Olympia, Washington DUI Attorney

Being charged with Washington DUI can be a stressful experience. There are many potentially life-changing consequences and the steps necessary to resolve the issue can be confusing. Fortunately, Olympia, Washington DUI Attorney Sharon Chirichillo can help.

The Law Offices of Sharon Chirichillo is dedicated to DUI defense and other serious traffic violations. The firm will be your advocate and fight for the best possible outcome of your case. Thurston County, WA DUI Lawyer Sharon Chirichillo and her team will help restore balance to your life by providing a combination of personal service and aggressive legal representation.

Request a Free WA DUI Consultation

To learn how Thurston County DUI Criminal Defense Lawyer Sharon Chirichillo can help you win your Washington DUI, call (360) 943- 8999 or fill out the consultation request form to the left. Either way you will receive a reply from the law firm shortly. The initial review of your case is free and confidential.

Penalties for Washington DUI

According to Washington DUI laws, the legal description for drunk driving is having a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. The threshold is lower if you are a commercial driver or under the age of 21. For a first time offender, being convicted of driving under the influence in Washington will lead to jail time, loss of driver's license, installation of an ignition interlock device, alcohol treatment, electronic home monitoring and fines.

A conviction will also result in a criminal record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job. With recent data-sharing agreements with the US, Canada has begun vigorously enforcing its policy of denying entry to those with a criminal record.

Olympia DUI Lawyer Sharon Chirichillo will work to keep your record clean. She and her team have the skills and experience to successfully protect the rights of good people who have made bad decisions.

The legal process

Thurston County DUI Lawyer Sharon Chirichillo will represent you through all phases of your DUI defense. This begins with fighting for your driving privileges by scheduling a hearing with the department of licensing and continues through a jury trial if necessary. Throughout the process Sharon Chirichillo and her team will seek the best possible result for you.

The legal defense of your criminal case can include the following steps:

• Arraignment
• Pre-Trial Hearing
• Motions Hearing
• Omnibus Hearing
• Trial

Each phase presents an opportunity for Olympia DUI Attorney Sharon Chirichillo to get your case dismissed or reduced. During arraignment you will be asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty and then be asked if you want a judge or jury trial. The questions may seem simple, but the details of your case can influence which decision is the most appropriate. Having legal representation at every part of your criminal case is important. An experienced WA DUI attorney will immediately establish the groundwork for a successful defense.

The pre-trial hearing allows the defense team to share the prosecution's evidence and review police reports. With this information, Thurston County DUI Attorney Sharon Chirichillo will begin to build your legal defense by filing motions to suppress, interviewing witnesses, reviewing the arrest for adherence to police procedure and policy and challenging evidence.

This leads to making decisions to file an important 'motions hearing' where the judge considers the defense challenges to the prosecution evidence. The result could be dismissal of the charges against you. Depending on the result of the motions hearing, there is always the option of taking the case to a jury trial. An omnibus hearing is held to ensure that all parties wish to continue to trial, and it can be where an advantageous plea bargain is proffered. During trial there are several potential outcomes, with the best being acquittal or dismissal of all charges.

The process can be long and challenging and having experienced legal representation is very important. Thurston County Washington DUI Lawyer Sharon Chirichillo will do everything possible to help you through this difficult time.

About The Law Offices of Sharon Chirichillo

Olympia DUI Lawyer Sharon Chirichillo dedicates 100% of the practice to criminal defense, with a focus on Washington drunk driving cases and other serious traffic violations. These include charges of Driving Without License or a Suspended License and matters with the Washington Department of Licensing.

Owner of the law firm, Sharon Chirichillo, has been admitted to the Washington and Oregon Bar. She is a member of the Thurston County Bar Association, the Washington State Bar Association, the National College for DUI Defense, the Washington Defender Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Ms. Chirichillo is an Eagle Member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

Olympia, WA DUI Lawyer Sharon Chirichillo graduated from The Evergreen State College and earned her law degree from Seattle University School of Law. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009 she was recipient of the Washington State Bar Association Pro Bono Recognition.

The Law Offices of Thurston County DUI Lawyer Sharon Chirichillo are located in Olympia, Washington and they service the Puget Sound region.

For help with your case and answers to your questions on drunk driving in Washington, contact Olympia DUI Attorney Sharon Chirichillo by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (360) 943-8999.