Cristine Beckwith has been recognized for being one of the leading criminal defense and DUI attorneys in the jurisdictions where she practices law. Below are examples of local case results and comments from former clients.

DUI Dismissals

• Multiple DUI licensing dismissals where the client's due process or confrontations rights were violated
• Several DUI dismissals where WA State evidence was challenged, as to the admissibility of the DUI breath test
• Successfully challenged Washington State's ability to prove that a client was the driver in a Pierce County DUI hearing
• Drug DUI based on a Methamphetamine blood test - The drug DUI was dismissed on a Probable Cause Motion.
  
• Alcohol DUI with a .10 breath test - Drunk driving charges dismissed on a Speedy Trial Motion 
• Successfully argued that the results of a DUI alcohol breath test were inaccurate based on the client's medical condition
  
• Commercial drivers license (CDL) suspension due to DUI - Defense motion won argument to dismiss case due to a lack of probable cause. 
• DOL suspension dismissed due to successful argument that police did not give client an interpreter when English was not the client's first language. Client could not be properly advised of her constitutional rights and make a knowing and intelligent decision on whether or not to refuse the breath test.  
  
• Argued that a client's medical condition interfered with his ability to comply with the alcohol breath test and the DUI refusal was dismissed                       
  

Criminal Results

• Hundreds of Domestic Violence cases dismissed on defense motions
• Have saved over a hundred military service member's right to bear arms (gun rights) by getting favorable dispositions and results when clients are charged with Domestic Violence or felony cases
• Successfully negotiated several juvenile cases to the diversion unit, including felony assault charges
  
• Negotiated many deferral dispositions for felony and misdemeanor juvenile charges, protecting the minors from having any criminal conviction
  
• Have negotiated that juvenile Class A felony charges be reduced significantly, avoiding a JRA commitment
  
• Unlawfully selling more than three boxes of cold medicine containing pseudoephedrine - Not guilty jury verdict 
  
• Patronizing a Prostitute - Not Guilty Jury Verdict
• Minor in Possession of Alcohol (MIP) - Not Guilty Bench Trial
• Reckless Driving - Dismissed at half time on Defense Motion that WA State failed to prove all elements of its criminal case
• Unlawful Use of Drug Paraphernalia - Three not guilty jury verdicts
• DUI Refusal (Second Offense) - The DUI Refusal was reduced to Reckless Driving based on a successful Defense Suppression Motion.
• Possession of Marijuana - Dismissed on an Unlawful Search Motion
• Argued that the police had insufficient evidence to establish probable cause for a stop - Case dismissed
  
• Habitual Traffic Offenders & Driving while license suspended - Have helped over twenty habitual traffic offenders reinstate their licenses and get their charges reduced to lesser offenses that do not result in a license suspension.                                                                   
  

Former Clients         

“I want to thank you for doing everything in your power to save my son’s future. He has been accepted into Running Start and has such a bright future ahead of him. You were an asset to our family during this extremely difficult period of time. Thanks again.”
Parent of Juvenile Client - Puyallup, WA

“I interviewed many attorneys before hiring you based on a gut feeling. My “gut feeling” was right.”
Domestic Violence Client - Tacoma, WA

“After my DUI arrest I was a nervous wreck. Ms. Beckwith was able to put things in perspective for me and walk me through all my options. To make a long story short she was able to negotiate things so I don’t have a criminal charge going against my record.”
DUI Client - Ft. Lewis, WA

“You were honest and compassionate. You promised nothing yet achieved more than we hoped. Have a blessed day” 
Parent of Juvenile Client - Burien, WA

“Cristine was able to find a problem with the evidence that was being used to try to convict me. And that was pretty much it. As they say on TV, case dismissed.”
Assault 4 Client - Lakewood, WA

“I’m a commercial driver so my job pretty much depends on my license. Christine saved my license and probably much more. I’m really grateful for the work she was able to do for me. It could of been a heck of a lot worse.”
Reckless Driving Client - Spanaway, WA

“Thank you for being so attentive to my case. You made me feel as if I were your most important client. I have no reservations referring business to you in the future. Warm Regards.”
DUI Client - Tacoma, WA