Island County Washington DUI Attorney

Being charged with driving under the influence in Island County can be a very intimidating and potentially life-changing event. A conviction for even a first offense can result in loss of driver's license, fines, alcohol monitoring, jail and higher insurance premiums. Being found guilty would also mean having an arrest record, which could cause employment difficulties.

Don't leave your future to chance. The Island County Washington DUI Lawyers at the law firm of David Jolly are dedicated to fighting the charges filed against you, and facilitating the very best result possible. Their sole focus is DUI law and drunk driving defense. If there is a way to have your DUI dismissed or reduced, the Law Firm of David Jolly will find it.

The process of disposition of DUI cases in Island County is very different from its neighboring counties. The Judges will not accept certain legal arguments or amendments, hence it is critical that your DUI defense attorney is aware of how to approach the court in Island County. The Law Firm of David Jolly is familiar with Island County, as we have defended many hundreds of individuals over the years in this court. Similarly, we are familiar with most of the police officers and troopers in Island County, as we have confronted these officers in hundreds of DOL hearings and court motions. Familiarity is critical to fighting DUI cases, and this is particularly true for Island County.

If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Washington, the experienced Island County, WA DUI Attorneys with the Law Firm of David Jolly will help prepare an aggressive defense. For a free initial consultation and evaluation of your arrest for DUI in Washington, please call (425) 493-1115 or (877) 293-2275, or complete the form to the left.

During an arrest for DUI in Island County, the officer usually punches a hole in your driver's license and provides you with a form to request a hearing with the Department of Licensing (DOL). You have only 20 days to send this form to the DOL requesting a hearing. If you do not, your license will be suspended.

The Island County DUI Attorneys with the Law Firm of David Jolly will advise you, free of charge, on the DOL hearing process and the advantages of requesting a hearing. With the Law Firm of David Jolly you will receive a complete DUI defense.

The Island County DUI Attorneys with the Law Firm of David Jolly have successfully handled thousands of Washington DUI cases. The law firm strives to offer the most aggressive and intelligent defense to those accused of driving under the influence in Island County, Washington. Members of the DUI defense team include former Washington DUI prosecutors and public defenders. It cannot be emphasized enough that the Law Firm of David Jolly only practices DUI defense. As a result, the lawyers are more focused and knowledgeable than the police officer, prosecuting attorney or judge that you may face in your battle.

Through the experience of the lawyers with the Law Firm of David Jolly, they have professional relationships in the courts and with the judges and prosecuting attorneys where they practice law. Their excellent reputation and knowledge allow them to help you get the best possible result.

Unlike many lawyers, the Law Firm of David Jolly will tell you exactly how much they will charge for their services. Their fees are competitive, and in many cases lower than other law firms. Their pricing is deliberately set so that their clients receive the highest amount of work, service and expertise for the money.

The Law Firm of David Jolly accepts many forms of payment, and, in most cases, can set up payment plans that work with your budget. Before you hire an attorney, please call the Law Firm of David Jolly to discuss your case. They offer the most experience and the best service for the money.

David Jolly has been practicing DUI law in Washington for well over a decade. He is a graduate of Northern Illinois University College of Law and was the graduating Valedictorian. While in law school he represented the school in national moot court competitions and founded the law school's largest student organization. His professional career started as a prosecuting attorney in Snohomish County, where he learned the basics of DUI practice and all of the tricks of the trade practiced by police officers and troopers.

David Jolly never lost a DUI trial as a prosecutor. After his nearly four years as a prosecuting attorney he left the prosecutor's office and began representing private clients. In 2007 he had published "The DUI Handbook For the Accused", the only such book in Washington State written for those accused of DUI. In 2009 his second book, "DUI/DWI: The History of Driving Under the Influence" was published to great acclaim. The experience of authoring two books on the subject of DUI has both expanded his knowledge and also has given his recognition within the DUI legal community.

Washington DUI Attorney David Jolly is a member of the American Bar Association, the Washington Bar Association, the King County Bar Association, the Snohomish County Bar Association, the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the DUI College of Defense - Harvard Law School. He is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for DUI Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.

Stephanie Hartung focuses her entire practice on DUI defense. As a result, she has been exposed to every possible defense in Washington DUI law and has argued in court and at DOL hearings every conceivable defense in this realm. While her general demeanor is pleasant, in court and when necessary she aggressively advocates on behalf of every client. Every case is handled with thoughtfulness, compassion, and an uncompromising style that has become her trademark. Over the years she has built solid relationships with local prosecuting attorneys, and the Judges know and respect her knowledge of DUI law and her aggressive advocacy on behalf of her clients.

Stephanie Hartung is a graduate of the Seattle University College of Law. She gained valuable experience as a public defender in Yakima County, where she represented hundreds of individuals charged with DUI. She also was a major contributor to the motions regarding the malpractice at the State Toxicology office. Stephanie Hartung is one of the State's rising stars in the practice of DUI defense.

Janean Jolly is the Law Firm's officer manager and the individual who coordinates license hearings directly with the Department of Licensing. Like our attorneys, she is uncompromising and meticulous, and, as a result, every client's DOL hearing is given the time and focus that it deserves. Janean's work with the Department of Licensing on behalf of clients ensures that hearings are properly scheduled, subpoena's are properly obtained and served, and that clients are properly notified of the issues with the DOL. Janean has a Master's Degree and is Certified in Field Sobriety Test (FST) administration, which means she has as much training in FSTs as the majority of police officers and state troopers in Washington.

For a free, no obligation review of your case, please contact call the Island County DUI Lawyers with the Law Firm of David N. Jolly by calling (425) 493-1115 or filling out the consultation request form to the left.

One of the attorneys will contact you usually within an hour of your request if it is made during work hours (and definitely within 24 hours if made after hours or on the weekend). Before you decide on an attorney, be sure to discuss your case with the Law Firm of David Jolly.