100 Days in Office

100 Days in Office

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We are pleased to inform you that The Law Office of Chris Van Vechten has just marked 100 days in this office with a professional service agreement.

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Private Counsel or Public Defender

Private Counsel or Public Defender

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If you were recently arrested or even arraigned, the decision of whether to keep your public defender or retain private counsel is the most important choice you will make going forward – regardless of whether your ultimate goal is to prove your innocence at trial, or negotiate a plea deal in advance.

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1023-EZ

Easier than Ever to File for 501(c)(3) Status

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The Law Office of Chris Van Vechten was recently retained to assist a Kitsap County youth sports client in applying for 501(c)(3) status. The new 1023-EZ Form makes it easier to apply for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3). It can be filed electronically through Pay.gov

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Get Help to You Voting Rights Restoration

Get Help Restoring Your Right to Vote for Free

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For the month of July, the Law Office of Chris Van Vechten is offering FREE assistance to convicted felons in Washington State who are interested in restoring their right to vote. While restoration of voting rights does not normally require an attorney, Chris is willing to lend assistance to those who have worked to regain their voice, along with their freedom, and want some non-partisan assistance.

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Bottled Beer

Why Bottled Beer is Better

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Summer is a great time to be outside and to socialize….and law enforcement knows it. Summer bears witness to a noticeable uptick in all crimes and misdemeanors – especially alcohol related. DUI and MIP are the obvious ones – but some alcohol crimes are more esoteric.

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speeding ticket

How To Really Get Out Of A Speeding Ticket

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Have you chosen to fight the speeding ticket? Your chances of success increases in speeding infractions if you are represented by an attorney. Chris Van Vechten has fought to enforce over a thousand speeding tickets and other traffic infractions. He worked as a Rule 9 Prosecutor in Thurston County District Court and later in Lakewood/UP Municipal. Let him fight for you!

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705 South 9th Street
Suite 206
Tacoma, Washington 98405

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The Law Office of Chris Van Vechten is a Criminal Defense Law Office Serving:

Seattle and all of King County

Bellevue . Kent . Renton . Federal Way . Auburn . Redmond . Shoreline . Kirkland . Sammamish . Burien . Issaquah . Des Moines . SeaTac . Mercer Island . Maple Valley . Kenmore . Tukwila . Covington . Lake Forest Park

Tacoma and all of Pierce County

Tacoma . Auburn . Lakewood . Puyallup . University Place . Bonney Lake . Enumclaw . Sumner . Edgewood . Fife . DuPont . Gig Harbor . Milton . Orting . Pacific . Fircrest . Steilacoom . Buckley . Eatonville . Roy . Carbonado . Wilkeson . South Prairie

Olympia and all of Thurston County

Lacey . Tumwater . Yelm

Bremerton and all of Kitsap County

Bainbridge Island . Port Orchard . Poulsbo