Recently the Kirkland Police Department reported, among other things, 14 DUI’s, 20 thefts, 19 car prowls, 14 domestic violence related crimes, 8 acts of fraud, and 9 calls for illegal substance use during the time period of June 10th – 19th. Kirkland Police arrested approximately 97 people during that period of time. A sampling of the types of alleged crimes the Kirkland Police Department handled June 10 – 19, 2011, follows: (1) On June 11, 2011, a 24-year-old Kirkland woman was taken into custody for assault after her boyfriend reported she slapped him three times with an open hand; (2) on June 13, 2011 a 44-year-old Maple Valley man was arrested for assault after throwing his wife down on the pavement of a US Bank parking lot; (3) On June 16, 2011, a 27-year-old Kirkland man was contacted by police at the Kirkland Court for attempting to intimidate a witness in regards to his assault trial. The man reportedly threatened the victim in front of the judge who was overseeing his case; (4) On June 17, 2011, a 27-year-old Kirkland man allegedly assaulted three people near the Central Club and was subsequently arrested; (5) On June 18, 2011, a 28-year-old woman called police to report that her husband shoved her and damaged property during an argument. The man also attempted to prevent her from calling the police; and (6) On June 19, 2011, a 34-year-old Seattle man was contacted by Kirkland Police after someone reported him asleep in his car with an open bottle of Vodka next to him. When the man attempted to find his wallet the officer noticed a marijuana pipe in the vehicle as well.

In many instances, a qualified Seattle criminal attorney and/or a Seattle DUI lawyer can significantly reduce the impact that a criminal charge will have on an individual’s life and profession. The right Seattle criminal lawyer will be worth his/her weight in gold when protecting a person’s rights, freedom and future. The Seattle criminal lawyers that make up the litigation team of SQ Attorneys are dedicated to defending those accused of committing a crime. They have the experience, knowledge and resources to successfully defend your case and to protect you from the consequences that may arise as a result of the criminal allegations. Unlike other law firms that practice in many areas of the law, SQ Attorneys is focused on criminal defense in Western Washington.

If you or a loved one is faced with a criminal charge in Western Washington, you deserve the assistance of a reputable and qualified Seattle criminal attorney who will relentlessly defend your case. You deserve a Seattle criminal defense lawyer who has an intimate understanding of Washington’s criminal laws and the legal issues that could win your case. You deserve a Seattle criminal defense lawyer who is not afraid to stand up against the prosecution and aggressively fight for your rights and interests. SQ Attorneys is the right Western Washington law firm for the job. Call for a free initial consultation – (206) 441.0900 (Seattle); (425) 998-8384 (Eastside) – it will be the best decision you make all day.