Whatcom County, Washington DUI Attorneys

Being arrested in Washington for drinking and driving is a serious offense. If you have been charged with suspicion of DUI, there probably are many questions you'd like to have answered. Like, what to do next or how to fight the charges against you. The process of clearing your name is complex and the consequences for being found guilty of Washington DUI can be life changing. You need professional legal guidance.

You can get answers to all your questions from Whatcom County, Washington DUI Attorneys Lester & Hyldahl. They practice criminal law and are knowledgeable in Washington DUI laws and drunk driving defense. They will listen to you, ask about your goals, outline legal options and then aggressively defend your rights.

Do not leave your future to chance. Contact Whatcom County DUI Criminal Defense Lawyers Lester & Hyldahl for a free review of your case by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (360) 733-5774.

About Washington DUI

Washington law establishes legal intoxication as having a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher. The threshold is lower for those with a commercial driver's license or if you are under the age of 21. A first offense for drunk driving in Washington can lead to fines, loss of driver's license, expensive auto insurance, alcohol education classes, probation meetings, jail and even mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device.

Being found guilty of Washington DUI will result in a criminal record. That could make it difficult to keep or find employment. Canada, through data sharing agreements with the United States, is more rigorously enforcing their long held policy of denying entry to those with a criminal record. It does not matter what type of crime was committed or when it happened.

These are all are reasons to fight the charges against you. The experienced Bellingham DUI Attorneys at Lester & Hyldahl will argue points of law that could mean the dismissal of your case or the reduction of charges to a non-criminal offense.

Whatcom County, Washington DUI Lawyers Lester & Hyldahl will represent you during all phases of your case, making the process easy and stress free for you. This includes defending you at a special Department of Licensing hearing in an effort to keep your driving privileges. They will seek pre-trial hearings for quick dismissal of charges, files motions for suppression of evidence and challenge the case filed by the prosecution, negotiate with the district attorney when an advantageous offer is presented, and finally prepare for trial if necessary. All of this will be done professionally with the goal of getting you the best possible outcome.

For more information, call Bellingham, Washington DUI Lawyers Lester & Hyldahl at (360) 733-5774 or simply fill out the form to the left. The initial consultation is free.