We would like to welcome you as a client to Valley Defenders, PLLC. Our practice areas generally include criminal defense, immigration, family law, and personal injury. The firm has experience representing clients on cases involving federal charges, felonies, and misdemeanors throughout Washington. Our most common cases arise out of the Issaquah Municipal Court, Kirkland Municipal Court, Renton Municipal Court, and King County District Court.
When you are first appointed to our firm, the only information we have on your specific case is the appointment notice indicating you are a new client to our firm. We request discovery immediately upon receipt of the appointment notice, and generally receive the discovery (police reports and evidence the prosecutor intends to use against you in court) about 7-14 days later. It is usually more productive to meet with us after we have the discovery. You can call us to confirm we have discovery before coming in.
It is your responsibility to meet with us or to make an appointment with our office to discuss your case and the discovery. If you do not have time to meet with us or just want to discuss your case at your next hearing, understand that our time will be limited, and we may not be able to discuss all the issues at that time. It may require us to continue your Pre-trial scheduling conference if you have not met with us. Because we are trial attorneys, we are in court a good portion of every day. However, we have plenty of time to meet with you if you come during office hours or call/email to set an appointment.
OFFICE HOURS :
Our office is closed to the public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are continuing to operate remotely to serve our clients’ needs. You can reach us by telephone at 425-528-2482 or 425-657-0794 or email ( Emails of each of the attorneys are below) . Our business hours are Monday – Friday From 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Our phones are being answered during business hours.
Individual attorneys are best suited to set up virtual meetings or in person if appropriate. If you are having trouble reaching your attorney please contact supervising attorneys, Whitney Gardner (whitney@valleydefenders.com ) or Shawn McCully (shawn@valleydefenders.com) .
Best Regards from Valley Defenders Staff
Issaquah, Kirkland, Woddinville attorneys; Whitney@valleydefenders.com David@valleydefenders.com
Renton Attorneys: Shawn@valleydefenders.com Doug@valleydefenders.com Shontrana@valleydefenders.com Jesse@Valleydefenders.com Tracy@valleydefenders.com
CONTACT:
2700 Richards Rd Suite-202
Bellevue, WA 98005
PH: 425-657-0794
PH: 425-528-2482
FAX:425-677-7043
EMAIL: RECEPTION@VALLEYDEFENDERS.COM
EMAIL: OFFICE@VALLEYDEFENDERS.COM
To help us represent you on your case, be prepared to give us the names, phone numbers, and addresses of any witnesses you feel may be relevant in your case during our first meeting. In addition, a written account of the facts involving your case may also be helpful to us during your representation.
If you are charged with DUI, there is alcohol and drivers license issues you need to address. First, the Department of Licensing (DOL) may suspend or revoke your license. Although you may request a hearing to contest an action against your driver’s license, we will not represent you as we have been appointed on just your criminal charge(s). You may hire an attorney for the hearing or represent yourself. It is also helpful to acquire an alcohol evaluation from a state approved alcohol treatment facility by signing a release to only your attorney until there has been a disposition on your case.
If your case involves alcohol or drugs, we generally recommend an evaluation to see if treatment will be recommended by a professional agency. You may call our office to obtain the phone number of a few places that we prefer to work with. We have worked with Assessment & Treatment Associates (425-289-1600 or www.assesstreat.com) for years. They offer our public defense clients a reduced rate of $100 for an evaluation if you mention you are a client of Valley Defenders.
Lastly, do not miss your court date! It is likely a warrant for your arrest will issue upon your failing to appear. If an emergency develops, any request to continue your court date must be made prior to your scheduled hearing and must be approved before your scheduled hearing. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us during our normal office hours or email us at any time.