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My DUI defense law firm serves the following Western Washington communities, among others: Snohomish County, King County, Skagit County, Alderwood, Arlington, Bellingham, Bothell, Brier, Camino Island, Darrington, Edgewood, Edmonds, Everett, Gold Bar, Granite Falls, Index, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Tulalip, Mukilteo, Silvana, Smokey Point, Snohomish, Stanwood, Sultan, Woodway, Anacortes, Bow, Burlington, Clearlake, Concrete, Hamilton, La Conner, Lyman, Marbelmount, Mount Vernon, Sedro Wooley, Bellevue, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, Mercer Island, Redmond, Seattle, Shoreline, Woodinville.

I also serve the following Zip Codes: 98011, 98012, 98020, 98021, 98026, 98033, 98034, 98036, 98037, 98043, 98046, 98052, 98072, 98082, 98087, 98201, 98203, 98204, 98205, 98206, 98207, 98208, 98213, 98223, 98241, 98251, 98252, 98256, 98258, 98259, 98270, 98271, 98272, 98273, 98274, 98275, 98287, 98290, 98291, 98292, 98293, 98294, 98296

Facing a criminal charge can be one of the most stressful times in your life. I can help. My name is Craig Cahoon and I defend people accused of crimes. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases are some of the most complex handled by District and Municipal Courts because they involve a unique blend of scientific and legal issues.
You will find the answers to many of your questions on this site but nothing beats being able to talk with a real person. I offer a free, no-obligation consultation - Take advantage of it!
With any DUI there are two fights : Court & The Department of Licensing.
Department of Licensing
Merely being accused of a DUI will cause the Department of Licensing to try and take your license from you. You can challenge this, but you must send in a written request within 20 days of arrest. You can read more on this in the License Suspensions section.

You will receive notice of your court date in one of two ways. If the officer gave you a citation (small yellow piece of paper) then it will have the Arraignment date on the bottom. If not, then the Court will mail notice to your last known address.
If this is your first offense, read through the material onHow DUI Court works.It will give you a good basic understanding of how Courts handle DUI cases. I find that the biggest source of stress when fighting a criminal charge is simply not knowing what to expect. Then call me and let's discuss your case. The call is free and completely confidential.