Jennifer Horwitz Law announced today that Forbes Advisor has named founding attorney Jennifer Horwitz one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Seattle, underscoring her commitment to tenacity, guidance, and compassion in legal defense. Click the link to learn more: Forbes Advisor Recognizes Jennifer Horwitz as a Leading Criminal Defense Attorney in Seattle – Law […] The post Forbes Advisor Recognizes Jennifer Horwitz as a Leading Criminal Defense Attorney in Seattle appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

Affordable and Practical Legal Advice for Your Specific Situation Why Would I do a Paid Consult Instead of Hiring Counsel to Represent Me? It is hard to find a lawyer who is willing to handle full representation on a protection order case because these cases can be a tremendous amount of work in a very […] The post WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF A PAID ONE-HOUR CONSULT RE: MY PROTECTION ORDER CASE? appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

The legal consequences of violating an order of protection in Washington will vary depending on the facts of the situation. It is important to realize that you can get charged with a crime if you contact or respond to contact from the petitioner, even if they tell you that they have dropped the order of […] The post Violation of Protection Orders: Legal Consequences in Washington appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

Expert witnesses are used in all types of civil and criminal cases. From psychologists to forensic experts, the courtroom can turn into a stage for professionals during a domestic violence case. Get acquainted with the potential expert witnesses you might encounter and the roles they play in shaping the case’s outcome in this introduction to […] The post Expert Witnesses You May See in a Domestic Violence Case appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

Ignorance isn’t always bliss, especially with the law. The courts could hold you accountable for your actions regardless of your knowledge of the law. Find out what legal defenses are available if you’re charged with a crime you didn’t know was illegal and how to navigate such unexpected legal waters from an experienced Washington criminal […] The post Ask the Attorney: What if I Was Charged for Something That I Didn’t Realize Was Illegal? appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

Some people take advantage of the domestic violence laws in Washington state to try to gain an unfair advantage in a divorce or paternity case. These people provoke their significant other, often with physical violence or threats of physical violence, and then call the police when the object of this strategy defends themselves. If you […] The post Understanding Self-Defense Claims in Domestic Violence Cases appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

Prosecutors cannot possibly take every single case to trial. After a case gets assigned to a prosecutor, they have to decide whether to drop the charges, work out a deal with the defendant’s lawyer, or try the case. These decisions usually happen out of sight of the defendant, who might be left wondering about the […] The post How Does the Prosecutor Decide to Drop Charges or Take a Case to Trial? appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

If you are facing criminal prosecution in Seattle, hearing that the person who pressed charges against you now wants to drop them may come as an immense relief. However, the decision to do so rests not with the alleged victim but with the attorneys prosecuting the case – though the accuser’s change of heart could […] The post Ask the Attorney: The person who pressed charges against me now wants to drop them. What happens next? appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

Interactions with the police can be high-stress situations. It is essential to know your legal rights and what Washington law requires. You should contact a Seattle criminal defense attorney at once if the police want to search you, your car, or your house. You should always be respectful and, for your own safety, try to […] The post Ask the Attorney: Should I Ever Give Police Consent to Search My Car, Home, or Person? appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more

In recent years, there has been a significant focus on enhancing legal protections for victims of domestic violence in Washington. This commitment to change is crystallized in the recent passing of House Bill 1715, an important piece of legislation aimed at strengthening the rights and protections afforded to these victims. The implications of this new […] The post HB 1715: Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence appeared first on Jennifer Horwitz Law ..read more