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Seattle DUI Attorney

The Webb Law Firm defends those dealing with the consequences of a Seattle DUI arrest.  Our attorneys appear at either the King County District Court (Seattle Courthouse) or Seattle Municipal Courthouse on almost a daily basis to defend those in need of DUI defense.  We are your best source for a Seattle DUI Attorney.  Our attorneys have defended DUIs in these courts for well over 15 years and have the experience, composure and knowledge to effectively represent you on your Seattle DUI charge.

DUI charges in Seattle are heard in one of two courthouses, depending upon the law enforcement agency by whom you were arrested for DUI.  If you were arrested by a Seattle Police Department officer, your case will be heard at the Seattle Municipal Courthouse. If you were arrested by a Washington State Patrol Trooper, King County Sheriff's Deputy or University of Washington Police Department officer, your DUI case will be heard at the King County District Court - Seattle Courthouse.

Seattle Municipal Court (600 5th Ave. on the corner of 5th Ave. and James Street. beside the King County Jail)

King County District Court - West Division (516 3rd Ave. - in between 3rd Ave. and 4th Ave. on James Street)

DUI defense in each of these courthouses actually varies quite a bit and it is imperative your Seattle DUI Attorney knows the prosecutors, judges and staff so that the local rules and other matters are handled according to the proper procedure.  The Webb Law Firm emphasizes DUI defense in Seattle, WA and has the results to back up the work it has provided to hundreds upon hundreds of clients.

Call today for your Free DUI Consultation - (425) 522-4200. 

Here are the mandatory DUI Penalties imposed if convicted of a Seattle DUI offense:

1st Offense (no prior offenses w/in the past 7 yrs) and Breath Test below .15 or THC concentration of 5.00 ng/mL or more: 
• 1 day jail (may be converted to 15 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense or 90 days on the 24/7 Sobriety Program if available - if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 1 extra day of jail is imposed) 
• 90 day license suspension 
• Not less than $350 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 1 year 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

1st Offense (no prior offenses w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15 or refusal of Breath or Blood test: 
• 2 days jail (may be converted to 30 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense or 120 days on the 24/7 Sobriety Program if available - if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 1 extra day of jail is imposed) 
• 1 year license suspension (if refusal, then 2 years) 
• Not less than $500 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 1 year 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

2nd Offense (one prior offense w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test below .15 or THC concentration of 5.00 ng/mL or more: 
• 30 days jail (if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 5 extra days of jail is imposed) and 60 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense* In lieu of the mandatory 30 days in jail, with court approval, a violator may serve 4 days in jail plus either 180 days of EHM or 120 days on a 24/7 alcohol monitoring program
• 2 year license suspension 
• Not less than $500 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 5 years 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

2nd Offense (one prior offense w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15 or refusal of Breath or Blood test: 
• 45 days jail (if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 5 extra jail days imposed) and 90 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense* In lieu of the mandatory 45 days in jail, with court approval, a violator may serve 6 days in jail and either 6 months on EHM or 120 days on a 24/7 alcohol monitoring program
• 900 day license suspension (3 years for refusal) 
• Not less than $750 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 5 years 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

3rd Offense (two or more prior offenses w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test below .15 or THC concentration of 5.00 ng/mL or more: 
• 90 days jail (if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 10 extra days jail imposed) and 120 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense* In lieu of the mandatory 120 days of EHM, with court approval, the violator may convert the EHM to an additional 8 days of jail
• 3 year license suspension 
• Not less than $1000 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 10 years 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

3rd Offense (two or more prior offenses w/in the past 7 years) and Breath Test above .15 or Refusal of Breath or Blood test: 
• 120 days jail (if a child under 16 was in the vehicle, 10 extra days jail imposed) and 150 days of Electronic Home Monitoring at violator's expense* In lieu of the mandatory 150 days of EHM, with court approval, the violator may convert the EHM to an additional 10 days of jail
• 4 year license suspension (same for refusal) 
• Not less than $1500 (plus other court costs and fees) 
• Ignition interlock requirement for 10 years 
• Up to 5 years probation 
• Alcohol assessment and follow-up treatment 
• Denial of entry into Canada by Canadian Consulate

4th Offense (three or more prior offenses w/in the past 10 years) – regardless of breath or blood test result: 
• Felony penalties!

In lieu of mandatory EHM requirements for 2nd offense and above sentences, the offender may participate in a 6 month 24/7 sobriety monitoring program.

Contact Nathan L. Webb today for a free DUI consultation. We know Seattle DUI Defense! 

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Mr. Webb offers a free confidential initial consultation to discuss your case and review your options and rights. Contact Mr. Webb today to schedule your meeting. *Not all cases are the same and each result can be different, no attorney can guarantee any outcome.

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