Bellevue Defense Attorney
Experienced Assault / Domestic Violence (DV) Lawyer & Drunk Driving / DUI Attorney Serving the Bellevue, Washington Area
If you’re facing charges for Assault / DV or Drunk Driving / DUI in Bellevue you may be experiencing a number of undesirable side effects and consequences that can impact you both now and in the future. For over 25 years, Attorney Phil Weinberg has consistently obtained outstanding results for his clients in and around Bellevue, Washington. If you need effective legal representation for your Assault / DV, DUI or other criminal charge; Call Attorney Phil Weinberg at (425) 806-7200.
Effective Bellevue Criminal Defense Attorney
It is crucial that you take action immediately if you’ve been charged – or think you might be charged – with a crime in Bellevue.
Why should you call Phil?
- Over 25 years of criminal defense experience in Washington
- Free initial consultation and case evaluation
- Personalized service for your unique situation
- A tactful but relentless approach to your case
Call Attorney Phil Weinberg at (425) 806-7200 today. Having a dedicated advocate on your side as soon as possible can make a substantial difference in the outcome of your case.
Practice Areas
Free Initial Consultation
Have you been charged with Assault / DV, Drunk Driving / DUI or another crime in Bellevue? Call Attorney Phil Weinberg at (425) 806-7200 to schedule a free no-risk legal consultation and case evaluation. Attorney Phil Weinberg understands that your situation is unique. He will listen patiently as you describe what happened before offering his honest opinion of how he can help. Phil cares about his clients’ legal rights.
About Bellevue Courts & Arrests
There are three courts that serve Bellevue; two District courts and Superior court. The city of Issaquah provides jail services for non-felony offenses. Felony offenders are taken to the King County Jail in Seattle.
The City of Bellevue currently uses Bellevue District Court (King County District Court, East Division) to handle misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, infractions and civil violations. It enforces the Bellevue City Code (BCC), which is similar (or in some sections identical) to the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). If you’re arrested by a Bellevue Police officer for a crime like Drunk Driving (DUI) or Assault / DV, it is likely your case will be heard at Bellevue District Court.
Bellevue District Court
1309 114th Ave. SE, Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98004
The Redmond District Court is a division of the King County District Court System (East Division). It has jurisdiction over state and King County cases; including Bellevue arrests for Drunk Driving / DUI or Assault DV arrests made by a King County Sheriff or Washington State Trooper that result in misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor charges are handled by Bellevue District Court.
Redmond District Court
8601 160th Ave. NE
Redmond, WA 98052
The Superior Court primarily handles felonies; including Bellevue felony Assault / DV or felony Drunk Driving (DUI) cases.
King County Superior Court
516 Third Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104
After being booked into jail, you will appear before a judge on the next court day. Arrestees booked on a Friday night, over the weekend or the day before or day of a legal holiday must wait until the court reopens to appear.
How it works
At the arraignment hearing; the plea you enter should always be “Not Guilty”; regardless of the details and circumstances of your case. At this hearing, prosecutors will often request that the judge require strict release conditions such as bail or an Ignition Interlock Device (in the case of DUI). An experienced Bellevue defense attorney can frequently avoid these conditions, especially on first-time offenses.
Pretrial Conferences; also called Pretrial Hearings (aka PTR); are the next step. Most cases have several PTR’s before they are resolved or set for trial. If the prosecutor presents an acceptable plea bargain (plea deal), the case can be concluded at a PTR. Throughout this process, your defense attorney will be investigating and gathering any evidence relevant to your case.
If a case is not resolved at a pretrial hearing (“PTR”); your attorney will likely make pretrial motions. Depending on the facts and laws surrounding your case, there are several pretrial motions that can have a significant impact on your defense.
Many cases do not go to trial – a last resort due to risk and cost. You may decide to proceed to trial if, for example, the prosecution has not offered an acceptable plea deal or if a conviction would cause considerable damage to your career or personal life.