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A potential DUI, domestic violence, felony or misdemeanor… the consequences are the same. You might be facing jail time, probation, thousands of dollars in fines and loss of your job, your license and your reputation. Your future is on the line. What do you do?
If this has you worried, chances are our criminal defense attorney can help you navigate Clark County’s complex criminal justice system.
Roger Priest is a former prosecutor, former public defender and long-tenured private criminal defense attorney in Vancouver WA. Roger Priest has handled thousands of cases and nearly one hundred jury trials.
Do you want the best help in the courtroom? Then you need the help of someone who lives in the courtroom. Whether you’re facing a felony or misdemeanor, we can help. We handle DUI charges, domestic violence charges, drug charges, assault, burglary, robbery, weapon charges, traffic crimes, serious felonies and more.
"If you have been wrongfully charged with a crime, we can help you prepare a strong defense and fight for your liberty."
Even if you don’t think you want to go to trial, you should consult with a criminal defense attorney. Maybe you’ve said to yourself, “I know I did it; I should just plead guilty and not waste everyone’s time.”
While this might seem like you are taking responsibility, you may be making an irresponsible and rash decision. Judges have wide discretion when sentencing. Without having a criminal defense attorney to carefully negotiate on your behalf, you could be taking on jail when you didn’t have to. You could be pleading to more serious charges than you needed to. Worst of all, you might be wrong in your belief that your are guilty.
In other words, the law can be complicated.
An experienced criminal defense attorney might show you that your case is actually defensible. Even if you are guilty, hiring a criminal defense lawyer can insure that you understand all potential consequences. It can guarantee that you are sentenced fairly. And it can make sure you don’t plead to more serious charges than absolutely necessary.
At VanWa Legal PLLC, we can help negotiate reduced charges, less jail time, lower fines, less restrictive probation and more. Because you likely don’t know how the system works, handling things on your own leaves your fate to chance.
Is money the issue? Hiring a quality attorney shouldn’t have to bankrupt you, but your freedom is priceless. We offer flexible flat-fee payment plans, delegate some billable hours to paralegals to lower your costs, and can work with you to be able to afford quality representation. Give us the chance to earn your trust and business.
Call VanWa Legal PLLC today to schedule a a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. We are located in downtown Vancouver WA and near the Clark County courthouse. We can help throughout Southwest Washington.
We are available 24/7.
We’ve won scores of jury trials and handled thousands of cases.
We make sure you know your case and our winning strategy.
There are no guarantees in life, but a great attorney always helps your odds.
On criminal cases, we serve Clark County (including the municipal courts of Vancouver, Camas, Washougal, Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and Woodland).
Plus we also take criminal cases as far away as the Southwest Washington counties of Cowlitz, Skamania, Lewis, Klickitat, Wahklakum, Pacific, or Thurston counties.
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