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Defending the rights of the accused in Spokane and Eastern Washington.

Washington DUI law, penalties, and how these cases are defended.

Guidance on divorce, custody, support, and the family law matters Spokane families face.

Parenting plans, residential schedules, and how custody works in Washington.

How Washington establishes, calculates, and modifies child support.

What to expect from the divorce process in Washington State.

Arrested in Spokane, WA? Learn the critical steps to protect your rights — from your first words to police to hiring a…

June 24, 2026

Washington courts decide child custody based on the best interests of the child. Learn how parenting plans work, what judges consider, and…

June 24, 2026

Not sure if you need a will in Washington? Learn what happens without one, who really needs one, and why Spokane residents…

June 16, 2026

Yes, Washington is a community property state. Learn how courts divide marital assets and debts in a Spokane divorce and what that…

June 15, 2026

Divorce costs in Washington range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands depending on complexity. Learn what drives the cost…

June 13, 2026

Washington law sets a 90-day minimum, but how long your divorce actually takes depends on one thing more than any other: how…