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You CAN beat a DUI.

Washington DUI Arrest?
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At Milios Defense we are experienced Washington DUI attorneys. Located in Seattle, we have been fighting DUI charges throughout Washington state since 1993. Committed to defending those charged with drunk driving, our lawyers will help you anywhere within the State of Washington. Regardless of the facts of your case, we will work tirelessly to protect your rights, to defend you and to keep a DUI off your record.
Utilize this site as your Washington DUI resource guide. For immediate questions contact one of our Seattle DUI attorneys, 24 hours a day.

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DUIs throughout the State of Washington are not prosecuted similarly. Where you were arrested and by which law enforcement agency makes a difference, not only in the outcome of your case but in terms of what consequences you could be facing within the first 24 to 72 hours. For example, DUI arrests occurring within the City of Seattle are filed quickly resulting in immediate arraignment dates. Seattle DUI charges often lead to the imposition of bail and other restrictive conditions at arraignment. For DUI arrests occurring in Tacoma or Pierce County, individuals facing a second or subsequent DUI charge might be placed on home detention while the case is pending. A person arrested for DUI in Fife may likely have to sit in jail for several days without bail before seeing a judge. Follow the links below for jurisdiction specific information important to your case. If you have questions or need assistance, contact our Washington DUI attorneys. Where Were You Arrested?

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In every Washington DUI case there are a number of very time sensitive matters that must be addressed soon after arrest, if not immediately. In almost every case a hearing must be requested from the Washington Department of Licensing within 20 days of arrest or face automatic license suspension. Some courts, depending on the jurisdiction routinely impose bail, insallation of an ignition interlock device or even placement into home detention as a condition of release at arraignment. In many courts, that arraignment will occur with 72 hours of the time of arrest. If you have a history of DUI or DUI related arrests, whether in Washington or another state, it is even more important that you start planning now. Follow the links below to help get you started on the most time sensitive matters first.

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Virtually all DUI cases follow a similar progression. There is an arrest, threats to your driving privileges, the filing of criminal charges, and the criminal process itself from arraignment potentially through trial. So that you can best prepare yourself, we have created a complete guide to the entire process. It lays out prospective timelines and as well as the advice you will need to make sure all of your rights are safegaurded. While there are differences in this process from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, most follow essentially this same path.
Take the mystery out of the process that lies ahead and feel more secure about the outcome. Review the summaries we have provided or contact one of our Washington DUI attorneys for a full consultation.

Breath/Blood Alcohol Calculator
One of the biggest surprises many of our clients encounter is the level of their breath test. Use the simple BAC calculator below to get a feel for what your BAC should have been based on the amount you had to drink, the type of drinks consumed, the time period within which they were consumed, and your approximate weight. These results are simply approximations. Each person metabolizes alcohol differently and this type of BAC calculator can't account for those differences. However, if your BAC results were much larger than you believe they should have been, contact us to discuss reasons why that might be.

Please complete the following items, then press calculate to obtain the BAC estimate.

Number of drinks...
12 oz beers: 5 oz glasses of wine: 1.5 oz measures of spirits:
Over how many hours: Your weight in pounds:

Frequently Asked Questions
Call us at (206) 931-9956 to have your questions answered by our Washington DUI Lawyers. 24 hours a day.
Over the years we have been asked just about every question relating to a DUI imaginable. Here we have indexed those questions and answers in an easy to view format. You are probably not alone in the questions you have and there are probably several more you will need to ponder. See if your questions are here or use these FAQs as a means to navigate our site. And feel free to call and speak to a DUI attorney if you'd prefer.
Examples include: How can my Washington DUI charge by dismissed? Is it true that a DUI conviction will prohibit me from entering Canada? The officer punched a hole in my license. Does that mean my license is automatically suspended? What is an ignition interlock license? When should I expect DUI charges to be filed? What is a deferred prosecution?

Charged with a Washington DUI?The Washington DUI and Criminal Defense Firm
Where were you arrested?The jurisdiction is important to your case.
What you need to know NOW.Time sensitive matters to address.
The DUI ProcessA complete guide from arrest to trial.
Was my breath test accurate?Estimate with our Online BAC Calculator.
Frequently Asked QuestionsDUI questions we have fielded over the years.

You CAN beat a DUI
We have created this web site to help those facing DUI charges in Washington learn not only more about what they are facing, but to give them concrete advice on what they can do to best ensure that they beat their DUI charge. It is both a Washington DUI resource guide as well as a resource to help you find a qualified Washington DUI lawyer.
If you've come to this site you already know that a DUI charge in Washington state is not a minor traffic violation. You know that a conviction for a DUI in Washington will lead to dramatic consequences, some obvious and some hidden. What you need is information. This site has been created with that in mind. Feel free to utilize this site to better understand what a DUI charge in Washington entails or to call us if you have questions.
Our DUI attorneys have defended individuals charged with DUI/DWI in almost every court in Western Washington and several in Eastern Washington as well. If you have been charged with drunk driving in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Everett, Kirkland, Redmond, Mercer Island, Medina, Hunt's Point, Clyde Hill, Issaquah, Renton, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, Tukwila, SeaTac, Des Moines, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Mill Creek, Monroe, Marysville, Arlington, Mt. Vernon, Bellingham, Fife, Puyallup, Olympia, Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Ellensburg or Cle Elum, we have extensive DUI experience practicing in those courts. We help those arrested for DUI in King County, Snohomish County, Pierce County, Thurston County, Skagit County, Whatcom County, Lewis County, Island County, Jefferson County, Kitsap County, Kittitas County, and throughout all of Washington state.
If you've been charged with a DUI or are under investigation for a DUI, talk to an experienced DUI defense attorney to protect your rights and advocate on our behalf. At Milios Defense, we believe that every DUI case, regardless of its facts, can be won and that no one should have to suffer a DUI conviction. We will help you. Call or email us. A Washington DUI attorney is available to talk to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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