Your rights
Review the stop, search, questioning, arrest, and collection of evidence.
Bellevue criminal defense
Build the defense before the prosecution defines the case.
Investigation, evidence, and early communication can determine the direction of a criminal case long before trial. Veitch Ault Defense acts early, prepares thoroughly, and keeps you informed.
The stakes
A misdemeanor can follow you far beyond the courtroom.
Washington gross misdemeanors can carry up to a year in jail and a $5,000 fine. Some charges can also bring mandatory jail, license consequences, employment problems, and restrictions that continue after the case ends.
Veitch Ault Defense represents clients facing misdemeanor and serious criminal allegations across Washington—from reckless driving and assault to theft, domestic violence, and vehicular offenses.
Matters handled
Criminal charges require a specific defense—not a generic response.
Every allegation has different elements, evidence, and consequences. Select a matter to explore the existing defense resources.
Before charges are filed
The most important defense work may happen before the first hearing.
When an investigation is still active, evidence can disappear, accounts can harden, and the government can build its theory without hearing your side. Early representation creates an opportunity to investigate, preserve evidence, and communicate strategically.
Our attorneys never walk into a courtroom unprepared to defend you.
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Investigate independently
Gather records, identify witnesses, preserve video, and use investigators when the circumstances require it.
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Control communication
Communicate with police and prosecutors while protecting you from avoidable statements or procedural mistakes.
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Test the state’s case
Review the legality of the investigation and challenge unreliable, incomplete, or unlawfully obtained evidence.
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Prepare for the courtroom
Negotiate from a prepared position and develop the trial strategy before pressure narrows the available choices.
What representation covers
A complete defense protects more than the next court date.
Your record
Account for the employment, housing, licensing, and long-term impact of a criminal result.
Your daily life
Coordinate court obligations, paperwork, communication, and practical conditions throughout the case.
Free confidential consultation
Tell Rob what happened. Start with a clear plan.
If you are under investigation or already facing charges, speak directly with an attorney about the evidence, the next deadline, and the options available.
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