If you were recently arrested for DUI / Drunk Driving do not wait until after you arraignment to hire a lawyer. Arraignment is a critical stage of your case. If the court finds probable cause at your arraignment to exert jurisdiction over you while your case is pending, it may impose pre-trial conditions of release on you that are expensive, embarrassing and onerous. [Read more…]
Vancouver DUI Attorney Q&A: 1st Installment
June 25, 2013 By
Question: I was arrested for a DUI two days ago. I was looking over the paperwork and saw information regarding an administrative hearing with the Washington Department of Licensing. Should I request a hearing with the DOL? [Read more…]
Talk to a Criminal Defense Lawyer
June 24, 2013 By
A common question I hear asked stemming from a misdemeanor charges is, “how seriously should I take this citation?”. Short answer: very seriously. Let’s think about potential areas of your life affected by a criminal conviction: [Read more…]
Stopped for Infraction, Arrested for DUI
June 23, 2013 By
Does the following scenario sound familiar? You’re pulled over by law enforcement for having a defective tail light. Or perhaps you were driving 10 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. In other words, you were stopped for relatively innocuous conduct not necessarily indicative of drunk driving / driving under the influence. The police officer approaches your car and asks for your driver’s license, proof of insurance and registration. Next, he walks back to his police cruiser and checks his computer system for warrants. He returns to your car and asks you to step out of your vehicle. [Read more…]
Criminal Defense Law Firm located in Historic Shumway Neighborhood
June 22, 2013 By
Matthew R. Hoff, Attorney at Law is a Criminal Defense Law Firm located in the historic Shumway neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. The office is located at the corner of 29th and Main St. [Read more…]
Summer is Here
June 21, 2013 By
Today marks the first day of Summer. A time of year most of us spend our activities outdoors. Bar-B-Q’s. July 4th Celebrations. Summer festivals / concerts. Golfing. Fishing. Boating. Star gazing. Lawn darts. Landscaping. Gardening. Name it. Most of us are outside enjoying the warm weather and lack of rain. Suffice it to say, increased alcohol consumption is no stranger to many of these Summer pastimes. [Read more…]
No Contact Orders
February 28, 2013 By
In a domestic violence case, you may find yourself facing a “no contact” order from the court. This type of order prohibits the defendant from contacting or coming near the alleged victim. The most important thing to remember is that violating such an order can have serious consequences. Even if the protected person wishes to contact you or invites contact, violating the order is a crime that can lead to an arrest and a contempt of court charge. [Read more…]
Vancouver Criminal Defense Lawyer
July 17, 2012 By
My mission is simple:
To give my clients the legal representation we are all entitled to receive. If you care about your case as much as I care about the great responsibility of being your lawyer, please call me today at 360-693-6228 or contact me online to arrange a free of charge initial consultation. I am here to listen and answer your questions. I am also here to share with you my years of training and experience as a criminal defense attorney and the passion I have for the work that I do. Hiring a criminal defense attorney is one of the most important decisions you will ever have to make. You need an attorney who will champion your case. You need an attorney who has earned the respect of judges, prosecutors and other lawyers through years of hard work and commitment. I am the attorney you need. [Read more…]
