Ok. My son got a dui. Not good by any means but we live and learn. One of the best decisions we…read moremade was hiring Tony to represent us. He is a professional, honest and a good person. What more can you ask for? Although we hope to never be in the position again, we are very satisfied with the outcome. I highly recommend working with Tony. He's top shelf, 24/7!

Tony Swartz was my second attorney as I had terrible experiences with my first attorney (she rarely…read morecommunicated with me, never responded to my phone calls and emails, and never completed the work she had promised she would). I was referred to him after 1.5 months of my terrible experiences with her. Working with him on my case, I strongly recommend him for your case defense for four reasons: his competency in laws, prompt work performances, organized work, and effective communication skills. 1. Competent and knowledgeable This is the most important thing that you should be looking for when hiring an attorney, and Tony offers the assets.Tony is a competent and knowledgeable attorney. During my deposition hearing, he made sharp and strong arguments and easily convinced the Judge to subpoena the accuser who had refused to continue to cooperate. All of my friends present at the hearing was very impressed how sharp and competent Tony was as a defendant attorney. His approach definitely comes from his competence and experiences with trials. He has been to more than 60 trials, and he understand how jurors perceive cases. I could see he is a very experienced and skilled attorney. He is also very sharp and come up with ways to discuss the case. When I send him materials that I have found with regards to my case, he would explain what the material could mean and how it could be used as evidence. He thoroughly explained how the jurisdictional processes work. Because he had served as a former prosecutor at the Kittitas court for a long time before he became a criminal defense lawyer. Because of that he also has good understandings of the court system and prosecutors. 2. Complete work promptly Getting the work done in a timely manner is extremely important not only for your case to be resolved quickly so you can get back to your normal life soon but also for your mental health. My first attorney never got the work done, and it caused me lots of stress because I wasn't sure when she would be able to talk to the prosecutor about my case if she hadn't collected any evidence such as police report, public records and so on. When I hired Tony, he immediately requested all of the materials and started to collect evidence. He obtained all of the materials that had never been collected by my previous attorney for almost two months within a week since I hired him. Also, as the trial date was getting close, Tony paid more attention to me and sometimes he would respond on weekends. This really assured me that I had a very supportive attorney who focused on my case. 3. Effective communicator Tony communicates with you in a timely and kind manner. When you are defending your case against the charge, you don't want an attorney who never communicates with you. You wonder where the attorney is at, or you might have some additional questions regarding your case. If your attorney never tells you what she has done, or never provides an answer, the whole process becomes even more stressful. When I contacted him to replace my horrible first attorney, I expressed my concerns about the lack of communication between my back-then current attorney and myself. He told me that he only takes a few cases that he could handle at one time so he could focus and dedicate himself to work on your case. He also promised that he would communicate with me in 24 business hours, and he never failed to communicate with me within 24 business hours, indeed. 4. Organized work styles He is also very organized. He has a personal portal website where he uploads documents that are related to your case and remind you of the court dates. His work is transparent, and you have access to all of the relevant documents on the website. He also sends you an email when the hearing court approaches or when he uploads a document. You are constantly kept updated the work he is doing, and where the work has progressed, and what he has done. He really assures you that he is working very diligently on your case. All in all, Tony is an awesome attorney to work with. Some lawyers take too many cases, and they don't care about your case after you sign a contract. Tony doesn't do that. Tony wants to focus on his clients' cases and works hard for them. You need that kind of lawyer. The past four months have been the most difficult time of my life. As soon as I hired Tony, I was very assured that I would have someone who will work on my case very hard. He immediately gained my full trust and validated it for the entire time. If you are looking for legal help to defend your case, he is your guy.

Knowledgable and helpful. I inquired about retaining services for a couple of legal issues I…read morehave. Paul was quick to respond. Although he felt his current focus in practice was not in alignment with my needs, he was quick to offer some complimentary advice and referral. It was clear I was dealing with a competent and honest professional.

You will not be disappointed employing Paul McBride as your attorney! He is a quality human being,…read morewill be honest, and work diligently for your benefit. He will also be realistic, with many years of experience in all kinds of law, in many places, he has a good grounding in reality and won't waste your time, energy, or money.

Big Thanks to Brian Dosch & Amanda…read more After recently moving to Washington, I've faced more than my share of challenges. When I reached out to Attorney Brian Dosch and spoke with Amanda, I was immediately met with kindness and warmth. Amanda made me feel so welcome from the very first call, which meant a lot during this stressful time. When I met with Brian, he spent nearly an hour patiently listening and giving me advice -- and even refused to take payment because he genuinely cared about helping me make the right decision. That level of integrity is rare and something I'll never forget. If you're in Yakima and need legal help, I highly recommend Brian Dosch's office at 1111 Yakima Ave. You won't find a more compassionate team anywhere.

Absolutely Outstanding Attorney and Team…read more Tim Hall was recommended to me by the best personal injury office in town--and now I see why. From the start, he has been amazing to work with. The moment he walked into the courtroom, it was clear how much respect he commands. More importantly, he is kind, empathetic, and truly one of the best attorneys you could ever hope to have on your side. During one of the most difficult times in our lives, Tim and his office treated my family with unbelievable compassion and professionalism. I can't begin to express how much that meant to us. Knowing we had someone of his caliber fighting for us gave us comfort and confidence when we needed it most. I would recommend this office to absolutely anyone in need of legal services. If we ever need legal help again, this will always be our first call.

If you want a ticket dismissed in Ellensburg, this is the lawyer you want to use…read more I was trying to pull up Google maps on my cell phone while sitting at a stoplight when I got pulled over by an over zealous and bored cornfed cop who gave me a $500 ticket. His justification for it was "texting and driving" (apparently you can't use your cell at stoplights either), supposedly speeding (uh-huh...I'd been in the car less than 5 minutes), and distracted driving (riiiight). I would have just swallowed my pride and paid the ticket, but I couldn't have it on my insurance. I was recommended Mark by another Ellenbsurg attorney. Ticket dismissed.

Mark Chmelewski represented our child in a tough DUI case. Mandatory penalties for a DUI are stiff…read moreand can include considerable jail time, probation time, suspension of driving privileges, DUI classes and steep financial outlay. A DUI conviction becomes part of the driving record for life which may result in a lifetime of recurring unpleasant consequences. From the first meeting and throughout the entire process, which lasted months, Mark was genuinely friendly, courteous, explained the process, did not present any false expectations, suggested we talk to other attorneys before deciding who to hire, maintained communications before and after each court proceeding and answered all the many questions that arose throughout the entire process. Mark's education, training and extensive professional experience including serving as a municipal judge, prosecutor and criminal defense attorney all contributed to a very favorable outcome which would not have happened without Mark's skillful representation, hard work, clear knowledge of how to get the best outcome and ongoing professional leadership. Mark is highly skilled as a negotiator and with navigating the complex legal process. Mark Chmelewski is well worth the monetary cost and has earned our gratitude and respect. We highly recommended Mark.

Think long and hard, and have a compelling reason if you plan on retaining Mike Zanol to represent…read moreyou. Although his website claims, among other things, that easy financing is available, this is not the case. Even 1/2 down ($5,000) was apparently not enough. They wouldn't even begin filing any paperwork until they had received all $10,000. Due to money transfer limits on my debit card I was only able to get them $9,990 on a Friday and the remaining $100 on the following Monday. That $100 prevented them from doing any work on my case. He also claims that he will provide a "vigorous defense". I was not aware of Mr. Zanol doing ANYTHING in a vigorous manner. Although I retained him on Jan 1 he did not, according to his secretary, begin to work on my case until the week before trial. He filed no motions to suppress evidence, although there was certainly grounds to do so, he said so during our initial consultation. I could best describe his courtroom manner as "prosecutor's bitch". When all was said and done I ended up with the deal that the prosecutor had offered before I even MET Michael Zanol. And that cost me $5,000 when I could have gotten it for free. $5,000 was returned to me since we never went to trial. By the time came to make that decision I had lost all confidence in his ability to provide me with an adequate defense during a trial. His appearance was that of a Santa Claus who had let himself go. As far as I could determine he owned two old ill-fitting sport coats with ugly ties. Easily the worst-dressed person in the courtroom barring the inmates. I would not recommend retaining this guy for anything other than a parking ticket if it was 1/2 off.

From the owner: For over 30 years, attorney Michael E. Zanol has represented individuals of Wenatchee and…read morethroughout Washington in criminal matters. If you or a loved one has been charged with a criminal offense, contact his law office today at 509-872-5113 for a free initial consultation and to learn more about how he can protect your rights. He is available to make jail visits and is dedicated to obtaining favorable results.

Holly Pederson is a wonderful woman and an amazing attorney to work with. If you put your trust…read moreinto her to help with your legal troubles she will not let you down. As someone who has never had to hire legal help before it was such a relief to have found her. Holly guided me through how the court system works, filed all paperwork and took care of everything in a quick manner. She stayed in contact regularly through the process and kept me informed on what was happening every day. Holly was positive and supportive but also was honest with my options of how to handle my case in Chelan County. Because of her my record is still clean. I can't recommend her enough, thank you so much Holly!

I hired Holly Peterson after a DUI arrest in Wenatchee. She was the first one to call me back. I…read morewould have used a public defender after paying her $5000. She didn't tell me that the DMV hearing even took place. No call no email no anything. The judge in my case authorized a blow and go device on my car but she reminded the judge that I had multiple vehicles. The judge sentenced me to 24 hours of jail time with credit for time served at my arrest. She reminded the judge that I did not spend a full 24 hours in jail so......judge said oh, looks like you need to do some time in jail. After my sentencing, she ghosted me. No follow up call. No email. No information of what to do next. The court had my wrong address and I never got the court paperwork. I had to call her almost a month later and figure out what went wrong. She did go to court for me and she showed up but other than that her service was very poor.

I would recommend letting Yakima Law help you if you need legal assistance. They helped me a few…read moreyears ago with a legal matter, and even though my case did not succeed I would still recommend them. Matt and his associates worked tirelessly on my case, kept me up to date, and always treated me with compassion and respect. They have earned my respect and If I run into legal issues again they will be the ones that I trust to help me.

I called Tuesday to set up an appointment for a Real Estate contract. I spoke to someone who took…read moreall of my details and assured me they could help, but I never heard back from anyone.

Have used Mr. Kirkham for multiple issues in the past ranging from tickets to family law. He has…read moredone an amazing job and I cannot recommend him enough. His staff is great to deal with as well, and very communicative.

I have true appreciation for the way that they all went out of their way to help me, I called just…read morewith an inquiry and without having any expectations from them they took a chance on me. Being so last minute when reaching out to find an attorney I really lucked out with them, he did so much for me and cleared my case. Honestly, I could thank this man and his staff 1000x for the courteous and prompt response to my case. He didn't have to, but he resolved it same day. Extremely thankful and impressed. 10/10 recommend!