King County Criminal Defense Attorney
Being arrested for DUI, drug possession, assault, theft or any other criminal charge can be intimidating if you do not have confidence in your defense attorney. If you are convicted of a crime, you will have to live with the consequences for a long time. That conviction can come back to haunt you every time you apply for a job, rent an apartment or even take out a loan. Additionally, depending on the offense, you could face suspension of your constitutional gun rights. To protect yourself, you need a lawyer who is as concerned about your future as you are.
Lynnwood and Kirkland Lawyer for Felony and Misdemeanor Defense
I'm Schöen Parnell, a Snohomish and King County criminal defense lawyer with more than 13 years of experience. I have gone to trial hundreds of times and negotiated countless plea bargains for my clients. I have handled criminal cases involving all types of misdemeanor and felony crimes, including:
Any attorney can walk into a prosecutor's office to ask for a plea bargain. However, only an experienced criminal defense lawyer will know if that offer is good enough based on the facts of your case. An offer of probation may not be good enough if it results in a lifetime criminal record.
Years ago when I served as a public defender, my boss received letters from people in jail asking that I be allowed to defend them because they heard how hard I would fight for them. As your lawyer, I will review all police reports and evidence. I will interview the police officers and witnesses. To try to weaken the state's case, I will file and argue motions to suppress evidence. If the state does not offer a plea bargain you can live with, I will be prepared to defend you at trial.
Aggressive DUI/DWI Defense
I offer more than 13 years of experience defending clients facing all levels of drunk driving charges. I know how to fight the evidence and develop defense strategies aimed at receiving results. Because I understand how a DUI conviction can affect your driver's license, commercial driver's license, professional license, job opportunities and other facets of your life, I understand the importance of fighting charges and keeping your criminal record clean. I have experience in matters involving:
Learn more: Why consult a DUI attorney?
Has Your Criminal Case Affected Your Gun Rights?
In many criminal cases, a conviction can result in the revocation of your civil rights. Among the rights revoked may include your second amendment right to bear arms. If your gun rights have been revoked or suspended, I can work with you to assess your options. In some situations, I can assist you in getting a conviction vacated and guiding your through the process of restoring gun rights.
Free Consultation With an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer
Contact Washington criminal defense attorney Schöen Parnell day or night for a free consultation about your drunk driving arrest or other criminal case.