Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Felony Offenses

• Homicide, Rape, Burglary, Robbery
• Drug Offenses (Manufacturing, Delivery, Possession)
• Assault I, II, or III and Property Crimes
• Theft I or II and possession of stolen property
• All other Class A, B, and C Felonies

Gross Misdemeanor Offenses

• DUI and DWI and Reckless Driving
• Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP / MIPC)
• Minor drug possession (marijuana, prescriptions, paraphernalia)
• Assault Fourth Degree (Domestic Violence)
• Theft Third Degree
• Harassment
• All Other Gross Misdemeanor Offenses

Misdemeanor Offenses

• Disorderly Conduct
• Shoplifting
• Malicious Mischief Third Degree
• All Other Misdemeanor Offenses

Federal Criminal Defense

• U.S. District Court (Bellingham, Seattle, Tacoma, Spokane)
• U.S. Magistrate’s Court (NAS Whidbey Island, Bellingham)

Traffic and Non-Criminal Infractions

• Negligent Driving Second Degree
• Speeding
• UIPP; Open Container Violation; Fishing Violations

Probation Matters

• DOC Hearings
• Probation Violation Defense

U.S. Military Law

• Courts-Martial (General, Special, and Summary)
• Non-Judicial Punishment, Article 15s, Captain’s Mast
• Administrative Boards
• Reprimands, Reprisals, and Demotion Actions
• Military Investigations (JAGMAN, AR 15-6, etc.)

Civil Law

• Civil Lawsuits
• Real Estate Matters
• Name Changes
• Civil Anti-Harassment Orders

Family Law and Domestic Relations Law

• Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage)
• Child Support and Child Custody
• Modification and Enforcement of Court Orders

Media Relations and Media Affairs

• Crisis Management Communications
• Theme and Message Development