Tacoma Criminal Defense & DUI Lawyer

Cristine Beckwith is a Puget Sound criminal lawyer who is dedicated to defending her clients. She is a zealous advocate and proven negotiator who will work hard on your behalf. 

Our mission is to fight for and protect your legal rights, while providing clear options during each step of the process. If you or a loved one has been arrested and needs the help of an experienced Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, or DUI attorney, contact Beckwith Law any day of the week (including after hours) for a free consultation.

When accused of any crime in Washington State, it is very important that you stop all communication with the police. An experienced criminal defense attorney should be retained as soon as possible to protect your rights and defend you against further police actions and court orders. 

Below are a few examples of criminal charges with special considerations:

• Domestic Violence - It is advisable to speak to a domestic violence attorney before communicating with the alleged victim. A No Contact Order is normally issued immediately and each violation is an additional criminal charge.
• DUI - You must request a hearing with the WA State DOL within 7 days of your arrest or your license will be automatically suspended. At this hearing, your DUI lawyer will fight to save your license.
• Assault Charges - False or exaggerated accusations are often made to police by witnesses or the alleged victim. Self-defense can be an important defense strategy.

Cristine Beckwith has been a Tacoma DUI attorney and criminal lawyer since 2004. In order to provide her clients with the highest level of legal representation, she works exclusively with cases that relate to Criminal Defense, DUI, Domestic Violence, and Juvenile defense.

This focus has helped Cristine earn a strong reputation in the courts of King, Pierce, Snohomish, Kitsap, and Thurston County. Her experience working with Prosecutors and Judges in courts such as Tacoma, Seattle, Puyallup, Olympia, Federal Way, and Lakewood, WA can create an important advantage in your case.

The legal system is very complex and without adequate legal representation, it is very easy to feel confused and underrepresented. 

Beckwith Law believes in maintaining excellent communication with our clients, so they are always aware of what is happening with their case. You will be updated as your case develops and you will be given the legal representation needed to make informed decisions about your options.

It can feel overwhelming when charged with DUI, Domestic Violence, Assault, or any criminal violation. Even harder is when those allegations break apart your family or relationships. 

A good criminal attorney can shoulder some of the stress of this process and allow you to focus on maintaining a quality of life that is often times put on hold during the court process.

It is a good idea to have representation as soon as possible. This will give your criminal defense attorney a head start and prevent you from inadvertently making a mistake that harms your defense.   

If Beckwith Law represents you on your pending case, you can be assured that you have a fierce negotiator and an experienced Tacoma criminal attorney on your side. We will not rest until every possible angle of your defense is fought and until the best possible outcome is reached. 

At Beckwith Law, we are available every day of the week (including after-hours) for a free consultation by phone.

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