Domestic Violence Help – Aggressive Representation

Ashbach Law Offices, LLC is regarded as an area leader in Domestic Violence matters throughout the I-5 Corridor in Washington State.  We work hard to get better results, and it shows. There is a reason that police officers, judges, and other lawyers refer their family and friends to our office for help with Domestic Violence issues.

WHAT WE DO

Ashbach Law Offices, LLC provides strong and effective legal advocacy for women and men involved in domestic violence matters.

We understand the emotional impact that domestic violence allegations and proceedings can have on you, your family, and your community. We offer aggressive, yet compassionate, counsel, taking the time to listen carefully to learn the unique aspects of your case.  We know the stress and anxiety that come with uncertainty, and we’ll keep you involved and informed at all times, so that you know where you stand and can make good decisions about how you to proceed with your case.

WHO WE HELP

We represent individuals on both sides of domestic violence allegations – those who are accused, and those who are impacted.

Domestic violence is a serious allegation that can lead to devastating consequences. Beyond being subject to the penalties upon conviction (Jail time, probation, community service, loss of firearm rights, etc.), one’s reputation, career and record could be drastically affected.

When accused of any type of domestic violence, it is important to secure experienced legal representation as soon as possible.

We understand that false allegations of domestic violence are often made, for a variety of reasons, from gaining advantage in custody and visitation proceedings to simply punishing a spouse or ex.  If you are facing such an accusation, we can help. If you made a mistake, we can help.  If matters were blown out of proportion, we can help.

If you or a family member has been subjected to physical, verbal, or emotional abuse, we can help as well. We will work closely with you to obtain a no-contact or protective order, or represent your interests as a victim in a criminal case, so that the perpetrator cannot continue the abuse.

RESULTS WE GET

Sample result results include:

  • Numerous dismissals of assault 4 dv allegations (both female and male clients)
  • Pre-charge representation of DV allegations/arrests that result in prosecutors agreeing not to file charges
  • Successful defenses of No Contact Orders
  • Termination of No Contact Orders to reunite families/significant others.
  • Reductions (and some dismissals) of Domestic Violence felonies to misdemeanors or other lesser charges/results.
  • Successful representation of victim wishes in criminal matters (often when the victim wants to help).

If you, or someone you care about, needs help with a Domestic Violence situation, please contact our office today for a free, no-pressure consultation with the protection of confidentiality.

 

Assault 4 DV Dismissed – Fall 2019 Results

Ashbach Law Offices, LLC focuses a large portion of its practice representing individuals accused of domestic violence offenses. A DV conviction can have significant, long-term impacts on many people, not just the person accused. Having an Assault 4 DV dismissed can prevent many of these problems.

Such impacts can include loss of employment/income, inability to maintain or obtain housing, travel restrictions, No Contact Orders preventing loved ones from seeing each other, and other undesirable outcomes. These cases must be aggressively defended to achieve the best result possible.

At Ashbach Law Offices, LLC, our goal is to reunite families, save careers, and keep our clients out of custody through resolutions like dismissals, reductions and “not guilty” verdicts. Additionally, we try to ensure our clients move forward in life, and not face similar situations in the future.

Sample recent results from Fall 2019 include:

Assault 4 DV dismissed – Client able to maintain security clearance/employment. No Contact Order (NCO) terminated. Marysville, Washington

Assault 4 DV dismissed – Saving client’s position in military. Relationship with significant other resumed. NCO terminated. Marysville, Washington.

Assault 4 DV dismissed – Client’s job at major university maintained. Our involvement early on prevented NCO from ever being entered. Edmonds, Washington.

Assault 4 DV dismissed – NCO terminated. Family reunited. Lake Stevens, Washington.

Assault 4 DV dismissed – All family members reunited. Okanogan, Washington

Assault 4 DV reduced to non-dv disorderly conduct – NCO terminated, client and significant other moved back into family home. Employment reinstated. Sedro-Woolley, Washington

Harassment DV dismissed – NCO terminated. Client’s record remains clean. Everett, Washington.

Assault 4 DV and Interfering with Reporting DV dismissed – NCO terminated. Family reunited. Arlington, Washington.

Let us Help

The above are just a sample of recent great results for clients. In many of the jurisdictions above, we have achieved the listed result for multiple clients.  If you, or a loved one, is facing a DV case, please contact our office today at 360.659.4950 or via the “Contact Us” page of this website. Consultations and inquiries are confidential.

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Assault 4 DV – Dismissals and Reductions

Below are some recent sample results we have obtained for our clients in Snohomish and Skagit County for clients accused of Assault 4 DV. To learn more about our DV practice, please visit our Assault and Domestic Violence page.

As you will read below, our experience in investigating, researching, negotiating and winning DV cases at trial allows us to get better, more successful results.

Assault 4 DV – dismissed – Marysville Municipal Court. Our client was charged with assaulting his live-in, adult sibling in Marysville Municipal Court. When police arrived, our client gave a full written and oral confession to the domestic violence assault allegation.  Our client was taken to jail and held in custody. A No Contact Order was imposed. Our office was able to quickly have that NCO terminated, and ultimately the case was dismissed less than four months later. Our client’s record remains clean, with no convictions.

Assault 4 DV – dismissed – Evergreen District Court. Our client was charged with assaulting his significant other. Our office was not the first law office to represent this client on this allegation. However, our office did the correct legal research and investigation.  That, combined with our reputation for being skilled trial attorneys, resulted in the case being fully dismissed within two and a half months.

Assault 4 DV – reduced and set for dismissal – Mount Vernon. Police responded to a 911 call for a domestic violence dispute with several witnesses. Police contact our client, who gave a confession to having punched her relative, leaving a significant black eye. Other witnesses reported seeing the event. Ultimately, through negotiations and case investigation, we were able to have the case reduced, and be set for dismissal.

Assault 4 DV – dismissed – Edmonds Municipal Court. Our client hired us before the case was officially charged, so we were able to get a heads up on case investigation and be prepared for the initial court dates. Ultimately, the head start was very fruitful, as we were able to present evidence that allowed the case to be dismissed (and the no-contact order terminated) in very short order.

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed (multiple counts) – Snohomish County. Our adult client was facing three counts of domestic violence, one for each family member living in the house. Ultimately, through speaking with witness, alleged victims, and other interested parties, we were able to have all no-contact orders dropped, all cases dismissed, and allow our client to retain her career in the tech industry.

Snohomish County Defense Results

Our office practices regularly through Snohomish County, Skagit County, Island County, King County, and Whatcom County.  Our goal is to provide aggressive, intelligent defense for our clients.  Below are some sample Snohomish County Defense results for the months of December 2018 and January 2019:

Assault 4 DV (3 counts) – Dismissed – Snohomish County

DUI – “Not Guilty” at trial – Snohomish County

DUI – reduced to Negligent Driving – Snohomish County

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Snohomish County

Malicious Mischief – Dismissed – Snohomish County

Theft – Dismissed – Snohomish County

DUI with accident – Reduced to Negligent Driving – Snohomish County

No Contact Order petition – Successfully Defended – Snohomish County

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Snohomish County

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Snohomish County

 

If you, or a loved one, are in need of strong legal defense, please contact our office at 360.474.7872 today. Our office has been providing Snohomish County Defense services for over a decade, and has established a track record that results in judges and prosecutors referring friends/family to our office for help.

 

Snohomish County Defense lawyer Brian Ashbach is an active member of several criminal defense organizations in Washington, including the Snohomish County Bar Association, King County Bar Association, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Washington Trial Lawyers Association, the National College for Dui Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. His demonstrated ability to achieve great results in hard cases, and willingness to fight (and win) hard cases at trial, makes him a good choice for your defense.

Fall 2018 Sample Results for Ashbach Law Offices, LLC

Here are some sample results from August to November for Ashbach Law Offices, LLC:

  • Recent Results – Client charged with DUI – reduced to negligent driving (multiple cases and clients)
  • Recent Results – Client charged with DUI – “Not Guilty” at trial
  • Recent Results – Client charged facing a petition for a No Contact Order – case dismissed (multiple cases and clients)
  • Recent Result – Client charged with VNCO (Violating No Contact Order) – “Not Guilty” at trial
  • Recent Results – Client charged with Assault 4 DV – cases dismissed (multiple cases and clients)
  • Recent Results – Client charge with Theft/Shoplifting – cases dismissed (multiple cases and clients)
  • Recent Result – Client charged with DUI – reduced to Reckless Driving
  • Recent Result – Client charged with Malicious Mischief DV – case dismissed
  • Recent Result – Client charged with Disorderly Conduct – case dismissed

June and July Sample Results

Here are some sample results from June and July, 2018 for Ashbach Law Offices, LLC:

Ashbach Law Offices Results –

Results matter. Bad results can cause job loss, jail, license suspension, no contact orders,  heavy fines, treatment, and other consequences. Good results can avoid or minimize those problems. Every so often, we try to publish Ashbach Law Offices Results, to help educate potential clients on the great results our hard work generates.

 

Below are some Ashbach Law Offices Results from March through May 2018:

Second Degree Robbery – reduced to misdemeanor – no jail – Everett, WA

Hit and Run Attended – Dismissed – Arlington, WA

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Marysville, WA

DUI – Reduced to Negligent Driving 1st Degree  (with priors) – Everett, WA

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Cascade District Court in Arlington, WA

Theft 3 – Dismissed – Marysville, WA

Trespass 1st Degree – Dismissed – Bellingham, WA

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Cascade District Court in Arlington, WA

Felony  Assault – Reduced to misdemeanor – Everett, WA

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Lake Stevens, WA

Malicious Mischief 3 – Dismissed – Monroe, Washington

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Kent, Washington

Assault 4 DV – Dismissed – Marysville, WA

Sexual Assault Protection Order – Successfully Defended/Dismissed – Skagit County, WA

Assault on Police Officer – Reduced to misdemeanor – Everett, WA

Assault 4 DV – “Not Guilty” Verdict – Marysville, WA

Dangerous Dog Violation – Dismissed –  Lynnwood, Washington

 

Recent Victories for Ashbach Law Offices

  • Recent Result – Robbery Second Degree  (felony) – reduced to misdemeanors, no jail, minor fines.
  • Recent Result – Trafficking in Stolen Property (felony) – reduced to misdemeanor, no jail.
  • Recent Result – Assault 4 DV dismissed – no action taken on other case (probation stage) based on dismissal of new charge.
  • Recent Result – Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree – Dismissed
  • Recent Result – No Contact Order successfully defended, case thrown out/dismissed after contested hearing with testimony.
  • Recent Result – Client on probation for DUI (not originally our case) received new charges. After several hearings, no sanctions imposed (saving 30-60 days incarceration)
  • Recent Result – Harassment DV on video reduced to non-DV misdemeanor. No jail.
  • Recent Result – Suspended License charge reduced to infraction.
  • Recent Result – Serious felony assault – Class C felony was reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail or treatment imposed. Our client was arrested for a very serious assault allegation, and immediately contacted our office after getting released from jail. Through thorough investigation, negotiations and research, our client ultimately received a misdemeanor resolution with no jail, and will be able to vacate this conviction from his record. The felony (and life-long impacts of it) were avoided. https://ashbachlawoffices.com/aggressive-assault-lawyer/
  • Recent Result – “Not Guilty” – Assault 4 DV jury trial. Our client was previously represented by another attorney, who said that this case was a “loser” and recommended our client plead guilty. Brian Ashbach took the case, investigated it thoroughly and came upon a viable, winning and unusual defense strategy. At the end of the two day trial, the jury found our client “not guilty” in less than an hour. https://ashbachlawoffices.com/assault-and-domestic-violence/
  • Recent Result – Making a False Statement to Law Enforcement Officer – Dismissed – Snohomish County – https://ashbachlawoffices.com/making-false-statement/
  • Recent Result – DUI/Physical Control dismissed, refiled as non-driving misdemeanor. No jail. https://ashbachlawoffices.com/dui/
  • Recent Result – No contact order petition dismissed after contested hearing – Snohomish County – https://ashbachlawoffices.com/no-contact-orders/
  • Recent Result – Trafficking in Stolen Property – Dismissed – Arlington, WA
  • Recent Result – Prescription Medication Forgery (felony) – Reduced to misdemeanor, no jail.
  • Recent Result – Hit and Run attended– Dismissed – Everett, Washington Hit and Run Attended
  • Recent Result – Assault 4 dismissed – Cascade District Court – https://ashbachlawoffices.com/aggressive-assault-lawyer/
  • Recent Result – over .15 BAC DUI reduced to Reckless – Cascade District Court – https://ashbachlawoffices.com/snohomish-county-dui/
  • Recent Result – Assault 4 DV dismissed – Everett Municipal Court – https://ashbachlawoffices.com/assault-and-domestic-violence/
  • Recent Result – Assault 4 DV dismissed – Lynnwood Municipal Court – https://ashbachlawoffices.com/assault-and-domestic-violence/
  • Recent result – theft case dismissed – our client was charged with a shoplifting allegation against a major retailer. Our client had met with several attorneys prior to meeting us. Each of those attorneys told the client the case could not be dismissed based on the retailer. Having done several with this exact retailer, we knew it was possible. The case was dismissed on our client’s first court appearance.  https://ashbachlawoffices.com/theft-and-shoplifting/
  • Not Guilty verdict – Vehicular Assault in Kittitas County, Washington

DV Lawyer – Results for Brian Ashbach

DV Lawyer Defense – year in recap

As the holidays approach each year, we like to look back at the cases we have handled, and the people and families we have helped. When people are in search of a DV lawyer, the process of selecting one can be overwhelming. It is important to pick an attorney who is experienced, knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable. Brian Ashbach is that DV Lawyer, with the track record of great results, helping clients escape the nightmare of a DV allegation and the possible ramifications if things go poorly.

In reviewing results from 2017 (prior to Thanksgiving), we notice a strong trend of great results we obtain for our clients, whether they are charged with gross misdemeanors or felonies. Below is a brief summary of our DV practice. While the results provided below are real, each case must be independently evaluated and handled, so we (or any lawyer) cannot guarantee a specific result for a specific case. But when you are searching for a DV lawyer, please keep our track record in mind.

Assault 4 DV results

So far in 2017, we have finished representation on 36 clients charged with Assault 4 DV. Of these 36 cases, 27 cases have been outright dismissed. Four (4) of the cases were reduced to Non-DV disorderly Conduct (while two (2) of the cases were reduced to Non-DV assaults (each resulting in no loss of gun rights, no jail, etc.) On two (2) cases our clients were found “Not guilty” at jury trial, and on one (1) case, our client was convicted at jury. That case is currently on appeal due to some unusual rulings that materially affected the case.

Not included in those figures are the handful of clients who are on diversionary agreements (a probationary period before the charge is dismissed).

Our geographic practice area for Assault 4 DV clients is broad. The above results have been obtained in the Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island, and King Counties. Our representation area (and these results) includes, but isn’t limited to the following cities: Anacortes, Arlington, Bellingham Burlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Marysville, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Mount Vernon, Renton and Seattle).

If you are in need of a DV Lawyer for your (or family member’s) Assault 4 DV allegation, choose wisely. Choose Brian Ashbach.

For a free, no-pressure consultation, call 360.659.4950 or text 360.474.7872. You can also confidentially email us here.

Other DV results

The most common form of DV charges are for assault 4th degree, but the “DV tag” can be applied to many other allegations, and we handle those as well as part of our DV lawyer practice.
Other results include:
– Two clients charged with 2nd degree assault DV (felony) – each was reduced to a misdemeanor
– Two clients charged with violation of a no-contact order – each case was dismissed
– One client charged with a felony violation of a no-contact order – this case was dismissed
– One client charged with harassment DV – this case was dismissed
– Four clients charged with Malicious Mischief 3 DV – three were dismissed, one was reduced to non-dv disorderly conduct

In Washington, the consequences of a domestic violence conviction, whether misdemeanor or felony, are serious. They can include jail or prison time, and typically result in a no-contact order between the people involved – and their kids. In many situations, this can lead to a person being forced to leave the family home and have no contact with their partner and children. A conviction also prohibits one from owning guns, travel to Canada, and loss of employment. As the results below indicate, our office has an impressive track record of protecting our clients, their families, and their freedom.

Our experience and reputation, both in pretrial litigation and at trial, allow us to achieve results that most attorneys cannot. A DV allegation is serious, with potentially serious consequences. Choose a DV Lawyer who knows how to get the job done right. We help good people in bad situations. Let us help you.

Recent Results for Ashbach Law Offices LLC

Below are some sample recent results for Ashbach Law Offices, LLC results for the month of June 2017 and the first week of July 2017:

Assault Fourth Degree Domestic Violence (Assault 4 DV) – “Not Guilty” jury verdict – Monroe, Washington
Theft Third Degree (Shoplifting) – Dismissed – Marysville, Washington
Hit and Run Attended – Dismissed – Everett, Washington
Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence – Dismissed – Lynnwood, Washington
Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence – Dismissed – Everett, Washington
Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence – Dismissed – Arlington, Washington
Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence – Dismissed – Lake Stevens, Washington
Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence – Dismissed – Stanwood, Washington
Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence – Dismissed – Mercer Island, Washington
Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence – Dismissed – Marysville, Washington
Malicious Mischief 3rd Degree – Dismissed – Marysville, Washington

Please remember that each case is different. Although the above results are typical, we cannot guarantee any particular result in a case, as each case needs to be handled based on its own particular factual allegations/scenarios.

If you need strong, aggressive and effective representation for your (or loved one’s) criminal accusation, choose a law firm with an established track record of great results both pretrial and at trial. For a free, no-pressure consultation, please call or text 360.474.7872 for a free, no-pressure consultation today.