Criminal Defense

Reliable – Experienced – Compassionate

FOR THOSE WITH DRUG POSSESSION CONVICTIONS – BLAKE REPRESENTATION – Washington only

**** CURRENTLY I HAVE A CONTRACT WITH OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON WHICH ALLOWS ME TO PROVIDE BLAKE REPRESENTATION TO YOU AT NO COST TO YOU – PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ASSISTANCE ****

About Me

After growing up in Oregon, I attended the University of Virginia. After college, I spent six months in South America and had an internship with Habitat For Humanity in La Paz, Bolivia. Upon returning home, I graduated from University of Richmond School of Law. Upon moving to Washington in 2008, I had an internship with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office and worked in the felony drug division. In 2009, I began working for the Benton County Prosecutor’s Office in Washington handling misdemeanor cases in District Court and later felony cases in Superior Court. In 2012, I began my own firm specializing in criminal defense. I have been admitted to the practice in the Federal Court for Eastern Washington and Idaho, have argued before the Court of Appeals and have handled hundreds of cases in District and Superior Court. In 2018 I was admitted to practice law in Oregon as well. I look forward to helping you at this important time in your life.

Domestic Assault

Domestic violence convictions can have significant collateral consequences such a loss of gun rights, loss of ability to pursue certain careers such as in healthcare or childcare. Even a civil no contact order can impact your gun rights and other important rights especially for non citizens.

Felony

Any felony conviction will result in a loss of gun rights and voting rights and potential prison time. You may be denied the right to live in a desired rental community as a result of a criminal record.

Misdemeanor

Even a misdemeanor conviction can result in a jail sentence of up to a year. Many driving related offenses result in suspension of your right to drive and potentially impact your ability to aquire affordable car insurance.

Traffic Ticket

Even infractions can result in a suspended license or insurance hikes. Driving records are often reviewed when applying for jobs and can be a basis to denied employment.

Blake Cases

(Washington only)

Drug possession charges filed prior to new laws enacted after 2021 should be vacated from your record but a motion and order signed by a judge is necessary to finalize that process. **** CURRENTLY I HAVE A CONTRACT WITH OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE FOR THE STATE OF WASHINGTON WHICH ALLOWS ME TO PROVIDE BLAKE REPRESENTATION TO YOU AT NO COST TO YOU ****

Rights Restoration

Many convictions can be vacated from your record with the passage of time but a motion and order approved by a judge is generally necessary to finalize the process.

“Christine is awesome at her job! She understood and listened to every little detail in my case. She explained to me throughly everything that went on during the case. Overall an amazing lawyer and I would recommend her to anybody who is in trouble with the law!.”