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Seattle Domestic Violence Defense Attorneys

You or a loved one has been arrested for Domestic Violence. Now what?

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Mr. Will is a superb attorney. He handled my case swiftly and efficiently. I would recommend Mr. Will and his legal team to any one who needs a GOOD, HONEST, and a HARD-WORKING attorney who is there for them in their time of legal need. Thank You Court Will!
JosephAvvo
November 2010
Fantastic communication, representation, and all around service. Helped my son out of a bad situation. Legal skills and knowledge of the situation was impressive. Always felt at ease and comforted knowing we had Will & Will on our side.
Mark BGoogle
April 2019
Michelle represented me and my significant others in our case and she went above and beyond to ensure we were happy and won our case. She fought for us and believed in us though it all - her husband Court even showed up in support as well. Although this was my first/last experience with needing services like this, I can say that I'll refer the Will's to any/all friend or family members in WA state in the future if needed. Thank you Michelle, you guys truly are the best!
Ryan G.Google, April 2019
Excellent does not begin to describe the representation our family received from Court Will of Will & Will. He provided not only expert legal representation but reassurance that was appropriate without overpromising on results. In fact, he always exceeded the top range of his projected outcome. He was professional and communicated with us on all developments as they occurred. We definitely recommend you retain his or his firm's services as you will receive outstanding service and the best possible results.
Donna O.Google, May 2019
Just had a free consultation with Mr. Will, and he was fantastically helpful despite my case not being in his area of practice(criminal defense). His website provides a wealth of helpful information as well. I hope I never have to use his services, but I'd feel quite confident in them if I did.
Seth L.Google, 2017
Rarely are you in need of a good lawyer when your life is happy and trouble free. More likely you find yourself in a bind or some type of trouble, like I was in when when I got lucky. Will & Will helped get me out of jail and defended me to the bitter end. I couldn't ask for a better outcome or experience. If it's as difficult to find a great lawyer as it is a descent mechanic or barber, then I got extremely lucky to find my lawyer that I will call any and every time I need legal assistance.
Jordan A.Google, 2017
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Seattle Domestic Violence Lawyers

Once a phone call 911 is placed and a domestic violence allegation is made in Washington State, someone is going to jail. The police will arrive and make a snap judgement as to who the “primary aggressor” is and then take you away. You’ll be in jail at least overnight before you can see a judge. Then, once you are out of custody, in almost every case, a no contact order gets put in place. If you live with the alleged victim, this can turn everything upside down for you.

We understand how stressful a domestic violence charge can be. We’re here to help. We fight domestic violence cases on a daily basis and have proven strategies to successfully defend against them and get you the best possible resolution.

Below, you’ll find answers to many common questions related to domestic violence allegations, but the best way to make sure your individual questions are answered is to simply give us a call for a free, no strings attached consultation.

Domestic Violence

Common Domestic Violence Question

The relationship between the parties involved. If the person accusing you is a family member, or you are in a dating relationship, or you live together, then there’s a good chance the offense will be labeled as “domestic violence.”

  • Assault
  • Harassment
  • Telephone Harassment
  • Malicious Mischief
  • Stalking
  • Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence
  • Violation of No Contact Order

Because every case has its own unique set of facts and circumstances, it’s not possible for us to tell you what result you will get on your particular case until we have had a chance to fully litigate it. That said, here are some potential results; all of which we have achieved for our clients:

  • Dismissal of charges in the pre-trial stages
  • Stipulated Order of Continuance (leads to dismissal of charges)
  • Deferred Prosecution
  • Reduction of charges
  • Reduction of penalties
  • Not guilty verdict after trial

We explain these potential outcomes in a little more detail further down the page, but it’s best to simply call us for a full explanation of what these outcomes mean and how we can achieve them.

Because there is such a wide variety of potential outcomes, we don’t want you to get ahead of yourself with worrying about every single potential consequence, but because we know this is often a burning question, here are a few:
  • Protection order
  • Probation/Community Custody
  • Domestic Violence classes
  • Fines
  • Work Release
  • Electronic Home Monitoring
  • Loss of firearm rights
 
The consequences of a conviction vary greatly depending on the charge and other circumstances. We list some potential consequences here, but in order to get the more specific answers about your particular case, simply pick up the phone and give us a call.
  • Jail/Prison Sentence
  • Registration as a sex offender
  • Felony Conviction, leading to loss of rights such a voting and possession of firearms
  • Formal probation/Community Custody
  • Counseling/therapy
  • Alternative sentencing such as work release, electronic home monitoring, and/or community service
  • Fines
  • Loss of job

The answer to this varies depending on your particular situation, but there are three universal pieces of advice:

  1. Do NOT talk to the police
  2. Do NOT talk to anyone else about the situation either as you run the risk of creating witnesses for the government
  3. Consult with an Attorney

From there, we need to hear more about your individual situation to advise your further.  In the meantime, please view our video below on the subject and visit our Under Investigation page.

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Fantastic communication, representation, and all around service. Helped my son out of a bad situation. Legal skills and knowledge of the situation was impressive. Always felt at ease and comforted knowing we had Will & Will on our side.
Mark B.
Mark B.Google
April 2019
Great lawyer, those who hire Court Will as their lawyer will are lucky. A friend of mine had, who was charged and was very sad that what will happen to him. He hired Mr. Will and won the case and got it dismissed. This law firm is really fighting for you. I can say that my friend was a lucky person that he had lawyer like Court Will.
Mudeer R.
Mudeer R.Google
March 2019
Court Will took care of my case very well. He was able to get my case dismissed. I am forever grateful for everything that he have done for me. I highly recommend him to everyone that needs somebody to represent them in court.
Hai T.
Hai T.Google
2017
I would definitely recommend Mr. Will to anyone who is looking for a defense lawyer. Mr. Will is passionate about his job, he listens to your concerns and answers all of your questions-even if you ask the same questions he does not hesitate to answer them again.
Veronica L.
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March 2016
Mr. Court Will is a superb/excellent attorney. He handled my case swiftly and efficiently. He worked with me in regards to payments for his services. He took my case in such a short notice and it had an outstanding outcome. He had all my charges dismissed, and dropped. He is not only personable, but very professional.
Jospeh
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November 2010
I was charged with a felony sex crime. Due to a number of reasons, I didn't want to go to trial, and Mr. Will respected that. Mr. Will went to court for me more times than I can count, did some additional investigation and ultimately told me that I could plead guilty to a lesser offense and get probation and house arrest.
Mike
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August, 2010
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I would highly recommend Mr Court for any criminal case consulting. His approach was thoroughly professional. he was a great listener and a good strategist. His approach was methodical and he didnt rush into any decisions. I changed my counsel just before my first court date and Mr Court did an excellent job. The case was finally dismissed in my favor. I would consider myself lucky but Mr court had some innovative ways to approach my case. It was such a pleasure to have Mr Court on my side. He was super responsive over texts and emails. He was punctual and very gentle in communication.
We never imagined we would be in the position to need a defense attorney, but when we did, we were so thankful that we found Court Will. Both he and Michelle are truly the best. Court is extremely dedicated, thoughtful, calm, and confident. He took time to get to know us, the case, and really ensured that we understood not only what was happening, but all possible outcomes. Court was honest, answered every question, took his time with us, gave excellent advice, and ultimately got the best possible outcome we could have hoped for. He is brilliant, and we are most grateful.
After some research & speaking with other attorneys, I came across Court. I instantly knew he was right for my situation. I met him shortly after we discuss some details on the phone. He was very pleasant & very understanding of this difficult time in my life. One of the hardest things I have ever gone through. Of course I hired him. As months passed, he reached out to me & gave me the best news/results I have ever heard. I know the work he did in the background & I couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you Court!
Chris
A knowledgable and caring attorney who got me an amazing result I was charged with a felony sex crime. I had a previous attorney before hiring Mr. Will. The other attorney told me I needed to plead guilty or I would go to prison for 3 years. Due to a number of reasons, I didn't want to go to trial, and Mr. Will respected that. Mr. Will went to court for me more times than I can count, did some additional investigation and ultimately told me that I could plead guilty to a lesser offense and get probation and house arrest. I was amazed. I give Mr. Will my highest recommendation.
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