Jefferson County DUI Lawyers

A DUI conviction can have a profoundly negative impact on your life. If you have been charged with DUI in Jefferson County, you will face jail time, expensive fines, and other serious consequences if you are convicted. Fortunately, our Jefferson County DUI lawyers can help you fight your case.

The state of Washington aggressively enforces its DUI laws, which carry severe penalties--in some cases the penalties for DUI are more severe than those for certain felonies. Depending on your breath test or blood alcohol test result, and the number of prior offenses, the penalties increase dramatically. Even the minimum sentences include incarceration, heavy fines, costs and assessments, license suspension, and ignition interlock requirements.

But the ramifications of a DUI conviction do not stop there. You may pay much higher rates for your auto insurance (if you’re not denied coverage altogether), or have trouble with your current employer. You may have trouble finding a new job or housing. Since DUI is a criminal charge, your conviction will show up on your criminal record—for the rest of your lifetime. This means anyone who checks your background will see you were found guilty of driving under the influence—a fact that can seriously jeopardize your future opportunities.

Having the right attorney can make a world of difference in the outcome of your case. A skilled and experienced DUI attorney who has mastered these cases will certainly improve your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome in court. Ms. Callahan has challenged Washington State’s strict DUI laws all the way to the Supreme Court and argued against legislation aimed at taking the power to exclude breath test evidence away from trial judges. As a result, judges across the state have retained that power and each year, thousands of breath tests that are inaccurate or unreliable are excluded by judges.

Don’t leave your future in the hands of an inexperienced attorney, or one who “dabbles” in DUI defense. This serious crime requires a serious defense—one that leaves no stone unturned, no thread unraveled. As the author of two books on DUI, one for the citizen and another for lawyers and judges, Ms. Callahan has the knowledge and mastery of DUI laws that is essential to defend these difficult cases.

At Callahan Law, we have over a decade of experience defending these cases. Other Jefferson County DUI lawyers call upon us for help with their difficult cases because we are leaders in the field. Contact Callahan today for a free consultation on your case. When it seems the world is on your shoulders, we’ve got your back.