Criminal Defense Attorney in Bellingham and Mount Vernon

Clients and their families don’t have to be alone in the criminal law process. The attorneys and staff of the Lustick Law Firm, PLLC are prepared to represent clients in:

• Defense of All Class A, B, and C Felony Offenses (Homicide, Major Assault, All Sex Offenses, Major Theft, Vehicular Homicide, and Drug Cases).
• Defense of Gross Misdemeanor and Simple Misdemeanor Offenses (Simple Assault, Theft, DV).
• All Criminal Matters in the Juvenile Courts.
• Criminal Traffic Offenses (DUI/DWI, BUI, Reckless Driving, Vehicular Assault).
• Contested Traffic Infractions (Negligent Driving, Speeding, Seat Belt & Cell Phone Violations).
• Pre-Arrest Police or FBI Criminal investigations
• Vacation of Post Criminal Convictions & Records Sealing
• Probation Violation Defense and Representation at Contested Violation Hearings

We are experienced former prosecutors who understand the ins and outs of the legal system within the courthouse and throughout the justice system.

Attorney Jeffrey A. Lustick is a former military, Federal, and municipal prosecutor with many years of actual courtroom litigation experience. Jeffrey has both successfully prosecuted and defended numerous military, federal. state, and city criminal cases, some of which have received national news coverage.

Attorney Mark A. Kaiman is a former state and municipal prosecutor who has successfully prosecuted and defended numerous major felony cases throughout Washington State. In December 2009, Mark won a jury acquittal of a Navy veteran who was wrongfully accused of two rape counts in Skagit County.

Attorney Keith C. Celebrezze is is a retired career U.S. Navy JAG officer with over 23 years of criminal law expertise. He has served as a military prosecutor in hundreds of cases, and was also a circuit military defense counsel and Staff Judge Advocate. While stationed in Honolulu, HI and in Oak Harbor, WA, Keith was designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the U.S. Justice Department.

How Will Your Case End?

Some criminal defense law firms focus on getting criminal charges reduced while others focus on getting their client the minimum sentence. But at the Lustick Law Firm, PLLC we use our experience to present the legal issues, facts of your case, and other important information about you in a manner aimed at obtaining a dismissal so that you never need to go to trial.

A dismissal of your case means that the prosecutor and the court agree to drop the criminal charge. Your case ends right there with the dismissal. When your case is dismissed, you have no conviction, no fines to pay, no probation or jail time to serve, and you don't have to go to court any more. You also get no criminal conviction on your record.

Obviously, not every criminal charge can be dismissed. But by striving for a dismissal as our primary goal, we believe we better serve the needs and desires of our clients.

… The first 48 hours

You never expected this to happen. But it has, and once an arrest occurs, the criminal prosecution process progresses rapidly.

The first 48 hours after any encounter with the police can weigh heavily on the ultimate outcome of your case. Will there be confinement in jail awaiting court dates? Will the court allow for bail? Will the police conduct an interrogation? What charges will the prosecution ultimately file? All of these things and more can be permanently decided within the first 48 hours directly following an arrest, so it is highly imperative to have legal representation who can be proactive and give sage and correct advice.

With lawyers on our staff who are former prosecutors, the Lustick Law Firm, PLLC stands ready to help clients during this crucial 48-hour period and beyond. We routinely represent clients at their first court appearance or arraignment as well as provide an initial free one-hour consultation.

Proper legal representation at this crucial stage can result in a reduced bail or maybe ever result in release without any bail. Our attorneys can also guide the accused through police questioning and help clients understand charges.

Criminal Defense Attorney in Bellingham and Mount Vernon