Meet Garza Defense PLLC
For 13 years Garza Defense has successfully represented the people of Snohomish County and Skagit County in criminal cases and protection order cases. My firm’s focus is on domestic violence offenses, DUI cases, and Protection Order cases. Every single case is important to me. All consultations are free and kept confidential. After 13 years on Broadway the office is now on Pacific. Come and talk to me about your case. I will show you how hard I fight for my clients.
Domestic Violence Offenses
Domestic Violence is defined very broadly under Washington Law. A person can be charged with domestic violence, even if they were acting in self-defense. A person can be charged with domestic violence, even if they committed no violence. These laws are intended to protect people, but too often they result in innocent people being labeled as perpetrators of domestic violence. Even a charge of domestic violence can result in jail, temporary loss of firearm rights, and access to your family.
If you have been charged with a crime of domestic violence, you need an attorney who will fight to protect your freedom, your rights, and your reputation. You need Garza Defense.
Protection Order Cases
Very few attorneys in Snohomish County have the experience with protection order cases that we have here at Garza Defense. Most people don’t realize that anyone can walk into a courtroom, make any kind of claims against you, and walk out of the courtroom with a protection order. These orders can result in people being kicked out of their home, losing access to children, and even losing access to pets. These orders can result in the loss of firearms rights and in some orders can get people fired or leave them unable to find employment.
Unfortunately, the statute that governs protection orders basically requires the court to issue a temporary protection order based on any allegations that come close to meeting the ridiculously broad definitions of domestic violence, stalking, or unlawful harassment in RCW 7.105. The Petitioner files the petition for protection. The Court reads the petition, often without asking any questions. The Court then sets a hearing date, and the temporary order prohibiting contact will be entered by the Court. A copy of the order must then be served on the Respondent prior to the hearing.
When it comes time to decide whether you have committed domestic violence or unlawful harassment, you must file a written response. Most Courts will then give each side five minutes to argue! And that is all it takes. One person tells the Court a story about you, the Court sets a hearing, and after a 15-minute hearing, the Court decides if your rights will be taken and your reputation will be ruined. It doesn’t matter if you have never hit anyone. It doesn’t matter if the accusations are from 50+ years ago. It doesn’t matter if the person is not your spouse.
If you have been served with a protection order, you need an attorney familiar with these definitions and the rules that apply to these hearings. You need someone experienced arguing in these specific cases in these specific courtrooms. Do not make the decision to represent yourself in one of these hearings. Do not make any decisions on how you will proceed until you have discussed your case with Garza Defense.
I also represent those seeking protection orders. If you are seeking a protection order against someone in your life, you need an attorney who has argued these cases from both sides. If you need protection, call Garza Defense.
DUI
Experienced Garza Defense PLLC Available to Represent You
If you have been arrested for DUI, you need to consult with an experienced DUI attorney immediately. An arrest for DUI potentially triggers both a DOL case against you and a criminal case. The criminal case can be charged immediately, or any time in the two-years following your arrest. But if you have provided a breath sample or blood sample above .08 (or you have “refused” to provide a breath sample) the DOL will seek to immediately suspend your license. You need to take specific action to fight that suspension within 7 days of the day you were arrested to preserve your right to fight the DOL suspension. If you fail to take action within 7 days, you lose the right to contest the suspension. This is why it is especially important in DUI cases that you speak with an experienced attorney immediately.
Contact Garza Defense PLLC Now
For 13 years, Garza Defense has represented people charged with DUI all over Snohomish and Skagit County. I am happy to provide a free consultation to anyone. If you have been arrested for DUI, call Garza Defense immediately.