If you have been charged with a DUI in Federal Way or surrounding courts, call us for a FREE consultation at 253-839-9440. Of you can e-mail Dan at dan@parkchenaur.com.
Getting arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI), formerly DWI, is both frightening and frustrating. In Washington, the DUI penalties are harsh. Also, the process can be very confusing for a first time offender. Penalties include jail time, loss of driver’s license, and court costs, and of course a criminal conviction on your record, even for a first time offender. There are may other potential consequences to understand, some of which include probation and treatment requirements, mandatory ignition interlock device, vehicle impoundment, and loss of employment.
You need an aggressive and dedicated attorney on your side, with experience handling DUI and criminal matters. Park Chenaur DUI attorney Dan Gerl is a former Federal Way prosecutor. In addition to Federal Way, he has worked in courtrooms in Skagit, Snohomish, King and Pierce Counties. Dan has handled over forty criminal jury trials as a prosecutor in the past five years. In addition to his trial experience, Dan has argued many more motions hearings. Dan’s experience as a prosecutor have taught him how to evaluate the facts of a DUI case. But more importantly, he has learned how a prosecutor evaluates a DUI case. Having first hand knowledge of the court system, and a thorough understanding of what prosecutors and judges are looking for, make for an advantage in negotiating your case to a favorable resolution.
Hiring a knowledgeable DUI attorney who understands our State’s laws and knows how to work with those who enforce it can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. An experienced, aggressive, and dedicated DUI attorney trained in the law may be able to spot evidentiary issues with the State’s evidence, will work to minimize many of the consequences of a DUI, or both.