Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Olympia, WA
Desmond Law Group, P.S is a dedicated legal practice serving clients in Olympia, Shelton, and Aberdeen, Washington. Our team of experienced attorneys specializes in child protective services investigations, criminal law, DUI defense, and department licensing matters. With decades of combined legal experience, we provide strategic advocacy and personalized client care across western Washington counties. Our firm maintains deep expertise in navigating CPS investigations and foster care licensing requirements while delivering results-driven representation in juvenile defense and dependency law cases. We operate from three accessible locations and offer flexible appointment scheduling to accommodate client needs.Our legal team consistently demonstrates success in achieving favorable outcomes, including dismissal of charges and resolution of cases without adverse findings. We prioritize transparency in communication and maintain strong professional relationships with courts and agencies throughout the region. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures clients benefit from collaborative problem-solving across our practice areas. We remain committed to upholding the highest standards of legal ethics and client confidentiality while delivering practical solutions to complex legal challenges.
Services
Child Protective Services
Criminal Defense
DUI Defense
Department Licensing
Juvenile Defense
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in CPS and juvenile law
- We maintain offices in three accessible western Washington locations
- Our team approach provides multidisciplinary legal solutions
- We demonstrate proven success in dismissing charges and avoiding adverse findings
- We offer transparent communication and flexible appointment scheduling
Services
Child Protective Services
Our Child Protective Services practice focuses on defending families during investigations and dependency proceedings. We represent clients facing child custody issues, abuse/neglect allegations, and foster care licensing matters. Our attorneys leverage deep understanding of state regulations and courtroom procedures to protect parental rights while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
Criminal Defense
We provide comprehensive criminal defense representation for misdemeanor and felony charges. Our practice covers juvenile defense, drug offenses, and traffic violations including DUI/DWI. With extensive trial experience, we develop tailored defense strategies while maintaining open communication with clients throughout the legal process.
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense practice handles first-time and repeat offenses across western Washington. We challenge evidence admissibility, negotiate plea agreements, and represent clients at administrative license hearings. Our attorneys stay current with evolving DUI laws to provide effective representation in both municipal and superior courts.
Department Licensing
We assist childcare providers, foster parents, and social service agencies with licensing compliance and appeals. Our services include application preparation, investigation response, and representation during licensing hearings. We maintain strong working knowledge of state department regulations to help clients maintain operational status.
Juvenile Defense
Our juvenile defense practice represents minors facing delinquency charges and school-related offenses. We focus on minimizing long-term consequences through diversion programs, record sealing, and educational advocacy. Our approach balances legal strategy with consideration for clients' developmental needs and future opportunities.
People
Christopher Desmond
Attorney
Christopher Desmond brings decades of legal experience to complex family and juvenile law cases. He focuses on CPS defense and dependency proceedings while maintaining active trial practice in western Washington courts.
Hye Young Park
Attorney
Hye Young Park specializes in criminal defense and DUI cases with emphasis on strategic evidence challenges. She combines courtroom experience with client-centered advocacy to achieve favorable case outcomes.
Susan Gillen
Attorney
Susan Gillen focuses on juvenile defense and licensing matters. She advocates for clients' rights while navigating complex regulatory frameworks affecting childcare providers and foster care operations.
Jerica Wilson
Attorney
Jerica Wilson handles criminal defense cases with emphasis on DUI and traffic violations. She provides practical legal solutions while maintaining strong client communication throughout case resolution.
Mina Kover
Legal Assistant
Mina Kover supports the legal team with case management and client coordination. She ensures efficient case processing while maintaining professional communication with clients and court staff.
Questions
What areas of law does Desmond Law Group specialize in?
We specialize in child protective services investigations, criminal defense, DUI cases, juvenile law, and department licensing matters across western Washington.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
We offer free consultations for DUI cases and charge $75 for initial consultations on other legal matters.
Where are your office locations?
We have offices in Olympia, Shelton, and Aberdeen, Washington, serving clients throughout western Washington counties.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can schedule appointments by calling 360-352-7506 or using our online contact form. Office hours are Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM in Olympia.
What experience does your team have?
Our attorneys have decades of combined experience with extensive trial practice in dependency law, juvenile defense, and criminal cases across Washington state.
