Vancouver DWI Lawyer

Clark County DWI attorney handling DWI, DUI & drunk driving cases in Vancouver, Battle Ground, Camas, Washougal and all of Clark County, Washington. Call Vancouver DWI lawyer Nick Wood for immediate help.

An arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Washington can lead to many concerns and questions. Being found guilty could result in a jail sentence, loss of driver's license, steep fines and a criminal arrest record.

It is important to remember that you still have rights, and that hiring a qualified Washington DWI lawyer is your best hope in achieving a favorable outcome.

Clark County DWI attorney Nick Wood has successfully helped hundreds of clients charged with DWI/DUI. Attorney Wood will use his legal experience and knowledge of Washington DWI laws to provide a complete DWI defense; including building an appropriate defense for the criminal charge and fighting the administrative suspension of your driver's license. It is his goal is to get you the best possible result.

Free Initial Consultation for a DWI in Clark County

To learn how you can fight an arrest for DWI in Clark County, contact Vancouver DWI lawyer Nick Wood and request a free consultation. Nick Wood will listen to your account of the arrest, review the arrest report and then outline how the law firm can help you. There is no further obligation, so call (360) 993-4321 or fill out the on-line request form. Time is very important for the successful outcome of a case and a license hearing, so call now.

Penalties for DWI in Washington

The penalties for DWI in Vancouver, Washington can include fines, court costs, jail, loss of driver's license, probation, loss of auto insurance, mandatory completion of an alcohol treatment program, and the installation of an ignition interlock device in your vehicle.

If there are any additional Washington DWI convictions on your record, the severity of the penalties can increase.

Perhaps the biggest, and certainly more long-term, concern of being found guilty of impaired or drunk driving in Washington is the resulting criminal arrest record. Such a mark could be found with a simple background check and limit your job options, lower your credit score and even keep you from traveling to Canada.

To protect your freedom and your future, you should fight the DWI charges filed against you. For immediate help, contact Vancouver DWI lawyer Nick Wood.

Suspension of Driver's License

Under Washington DWI law, any motorist who refuses to submit to a breath, blood or urine test for blood alcohol content, or who takes a test and has a BAC above the .08% legal threshold for intoxication, is subject to suspension of all driving privileges. The suspension period can range between 90 days to 4 years, depending on the details of an arrest.

You can petition the Department of Licensing and try to retain your driving privileges, though you must do so within 20 days of an arrest for drunk driving in Clark County, Washington. Failure to do so will result in the automatic suspension of your license.

The DOL hearing is as complex as a courtroom hearing, with the presentation of State's evidence and testimony against you. Having legal representation not only improves the chances of saving your license, it gives your attorney the opportunity to learn more about the prosecution's case. Vancouver DWI lawyer Nick Wood can help you with DOL hearing. Because time is very limited, contact him now for the best result.

About The Law Office of Nicholas Wood, P.S.

Clark County DWI lawyer Nicholas A. Wood has used his years of experience, legal skills, and tenacity to build one of the prominent criminal defense firms in the Vancouver area. He will ensure that your rights are protected and that your voice is heard in court. Nick Wood has a proven record of success, and he will seek dismissal or reduction of your charges.

Vancouver DWI attorney Nick Wood is a former Clark County prosecutor, Special Assistant U.S Attorney for the U.S. Attorney's Office and U.S. Air Force prosecutor. This unique experience allows him to anticipate the strategies and tactics used by prosecutors, and gives him a distinct advantage in preparing an effective drunk driving defense.

DWI lawyer Nick Wood received an undergraduate degree from Portland State University and a juris doctorate from Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law. He is a member of the Washington State Bar, the Oregon State Bar, the United States Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.

Nick Wood has received three Air Force Commendation Medals for Meritorious Service to the United States of America, was ranked the No. 1 attorney assigned to the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate at Misawa AB, Japan, and was appointed a Trial Observer in Japanese Courts by then U.S. Ambassador to Japan Howard Baker.

The law firm accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express, and in many cases a payment plan can be arranged.

Get the DWI Defense Help You Need

Drunk driving in Vancouver is a serious allegation that could impact your freedom, your job and your ability to travel. Help protect yourself by contacting Clark County DWI lawyer Nick Wood. The initial meeting is free and confidential. Time is very important, so fill out the form to the left now or call (360) 993-4321.