Tacoma, WA DUI Attorney
When you are charged with a DUI in Washington, whether it was caused by alcohol, marijuana, or other drugs, much is at stake. Your driver’s license, your livelihood, and your finances are all at risk. One mistake can turn your life upside down. Know this: after being charged with a DUI in Pierce County, you have options with a DUI defense attorney on your side. A DUI defense attorney will take your BAC, field sobriety tests, probable cause, and prior offenses into account and determine a plan of action. You aren’t a criminal; you made a mistake. Learn more about how a DUI defense lawyer can help you evaluate your options after a DUI charge and fight for your rights in court.
Failing to stop at a stop sign, passing a stopped school bus, and driving without insurance; all of these, and more, are considered traffic infractions in the state of Washington. Infractions come with consequences, like traffic tickets, fines, probation, and driver’s license suspensions. And the more infractions you collect, the more consequences you can receive. Paying your fine or accepting the charge may seem like the easy route. In reality, though, by consulting an attorney with experience with traffic infractions in Lakewood and Tacoma, Washington, you could save yourself time, money, and heartache.
We are open six days a week for the convenience of our clients, and if you call our offices, you will talk to an attorney who can answer your questions and put your mind at ease during this difficult time. At The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we have extensive experience as traffic ticket lawyers and DUI lawyers.
When you are charged with a Washington DUI, you have much at stake—your livelihood, your driver’s license, your finances, and your freedom. This one single mistake can truly turn your life upside-down, altering your future in negative ways. You do have options, however. Once you are charged with a DUI in Pierce County, your DUI attorney will take all the factors into account (your BAC, your field sobriety tests, probable cause and prior offenses), then put together a comprehensive plan of action.
At The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we have an exemplary team of lawyers and support staff who are ready to help you during this difficult time, including:
If you were arrested by a Washington State Trooper or a County Deputy Sheriff, then you will likely be charged with DUI in the District Court in the County where you were arrested. If you were arrested by a municipal police officer, then you will likely be charged with DUI in the Municipal Court in the municipal locality where you were arrested. Some towns do not have their own courts so, in those cases, you may be charged in a different court. Read More
If you have been pulled over by law enforcement or otherwise contacted by law enforcement, and you have been asked whether you will submit to voluntary field sobriety tests, you have the right to refuse to submit to these tests. There is no penalty for refusing these tests. It is unlawful for the police officer to arrest you solely for refusing field sobriety tests. Read More
We know that you are not a criminal; you are simply a good person who made a mistake. That mistake can, however, make you feel as though your entire life is in jeopardy. Whether you have been arrested on DUI charges, have received multiple traffic tickets, or are concerned about losing your driving privileges, at The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we understand these are overwhelming and stressful experiences. We will take what feels like an overwhelming experience, then work hard to make it easier on you and your family by minimizing the consequences. Whether this is your first DUI or your third or subsequent DUI, we will work to negotiate your charges, fighting for your driving privileges and defending your rights. We believe in fair treatment for you under Washington State law, from police officer to judge and from prosecutor to jury. We practice law in the following areas:
We understand what you are going through, whether you have been charged with DUI or another traffic offense. We are willing to work tirelessly to ensure your rights are protected and will work to negotiate your charges, whenever possible. Our team is ready to fight for you and advocate for your rights. We believe that one mistake should not result in you having to place your life on hold and miss out on opportunities. Time is definitely of the essence in these situations, and our skilled defense attorneys and traffic ticket team will begin working on your case immediately, using our experience and knowledge to your advantage.