Seattle Criminal Defense Attorney
Facing criminal charges? Get Your Life Back
DUI, Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Domestic Violence; Whatever the charge, we can find a solution to help get your life back on track.
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Award-Winning Seattle Criminal Defense Attorney
Being arrested is a horrible experience. It seems like it changes everything, throws your life out of whack and threatens to do it permanently. Everything happens fast. From the arrest and the first court appearance everything is a blur.
There's no time to take a deep breath, never mind make decisions. And you have a lot of decisions to make. Every one of them will have consequences - long and short term. Those decisions usually lead to more decisions.
This is no time for a misstep. You need help as early as possible.
Act quickly. As unpleasant as the arrest was, the repercussions can be worse. An arrest sets off a chain reaction that can't help but affect your personal, family, and business life if not managed quickly and efficiently.
Knauss Law will help you break that chain.
Call Knauss Law as soon as possible. From the police station if possible.
Contact Us. We'll help you get your life back.
Don't hesitate. Talk to us, see how we can help anywhere in King and Snohomish counties.
We also serve clients in Bellevue, Redmond, Renton and Lynnwood.
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We Never Back Down From a Challenge
Property Damage
Similar to malicious mischief, criminal property damage charges often arise when an individual physically damages another individual’s property, including land, structures, equipment, and facilities.
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Criminal Defense
After an arrest and criminal charge, when you find yourself thrust into bewildering criminal justice system where the odds are stacked against you, you need a tireless legal advocate on your side.
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A domestic violence charge takes a threatening or assault charge and stigmatizes it further. The charge will be treated differently, you'll be treated differently.
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Have you been arrested for drugged or drunk driving in King or Snohomish counties? If this is your first DUI charge, anyone who's been through it can tell you without a doubt - it's scary.
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Theft charges encompass a wide variety of crimes, from shoplifting to burglary. If you are being charged with any type of theft in King or Snohomish counties, call Knauss Law Firm and speak with me.
Learn MoreReckless Driving
If a driver decides to operate a vehicle in an unsafe manner that endangers the safety of others, then he or she can be charged with reckless driving. Although it may seem like a minor offense, reckless driving is a serious charge that can carry strict penalties.
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We can help. We will help relieve some of the stress. Don't keep yourself in the dark, find out what's happening and why. Contact us as soon as you can.
DUI
Cases We Handle
We have helped hundreds of clients over the years and we understand every case is unique, requiring tailored solutions specific to our clients' needs.
Washington Criminal Charges
We Help People Facing Criminal Charges
Knauss Law has the experience and knowledge to defend most criminal charges. We've been on both sides of criminal law, our founder, Matt Knauss, was a prosecutor before becoming a defense attorney. With his insider knowledge, he levels the playing field.
As soon as you contact us, we will immediately set off to stabilize the situation. Then we will work with you to plan your approach and strategize a defense. We scour the police reports while starting our own investigation.
We do everything in our power to eliminate or minimize the effects the arrest will have on you and your family.
Practice Areas
We have helped people with all types of charges, including
Physical Control
One solid fact about being arrested for Physical Control: a Physical Control charge is serious.
An arrest is almost always confusing. It almost always leads to the question: 'What did I do wrong?' It doesn't help that there's no legal definition of what, exactly, physical control is.
One more solid Physical Control fact: When you are arrested for physical control, you face two legal actions - in criminal court and with the Department of Licensing (DOL).
A conviction carries the same penalties as a DUI conviction: a fine, mandatory alcohol treatment program, jail time, suspended driver's license, and more.
Don't try to go it alone. You need help as quickly as possible to save your driver's license and stay out of jail.
Seattle Criminal Defense Attorney
What to Do When You're Arrested in Washington
Call Knauss Law as soon as possible, from the police station if possible.
Until you speak to us, do not talk to anyone else. Anything you say or do can only hurt you and your possible defenses.
Instead, tell us your story. We will investigate and develop a strategy. We will listen, we will vigorously see that your rights are respected and enforced.
Contact us. We will fight for you; we will work with you to get your life back.
Washington Expungement Lawyers
The 'New Hope Act' was passed in 2019 to allow more people an opportunity to clear their criminal records and 'start over.'
There's a lot of moving parts. Forget everything you think you know about expungement in Washington. Ignore most of what you find on the internet.
Contact Knauss Law if you think you're eligible to take advantage of The New Hope Act. We have the experience (and history of success) to guide you through the process.
We'll ensure that every 'I' is dotted, and the petition is detailed and complete and ready for a judge's signature.
A new world can open up - but it's up to you to take the first step and call us.
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