Criminal Defense Attorney: Seattle / Tacoma (King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties) or elsewhere throughout the state of Washington
If you have been arrested and/or charged with a crime, you need fast, smart, aggressive action from a criminal defense attorney who is concerned about you and your future. The attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., have extensive experience representing accused persons in courtrooms in the Seattle-Tacoma area, as well as throughout King, Pierce, and other Washington state counties from Clark to Whatcom and Grays Harbor to Chelan. Call or email us now. We can meet with your at your earliest convenience. At this free initial consultation we will discuss the circumstances of your case, answer your questions and give you an opportunity to get to know us.
We are lawyers, not sales people. When you meet with us there will be no pressure to retain our firm. We will not make false promises, and we will not exaggerate the potential for success. Nor will we attempt to scare you with tales of your impending doom. You don't need a cheerleader, and you don't need a doomsayer. What you need, and what the attorneys at SBMH will strive to provide, is honest, straightforward, forthright advice, and intelligent and effective representation.
Investigation ∙ Preparation∙ Negotiation ∙ Trial
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Trust us with your defense and you will have the commitment of seven attorneys who will approach your case as a team. This will occur in much the same manner as has been popularized in the lawyer shows on television and in the movies. For instance, on a regular basis our attorneys are found meeting in the firm conference room, sitting around a large mahogany table, discussing cases, bouncing ideas off one and another, developing new tactics, and ensuring that no stone goes unturned. Each lawyer brings his or her own unique perspective to the analysis of each case and through this work we develop strategies that help place us in a position where we can obtain the best possible outcome for each individual client.
A lawyer at your first court hearing: Whether it's a preliminary hearing or arraignment, at your first court hearing the judge will typically be reviewing the evidence that is provided by the prosecution and making a finding of probable cause. When this is done he or she may set conditions on your continued release or require bail and take you into custody. You are not required to go through this alone. You are entitled to be represented by an attorney. At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., we will advise you as to what needs to be done prior to your first court hearing to both begin preparing your defense and to limit the likelihood that your will be taken into custody. We will then stand with you from the first hearing, provide any necessary information to the court, and begin the fight to keep you out of jail and make sure that all of your rights are protected.
Investigation ∙ Preparation∙ Negotiation ∙ Trial
253-656-4829 ∙ 1-866-346-8448 ∙ Contact Us
After Hours Call 253-653-9899
Investigation/Motions: Our law firm will fully investigate your charge, working hard to discover any and all available evidence. This investigation is done with a purpose and we work aggressively to develop each of the available facts which might convince the prosecutor and, if necessary a jury, of your innocence. Once we have the evidence we begin looking for inconsistencies, irregularities and legal technicalities. If we believe that it was obtained improperly or is technically deficient, we will challenge it and, whenever possible, have it excluded. Inconsistencies are noted, to be utilized at the precise moment where they can most benefit your case.
Negotiations: While the evidence that will ultimately be available to the prosecution will vary case by case, in every circumstance our attorneys place themselves in the best position to negotiate the very best available outcome for each of our clients. Depending on the evidence available to the prosecutor, and the jurisdiction, we may be able to negotiate a dismissal, plea to a lesser charge, a stipulated order with conditions resulting in a dismissal, or a specific sentencing recommendation. Of course, in some circumstances the prosecution is simply unwilling to agree to an acceptable disposition. When this happens, our attorneys are prepared to set our cases for trial. And we will prepare and try the case using the full resources of our firm with the single ultimate purpose of a Not Guilty verdict. The decision whether to agree to a plea disposition or set the case for trial will, of course, be yours. But you will not be required to make it until you are confident that you have fully consulted with your SBMH attorney and he or she has explained the risks and benefits of each available option and made his or her recommendations.
Investigation ∙ Preparation∙ Negotiation ∙ Trial
253-656-4829 ∙ 1-866-346-8448 ∙ Contact Us
After Hours Call 253-653-9899
Experienced Trial Lawyers: While most cases resolve by way of a negotiated disposition, our law firm has extensive experience trying cases to a jury. And Be Aware: many of the firms that claim to be experienced criminal defense lawyers have little or no actual trial experience. They set their cases for trial but, presumably as a result of fear or a lack of self confidence, their clients are convinced to plead guilty as their case approaches the trial date. An accused person who is looking for a criminal defense should ask about the firm's jury trial experience. Prosecutors are aware of those lawyers who don't try cases, and this has an impact on the ability of those lawyers to adequately represent their clients.
Neither a lack of confidence, nor fear, are ever attributed to the attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S. Our lawyers have been involved in over four hundred jury trials. The reputation that we have earned for our preparedness and willingness to take our cases to trial is tremendously important. A person charged with a criminal offense needs an attorney with this reputation. It's even better when the lawyer is a recognized winner. The attorneys at Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc., P.S., are recognized as agressive, successfull and experienced trial attorneys. This allows us to approach each of our client's cases for a position of power. While the majority of our cases resolve without going to trial, each of our clients benefits from our reputation and this results in the best possible disposition for each of the persons who have trusted us with their defense.
And when we are not able to reach an agreement with the prosecution, each of our client's can be confident that their SBMH attorney is ready to aggressively defend them in front of a jury, that we will be fully prepared, and that we will intend on winning.
Free Initial Consultation: If you have been arrested, you need a lawyer who answers your questions, makes you feel comfortable and fights for you. At Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, the first phone call and first meeting are free.
If you have been arrested and/or charged with a crime, if law enforcement wants to question you or if you are the target of an investigation, make sure you have a criminal defense attorney by your side defending your rights and preparing your defense. Call Stewart Beall MacNichols & Harmell, Inc,. P.S., and talk to a lawyer.
Bail: If bail has been set on your case and you need to find a bail bonds company, please feel free to contact our office 24 hours a day and we will assist you in locating a bail bonds company that can provide you with immediate service.
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