Federal Way is a city in the far south of King County, Washington but located within the Seattle metropolitan area.
With and population of estimated 97,044 in 2018, the city has a crime rate of 60 per one thousand residents, meaning, one's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is 1 in 17.
If you are cited for a civil traffic offense or charged with a misdemeanor crime alleged to have occurred within the city limits of Federal Way, Washington, your case will be filed in the Federal Way Municipal Court. In the 2018, the Court received the following filings:
The Court currently has two sitting Judges, David A. Larson and Rebecca C. Robertson, a probation department and professional support staff.
Arraignments are held on Tuesday at 8:30 A.M. in Room 1, In-custody is at 1:15 (this is changing, and they do not have all information yet). Pre-trials are on Monday at 1:15 P.M, or Thursday at 8:30 A.M. in Room 1. DV calendar is at 8:30 A.M. on Monday Rm 1, but DV arraignments are at 9:30 A.M. on Tuesday in Rm 2. Interpreter calendar is at 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday in Rm 2. Jury trial every Wednesday at 8:30 A.M. in rm 2. Motion calendar every Tuesday at 1:15 in rm 2. Readiness on Thursdays at 1:15 in rm 2. Traffic infractions on Fridays and vary in times and courtroom.
All criminal cases are prosecuted by the Federal Way City Attorney's Office, Prosecution Division located at 33325 8th Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003. Phone: 253.835.2563
Familiarity with the judge, court personnel and the prosecutor is mandatory for a successful defense. The attorneys at Blair & Kim have worked with the various Federal Way prosecutors and judges in municipal court for years, and so are very familiar with their procedures. If you face a City of Federal Way misdemeanor criminal charge, you need a criminal defense attorney who is knowledgeable and experienced in order to obtain the best result.
If you are under investigation or have been charged with a crime alleged to have occurred in the Federal Way area, contact one of the Federal Way criminal defense attorneys at Blair & Kim, PLLC, who have the knowledge and expertise to fight for your rights. No matter the charge, whether it is a felony, misdemeanor, DUI, or any other offense, we are willing and able to assist in your defense. Contact our lawyers today for an initial consultation and learn what we can do for you.
At Blair & Kim, PLLC our defense attorneys have handled countless numbers of criminal cases for Federal Way residents. If you are under investigation or have already been charged, it is imperative that you have an experienced defense attorney at your side to inform and protect you of your rights. Our attorneys can help defend you against any criminal charge, including:
We work closely with the you and help you understand the nature of the charges and the possible outcomes for your case. We review every piece of evidence being used against you and build a defense that exploits any holes in the evidence. We ensure that the prosecution does not violate your rights and that no illegal procedures were used by the police.
At Blair & Kim, we understand that each client is different and requires a defense specifically tailored to their unique situation. Whether it be getting a case dismissed, negotiating a plea bargain, or taking a case to trial, we zealously represent our clients' needs and work tirelessly to guarantee the best possible outcome. We work with our client's side-by-side and walk them through each step of the process to ensure they are an active participant in their case.
For more information contact Blair & Kim, PLLC today. Schedule an initial consultation by contacting our office and speaking with one of our experienced criminal defense attorneys. This initial consultation, and any subsequent meetings, may take place over the phone to avoid the hassle of traveling to and parking in Seattle travel.
215 NE 40th St #C-3
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 622-6562
To make a public records request from the City of Federal Way, please click on the following link: Public Records Request