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An arrest, DUI citation, domestic-violence allegation, or felony accusation can put a Battle Ground resident under immediate pressure. Court dates, release conditions, employment concerns, and unanswered questions often arrive before the evidence has been fully reviewed. Early legal advice can help you understand the charge and avoid decisions that make the defense harder.
VanWa Legal brings prosecution and public-defense experience to the other side of the case. The team reviews how the investigation began, what evidence was collected, what restrictions apply, and which issues should be prepared for negotiation, motions, or trial. Clients receive direct explanations rather than being left to interpret criminal paperwork alone.
A Battle Ground matter may be assigned to the city municipal court or a Clark County court in Vancouver, and the current paperwork controls. Bring those documents to a free consultation at VanWa Legal's verified Vancouver office so the team can identify the next setting, discuss the allegations, and outline a practical defense plan.
Why VanWa Legal
A strong defense starts with a team that can assess the government's case, explain the real choices, and prepare beyond the next court date.
VanWa's team draws on prosecution and public-defense experience when reviewing the charge, the evidence, and how the government may approach the case.
The lawyers prepare for negotiation, motions, hearings, and trial based on the facts rather than assuming an early resolution.
The initial consultation is free. VanWa quotes a flat fee up front and offers payment plans on most cases, with direct communication throughout.
Practice areas
VanWa Legal defends Battle Ground clients accused of first and repeat DUI offenses, refusals, test-related allegations, reckless driving, and related license issues. The team examines the stop, officer observations, video, field tests, and breath or blood evidence, then prepares for the municipal or Clark County court named on the citation.
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For Battle Ground misdemeanors and felonies, VanWa Legal builds the defense around the filed charge, witness accounts, searches, statements, digital evidence, and release conditions. Representation can cover domestic violence, assault, theft, drug allegations, protection-order issues, and record-clearing matters while accounting for the court actually assigned.
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What Happens Next
Tell us what happened and what court date is coming up. The consultation is free.
The team reviews the charge, court timing, evidence issues, license concerns, and no-contact order problems.
You receive clear guidance about the risks, defenses, deadlines, and next steps that may apply to your Battle Ground case.
The firm prepares for negotiation, hearings, motions, trial, or another strategy based on the facts of the case.
Contact us
Free consultation. Available 24/7. We quote a flat fee up front and offer payment plans on most cases. The number we quote is the number you pay, no matter how many hearings your case takes.
Meet the Team
Criminal defense and DUI attorney. Former Oregon prosecutor and Washington public defender. Practicing criminal law since 2009, with approximately 60 jury trials. Leads the firm's felony work.
About Roger Priest
Criminal defense attorney. Practicing criminal law since 2014. Interned as a prosecutor before becoming a Washington public defender. Focuses on the firm's misdemeanor defense.
About Kevin O'Brien
Guides clients from the first call to resolution, so nothing falls through the cracks between hearings.
About Vanessa Cavanaugh4.9 star reviews based on 110+ reviews
Local Case Information
Battle Ground Municipal Court handles city criminal and traffic matters at 109 SW 1st St, Suite 272. Clark County District Court handles limited-jurisdiction matters at 210 E 13th St in Vancouver. Clark County Superior Court is the felony trial court, although preliminary proceedings can occur in a court of limited jurisdiction.
The presence of a Battle Ground address or police contact does not replace the court designation on the citation or charging documents. Confirm the court name, case number, hearing date, and appearance instructions before planning where to go.
Municipal court
109 SW 1st St, Suite 272, Battle Ground, WA
The municipal court handles criminal and traffic matters filed by the City of Battle Ground. Its official page provides current contact and court information.
Official informationLimited-jurisdiction court
210 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA
District Court handles limited-jurisdiction matters. Check the citation or docket rather than assuming a Battle Ground matter belongs in municipal court.
Official informationFelony trial court
Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA
Superior Court is Clark County's felony trial court. A hearing notice or docket supplies the assigned date, department, and appearance instructions.
Official informationYour paperwork controls
Follow the court named on the citation, summons, release paperwork, docket, or hearing notice. If documents conflict or a later notice changes the location, confirm the current setting with the listed court or your attorney before appearing.
Meeting With VanWa Legal
Travel from Battle Ground is generally oriented toward WA-502 and I-5 before entering downtown Vancouver. Road conditions and closures can change, so use current directions for the office meeting and separately verify the address printed on any court notice.
The office is at 712 W Evergreen Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98660. It is not a courthouse, and a meeting at the office does not replace any required court appearance.
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Areas We Serve
DUI and criminal defense for Battle Ground clients, with clear advice and focused case preparation.
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Not necessarily. City criminal and traffic matters may use Battle Ground Municipal Court, while other filings can use Clark County courts in Vancouver. The citation, summons, docket, or hearing notice identifies the current assignment.
VanWa Legal meets clients at its only office, 712 W Evergreen Blvd in downtown Vancouver. Travel is generally oriented toward WA-502 and I-5, but use current directions and do not confuse the office with the court named on your case papers.
The firm handles DUI matters and a broad range of misdemeanor and felony allegations, including domestic violence, assault, theft, drug charges, no-contact-order issues, and related record or license matters. The consultation focuses on the actual charge and evidence.
Calling early gives the defense team time to review the charge, identify release or no-contact conditions, preserve useful information, and explain the upcoming process. It does not promise an outcome, but it can replace guesswork with a prepared plan.
Bring the citation or charging document, release papers, hearing notices, and any orders. VanWa will discuss the allegations, immediate concerns, and possible scope of representation. If you decide to hire the firm, it quotes a flat fee up front and offers payment plans on most cases.
Contact us
Free consultation. Available 24/7. We quote a flat fee up front and offer payment plans on most cases. The number we quote is the number you pay, no matter how many hearings your case takes.