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Criminal procedure is the system the state uses to investigate, try and punish crimes. Police, prosecutors and judges in Vancouver, Washington must abide by this process which protects a suspect's constitutional rights.

As we age, changes are often made in the way we think about the future. One thing that many older citizens start to organize is their will, wanting to ensure that their family has what they need to care for them after their death. But the world of elder law is much more complex than […]

If you are facing a criminal case, you may be picturing a courtroom drama. Where you worry about having to spend a lot of time in the court, and even possibly in jail, while sides argue and a judge listens. However, in many cases, criminal court cases don’t actually get settled in the courts. Instead, […]

The legal costs of a lawsuit and trial can add up quickly. Having an idea of the numbers–both in dollars and hours–that go into the process can ensure you aren’t caught off guard in the middle of the trial. These numbers are estimates and averages, meaning your costs could be less, but they could also […]

Elder fraud is a growing problem in the United States. You may feel that you aren’t at risk or that only the vulnerable become targets, but in August of 2017, the American Journal of Public Health published a report stating that in a year, 1 in 18 “cognitively intact” older Americans is the victim of […]

The legal field changes as you get older. Seniors have different legal concerns than those who are younger. If you’re a senior, or you’re taking care of a senior, it’s important to work with an attorney who has a deep understanding of elder law.

If you need defending in a criminal case, you want to get the best criminal lawyer you can afford. But how exactly do you weed out the good lawyers from the bad? Here are some questions you should be prepared to ask when interviewing with attorneys to potentially defend your case.

Losing your job is a challenging experience. Perhaps this happened to you recently – for that we apologize. However, not all cases of employment terminations are exactly legal, especially in Washington state. These are cases of “wrongful termination”. We’ll explain.

Private sector employees work for businesses and nonprofits; public sector employees perform official functions, such as law enforcement, public education and public safety. As you can imagine, people in these roles will have different employee rights.

For wage complaints in Washington, you have rights when it comes to being paid appropriately. It’s important to know what you’re entitled to receive as an employee in the state of Washington. Here it is: the minimum wage (which, as of now, is $11.00/hour) overtime paid for any hours worked over 40 per week (overtime […]