At The Law Office of David Hatch, Inc., we are dedicated to the proposition that everyone is entitled to equal justice under the law, which begins with strong representation and a fair shot in court. Our attorney, David Hatch, is a former judge with an in-depth understanding of the legal process and court expectations. Our legal representation starts by meeting, privately and face-to-face, in our conference room or at a place of your choosing. We listen to your situation until we are certain we understand it. We discuss our services, and your legal options, pro and con.
DUI A major part of our criminal defense work involves DUI (driving under the influence) arrests. DUI is the most frequent criminal charge in Grays Harbor County, but that doesn’t mean its a minor problem. DUIs are more than drunk driving. They can involve either alcohol or drugs. Convictions lead to jail time, loss of license, significant fines, higher insurance rates and, very often, job loss as well. In addition to which, a DUI goes on your permanent record. Successful Driver’s License Suspension Defense Keeping their driving privileges is a primary concern of most clients. We have handled many state of Washington Department of Licensing (DOL) hearings, successfully fighting for clients. In addition, we have been successful defending clients charged with driving on a suspended license (DWLS). Many DUI Charges Can Be Beaten Outright In our experience, many DUI charges can be beaten outright if you give it enough time and subject it to sufficient analysis. We are also successful in pleading DUIs down to a lesser charge, obtaining deferred prosecutions and having charges dropped entirely. We also help clients obtain treatment when needed. “Our goal is to help people get their lives back and to protect their rights.” – David Hatch, lawyer. Criminal Defense and DUI in Pacific County DUIs can hurt you in more ways than losing your license. When you are charged with DUI, the court will study your record to see if you have a prior history, this can result in increased fines, probation and jail time. DUIs are just one charge The Law Office of David Hatch, Inc., defends against. Here is a mix of cases we have worked on recently: Murder First Degree Assault Domestic violence Sex offenses Theft charges Suspended driver’s license Drugs/marijuana (possession, growing, selling, manufacturing) Methamphetamine/heroin/OxyContin (possession, selling, manufacturing) Skilled Aberdeen Area Criminal Law Attorney Call us. You will find that we do not judge, nor do we play games with the law. Our sole concern is that you receive the most effective ethical representation possible and that your rights are protected every step of the way. We know that DUIs and other offenses are major life altering experiences for people and their loved ones. Sometimes, a mistake has been made. The goal is to learn from that mistake, but not to be ruined by an overzealous prosecution.