Practice Areas

In Washington, a felony is the most serious class of crime. A conviction can mean prison time measured in years, a lasting criminal record, and major effects on work, housing, firearms rights, and immigration status. Sound Defenders represents people facing felony charges in both public defense and private cases.

Common examples we defend

• Assault in the first, second, or third degree
• Robbery and burglary
• Felony theft and other felony property crimes
• Felony DUI (including cases with prior DUI convictions)
• Felony drug charges, including delivery allegations
• Unlawful possession of a firearm
• Domestic violence cases charged as felonies

Gross misdemeanors sit between simple misdemeanors and felonies. In Washington they can carry up to 364 days in jail and significant fines, plus probation, treatment, and license consequences. Many DUI and domestic-violence cases start here.

Common examples we defend

• DUI and physical control
• Assault in the fourth degree (including domestic violence)
• Reckless driving
• Driving while license suspended in the second degree
• Malicious mischief in the second degree
• Harassment and related protection-order charges
• Certain theft and property crimes charged as gross misdemeanors

Misdemeanors and traffic cases can still disrupt your life—jail exposure, fines, a record, and higher insurance or job problems. We handle municipal and district court matters from tickets and suspended-license cases to review hearings after a conviction or plea.

Common examples we defend

• Traffic infractions and tickets
• Driving while license suspended in the third degree
• Theft in the third degree and lower-level property offenses
• Trespass and disorderly conduct
• Minor in possession
• Probation violations and review hearings