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A DUI citation or criminal accusation in Washougal can bring release conditions, driving concerns, family restrictions, and a court date before the evidence has been fully reviewed. The early stage is not the time to guess about what a report says or what the charge means. A defense consultation can identify immediate obligations and begin testing the government's allegations.
VanWa Legal's lawyers bring prosecution and public-defense experience to the case review. They examine stops, searches, statements, recordings, test evidence, witnesses, and charging decisions, then prepare for negotiation, motions, hearings, or trial. Clients receive direct explanations and a defense plan built around the evidence rather than broad promises.
Washougal hosts the shared Camas-Washougal Municipal Court, while some matters use Clark County courts in Vancouver. VanWa's only office is also in Vancouver but is not a courthouse. Schedule a free consultation, bring the current papers, and let the team focus on the defense while confirming the assigned court.
Why VanWa Legal
VanWa provides Washougal clients with experienced criminal-defense analysis, consistent communication, and the preparation to take a case beyond the first proposed resolution.
Prosecution and public-defense work helps the team assess the government's evidence, the defense issues, and the decisions ahead.
The lawyers develop issues for negotiation, motions, hearings, and trial according to the facts rather than promising a shortcut.
A free consultation starts the conversation; retained matters receive an up-front flat-fee quote and payment-plan options on most cases.
Practice areas
VanWa Legal defends Washougal DUI clients against first and repeat allegations, refusals, test evidence, reckless-driving charges, and related license issues. The team scrutinizes the stop, observations, video, statements, field tests, and breath or blood evidence before preparing for the municipal or county filing shown on the citation.
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Washougal clients can seek VanWa's representation for misdemeanors and felonies involving domestic violence, assault, theft, drugs, burglary, harassment, orders, and other linked charges. The lawyers evaluate evidence and restrictions, then prepare for the shared municipal or Clark County court process 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 Washougal 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
The Camas-Washougal Municipal Court is at 89 C St in Washougal and serves both cities. Clark County District Court at 210 E 13th St handles limited-jurisdiction county matters, and Clark County Superior Court at 1200 Franklin St is the felony trial court. Preliminary proceedings can occur in a court of limited jurisdiction.
The citation or charging document distinguishes the shared municipal filing from a county filing. Confirm the full court name even when the incident and the municipal court are both in Washougal.
Shared municipal court
89 C St, Washougal, WA
The shared municipal court is located in Washougal and serves both Washougal and Camas. Its official page provides current court information.
Official informationLimited-jurisdiction court
210 E 13th St, Vancouver, WA
District Court handles limited-jurisdiction county matters. The court name on the record shows whether a Washougal matter was filed there instead of municipal court.
Official informationFelony trial court
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 use the current docket or hearing notice for the assigned court and appearance details.
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Follow the court named on the citation, summons, release paperwork, docket, or hearing notice. Do not assume 89 C St is the correct destination merely because the matter occurred in Washougal; a county-court notice may direct you to Vancouver.
Meeting With VanWa Legal
Travel to VanWa Legal's office is generally oriented west on SR 14 before entering downtown Vancouver. The shared municipal court is on C Street in Washougal, so use separate current directions and the official notice for a court appearance.
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 Washougal clients, with clear advice about evidence and local filing.
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The shared Camas-Washougal Municipal Court is at 89 C St in Washougal, while other matters may use Clark County District or Superior Court. Follow the current citation, docket, or hearing notice.
The office is at 712 W Evergreen Blvd in downtown Vancouver, generally west from Washougal along SR 14. It is separate from the court on C Street and the Clark County courthouses, so check the address for the appointment or appearance.
VanWa can review the stop, officer observations, field tests, video, statements, breath or blood evidence, refusal allegations, citation, and release terms, then prepare the issues for the assigned court.
Yes. The firm's practice links cover misdemeanors and felonies such as domestic violence, assault, theft, drugs, burglary, harassment, order violations, and record-related matters. The case review determines the exact scope.
Bring the citation or charging papers, release conditions, hearing notices, orders, and relevant original messages, photos, or video. If representation begins, VanWa 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.