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To add: if we get competing orders, will we both be ordered to leave the residence?
answered on May 3, 2020
Hi, in that scenario, you would both be required to remain away from each other. However, the law disfavors competing protection orders so once a final hearing is scheduled, a judge will determine who gets a final order. These usually last one year.
DV from 20 years ago is restricting me from employment.
answered on Jan 24, 2020
Washington State does allow for vacation of certain DV convictions. Having the conviction vacated and the charge dismissed will clear your record and increase job opportunities moving forward. Please reach out to an attorney who can review your criminal history, the specific DV case and other... View More 
She had just got suspended from school for fighting the girl she sent the snapchat to. In the snapchat it states some people have "shooters". She was charged with felony harassment. What should be my next step?
answered on Oct 27, 2019
I am sorry to hear that this happened. This is a very serious criminal charge.
It is important that your daughter speaks to an attorney experienced with the Juvenile Justice System, as juvenile court is quite different than adult court. It is also important that your daughter avoids... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2019
A detention hearing must be held within 72 hours. That time period may be extended if the arrest falls on a weekend or holiday.
At that hearing the Judge will release the juvenile unless there is finding that further detention is required to ensure their appearance in court or to protect... View More
Already pleaed guilty to his charges but was put on probation till a month after he's 18 . Now he has a warrant for not checking in . Willl his warrant be dropped or will it be carried over as an adult ?
answered on Jul 29, 2019
Warrants generally freeze everything until they are quashed and the underlying issue addressed. The Court will continue to have jurisdiction over him even after he is 18.
He should contact an attorney to schedule the warrant quash hearing and assist him in ending probation and closing the... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2019
A DV protection order is petitioned for and controlled by the party seeking the order (petitioner). A criminal no contact order is entered by a Court typically at the request of the State (prosecutor).
If it is indeed a protection order, then you should be able to go to the Court house and... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2019
Criminal no contact orders in Washington State have language in them that makes the order enforceable everywhere in the United States (including D.C., Puerto Rico, and any U.S. Territory).
It would be in your best interest to contact an attorney to assist you and your girlfriend in... View More
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