Kirkland Lawyer — Restoring Gun Rights

The second amendment to the United States Constitution provides all citizens with the right to keep and bear arms. Furthermore, Washington gun laws allow individuals to carry and transport certain weapons, provided they have a valid concealed pistol license (CPL). However, if you are convicted of certain crimes in Washington, your state and federal gun rights can be temporarily suspended or permanently revoked. You could also face the confiscation of pistols, knife collections, hunting bows and anything else that can be construed as a weapon.

Experienced Advice in King and Snohomish Counties

An experienced Washington gun law attorney can explain your rights, obligations and potential to both restore your gun privileges and recover confiscated weapons. Contact me, Lynwood and Kirkland attorney Schöen Parnell about restoring your gun rights and recovering confiscated weapons.

Experienced Guidance in Getting Your Gun Rights Restored

If you have been convicted for misdemeanor domestic violence or certain felony offenses — and your gun rights have been revoked — under most circumstances, you will be eligible to reinstate your second amendment rights after a waiting period and following all necessary requirements. You may petition to have your gun rights restored once the following requirements are fulfilled:

• You complete all terms of your sentence
• You are crime-free for a waiting period of three years following a misdemeanor conviction
• You are crime-free for a period of five years following a felony conviction (Class B or Class C felonies only)
• Any no-contact orders have been suspended or discharged
• You do not have a prior felony prohibiting firearm possession

It is important to understand that vacating a conviction or completing the terms of your sentence alone are not sufficient to reinstate your gun rights. Unfortunately, many people fail to petition to have these rights restored and are subsequently charged with wrongful possession. I can help you ensure your privileges are fully reinstated.

Everett and Lynwood Attorney: Recovering Confiscated Firearms

If you are a gun enthusiast, the revocation of your gun rights is disheartening. The confiscation of your pistol, gun collection or other weapons is even more devastating. I understand the desire to recover these confiscated weapons as soon as you are eligible. I can thoroughly review your case and determine if your possessions can be returned once your gun rights are reinstated. While in some cases, weapons are held for evidence in connection with an ongoing case. However, in other cases, there are methods to ensure the safe return of your possessions.

Contact Me to Restore Gun Rights

If your weapons' rights have been revoked, I can help. Contact me to schedule a free consultation about Washington gun laws, your rights and your options.