Vancouver Injury Law And Defense Attorney I counsel clients in both criminal law and personal injury law matters and, as a solo practitioner, I work directly with the people I represent. No matter what the legal matter or the issues involved, my clients benefit from my direct involvement with their cases. My goal is always to help them achieve the best possible results by taking straightforward legal action in Washington courts. To learn more, I urge you to contact my Vancouver law firm for a free initial consultation. You don’t have to worry that speaking with a lawyer will be an intimidating experience. You can feel comfortable working with me, attorney Jack Peterson. I know that people often get involved in difficult situations that are beyond their control, and it often takes a lawyer’s help to fix legal problems. I don’t judge my clients. I just give them the straightforward legal help they need. I often remind my clients of two things: Anything you tell me is confidential. And I am on your side, no matter what. Clark County Area Criminal Defense Lawyer Having a strong criminal defense can be the difference between your freedom and a prison sentence. This is a serious responsibility for any lawyer. That’s why I fight hard for my criminal defense clients, handling criminal defense in state and federal courts. I represent clients in a wide range of criminal law matters, from DUI/DWI, to violent crimes and traffic offenses, and my goal is always to achieve the best possible results. Because so much is often at stake long prison sentences, high fines and lost driver’s licenses I do everything I possibly can within the bounds of the law for my clients. I start with thorough investigations of the facts and laws involved in your case. I then use thorough knowledge of the law to map out an effective legal strategy based on your situation. Vancouver Injury Law Attorney I represent people throughout Washington state, serving the victims of serious personal injury and their families. Many of my clients are people who have experienced catastrophic injuries, life-changing impairments that prevent them from working and enjoying life the way they once did. These serious injuries include spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis, including quadriplegia and paraplegia, brain injury, including closed head injuries, neck and back injury, scarring and disfigurement, lost limbs, and burns.
Vancouver DUI Defense Lawyer At my Vancouver law firm, I represent people who have been accused of drunk driving. Many of my clients are professionals and students who have never been in the legal system before. They made a mistake or were simply wrongly accused. Often, they worry that the DUI charges will affect their futures and their freedom. If you have been arrested for a first-offense DUI, you have lots of options. With the help of an experienced lawyer, you may be able to avoid potentially serious consequences, especially if you have never been in trouble before, and you take the matter seriously. Before becoming a Vancouver DUI defense attorney, I spent four years as a prosecutor. I know how the system works, and I know how prosecutors use the system against defendants. The good news is that I am on your side. I can help you understand what may happen so that you can make the right choices about your defense. Protecting Your Driver’s License There are two sides to a DUI case: protecting your criminal record through a strong defense and protecting your driver’s license from suspension through hearings before the Department of Licensing. While many criminal defense lawyers only handle the criminal law side, both sides are important. In fact, you must win both sides to retain your license. At my Vancouver law firm, I handle all aspects of your DUI case, including both the criminal side of your case and the administrative side. I know that it won’t do you much good to hand you a clean criminal record while losing your driver’s license, so I protect both. This is especially critical for clients who have CDLs or who drive for a living. DUIs Involving Drugs In Clark County, Washington In Washington, the law prohibits drivers from driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or other drugs. The law bans operating a vehicle while affected by both legal and illegal drugs, including prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs that affect drivers’ reflexes. Many drivers are surprised to discover that they can be arrested for driving under the influence of a completely legal substance, but it’s true. Unfortunately, the consequences can be just as serious for drivers who drive under the influence of prescription drugs as those who drive under the influence of alcohol. This can be especially devastating to a person who was on prescription medication after surgery or as a result of chronic pain.