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Snohomish County DUI Pretrial Hearing Lawyer

Pretrial Hearings for DUI Charges in Snohomish County, WA

After you’ve been arrested and arraigned for DUI in Washington, the next step is a DUI pretrial hearing. It is usually scheduled several weeks after your arraignment and bail hearing. At the DUI pretrial hearing, the state and the defendant tell the judge how they plan to proceed and what pretrial motions they plan on making. It is also an opportunity for your Snohomish County DUI defense attorney to discuss your case with the prosecutor, entertain plea bargain offers, or propose a plea bargain.

There are three outcomes possible as a result of the DUI pretrial hearing:

  • Both sides discuss the facts of the case and reach an acceptable resolution through negotiation or plea bargains.
  • Either side can request a continuance for additional time to prepare their case.
  • If no plea bargain or other resolution can be reached, a motion hearing and trial date are set.

The pretrial hearing is the first official hearing where your defense attorney can test the strength of the state’s case relative to the defense’s. If it’s clear to our team that the state is bringing a weak case, we may prepare for a plea bargain offer from the prosecutors or push ahead for dismissal. In either case, strategically strengthening your position at a pretrial hearing requires a truly experienced and skilled DUI lawyer.

To find out more about beating your DUI charges, speak with a Snohomish County pretrial hearing lawyer at DUIHeroes: (425) 296-9358.

Why Call DUIHeroes?

We understand how difficult facing a DUI conviction can be, especially if it is a person’s first experience with the criminal justice system. It can be overwhelming and embarrassing just to be arrested, but it can be much more traumatic if you are convicted. Being found guilty of DUI in Washington carries a minimum mandatory jail sentence and driver’s license suspension, becoming part of a criminal record that can be used against you for years. Our firm has a 95% average success rate* of getting first offenses either reduced to a lesser charge or dropped altogether. We are ready to help you, beginning from the moment you call our offices.

As an experienced DUI defense lawyer team, we have successfully fought for many of our clients to have their charges reduced or dismissed in DUI pretrial hearings. Call our offices for immediate help with your case in Snohomish County, Seattle, Lynnwood, and throughout Washington State. 

Contact our firm at (425) 296-9358 if you’ve been arrested for DUI to fight for a reduction or dismissal of your charges. Our experience with pretrial hearings can make all the difference.

Average of 95% of First Offenses Reduced or Dismissed*

Proven, Respected & Recognized

At DUIHeroes, we exclusively defend DUI cases—nothing else. Our attorneys, including two former prosecutors, bring specialized insights and unmatched experience to the courtroom, ensuring you get the best possible defense.

  • Amended
    WRONG WAY DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    Client had driven several times over the lane divider into oncoming traffic, smelled of alcohol, showed poor coordination, admitted to drinking, and gave a breath test over .18. – Kittitas County, WA

  • Amended
    DRUG DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    Drug DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Oak Harbor, WA

  • Amended
    DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. - Mountlake Terrace, WA

  • Amended
    DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE IN EVERETT

    DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Everett, WA

  • Dismissed
    DUI DISMISSED DUE TO ILLEGAL ARREST
    Client was stopped for driving without headlights and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. The officer in question, however, was shown to have performed the tests illegally and improperly, both coercing and tainting the evidence. Client was arrested and booked into jail for DUI. At a motions hearing, a judge dismissed the case in full as the officer was found to have illegally obtained evidence and illegally arrested our client. - Mill Creek, WA
  • Reduced
    3RD OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO NON-DRIVING OFFENSE
    Client charged with a 3rd offense above .15 breath test DUI. Presented evidence to the prosecutor about the validity of the traffic stop. DUI was reduced to Reckless Endangerment which is a non-driving related offense with no mandatory jail or licensing consequences. Client was thrilled! - Lynnwood, WA
  • Reduced
    2ND OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR WITH NO JAIL OR FINE
    Client charged with a 2nd offense DUI in her lifetime. Prosecutor was presented with evidence that the blood vials used to draw her blood were expired and evidence that the Office who arrested her did so with a variety of tainted evidence. DUI was reduced to Negligent Driving in the 1st Degree and the court waived the fine and imposed no jail time! - Lynnwood, WA
  • Amended
    3RD OFFENSE DUI

    3rd offense DUI Amended to Reckless Driving through negotiation. - Lynnwood, WA

  • Not Guilty
    DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

    Client slammed into a concrete barrier, admitted to seven bottles, and refused a test of his blood. - Lynnwood, WA

  • Not Guilty
    DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

    Client refused a test of his breath. - Lynnwood, WA

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    We know the system inside and out. With 50+ years of collective legal experience, our attorneys have the specialized knowledge and skill to fight for you.

  • Proven Results: Thousands of Cases Won

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    DUI defense isn’t just what we do...it’s all we do. We stay ahead of legal changes, leverage expert resources, and build cutting-edge defense strategies.
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