A Law Firm Handling Everyday, Extraordinary Problems Life is complicated, no matter who you are. Our lawyers represent clients who face the same challenges and problems as everyone else – family conflict, brushes with the law, starting and running a business, unexpected injury … the list can go on. When ordinary challenges turn into extraordinary legal problems, we are there to help. A Proud Tradition Serving Vancouver, Washington Our firm’s roots in this area spread back to 1949. Since then, the firm has grown and gone through many changes, but our work ethic and reputation for quality legal service have remained the same. Together,our lawyers offer a wealth of legal knowledge and experience. Focused, Personal, Honest Legal Service and Representation While our firm handles a wide variety of practice areas, each of our lawyers has a specific focus. Your lawyer will have extensive experience handling cases like yours, whether it involves family law, criminal defense, real estate, estate planning, personal injury or business. We Will Be There When You Need Us Our lawyers make a genuine effort to be available to clients whenever needed. If you call with a legal question, we know that you want to talk to a lawyer. We will do our best to get one on the line. We are straightforward and honest with our clients. We tell the truth, and sometimes that means telling clients what they don’t want to hear. Our lawyers believe in the value of the service and practice of law. We believe that the law is a useful tool that keeps order in society and lets ordinary citizens enforce their rights against powerful government agencies and large corporations. Learn more about our philosophy. Our attorneys see themselves as regular people helping regular people. If you have a legal problem, call 1-877-818-7852 or contact us online to schedule an appointment. Our offices are located between Main and Broadway on Mill Plain Boulevard in downtown Vancouver. We are located on a bus route, and plenty of free parking is available.
If you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI/DWI) or have received a citation for DUI in Washington State and you need DUI defense, you are facing one of the most serious traffic offenses that can be handled in District or Municipal Courts. If your BAC level is .08 or greater, you are facing two cases that you must defend: an administrative and a civil case in which the Department of Licensing /Department of Motor Vehicles seeks to suspend or revoke your license, and a criminal case in which you are subject to mandatory jail time (even for a first offense) for up to one year, a fine up to $5,000, license suspension, SR 22 (high risk) insurance for 3 years, ignition interlock installed on your vehicle, you could be subject to deportation if you are not a United States Citizen as well as other mandatory penalties. Additionally, a DUI conviction is the one of the only offenses that cannot be removed from your record in the future. You can be charged with DUI even if you are BELOW .08. The law provides that you cannot drive a motor vehicle if you are affected by drugs or alcohol. You can even be charged for DUI if you are driving after taking your prescribed medication by your own doctor. If you are a minor, you can be charged with DUI if you have a BAC level of .02 or greater. Having the right lawyer is critical. A DUI arrest can result in consequences that greatly impact your life, including jail, costly fines, suspension of your driver’s license, expensive classes and treatment, ignition interlock device requirements, and more. And that’s not all, DUI laws and those enforcing them, are getting stricter each year. You should never handle a DUI alone. A skilled attorney can help you navigate a DUI charge and eliminate or mitigate the consequences of a DUI arrest on your life. John Terry has extensive experience handling DUI charges. He has worked as prosecutor, public defender, and now exclusively as a privately retained defense attorney. He has handled literally hundreds of DUI cases and obtained great results for his clients. He is licensed in both Oregon and Washington and can help you in either state. John Terry can also help you with other traffic related offenses, including: Reckless Driving Negligent Driving Racing Hit and Run Speeding