Being charged with a crime can feel like the world crashing down on you. Let our courtroom-tested defense lawyers step in, protect your rights, and fight back on your behalf.
Black & Askerov is a team of expert criminal attorneys. Criminal defense is all we do, and we’ve been doing it for more than 20 years. Based in Seattle, we specialize in the defense of serious criminal cases in state, federal and appellate courts throughout Washington. Our attorneys are leaders in the field, and have the accolades, results, and reviews to show it. From federal crimes, white-collar defense, and serious drug crimes, to homicides, assaults and sex crimes, we have the experience, skill, and toughness required to achieve results that you will not get elsewhere. We have a team of attorneys and staff ready to hit the ground running as soon as we take your case. Call us and let us be the ally you need in what will likely be one of the scariest and most stressful situations of your life.
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SEATTLE CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYERS GUARDING YOUR FREEDOM
At Black & Askerov, PLLC, we understand the serious consequences that may follow a criminal conviction and the importance of fighting for a defendant’s rights to the limits of the law. We are attorneys who have developed a hard-earned reputation as leaders in the criminal defense community. With offices in Seattle, our dedicated criminal defense lawyers are tireless in investigating each client’s case, negotiating during the plea bargaining process, and aggressively preparing cases for trial.
If you choose us, you can trust our expert criminal lawyers to provide an honest assessment of your options, rather than promising unrealistic results. Committed to pursuing your optimal outcome with single-minded determination, our criminal defense firm represents Washington residents in the following areas:
- Drug crimes, white collar/fraud, federal crimes,
- Violent crimes, sex crimes, domestic violence,
- Theft, DUI defense, pre-charge investigations,
- Appeals and post-conviction relief,
- Protection orders, and forfeitures
Some criminal cases require skilled courtroom advocacy, some cases require insiders’ knowledge of the intricacies of the legal system, some cases require deep investigation into the prosecution’s alleged “facts,” some cases require extensive knowledge of constitutional issues to challenge the government’s investigation, and some cases require aggressive confrontation of witnesses. We rely on all of these strategies wherever they’re needed. But all cases require tenacity and a refusal to accept results that are unfair, unjust, or just plain wrong. And while we can’t ever promise any particular result, what we can promise is that you’ll get our all, in every single case.
Call us now to get the superior protection and representation you and your loved ones deserve. We always offer a free consultation. Just contact us and let us help.
THE BLACK & ASKEROV BLOG
A COLLECTION OF FIRM NEWS AND INSIGHTS INTO CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE AREAS AND ISSUES
Please find below our most recent posts. Visit the Black & Askerov Blog here to view and access all of our firm’s blog posts.
Washington Law on Vehicle Prowling in the First Degree
Under Washington law, you commit the crime of prowling in the first degree if you enter or remain unlawfully in a motor home, or a vessel equipped with a cabin, with the intent to commit a crime. First degree prowling is a felony offense (as opposed to a misdemeanor) punishable by up to five years in state prison. Please contact a skilled criminal defense attorney now if you were charged with a crime in Washington.
How Does Washington Law Define First Degree Prowling?
RCW 9A.52.095 is the Washington statute that sets forth the crime of prowling in the first degree. Per this law, you are guilty of prowling if you:
- Enter or remain unlawfully in […]
Understanding the Difference Between First- and Second-Degree Murder in Washington State
When a homicide occurs, one of the first legal questions is: what kind of murder charge applies? In Washington State, murder is primarily classified into two degrees, first-degree and second-degree, each carrying serious consequences. But the difference between the two often comes down to intent, planning, and circumstances. Here’s what you need to know.
First-Degree Murder
RCW 9A.32.030 is Washington’s primary statute on first-degree murder. Per this law, first-degree murder involves premeditation, which means a killing was planned in advance.
More specifically, a person can be charged with first-degree murder if they either:
- Premeditated and intentionally caused the death of another person,
Federal Law on Identity Theft
Federal law says that you are guilty of identity theft if you use someone else’s personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. A conviction of identity theft is punishable by confinement in federal prison and potential fines (possibly reaching hundreds of thousands of dollars). Please contact a criminal defense attorney now if you are facing identity theft charges or any charges of a federal crime.
What is the Federal Crime of Identity Theft?
The primary federal statues on identity theft are 18 USC 1028 and 18 USC 1028A. Per these laws, identity theft generally involves acquiring another person’s identifying information (like name, address, Social Security number, or bank account) for fraudulent purposes, often […]
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We serve clients throughout Washington including those in the following localities: King County including Bellevue, Kent, and Seattle; Benton County including Kennewick; Chelan County including Wenatchee; Clallam County including Port Angeles; Grays Harbor County including Aberdeen; Kitsap County including Port Orchard; Kittitas County including Ellensburg; Pierce County including Tacoma; Skagit County including Mount Vernon; Snohomish County including Everett; Spokane County including Spokane; Thurston County including Olympia; Whatcom County including Bellingham; and Yakima County including Yakima.