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Monroe – Sultan – Snohomish – Evergreen DUI Lawyer
Monroe, Washington DUI Attorney Scott W. Lawrence has been certified by the International Association of Police Chiefs and the National Highway Traffic Safety Association in DUI investigation and is trained to administer the same roadside DUI “field sobriety” tests given by officers in your Monroe DUI case. These roadside gymnastics are increasingly becoming the primary evidence used to support arrest in DUI cases. In most cases, Monroe DUI attorney Scott W. Lawrence often understands law enforcement DUI investigation protocols better than the officers themselves. This is important if you hope to even the playing field and receive a fair chance at winning your Monroe DUI case.
The field of DUI defense is becoming increasingly scientific and technical. You need an attorney that focuses on DUI defense, understands DUI evidence and has a record of success in the Evergreen Division DUI court (located in Monroe, Washington). Scott W. Lawrence earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry at the University of Washington and a Juris Doctorate at the University of Oregon, School of Law, where he was certified in Criminal Law and trained specifically in DUI Defense. He worked as a private investigator for 12 years and is well-versed in the techniques of DUI investigation. In addition, Mr. Lawrence accepted an invitation to join the prestigious National College of DUI Defense, where the nations top DUI defense attorneys exchange the latest strategies to win your Monroe DUI case. A rare breed of criminal defense attorney, possessing a background in criminal law, science and investigation, Monroe DUI Lawyer Scott W. Lawrence’s unique blend of knowledge and experience are especially effective in complex criminal cases such as DUIs.
As a junior attorney, Mr. Lawrence was assigned to the Evergreen Division court in Monroe, Washington. As a result he knows the players in your Monroe and Evergreen DUI case. Because the Highway 2 corridor, sometimes referred to as “DUI Alley,” runs right through Monroe and East Snohomish County, DUI attorney Scott W. Lawrence learned the skills necessary to fight your DUI by handling hundreds of Monroe Area DUI cases each year. Experienced and proven effective in the Evergreen Division Court, Monroe DUI Attorney Scott W. Lawrence is the right choice to defend your Monroe, Snohomish, Sultan, Gold Bar, Index, Startup, Evergreen Division or East Snohomish County DUI.
The Prosecution has Experienced Attorneys; Shouldn’t You? Theoretically, in our great country, you are innocent until proven guilty. The truth is that with DUI cases you often face an uphill battle to get to innocent. Law enforcement agencies, like Washington State Patrol and the Monroe Police Department, invest enormous resources with the sole purpose of gathering evidence against you. The prosecutor’s job is to convict you of a crime. Well-funded local and national lobbying organizations are constantly pushing for more funding for DUI task forces and DUI emphasis patrols (currently the federally funded DUI arrest program “Target Zero” is operating in Monroe, Washington) and for higher DUI prosecution rates. In no place is this more true than on Highway 2 on the way through Monroe, Gold Bar, Sultan and Snohomish. In addition, the media takes every chance it can get to report the very few sensational DUI cases that actually occur. As a result, jurors often look at the DUI defendant as a menace to society. In reality, most people charged with DUI are good citizens (and good people) who simply made a poor decision. Nothing more.
Because of the way DUI is perceived by the public, along with the aggressive nature of DUI prosecution in Monroe and the devastating consequences of a DUI conviction, you need an advocate that understands how to fight for you. To make sure your rights and interests are respected. To ensure you are granted the assumption of innocence. To guarantee you get the best possible outcome available to you. To make sure that if you choose to go to trial the is held to the standard of proving its case beyond reasonable doubt. Monroe DUI Attorney Scott W. Lawrence will fight for you.
Bad things can (and do) happen to good people. The fact that your search has brought you to this webpage if proof positive of that. A DUI conviction can cause severe, long-lasting consequences; jail, fines, loss of license, increased insurance rates, probation, substance abuse treatment, employment problems, trouble at home, denial of housing and personal embarrassment to name just a few. SIMPLY PUT, YOU DON’T HAVE TO LET A DUI RUIN YOUR LIFE! The Law Office of Scott Lawrence, PLLC, located on Main Street in downtown Monroe, emphasizes DUI defense and has the experience, training and tenacity necessary to defend your license, your life and your liberty! Simply put, Monroe DUI Defense Attorney Scott W. Lawrence understands the obstacles you face both in the courtroom and in your life. He will treat you with the compassion and dignity you deserve. Monroe DUI Defense Lawyer Scott W. Lawrence will work with you to get you the best possible outcome for you and your case.