Our firm has over 45 years of combined legal experience

Facing criminal charges can be an overwhelming time for any individual, no matter the crime they are being accused of. The stress alone of court dates and the weight of possible punishment is enough to make a person go crazy, which is exactly why our firm was established; to help those who are facing criminal charges.

At Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, PLLC; we are a committed criminal defense firm located in the Seattle, Washington area that is ready to meet the legal needs of those in our area. We understand how hard this time may be for any person, and our firm is dedicated to making sure that our clients receive the defense they deserve. Our firm has over 45 years of combined legal experience behind our doors, and we will be able to offer to you not only years of experience but also the passion and commitment any client deserves when hiring an attorney.

Experience is a crucial aspect to look for what facing criminal charges. Why you may ask? Our years of experience have allowed us to walk through a variety of different legal situations, learning which methods of defense are effective before the court. Our experience has allowed us the pleasure of helping many clients either have their charges dropped or their sentencing’s reduced because of the aggressive approach we take while fighting for a case. When you are accused of a crime, your life is literally at stake. Whether the penalties you are facing are a few months in jail or a large fine, all the way to life in prison, it is our goal to ensure that we do whatever we can to help you win these charges.

As with any attorney, the number one focus should be the clients, and that is the goal of our firm here at Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws. Our aim is to see to it that every individual case is handled with precision, close attention as well as dedication. We want each of our clients to know that we view them as people, not as criminals. Every person has a unique story, and it is our aim to help discover what our clients is, and use that in their defense. Criminal charges can happen for a variety of reasons. For example, one person may just be in the wrong place at the wrong time, while another may be entirely at fault. Whatever the situation may be, here in our country all have the right to criminal defense, and we want to be that for you.

Our team of legal professionals has had the chance to help many different clients throughout the years, and have seen through hundreds of cases every year. Experience within the court room is invaluable as an attorney because it has given us not only the chance to help our clients, but it allows us the chance to learn from the prosecution on how to make a stronger defense. As attorneys we are always learning, and it is our aim to always adapt and find new and more effective strategies for the wellbeing of our clients.

Criminal Case Experience

Our firm has experience working with a wide variety of different criminal cases, such as: arson, assault,, boating and driving under the influence, conspiracy, domestic violence, obstruction of justice, resisting arrest, theft charges, underage drinking, violent crimes and many more. If you or someone you know has been accused of any of these criminal charges, start taking action by contacting a Seattle criminal defense lawyer who is ready and willing to help you fight whatever charges have been placed against you.

Has your underage child just been accused of driving under the influence? These actions are not unheard of among today’s young people, because many times they just want to have fun and don’t weigh the consequences of their decisions. Whatever their reasoning may be, now that they have been arrested, what you do after is going to make the world of a difference. When a minor is accused of this, they are not only violating the law regarding underage drinking, they are violating a law that is in place even for adults; getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. Law enforcement takes drinking and driving very seriously today, and all over the country there are campaigns going on in order to crack down on offenders. Because of the seriousness of this offense, no matter if there were other people involved or not hiring a criminal defense attorney is essential. Our firm has a lot of experience as Seattle DUI defense attorneys, and we want to help your minor if they have been charged.

The term “obstruction of justice” likely sounds familiar to anyone who watches crime television, however it is very likely few no its true meaning. By a person obstructing justice, they are somehow getting in the way of law enforcement doing their jobs in an investigation or some other type of legal work. An individual could be facing these charges by failing to share with the detectives the whole story of a crime, or lying, destroying evidence, among many other things. This is considered to be a serious offense and if you are facing charges, our firm wants to help you!

Are you currently being accused of theft charges? We can help you here as well! Ranging from petty theft all the way to gross misdemeanors, our firm has the experience and the skill needed to bring you a strong defense. Depending on the situation, you may be looking at serious charges for your offense, and our firm wants to either help prove your innocence, or have the sentencing significantly reduced. As with any crime, time is of the essence, which is why if you or someone you know has been accused of theft, it is imperative to contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Our firm is located at 200 West Mercer Street Suite 411 Seattle, WA 98112; click on our Google Plus page in order to get directions from your location to ours. Click here to see other locations in which we serve. Call our firm at (800) 954-5724 in order to set up a free consultation, or fill out a free case evaluation today in order to begin the process of fighting your criminal charges. Here at Baker, Lewis, Schwisow & Laws, we value the people, which is why we offer a free case evaluation. It gives individuals a chance to hear how we can help them, and decide for themselves if our firm is right for them. There is no obligation when filing out this form, we want to give you the opportunity to do what you feel is best.

Dealing with any form of criminal charges can be a trying time for any person or their family to go through, and our firm wants the people to know that we are dedicated and committed to our clients; and we will do whatever it takes to help your defense! If you would like helpful information updates, consider following us on Facebook; even if the articles don’t apply to you now they may come in handy later on. If you or someone you love is being accused of a crime, don’t wait another moment to take action! Contact our offices today to fight for your rights, we want to help you!