King County DUI Attorney

If you have been recently arrested or charged with a DUI in King County, you should consult with an experienced King County DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. The penalties for a DUI conviction in King County are increasingly harsh and include license suspension, jail time, fines and monetary fees, ignition interlock requirements, and high risk insurance requirements. King County DUI defense attorney Dan Gerl has the skills, knowledge and experience to aggressively defend you against DUI charges in King County. Dan is a former prosecutor himself with years of experience throughout King and Pierce County; he currently handles several cases in King County District Court and in courts throughout the Puget Sound area. Call him today at (206) 799-3579 to schedule a free case evaluation.

If you are arrested for DUI by either a King County Sheriff's deputy or State Patrol trooper, your case will likely be filed in King County District Court. There are currently several divisions for the King County District Court, including South (Burien, Kent/RJC, Renton), East (Redmond Issaquah, Bellevue), and West (Seattle, Shoreline). DUI cases tend to get filed more slowly in King County than in most other jurisdictions and may take up to several months. Although your charge may not be filed for months following your arrest, keep in mind that the Department of Licensing begins the process of suspending your license immediately upon your arrest, and will do so 60 days later unless you request a hearing within 20 days to challenge the suspension.

If you are charged with DUI in King County, it is absolutely critical that you speak with a DUI defense attorney who knows the current state of DUI law in King County. The King County District Court bench currently has rulings regarding breath test admissibility that are different from rulings in other courts, which may impact your case favorably. You want to make sure you have an attorney who is up to date on the most current legal status in King County as well as surrounding courts.

If you have additional questions regarding a Seattle DUI arrest or upcoming hearing in Seattle Municipal Court, call Seattle DUI defense attorney Dan Gerl today at (206) 799-3579. You can also e-mail him at dan@parkchenaur.com, or use the contact form on this page for a FREE evaluation of your case.