Chris Van Vechten

Criminal defense cases won

Freedom for the Innocent and Fairness for the Rest

When you need a defense attorney, you don’t just need any defense attorney. You need a defense attorney who knows how to win.

We know how to win.

This page contains just a partial list of cases we’ve won; the cases were won outright at trial, dismissed prior to trial, or the case was dismissed at or subsequent to sentencing.

Cases won at trial are highlighted.
When you hire the Law Office of Chris Van Vechten, you are in good hands.

Washington v DLR

Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission in the Second Degree; Assault 4 Domestic Violence; Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence

Washington v DLR

Taking a Motor Vehicle Without Permission in the Second Degree; Assault 4 Domestic Violence; Interfering with Reporting Domestic Violence

Washington v DLM

Burglary in the Second Degree
Trafficking Stolen Property in the First Degree
Theft in the Third Degree
Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree

Washington v DLM

Burglary in the Second Degree
Trafficking Stolen Property in the First Degree
Theft in the Third Degree
Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree

Washington v DLG

Burglary in the Second Degree

Washington v DLG

Burglary in the Second Degree

Washington v DLD

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree

Washington v DLC

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree

Tacoma v DRM

Assault in the Fourth Degree, Domestic Violence  Malicious Mischief in the Third Degree, Domestic Violence  

Washington v DLC

Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the First Degree

Washington v DJLH

Burglary in the Second Degree & Theft in the Second Degree

Washington v DDC 

DUI

Washington v CT

1 Count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm in the Second Degree and 1 county of Unlawful Possession of a Dangerous Weapon

Washington v CRC

Hit and Run Attended

Washington v CP 

Animal Cruelty in the Second Degree  

Washington v CMC

Theft in the Second Degree

Washington v CLI 

Felony Harassment 

Washington v CLF

Two Counts of Violation of a No Contact Order Domestic Violence

Washington v CLF

Two Counts of Violation of a No Contact Order Domestic Violence

Washington v CLB

Organized Retail Theft in the Second Degree

Washington v CLB

Organized Retail Theft in the Second Degree

Washington v CKW

Assault in the Fourth Degree Trespassing in the First Degree

(Won at Jury Trial)

Washington v CKW

Assault in the Fourth Degree Trespassing in the First Degree

(Won at Jury Trial)

Washington v CJL

Allowing Unauthorized Person to Drive

Washington v CDY

Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Washington v CDY

Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Washington v CAT

Violation of Antiharassment Order

Washington v CAE

Assault in the Fourth Degree

Washington v CAE

Assault in the Fourth Degree

Washington v BSB

Malicious Mischief in the Second Degree, Domestic Violence

Washington v BSB

Malicious Mischief in the Second Degree, Domestic Violence