Respected DUI Defense Lawyer: Offices in Kirkland & Edmonds
Whether you’ve just been arrested for your first DUI or your fifth, I can help. Even though it may seem like the end of the world, I will get you through this. The state of Washington has some of the toughest DUI laws in the country, but you can feel confident in knowing that I have gone to trial hundreds of times and negotiated countless plea bargains. As my client you will feel the weight on your back lift as I step in and take over your case. I will give you my personal email address and cell phone number to contact me after hours if you have a question about your case. I know that this is quite possibly the most difficult and embarrassing situation you have ever found yourself in. I will stand by you and fight for you. That is what I do, and I love doing it.
I'm Schöen Parnell (pronounced “Shane”), a respected DUI defense lawyer who has taught at DUI Seminars attended by hundreds of Washington criminal defense attorneys. I dedicate almost all of my law practice to defending people who face drunk driving charges such as driving under the influence (DUI), boating under the influence (BUI), felony DUI, federal DUI, vehicular assault and vehicular homicide. While DUI is the term commonly used in Washington state, drunk driving is also known as DWI (driving while intoxicated) in other states.
I have been a criminal defense lawyer for over 10 years. Before opening my DUI defense law firm practice, I was the lead trial lawyer for one of the busiest DUI defense law firms in Washington. If the prosecutor does not offer us a deal that is acceptable to you, I will not hesitate to take your case to trial.
Providing Affordable DUI Defense Services
Nobody budgets for a DUI, and if you call around to some of the boutique firms you’ll likely get sticker shock. Many attorneys will include a trial fee in their price even though a typical DUI attorney may only go to trial 10% of the time. Why pay for something you probably won’t need? Many attorneys will also include a private investigator fee in their price. Most of the time I am able to perform my own investigation. This saves you money and makes me all the more knowledgeable about your case. I accept Visa and MasterCard and in some cases have set up payment plans.
Free Consultation With an Experienced DUI Defense Lawyer
Contact my office for a free initial consultation. My free consultation typically lasts from 1 to 1 ½ hours. When we meet, I will help you understand what you are facing and go over your options. We will discuss the details of your case, possible defenses and strategies, and go over what you can expect in terms of court appearances, possible consequences, and costs. When you call, I will get some preliminary information from you over the phone to better prepare me for our initial meeting, and then email you a document that I’d like you to complete which will give me even greater detail about the circumstances surrounding your arrest.
