Vancouver, Washington DUI Lawyer

If you have been charged with driving under the influence in Washington, it is important to know your rights. Being found guilty or accepting a plea bargain from the prosecution could lead to jail, fines, loss of license and a criminal record.

Hiring an experienced and qualified WA DUI defense lawyer is your best hope in achieving a favorable outcome from the criminal charge and fighting the administrative suspension of your driver's license. Clark County Washington DUI Attorney Nick Wood has successfully handled hundreds of DUI cases, and his goal is to get you the best possible result.

The first step to getting help with an arrest for DUI in Clark County is to talk to Vancouver Washington DUI Lawyer Nick Wood. He will review your situation and outline your legal options. The initial meeting is free and there is no further obligation. To schedule a free initial consultation, call (360) 993-4321 or fill out the secure, on-line request form to the left. Time is very limited; for the best result, act now.

There are both civil and criminal penalties associated with a charge of DUI in Vancouver Washington. They can include a jail sentence, fines, court costs, suspension of driver's license, monitored probation, loss of auto insurance, enrollment in an alcohol treatment program, and the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device.

The severity of the penalties depends on a number of conditions, particularly the presence of any additional Washington DUI convictions on your record.

The most long-term impact of being fund guilty of impaired or drunk driving in Washington is having a criminal arrest record. This information could be discovered with a simple background check and adversely impact your employment options, damage your credit score and even keep you from traveling to Canada.

You should fight the charges filed against you and try to keep your record clean. To begin your legal defense, contact Vancouver DUI Lawyer Nick Wood.

Under Washington DUI laws, a motorist who refuses to take a breath test or blood test, or submits to a test and has a blood alcohol content over .08, is subject to the automatic suspension driver's license. The suspension period can be from 90 days to 4 years, depending on a number of factors in your case.

You have the right to challenge the license suspension, though you must petition the Department of Licensing within 20 days of an arrest for suspicion of drunk driving in Clark County Washington.

The hearing process is as complex and arduous as a courtroom hearing, and the rules regarding the request for a hearing are subject to change. To aggressively protect your license, contact Vancouver WA DUI Lawyer Nick Wood and request his experienced legal guidance.

Clark County WA DUI Lawyer Nicholas A. Wood has used his years of experience, legal skills, and tenacity to build one of the preeminent defense litigation firms in the Vancouver area. He understands the legal process and knows that people need a voice in court. The prosecution and police, after all, will be seeking a conviction. Nick Woods will be defending your rights and seeking dismissal or reduction.

Vancouver DUI Attorney Nick Wood has a proven track record of success. As a former Clark County prosecutor, U.S. Air Force prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S Attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Mr. Wood is familiar with many of the strategies and tactics commonly used by prosecutors today. This gives him a decisive advantage when preparing an effective DUI defense. The Law Office of Nicholas Wood promises to fight for you and provide exceptional legal services.

Clark County DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer Nick Wood earned an undergraduate degree from Portland State University and a juris doctorate from Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law. He is a member of the Washington State Bar, the Oregon State Bar, the United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

Nick Wood has received three Air Force Commendation Medals for Meritorious Service to the United States of America, was ranked the Number 1 attorney assigned to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate at Misawa AB, Japan, and was appointed a Trial Observer in Japanese Courts by then U.S. Ambassador to Japan Howard Baker.

For your convenience, the law firm accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express. In many cases, a payment plan may be available.

Drunk driving in Vancouver WA is a serious allegation that could impact your freedom, your ability to travel and your livelihood. You need to invest in the services of an accomplished criminal defense law firm.

Help protect yourself by contacting Clark County Washington DUI Lawyer Nick Wood. Fill out the consultation request form to the left or call (360) 993-4321.