William Wheeler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Oberdorfer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Andrew is one of the smartest, most competitive people I've ever met. He knows the law backwards and forwards. When I have questions about Washington DWI/DUII law, he is my go-to person. You could not have a better fighter in your corner than Andrew Wheeler. I heartily endorse this lawyer."

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Geoffrey Burg

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I practice DUI in Seattle and whenever I have a client charged with DUI in the Vancouver area, I refer it to Andrew. Without exception, he has done a great job for my clients. If you are accused of a DUI, I highly recommend considering Andrew - he is smart, hard working and knows how to make things happen."

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Patrick Robinson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Andrew is the best DUI attorney in Clark County, no question. Anyone needing precise, intelligent advocacy should not hesitate to hire him. I was a prosecutor for 10 years and had many cases with Andrew. Every time we had a case together he fought hard for his client but kept things respectful and friendly with me."

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Aaron Wolff

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an extraordinary attorney. His knowledge of the law as well as the Southwest Washington court system is exemplary. I will not hesitate to refer clients to him as I know they will be in fantastic hands."

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Elijah Marchbanks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a very effective and knowledgeable DUI attorney. He is also one of the leading voices in the state of Washington on cannabis DUI law. I strongly recommend him if you find yourself in need of his services."

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James Senescu

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. I used to work with him in the Prosecutor's office and against him as a defense attorney. He was then, and is now, one of the best trial practice attorneys I have worked with or against. Andrew is literally the "go to" lawyer in the practice of DUI defense. I have watched him over the years create a very impressive resume in his private practice. I can't endorse Andrew enough."

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Kathryn Thayer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without hesitation I endorse this lawyer. I have reached out to him on numerous occasions for advice related to DUI and DOL implications and he has never steered me wrong."

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Nathan Pliska

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Andrew in the same jurisdiction for several years and he has always been a consummate professional. He clearly works hard for all his clients which is proven by the results. Andrew also never hesitates to share his knowledge of DUI defense with fellow attorneys."

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Mark Muenster

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a great person to bounce ideas off of when it comes to DUI related questions. I value our professional relationship."

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Kyra Rohner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this criminal defense attorney. I worked as opposing counsel and as a fellow defense attorney with Mr. Wheeler. I believe he works hard for his clients spotting legal issues and keeping up to date with changes in the laws."

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Mila Boyd

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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MacDaniel Reynolds

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It took me quite a while to locate a Washington DUI attorney that I can trust and believe in. Andrew is that attorney. He has done a great job for the clients I've referred to him, and we've even presented a joint DUI CLE together. Andrew knows his stuff, he takes care of his clients, and I highly recommend him."

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Lisa Kenn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a prosecutor at Clark County, I negotiated with Andrew on numerous cases. Andrew is a superb advocate for his clients, respectful and effective with opposing counsel, and ethical to a fault. Additionally, his knowledge of Washington DUI law is extremely thorough. I would highly recommend Andrew as a defense attorney in the area of DUI."

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Aaron Kelly

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this DUI attorney, he's a leader in his field and one of the most experienced DUI litigators in Southwest Washington"

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Ruben Cleaveland

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Wheeler's knowledge of the scientific principles of DUI defense are an asset to his clients and the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Colin Scott

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is an encyclopedia when it comes to DUI defense work. His command of the law is evident in the courtroom, and I am consistently impressed with the results he obtains for his clients."

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Allen Kim

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew's practice is nearly entirely focused on DUI defense. He works hard at it. I don't think there's any doubt that Andrew is one of the "go to" guys for people facing DUI or other serious driving offenses. I endorse Andrew's as a DUI / criminal defense attorney 100%."

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Jeff Staples

Unknown lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is a great lawyer and a true professional with a wealth of valuable knowledge about DUIs."

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Todd George

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"There are few attorneys that know more about DUI defense than Andrew Wheeler. I had several cases opposite Andrew when I was a prosecutor, and learned a great deal from him. Andrew is an exceptional attorney who works hard for his clients and gets results."

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John Peterson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is one of the most thorough lawyers in the Clark County/Vancouver area. His clients definitely get their money's worth. I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Robinson

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Allen Kim

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Todd George

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Brian Roach

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Oberdorfer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Geoffrey Burg

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mark Muenster

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Client's Choice- DUI, Avvo

2019

Client's Choice- DUI, Avvo

2018

Client's Choice- DUI, Avvo

2017

Client's Choice- DUI, Avvo

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Client's Choice Award- DUI, Avvo

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

Client's Choice Award- DUI, Avvo

2015

10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Client's Choice Award- DUI, Avvo

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Wheeler Boyd, PLLC

2005 - 2005

Judge - Pro Tem, Battle Ground Municipal Court

2003 - 2005

Attorney, Anderson & Associates

Associations

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2006 - Present

Clark County District Court Bench Bar

Member

2003 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

George & Donald Simpson American Inn of Court

Member

2008 - 2011

Clark County Bar Association

Secretary

2003 - 2013

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

City of Vancouver vs. Erlich, Jury Trial

Not Guilty

State v. Huffman, Jury Trial

Not Guilty

State v. Parker, Jury Trial

Not Guilty

State v. Kobelenz, Jury Trial

Not Guilty

State v. Lao, Jury Trial

Not Guilty

City of Vancouver v. Henderson, Jury Trial

Not Guilty

State v. Swett, Jury Trial

Not Guilty

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Education

2003

University of Idaho College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Principia College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Trial Skill Series Session 2: Opening and Closing Statements Opening and Closing Statements

2016

CCBA Nuts and Bolts CLE Series DUI Trials

2015

What Non- Defense Lawyers Should Know About DUI's

DUI Defense In Washington

2015

The Highs and Lows of the Marijuana Business

Marijuana DUI Charges

2014

The Implications of Legalizing Marijuana

Defending Marijuana DUI's

2013

Clark County Bar Association

Defending DUI's

2013

Clark County Bar Association

Litigating in District Court

2011

Clark County Bar Association

District Court Practice Tips

2010

Clark County Bar Association

DOL Hearing Practice Tips

2008

Clark County Bar Association

DUI Motion Practice

Publications

2014

Languages

English

Activity

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