Lynnwood DUI Lawyer

Facing DUI charges in Lynnwood, Washington?

Being charged with a DUI is a difficult time in any person's life. Especially when you're a good person who made a very simple mistake. No one wants to face the potential consequences of a conviction as it could mean losing your license, fines and mandatory jail time. Thankfully, you don't have to go through this process alone. You can get help from a Lynnwood DUI lawyer from our firm.

Dichter Law Office is committed to helping people just like you get their DUIs reduced or dismissed entirely. You are still entitled to justice and the best quality legal defense despite your charges. If you want the best chances of avoiding a DUI conviction, then you have come to the right place. Past and present clients agree, Dichter Law Office is a firm that you can trust and count on.

"Jonathan Dichter is BY FAR the best asset to have on your team when you are in a bad situation. Good people make bad decisions all the time, Jonathan is who you want standing next to you when you need someone the most."

"My experience and the outcome of my case with Jonathan's help is more than I could have asked for."

"At times when a legal service is needed this firm was first class!"

The state of Washington takes drunk driving charges extremely seriously, which is why you need a seriously aggressive attorney to fight on your behalf. No matter how serious your particular charge is, our firm is prepared to help you with it. Many people assume that a DUI charge automatically leads to a conviction. This simply is not true. At our firm, we have gotten 85% of all DUI offenses reduced or dismissed. The numbers are hard to argue with.

You don't have a whole lot of time after you are arrested to begin the process - less than 20 days before certain options are gone (like the option to challenge a driver's license suspension). Our firm is prepared to act quickly on your behalf. Call us now for your free consultation (one hour) where you can find out everything you need to know about what you're going through and how we can start helping you.

DUI Laws in Lynwood, WA

Each state has particular laws and penalties in place for those charged and convicted of driving under the influence. Any driver who operates a vehicle with a blood alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher is considered to be driving under the influence of alcohol and may face serious DUI penalties. An officer may have pulled you over under suspicion and then administered a number of field sobriety tests.

If this was your first time DUI arrest then you face penalties such as mandatory jail time, a maximum $5,000 fine, up to a year's suspended license and you will likely have to undergo alcohol and drug education. The state of Washington also requires what is known as an ignition interlock device to be installed in your car for a year at least. These mechanisms are attached to your dashboard and require drivers to submit a positive breath test before driving. Any DUI conviction requires this device.

A second DUI offense has much steeper penalties. 30 or 45 days jail minimum. Much larger fines. Longer suspension. Longer interlock requirement. The minimum jail time for a third offense is 90 days in jail if your BAC is less than 0.15 and 120 days if your BAC is 0.15 or more. In order to avoid these and other consequences, you need a skilled attorney.

Understanding Types of DUI Charges

The state of Washington takes DUI charges extremely seriously, whether the offense is as small as a first time DUI or as severe as vehicular manslaughter or vehicular assault. Our firm knows how to handle these and many more types of cases. We have prepared ourselves to handle a number of different DUI charges on behalf of our clients because we understand that each client is different. Everyone needs individualized care and attention so that the best case results can be achieved. There are numerous issues surrounding each drunk driving case. Maybe you have to deal with vehicle impoundment or maybe you don't live in Washington and are facing out of state DUI. Hit and run accidents are also commonly associated with DUI and can be an area where you need legal help. As our firm has dealt with these and other types of issues in the past, we are well equipped to handle these issues for you.

Why You Should Contact the Dichter Law Office

You should contact our firm for two main reasons: we care about you and we can get you the results you need. The criminal defense attorney at our firm is well respected throughout Washington for high quality and professionalism. Our firm is skilled in tactics that can get you results like driver's license restoration and avoidance of DUI penalties. We serve those charged with DUI in Snohomish, King and all the surrounding counties. Talk to our past clients and they will tell you what kind of service we provide. These cases can be overwhelming and give those facing the charges a lot of anxiety. We are here to ease the process for you and take away any anxiety you may be facing.

You have enough to think about, so let us fight for you. We have been named by the Better Business Bureau as an accredited business. Jonathan is often asked to sit as a judge in local courts. Jonathan is nationally trained and one of the highest rated DUI attorneys in our area. You have nothing to lose by calling today. We're here to get you through this difficult time and back to life as usual if at all possible. You can only achieve these kinds of results with the help of a skilled attorney. Don't hesitate to get in touch with a Lynnwood DUI attorney from our firm.

Contact a Lynnwood DUI lawyer from our firm today for a strong defense against your DUI charges!