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The Hankins Tibbits Law Firm stands ready to handle any misdemeanor or felony criminal offense in North Central Washington you face. We have over 40 years of experience in criminal defense and major crimes prosecution handling some of the toughest cases seen in our area. Our unmatched experience and passionate advocacy has generated proven results for countless individuals on both sides of the criminal justice system.

I am a life long resident of Kitsap County.  I understand the impact criminal convictions can have on a persons ability to obtain employment in this area.  Please do not make decisions that could impact you in a negative way until your understand all of your options.. I am also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.  Mr. Spence started this College several decades ago to provide intense training for attorneys on how to be an effective trial attorney. The skills I learned at the college are the same he used to become known as the Best Trial Lawyer in America.. If you have been charged with a crime, you should seek the assistance of a qualified attorney to protect your interest. Please feel free to contact me at anytime.  I can be reached at the above numbers or by email at

Attorney Walter Peale has been protecting the rights and freedom of people throughout Shoreline and Seattle, WA for more than 35 years. From DUIs and drug crimes to sex crimes and violent crimes like murder, he has defended his clients against all types of criminal charges. He can conduct a thorough investigation into your case, gather evidence, analyze evidence collected by law enforcement officials, work with forensic experts, and develop an effective and personalized legal defense to help you either get your entire case thrown out, earn a not-guilty verdict, or reduce the charges or penalties you face. Schedule a free consultation to let him help you determine your available legal options.

I was born and raised in Upstate New York.  I lived on the East Coast until I graduated from Law School and moved to Seattle with my wife, a Seattle native.. When I'm not in Court I spend my time playing with my kids, going to the zoo and trying to not purchase sneakers.

The Law Office of Mark Knapp has been in business across the State of Washington from Seattle to Spokane and beyond for almost 30 years. Our clients are working people that need to know their rights pertaining to NFA Gun Trusts, employment discrimination, criminal defense and how to deal with various issues involving possession and use of firearms.. We encourage anyone in the State of Washington to call regarding criminal charges or issues of self-defense and Constitutional rights. We are dedicated to identifying legal issues related to the needs of individuals and to provide appropriate legal advice where needed. I am only licensed in the State of Washington so any legal advice will relate to Washington law or federal matters even though there may be information of a more general nature on the site regarding the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms.. We encourage you to make an appointment via e-mail or by calling. Use the blog to get general legal questions answered. If you need an NFA trust we provide high quality trusts and have an experienced team that will help you with every aspect of completing your gun trust and making it remain successful over the years.

Jessica Ritzmann has devoted her law practice to representing individuals who have been accused of a crime.

I decided to attend law school after working with children whose parents were incarcerated. I witnessed first-hand the devestating effects that criminal prosecution can have on children, families, and communities and I felt compelled to fight for systemic change.. I graduated with honors from University of Washington School of Law in 2019. While in law school, I served as a Managing Editor of the Washington Law Review and represented UW at the National Trial Competition, where I placed in the top 2% of competitors nationwide. After graduating, I worked as an associate attorney at Twyford Law Office, where I used my passion for legal writing and zealous courtroom advocacy to achieve excellent results for our clients, including multiple dismissals.. I joined the team at Gause Law Offices in 2020 in order to fully devote my career to my true passion: dogged defense of the criminally accused. Since that time, I have successfully handled a wide range of cases from simple misdemeanors to class A felonies. I have convinced prosecutors to dismiss cases, convinced courts to dismiss cases, negotiated lesser charges, and even achieved a dismissal of a serious violent felony during trial. I am honored and humbled that my clients trust me with their criminal matters and I do everything in my power to achieve excellent results in each and every case.

Why do I love being a criminal defense attorney?. I get to be the bright light of hope in an otherwise dismal situation. I get to be the voice that eases my clients concerns when they are terrified about what might happen to them. I get to fight with them, challenging every allegation against them, and working tirelessly to prove their defense. There's no other job I'd rather have.. Criminal defense is my passion.. Recognized as an aggressive defender who gets impressive results in serious cases, Emily M. Gause is committed to compassionate representation, working with clients to devise an investigation plan and craft the most effective defense strategy.  She defends people charged with serious felonies in state and federal courts across the State of Washington.  Ms. Gause has overturned convictions in the Washington State Court of Appeals and obtained many favorable results in felony trials.  She has carved an impressive reputation in the criminal defense legal community as a rising star.. After graduating with a degree in criminal justice from Washington State University, Ms. Gause dove into law school with the intent of becoming a criminal defense attorney. Her commitment to this path never wavered.. While attending Seattle University School of Law, Ms. Gause worked at Northwest Defenders Association, a public defender agency in King County. Prior to that, she was a Rule 9 Law Clerk with the Washington State Attorney General's Office where she focused on dependency cases and juvenile law.. For the formative years of her practice as a criminal defense attorney, Ms. Gause worked alongside renowned criminal defense attorney John Henry Browne and his partner Emma Scanlan. She learned from Mr. Browne's extensive trial experience and developed a practice of defending high-profile felonies throughout the State of Washington.. In November 2014, Ms. Gause launched her own firm. At the Gause Law Offices PLLC, Ms. Gause and her team are committed to providing affordable, aggressive, and compassionate advocacy for their clients.. Ms. Gause has appeared in 22 counties in state superior courts across Washington state, and represented clients in all five United States District Courts in Washington.  She has handled hundreds of felony cases and obtained impressive victories in a wide range of cases, from shoplifting to murder cases and everything in between.. I believe that everyone has a story, and my role is to be the advocate that tells your story.. Call today for a free 30 minute consultation.