Tacoma WA DUI Defense
Compared to other states, DUI laws and penalties in Washington are very harsh. With the police and charging prosecutors aggressively working to find evidence and use it against you, it can easily become an unfair fight if you have inadequate legal representation.
The legal system, rules of evidence, and the science behind DUIs are all complex. A good DUI lawyer can use the criminal justice system to successfully negotiate in your favor.
WA DUI Arrests are Time Sensitive
After a drinking and driving arrest in Tacoma, WA or any other jurisdiction in Washington State, you have seven days to request a hearing with the Department of Licensing to contest your driver’s license suspension. During this non-criminal hearing, your attorney will attempt to save your driver’s license.
In addition, misdemeanor or felony criminal charges will be filed in the jurisdiction that you were arrested for an alcohol or drug DUI. Our firm includes contesting the license suspension case as part of the overall defense that each client can expect.
Our DUI Lawyers offer a Free Case Analysis
When you contact our firm, you will be given a free and honest assessment of your case by a skilled Tacoma DUI lawyer. We will answer your questions and give you potential scenarios based on the circumstances of your arrest. There are many potential defenses to a DWI accusation and this makes it very important to retain an experienced Tacoma DUI attorney.
The DUI Law Firm offers a free consultation by telephone, or we can also do an in person consultation from our downtown Tacoma office. Our law firm has a history of successful outcomes with courts located in Pierce County, King County, and Thurston County, including the cities of Seattle, Federal Way, Lakewood, Olympia, and Puyallup, WA.
We are available by phone seven days per week (until 9PM) to answer your questions and to discuss your DUI defense. For information on general criminal defense, further reading can be found at the Tacoma Criminal Attorney resource site.
Former Clients & Case Results
“Cristine was able to get my felony charge reduced to a misdemeanor DUI. Given my prior criminal record and other circumstances, this was a better than expected outcome.”
DUI Client University Place, WA
I was devastated when my teenage son was arrested for driving drunk. My gut reaction was that he should plead guilty and I would pray for mercy. A friend suggested that I speak with Ms. Beckwith as she had helped their grown child who got into a sticky legal mess.
Well I’m sure glad that I did. Through Ms. Beckwith I learned a lot about the legal system and how important it was to have a good lawyer negotiating. To make a long story short my son ended up with a slap on the wrist so to speak instead of the long list of penalties that Pierce County was trying to get.”
Parent of Minor DUI Client Fircrest, WA
“Thank you Christine for your help. I need my CDL and a clean criminal record for work and thanks to you I am still employed as a driver. I will recommend you to anybody that needs a good DUI lawyer.”
DUI Client Puyallup, WA
Won DUI jury trial on issue of enhanced breath test result
Case Result Fife, WA
Numerous DUIs dismissed due to medical issues that caused inflated breath test results
Case Results WA State
2nd time DUI reduced to Reckless Driving
Case Result Puyallup, WA
Hundreds of DUIs that were twice the legal limit reduced to Negligent Driving
Washington Case Results
DUI refusal charges dropped due to a language barrier between the trooper and our client
Case Result Tacoma, WA
Felony DUI charges amended down to Reckless Driving
Case Result Gig Harbor, WA
Over a thousand DUIs negotiated down to Negligent Driving, avoiding a license suspension
Case Results Washington State
DUI Physical Control case won, based on a safely off the roadway defense
Case Result Lakewood, WA
Prevented enhanced penalties for a driver whose breath test was three times the legal limit
Case Result Auburn, WA
Numerous DUIs dismissed due to motions arguing that probable cause was not established
Case Results King & Pierce County, WA
From the beginning of my case to the end, everything was handled in a timely and professional manner. This was my first run in with the law and I am very happy to say that I do not have any type of criminal conviction on my permanent record.
Hiring you as my DUI attorney was a fantastic decision and I am thankful! I pray that I do not need your services again, but I would not hesitate to hire you again.”
DUI Client Lakewood, WA
“Christine was very knowledgeable about what to expect with my case. She knows how things work in Pierce County court and was able to get stuff done. She was honest and frank about my situation, but at the same time optimistic that she could work out a good deal for me.
In the end, she delivered a better outcome than what other attorneys I spoke to thought they could achieve. In my book, this is a mark of a good attorney and I am sincerely grateful.”
DUI Client Tacoma, WA
“The DUI Law Firm was able to prove that the trooper didn’t have a good enough reason to pull me over. That was enough to win my case.”
DUI Client Gig Harbor, WA
