Lawyer Michael S. Carpenter, graduated from University of Hawaii, Class of 1986, B.A. Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Class of 1990, J.D., is now employed by Michael S. Carpenter Attorney at Law at 3710 Grandview St., Ste. 101 Gig Harbor, WA 98335-1150.Michael S. Carpenter is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael S. Carpenter as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael S. Carpenter offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael S. Carpenter has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael S. Carpenter's office is located at Gig Harbor, WA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Michael S. Carpenter has been admitted in 1994, Washington; 1991, Hawaii;. His or her practice areas include Criminal, Traffic Offenses, Juvenile, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime, Criminal.

Michael S. Carpenter's college and law school education includes University of Hawaii, Class of 1986, B.A., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Class of 1990, J.D.. Other biographical background includes I proudly represent people. Those charged with crimes ranging from simple misdemeanors to complex felonies in Pierce, Kitsap and King counties of Washington State. I opened my practice in Washington in 1994 after practicing in Hawaii. We offer a flat fee on all criminal and traffic infraction cases, tailored to the client's particular charge, court of jurisdiction, and any prior case history. Payment plans are always available. In addition to criminal cases, I help people cited for speeding and many other traffic infractions. Frequently, these infractions arise from a DUI arrest or related criminal case. Accident cases also can result in an infraction being issued for failing to yield, negligent driving or following too closely. DUI defense is a large part of my caseload. I have extensive courtroom experience in alcohol and blood test DUI charges. Included in that flat fee is contesting Department of Licensing suspensions and revocations. I also help relicense suspended and revoked drivers including those classified as Habitual Traffic Offenders. Since 1996 I have been a Pro Tem Judge in Pierce County District Court and several other local municipal courts. Acting as Judge in these matters has given me invaluable insight and perspective on my busy criminal defense practice. Speeding tickets and other moving infractions are important to keep off a person's driving abstract. We average 100+ contested traffic hearings/year. Read less |. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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