The grace period for Washington’s distracted driving law ended January 1st. Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers will now start ticketing all drivers caught talking, texting, or even holding their phones in the car. The first offense will cost drivers $136. A second ticket will cost $234. These offenses are reportable to insurance companies, which could…
The Washington State Department of Transportation has released an animated video to help understand the new tolling / HOV lanes on I-405 from Lynnwood to Bellevue. As noted in the video it is illegal to change lanes with a double solid line and you can be ticketed. You can only legally change lanes with a…
Counsel’ rating in Drunk Driving Defense, Personal Injury Law and Criminal Misdemeanor Law categories by the Lead Counsel Review Board. Please visit Attorney Hanson’s LeadCounsel.org profile for more information.
Please be aware that extra DUI patrols will be out in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties looking for impaired drivers this Memorial Day Weekend. This is part of “Target Zero”, Washington State’s Stratigec Highway Safety Plan, who’s goal is to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit www.targetzero.com. Additional…
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! Please be aware that extra DUI patrols will be out in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties looking for impaired drivers. This is part of “Target Zero”, Washington State’s Stratigec Highway Safety Plan, who’s goal is to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in Washington by 2030. For more information, visit www.targetzero.com.…
Our office is pleased to announce that Attorney Paul Hanson has been selected as one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense lawyers in the State of Washington by the American Society of Legal Advocates. This selection was the culmination of a six month process in which the ASLA independently research tens of thousands of lawyers. The…
Attorney Paul Hanson is proud to be celebrating his 31st year in practice this month. Paul started his career as the Lynnwood, WA City Prosecutor on March 3, 1983. In 1987 he began his private practice as a Criminal Defense attorney and has been representing clients in their DUI, Misdemeanor Criminal Charges, Traffic Tickets, Driver…
People injured in auto accidents have a 3 year Statute of Limitations (deadline) for either filing a lawsuit or settling their insurance claim. Too many injured persons wait too long and get too close to their case’s Statute of Limitation deadline before hiring a lawyer. This creates needless stress and worry. And it greatly hurts…
Congratulations to our Seattle Seahawks!! Super Bowl XLVIII Champs!! Remember to celebrate responsibly this week, as DUI emphasis patrols will be out looking for drunk and reckless drivers.
Just a reminder, we will close our office tomorrow at 3:00p.m. for New Years Eve. Wednesday, New Years Day is a federal holiday and we will be closed then as well. Our office will re-open Thursday at 8:00 a.m. Have a safe and happy New Years!