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A DUI arrest, domestic-violence allegation, or other criminal charge in Vancouver can affect liberty, driving, work, housing, and family contact. The first hearing and release conditions may arrive before the person accused has seen the government's evidence. Speaking with a defense lawyer early can clarify immediate obligations and begin a careful review of the case.
VanWa Legal is based at its verified downtown Vancouver office. Its lawyers bring prosecution and public-defense experience, substantial courtroom preparation, and a commitment to explaining risks and options directly. The team reviews stops, searches, statements, tests, witnesses, recordings, and charging decisions, then prepares for negotiation, motions, hearings, or trial as needed.
Vancouver city adult misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors are adjudicated through Clark County District Court, while Superior Court is the felony trial court and preliminary felony proceedings may occur in limited jurisdiction. The office and courthouses are separate downtown locations. Schedule a free consultation and bring the latest papers for a defense-focused review.
Why VanWa Legal
VanWa offers Vancouver clients a local, accessible defense team with experience on both sides of criminal cases and the preparation to keep fighting when a case requires it.
The team uses that combined perspective to evaluate the charge, anticipate evidentiary disputes, and explain the government's position.
VanWa prepares for negotiations, motions, hearings, and trial based on the evidence instead of offering guarantees or a preset outcome.
The initial consultation is free, the fee is quoted as a flat amount up front, and payment plans are available on most cases.
Practice areas
VanWa Legal defends Vancouver DUI cases involving first and repeat allegations, refusals, breath or blood testing, traffic stops, reckless driving, and related license concerns. The lawyers examine the evidence and prepare for the District Court or other proceeding identified on the current citation and docket.
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From its Vancouver office, VanWa represents clients accused of misdemeanors and felonies including domestic violence, assault, theft, drugs, burglary, harassment, orders, and other linked charges. The team prepares the factual and legal issues for District or Superior Court while recognizing that preliminary felony proceedings may occur in limited jurisdiction.
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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 Vancouver 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 and handles limited-jurisdiction matters, including Vancouver city adult misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors. Clark County Superior Court, the felony trial court, is at 1200 Franklin St.
VanWa Legal's office is at 712 W Evergreen Blvd. All three addresses are downtown, but only the court named on the current case record is the place for a required court appearance.
Limited-jurisdiction court
210 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA
District Court adjudicates Vancouver city adult misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors as well as other limited-jurisdiction matters. It is the court name to look for, not Vancouver Municipal Court.
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Clark County Courthouse, 1200 Franklin St, Vancouver, WA
Superior Court is the felony trial court. Preliminary proceedings can occur in a court of limited jurisdiction, so the docket or hearing notice identifies the assigned court, department, and instructions.
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Follow the court named on the citation, summons, release paperwork, docket, or hearing notice. Do not search for a Vancouver Municipal Court, and do not substitute VanWa Legal's West Evergreen Boulevard office for District Court on East 13th Street or Superior Court on Franklin Street.
Meeting With VanWa Legal
Use current local downtown streets to reach West Evergreen Boulevard. Before the trip, confirm whether you are attending an office meeting, District Court on East 13th Street, or Superior Court on Franklin Street; the three destinations are not interchangeable.
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
Local DUI and criminal defense from VanWa Legal's downtown Vancouver office.
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They are adjudicated through Clark County District Court at 210 E 13th St. There is no separate Vancouver Municipal Court for these adult criminal matters.
VanWa's office is at 712 W Evergreen Blvd. District Court is at 210 E 13th St, and Superior Court is at 1200 Franklin St. Use the office address for consultations and the current court notice for required appearances.
VanWa's services include DUI defense and a broad range of misdemeanor and felony allegations, such as domestic violence, assault, theft, drugs, burglary, harassment, no-contact orders, and record-related matters.
It gives the team experience evaluating how charges are investigated and presented as well as how defenses are developed. The lawyers still base advice on the evidence and circumstances of the individual case.
The initial consultation is free. If the firm accepts the matter and the client hires VanWa, it quotes a flat fee up front based on the case scope and offers payment plans on most representations.
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.