

Snohomish County Second DUI Lawyer
Second DUI Charges in Washington State
Getting charged with driving under the influence with a prior DUI conviction on your record within the last seven years means you’re facing even more serious penalties. These include longer jail sentences, larger fines, and harsher restrictions on your ability to drive. If your blood alcohol content is equal to or greater than 0.15%, or if you refused chemical testing, you can be subjected to even harsher penalties.
Barring the presence of any aggravating circumstances, which cause charges and penalties to be increased, the consequences for a second DUI include:
- 30 days in jail
- 60 days of electronic home monitoring
- A minimum fine of $1,245.50
- Driver’s license revocation for a period of two years
- Installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle
- Alcohol or drug counseling, if ordered by the court
Whatever your circumstances, our team of experienced second DUI attorneys in Snohomish County can fight your charges using our wealth of resources and experience. As a firm solely committed to DUI defense, we have the skills and strategies that help keep our clients out of jail and moving forward with their lives.
Call (425) 296-9358 to learn more in a free consultation.
How a Second DUI Affects Your Right to Own a Gun
In July 2023, Washington State lawmakers passed a new DUI law with far-reaching consequences for gun owners. Under the new law, anyone who has two DUI charges on their record within the last seven years can be charged with unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree if they own, control, or possess a firearm. A DUI conviction is not necessary, either; simply having two prior DUIs marked on your record can prompt this effective removal of your firearms rights, even if the DUI charge was reduced to a negligent driving charge. This circumstance makes it critical to hire a second DUI offense attorney who knows how to get a complete dismissal of pending DUI charges.
Do You Go to Jail for a Second DUI in Washington?
Getting a second DUI in Snohomish County has serious consequences. Immediate jail time is possible, depending on your lawyer’s strategy and the outcome of your DUI case. It helps to choose an experienced second-time DUI lawyer in Snohomish County with a proven track record in cases like yours. This allows you the best chance of avoiding jail or minimizing any other potential penalties you may face.
With our proven strategies and approach, we can guide you through this challenging process. Our team is ready to lay out your options and put together a plan that incorporates all available resources and defenses to give you the most favorable outcome possible.
Speak with a Second DUI Attorney in Snohomish County
Our founding attorney has helped many people just like you get through the trauma of being charged with driving under the influence for a second time. We know that all can seem hopeless and the potential consequences incredibly frightening, but there’s likely more hope than you think. Our firm can’t make promises about the outcome of any case, but there’s a reason we get exceptional results when it comes to getting DUI charges reduced or dismissed.
Since Attorney Dichter is a qualified and trained instructor in DUI investigation and field sobriety testing, he can review the scene and the circumstances of the arrest, the police reports, the prosecution's evidence against you, the validity of any blood or breath tests administered, and any witness accounts. Our firm uses the help of private investigators and expert witnesses to find any evidence that would render your charges invalid, any evidence that proves your innocence, or any information that casts a reasonable doubt as to your guilt.
Contact a Snohomish County second DUI lawyer at (425) 296-9358 if you are facing another DUI charge within a seven-year period.


Average of 95% of First Offenses Reduced or Dismissed*
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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.
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AmendedWRONG 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
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AmendedDRUG DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE
Drug DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Oak Harbor, WA
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AmendedDUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE
DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. - Mountlake Terrace, WA
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AmendedDUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE IN EVERETT
DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Everett, WA
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DismissedDUI DISMISSED DUE TO ILLEGAL ARRESTClient 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
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Reduced3RD OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO NON-DRIVING OFFENSEClient 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
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Reduced2ND OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR WITH NO JAIL OR FINEClient 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
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Amended3RD OFFENSE DUI
3rd offense DUI Amended to Reckless Driving through negotiation. - Lynnwood, WA
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Not GuiltyDUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL
Client slammed into a concrete barrier, admitted to seven bottles, and refused a test of his blood. - Lynnwood, WA
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Not GuiltyDUI 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.
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Results are everything. With thousands of successful cases and an average of 95% of first offenses reduced or dismissed*, our record speaks for itself.
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