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Expert Legal Defense Services in Everett, WA
Snohomish Law Group is a dedicated legal practice specializing in DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. With a team of experienced attorneys, we prioritize protecting clients' civil rights and delivering strategic, client-centered representation. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience, scientific expertise, and courtroom prowess to complex cases involving DUIs, sex crimes, drug offenses, and personal injury claims.We emphasize transparency, integrity, and personalized service, ensuring clients receive tailored legal solutions and unwavering advocacy. Our mission focuses on justice, community impact, and maintaining the highest professional standards while providing accessible legal services across Washington State.
Services
DUI Defense
Criminal Defense
Personal Injury
Drug Crimes Defense
Sex Crimes Defense
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of combined experience in DUI and criminal defense
- Scientific expertise in forensic evidence and toxicology
- Certified in administering roadside sobriety tests
- Proven track record in complex felony and misdemeanor cases
- Client-centered service with personalized legal strategies
Associations and certifications
- Washington State Bar Association
- National College of DUI Defense
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
What people say
Experienced attorneys
Successful outcomes
Responsive communication
Courtroom expertise
Effective defense
Services
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense practice combines forensic expertise with courtroom experience to challenge breathalyzer results, field sobriety tests, and toxicology reports. We represent clients facing first-time or repeat DUI charges, license suspensions, and ignition interlock requirements across Washington State. With scientific analysis and strategic legal arguments, we protect driving privileges and minimize penalties.
Criminal Defense
We defend against felony and misdemeanor charges including assault, drug crimes, theft, and sex offenses. Our approach combines trial readiness with negotiation skills to secure dismissals, reduced charges, or acquittals. We represent clients in state and federal courts, emphasizing constitutional rights protection and evidence suppression when appropriate.
Personal Injury
Our personal injury practice assists clients injured in motorcycle accidents, boating incidents, and car collisions. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain through settlements or litigation. The firm emphasizes evidence collection and insurance negotiations to maximize client recovery.
Drug Crimes Defense
We defend against possession, distribution, and trafficking charges involving illegal substances or prescription medications. Our strategies challenge evidence collection methods, laboratory analysis validity, and sentencing enhancements. We work to prevent convictions that could impact employment, immigration status, and professional licenses.
Sex Crimes Defense
Handling sensitive sex crime allegations requires both legal and reputational defense. We challenge forensic evidence, witness credibility, and prosecution narratives in cases involving accusations of sexual assault, child luring, or statutory rape. Our goal is case dismissal or reduction of lifelong registration requirements.
People
Scott Weymouth Lawrence
Managing Attorney
Battle-tested trial attorney with 17+ years of exclusive criminal defense experience. Holds chemistry degree and private investigator background. Specializes in DUI defense, sex crimes, and complex forensic evidence challenges. Member of National College of DUI Defense and Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Phil Wakefield
Senior Partner
Highly-rated DUI attorney with 30+ years of experience in Washington State. Recognized for success in breath test challenges and license suspension hearings. Former president of local bar associations and active member of National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a DUI arrest?
Contact Snohomish Law immediately to protect your rights. We'll help challenge license suspension deadlines, review police procedures, and build your defense strategy before evidence disappears.
Can first-time DUI charges be dismissed?
Yes, many first-offense DUI cases result in reduced charges or dismissal through evidence suppression, procedural challenges, or negotiated plea agreements with prosecutors.
How does forensic evidence impact my case?
Forensic evidence like blood alcohol tests can be challenged through independent analysis, chain-of-custody issues, or scientific method critiques using our in-house chemistry expertise.
What happens during the arraignment process?
At arraignment, charges are formally read, bail may be set, and initial pleas entered. Our attorneys attend all hearings to protect your interests and negotiate favorable pretrial conditions.
Do I need an attorney for misdemeanor charges?
Yes, even minor charges risk jail time, fines, and employment impacts. Our attorneys often secure alternative sentencing, probation, or charge reductions through early intervention.
How are felony charges different from misdemeanors?
Felonies carry longer sentences, higher fines, and lifelong consequences. Our team challenges felony classifications, prosecutorial overreach, and sentencing enhancements using investigative and legal resources.
