Restore Gun Rights in 60 Days or Less
Get your Washington gun rights back with proven firearm rights restoration services. Find out if you are eligible before paying.
How I Can Help Restore Your Firearm Rights?
Restoring Rights For 20 Years
Hi, my name is Schöen Parnell (pronounced “Shane”) and I’ve helped countless people petition the state of Washington to get their gun rights back. I firmly believe our 2nd Amendment rights protect all of our other rights. I keep my finger on the pulse of the firearms community both locally as a former member of the Issaquah Sportsmen’s Club board of directors and nationally as a lifetime member of the NRA.
Over 20 years I’ve built a rock-solid network of legal resources and relationships with local prosecutors. My job is to get them on “our side” before going in front of a judge for your firearm rights restoration, confident the court will accept it and sign your order of restoration. In fact, I will personally review your past criminal documentation to confirm there is nothing that may adversely affect a successful petition BEFORE I accept your case.
I know the cost of hiring a private gun rights attorney may be intimidating. I offer affordable flat rates and flexible payment options so lack of funds do not prevent you from getting your gun rights restored.
What My Clients Have To Say
I only called Parnell defense to get my son to shut up. Never thought it was possible to get firearms right back. My case was harder than most. After a few months I’m out shopping for. Rifle. The guy is a magician! About half the price of others. I’m impressed!
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My experience with Mr Parnell far exceeded my expectations. I swear he doesn't sleep at all, since I received timely communication at all hours. The process was clear, concise and remarkably cost effective. I would highly recommend his services!!!
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The best 2A rights Attorney in Seattle. Reasonable rates, quick responses and extremely knowledgeable about the courts. Navigated my tough, complicated case quickly with ease at 1/3 the cost quoted by others. Couldn't be happier.
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Excellence! Mr. Parnell was not only exceptionally talented but very personable, easy to work with and really seemed to care about us and the outcome. Although our challenge was fairly simple, we felt as if he treated us like the most important people in the world. If you have a need for help reach out to him we are certainly lucky to have him help us. Highly recommend!
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Helped me restore my gun rights when other lawyers said they couldn't or I wasn't eligible. Thanks again Schoen Parnell !
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2nd Amendment Services “Mr. Parnell protected my 2nd Amendment rights with the utmost skill and professionalism following the seizure of my firearm by law enforcement. I categorically recommend his outstanding legal services.”
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Wanted to thank you again for getting my gun rights restored. Taking my son and daughter to the range has been a life-long dream and you helped make it possible. I will finally be able to have the guns that my grandfather willed to me and then pass them along to my kids. It means more than I can express. I wish I had done this sooner. You are much appreciated.
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Great attorney. He was always in communication and guided me through the entire process. Very professional. Restored my rights even through this COVID pandemic. I would highly recommend his services if you want positive results and effective counsel.
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Mr. Parnell protected my 2nd Amendment rights with the utmost skill and professionalism following the confiscation of my firearm by law enforcement. I categorically recommend his outstanding legal services.
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Parnell Defense, PLLC Restoration of Your Firearm Rights In WA State
In accordance with RCW 9.41.041, firearm rights restoration in Washington State is a process which involves petitioning the court to restore your gun rights. Determining your eligibility is crucial because a judge has no discretion in whether to grant restoration. If you are eligible, the judge MUST restore your rights. However, if the prosecutor finds an issue that allows them to “object” to your petition, the judge will likely deny your petition of restoration. That is why having a skilled gun rights attorney handle this process is so important. Many times prosecutors have wrongly objected to restoration petitions. And just recently, the Washington State Patrol wrongly informed the prosecutor that one of my clients was not eligible. I had to educate/train the WSP firearms department about their error and their misunderstanding of the law and, because of that, they corrected their memo to the prosecutor stating that my client did actually meet the requirements.
The entire process can typically be completed in 30 to 60 days, however certain variables may prolong these timeliness. Before I submit a petition, I will first want to review your criminal history to see what convictions need to be included, and to see if any convictions should be vacated or sealed prior to filing for restoration of rights.
Individuals with class A felony or sex offense convictions will not be eligible to have their rights restored. But for other felonies and some misdemeanor convictions, you may be eligible to reinstate your firearm rights and we may petition to have your gun rights restored once the following requirements are fulfilled;
- You complete all conditions of your sentence (there are some exceptions).
- You have paid off any/all restitution owed on the case(s).
- You are crime-free for the requisite waiting period (3 or 5 years depending on type of convictions).
- Any prior felony convictions have washed off your offender score.
- There are no current DV protection orders against you.
- You are not prohibited in another state (due to a matter in that state).
The criminal history printout must be submitted with your petition to restore your gun rights. It is also an essential document for me to review to determine if there are any matters you may not know about which could adversely affect a successful petition. I recommend every potential client take it upon themselves to retrieve criminal history report prior to us meeting/talking, as I find that it is very common for people to forget what may have happened to them decades earlier when they were young. While there are times and incidents you likely want to forget, the more information you can recall when I ask you questions about these past incidents, the better help I can be to you.
Washington State Convictions
Getting a criminal history printout for convictions in Washington State only takes a few minutes and just $11. Visit the Washington State Patrol (WSP) WATCH Website
Out-Of-State Convictions
- Option 1: Getting a history printout for out-of-state convictions can delay the petition process since it requires submitting a request to the FBI. Fingerprints are required with this application and currently timelines average about 3 to 4 months. Learn more about FBI Identity Checks
- Option 2: I have found going through an “FBI Channeler” may expedite this process and take as little as 1 week. Here is a link where you will be able to find a list of Approved FBI Channelers
If you are a gun enthusiast, the revocation of your gun rights is, to say the least, disheartening. And the confiscation of gun collection is even more devastating. I understand the desire to recover your confiscated property as soon as you are eligible.
Get Your Confiscated Firearms Returned
I can thoroughly review your case and determine if and when your possessions can be returned. In some cases, a firearm may be held for evidence in connection with an ongoing investigation or pending criminal charge, and you may have to wait for that matter to be resolved before the return of your firearm can be addressed. In protection order cases where you may be required to “surrender” your firearms from the outset, I can fight the petition for protection order and attempt to prove that the allegations against you are false. Getting the judge to deny the protection order facilitates the return of your possessions.
