Criminal Law

Being charged with a crime, whether misdemeanor or felony, is often the most stressful and frightening event in a client’s life. In times of crisis you need the assistance of experienced counsel to serve as your trusted advisor to represent your interests and defend your rights, your family, your property and your freedom.

We pride ourselves on offering personalized attention to clients facing criminal prosecution.  All criminal defense attorneys are going to tell you they’re aggressive.  Many defense attorneys will over promise in order to get your business, but will ultimately under deliver. Younglove Coker & Rhodes is dedicated to providing aggressive representation but we strive for more.  We provide individualized, intelligent, well researched criminal defense that is tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.  Our client focused strategies allow us to more effectively achieve the results you seek.  The skill and dedication of your defense attorney will have an impact on the outcome of your criminal case.  Anybody can run into a room and cause a ruckus, but not everyone can focus that energy on getting you justice.  For some cases justice requires a trial by jury; other case are best resolved through early negotiations with the prosecutor to seek a diversion that prevents the case from moving forward. It’s impossible for an attorney to guarantee an acquittal or dismissal prior to being retained, but we do promise every individual that we agree to represent that they will receive honest, diligent, and effective representation and that our legal fees will be fair, reasonable and clearly explained in a written fee agreement provided to each client.

Our experienced attorneys have a proven record of successfully defending clients in Thurston County and the greater South Puget Sound region against allegations of DUI, domestic violence assault, and other misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses, as well as providing representation for individuals facing serious felony charges including sex offenses and violent crimes. Our attorneys also have experience defending juveniles and assisting their families through difficult and sensitive cases.  In close consultation with the parents of our juvenile clients, we have successfully resolved serious felony cases through trials, deferred prosecutions and diversion agreements that have spared our clients from the burden of sex offender registration or other repercussions that can haunt a juvenile as he enters adulthood.

If you have been charged with a crime in Thurston County or the greater South Puget Sound region call Younglove Coker & Rhodes at (360) 357-7791 to schedule a consultation.