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Nearly 30 years of combined criminal defense experience
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More than 60 trials fought in the courtroom
A criminal accusation anywhere in Clark County can create immediate pressure: a hearing may be scheduled, release terms may limit contact or travel, and the charge can threaten a driver's license, employment, or record. Before making statements or accepting assumptions about the case, it helps to have a defense lawyer review what was filed and what the government must prove.
VanWa Legal's team brings experience from prosecution, public defense, and private criminal representation. The lawyers analyze stops, searches, statements, test evidence, witnesses, and charging decisions, then prepare for negotiations, motions, hearings, or trial. Clients receive plain-English guidance and a defense plan tied to the evidence rather than generic reassurance.
Clark County matters can be assigned to District Court, Superior Court, or a municipal court depending on the filing and procedural stage. VanWa's office is in downtown Vancouver but is separate from every courthouse. Schedule a free consultation and bring the current paperwork so the team can address both the defense and the correct local process.
Why VanWa Legal
The firm offers one coordinated defense team for cases that may move through different Clark County courts but require the same disciplined attention to evidence and preparation.
Prosecution and public-defense experience helps VanWa evaluate how charges are built, where evidence may be challenged, and what choices deserve careful review.
The team prepares cases for motions, negotiation, hearings, and trial instead of treating a quick agreement as the only possible path.
Clients receive direct explanations, a free initial consultation, an up-front flat-fee quote, and payment-plan options on most cases.
Practice areas
VanWa Legal defends Clark County DUI cases from the initial stop through negotiated resolution, motions, or trial preparation. The team evaluates video, field tests, breath or blood evidence, refusal issues, statements, and prior-history allegations while adapting the defense to the District or municipal court filing shown on the citation.
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Across Clark County, VanWa represents clients accused of misdemeanors and felonies involving domestic violence, assault, theft, drugs, harassment, burglary, orders, and other charges. The lawyers test the government's evidence and prepare the case for the assigned court, including Superior Court when a felony reaches the trial-court stage.
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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 Clark County 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
Clark County District Court is at 210 E 13th St in Vancouver and handles limited-jurisdiction matters. Clark County Superior Court, the county's felony trial court, is in the Clark County Courthouse at 1200 Franklin St. Municipal assignments remain possible where a city uses a municipal court.
A case can change procedural stages or receive an updated hearing notice. Confirm the full court name and current appearance instructions each time instead of relying on the incident city or an earlier calendar entry.
Limited-jurisdiction court
210 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA
District Court handles limited-jurisdiction matters, including Vancouver city adult misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. It is not called Vancouver Municipal Court.
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Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA
Superior Court is the felony trial court and handles other matters within its jurisdiction. Preliminary proceedings can occur elsewhere, so use the docket or hearing notice for the assigned proceeding and appearance details.
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The citation, summons, release paperwork, docket, or hearing notice controls the actual Clark County court, date, and location. When a later notice differs from an earlier document, verify the current setting before appearing.
Meeting With VanWa Legal
The VanWa Legal office is in downtown Vancouver on West Evergreen Boulevard. Routes vary across Clark County, so use current directions from your starting point and distinguish the office from District Court on East 13th Street and Superior Court on Franklin Street.
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 across Clark County, backed by clear advice and careful case preparation.
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Read the full court name, case number, date, and appearance instructions on the newest citation, summons, docket, or hearing notice. District, Superior, and municipal courts have separate assignments and addresses.
No. VanWa Legal's only office is at 712 W Evergreen Blvd in downtown Vancouver. District Court is on East 13th Street, Superior Court is on Franklin Street, and municipal courts may be in other cities.
VanWa handles DUI allegations and a wide range of misdemeanor and felony matters, including domestic violence, assault, drugs, theft, harassment, burglary, order violations, and related license or record issues. The specific representation is defined after reviewing the case.
A review gives counsel time to examine the charge, evidence, search or stop issues, statements, witnesses, and current restrictions before advising on options. A plea decision should be based on the case record, not pressure or assumptions.
The firm offers a free initial consultation to discuss the allegations and immediate concerns. If retained, VanWa provides a flat-fee quote up front and offers payment plans on most cases, along with ongoing case communication.
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.