Case Results | Hester Law Group

Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence

Brett Purtzer's client was facing a domestic violence charge (4th degree assault) in Gig Harbor Municipal Court. At today's hearing, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case. Another successful result for the Hester Law Group!

Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence

In Chehalis Municipal Court today, Mr. Purtzer convinced the prosecutor to allow his client to enter a diversion agreement that will lead to dismissal of his Domestic Violence charges (Malicious Mischief in the third degree). The client is thrilled ...

Charges Amended

Domestic Violence

Lacey Municipal Court charge amended from domestic violence assault to disorderly conduct.

Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence

Lance Hester was able to have assault in the fourth degree, domestic violence charges dismissed on behalf of a client charged in Federal Way Municipal Court.

Not Guilty

Domestic Violence

Brett Purtzer obtained a verdict of NOT GUILTY following a jury trial. His client was accused of domestic violence assault and Mr. Purtzer convinced the jury that the client acted in self-defense.

Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence charges: Rape, Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault

Brett Purtzer's client was charged with the following Domestic Violence charges: Rape, Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault, Malicious Mischief and Felony Harassment in Thurston County Superior Court. After battling the charges for more than a year, this ...

Reduced Sentence

Drug Crime

Brett Purtzer argued and won reduced sentence to probation and time served for client convicted of major drug charge.

Reduced Sentence

Drug Distribution

Wayne Fricke's client was facing a sentencing range of 15-21 months for federal drug distribution conspiracy charges. Based on Mr. Fricke's sound argumentation to the judge, his client received only a 7-month sentence.

Case Dismissed

DUI

Attorney Brett Purtzer helped his client get a DUI from 2010 dismissed in Puyallup Municipal Court. The client was extremely pleased with his representation and the outcome of the case.

Case Reduced

DUI

Lance Hester successfully negotiated a resolution for his client in Tacoma Municipal Court whereby the client's DUI (refusal) case was amended to Negligent Driving in the first degree. The client received no jail time and roughly a $300 fine.

Case Dismissed

DUI

Lance Hester helped a client have her DUI case from 2005 dismissed with prejudice in Lakewood Municipal Court.

Case Dismissed

DUI

Lance Hester helped a client have his DUI case DISMISSED with prejudice.

Life Sentence Avoided

Federal Criminal Sex Charges

Lance Hester's client was facing a probable life sentence in Louisiana as well as federal criminal sex charges in the Western District of Washington. Thanks to Mr. Hester's expansive knowledge and negotiation, the case was settled globally and the ...

Federal Court Success

Federal Probation Violation

During a Federal probation violation hearing, Lance Hester successfully assisted his client in convincing the court to release him from continued incarceration despite the fact the client admitted to cutting off his electronic monitoring ankle bracel ...

Case Dismissed

Felony Assault in the Second Degree

Lance Hester fought for a client charged with felony assault in the second degree and convinced the prosecutor to DISMISS the charge.

Vacated Conviction

4th Degree Assault

This morning, Wayne Fricke appeared in Thurston County Superior Court and was able to get his client's 4th Degree Assault (Domestic Violence) conviction vacated. The client was thrilled to finally put the unfortunate situation behind him.

Two Restraining Orders Granted

Anti-harassment Orders

During two consecutive weeks Lance Hester achieved anti-harassment orders for two separate clients. One had been the subject of bullying and road-rage harassment by a co-worker; the other’s family had been stalked by a former baby sitter over the ...

Not Liable

Assault

Wayne Fricke defended a client in a civil case who was accused of punching a fellow consumer at an area Safeway Supermarket. After several days of trial, the jury came back with a quick verdict in his client's favor.

Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

Attorney Wayne Fricke, again, convinced the prosecution to dismiss charges against his client, which would have ended up in him spending the rest of his life in prison, had he been convicted. This was no easy task, but due to his independent ...

Reduced Charges

Felony DUI & Eluding, Reckless, Driving Without Ignition Interlock

Client was facing charges for felony DUI, felony eluding, reckless, and driving without an ignition interlock. Attorney Wayne Fricke was able to argue this down to a gross misdemeanor DUI with 60 days of work release.

Not Guilty

First Degree Assault with a Firearm Sentencing Enhancement

Brett Purtzer recently obtained a Not Guilty verdict on a case charged as First Degree Assault with a Firearm Sentencing Enhancement. Mr. Purtzer’s client was attacked by an individual at a local homeless shelter, where Mr. Purtzer’s client was also ...

Reduced Sentence

Five Counts of First Degree Assault

Brett Purtzer recently defended a case where his client had been convicted of five counts of first degree assault - two of which included a mandatory five-year (consecutive) sentencing enhancement. The client was likely to receive a 60+ year ...

Four Felony Charges Dismissed

Four Felony Counts

Lance Hester appeared with his client in Whatcom County Superior Court (Bellingham) for trial on four felony counts: 1. Assault in the second degree, 2. Felony Harassment, 3. Unlawful possession of firearm and 4. Unlawful possession of short barreled ...

Case Dismissed

Fourth Degree Assault Charge

Brett Purtzer helped a client obtain a DISMISSAL of a fourth degree assault charge - domestic violence - out of Lakewood Municipal Court.

$275,000 Settlement

Head-On Accident

Attorney Lance Hester successfully negotiated a $275,000 settlement of a complicated head-on accident for his client.

Case Dismissed

Second Degree Assault

Wayne Fricke convinced the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's office to dismiss all his client's charges, including second degree assault with a firearm enhancement and four counts of felony harassment - an INCREDIBLE result.

Five Charges Dismissed

Seven Total Counts of Violating Lakewood's Municipal Code

Lance Hester represented two clients facing seven total counts of violating Lakewood's Municipal Code - all relating to their ownership of two dogs. Mr. Hester and his team were able to have 5 of the 7 allegations dismissed. His clients were very ...

$75,000 Settlement

Slip and Fall

Brett Purtzer helped a client recover $75,000 for a slip and fall incident that ocurred in Wenatchee, Washington. The client was very pleased with the generous settlement.

Reduced Charge

Strike Offense - 2nd Degree Assault Charge Reduced to Misdemeanor

Attorney Wayne Fricke was able to have a charged strike offense, 2nd-degree assault based on strangulation, reduced to a misdemeanor 4th-degree assault charge following his independent investigation.

Five Counts of First Degree Assault

Struck by a Vehicle

Lance Hester successfully negotiated a policy-limit settlement for a homeless pedestrian who attepted to cross a busy four-lane road without using a crosswalk and was struck by a vehicle that failed to "lookout" for the pedestrian.

Case Dismissed

Theft/Embezzlement Charges

Lance Hester's hard work convinced a Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney to dismiss serious theft/embezzlement charges (without prejudice) against a client who was falsely accused by a former employer.

Plea Agreement

Unlawful Manufacturing

Brett Purtzer's client was involved in a marijuana grow operation for a dispensary - or so she thought. Due to lack of proper licensing, she was charged with unlawful manufacturing of 100's of marijuana plants and firearm possession charges and ...

Not Guilty

Unlawfully Displaying a Weapon

Brett Purtzer just convinced a jury to find his client not guilty of unlawfully displaying a weapon (a handgun) in Tacoma Municipal Court. The client was looking at a lengthy jail term and was very pleased with Mr. Purtzer's effort in proving that he ...

Settlement

Violated Rights

Lance Hester successfully negotiated a settlement on behalf of a disabled plaintiff whose rights were violated by a strip mall owner in Seattle’s International District whose property lacked appropriate wheelchair access.

Case Settled

Violated Rights

Attorney Lance Hester secured a successful settlement for a disabled plaintiff whose rights were violated by a Woodinville strip mall owner. The result came about when Mr. Hester pointed out the many instances where the property lacked appropriate ...

$225,000 Settlement

Hit by a Negligent Driver

Attorney Brett Purtzer secured a $225,000 settlement for a client who was hit by a negligent driver while walking on a sidewalk.

Case Dismissed

Minor in Possession

Prior to the client's first pretrial conference, Brett Purtzer was successful in convincing the prosecutor to dismiss an MIP charge in Lakewood Municipal Court.

Case Dismissed

Multiple Counts of Child Exploitation

Wayne Fricke represented an individual charged with multiple counts of child exploitation with multiple alleged victims. Mr. Fricke pressed to interview the alleged victims, who refused to cooperate. After filing a motion to dismiss, the State ...

Case Dismissed

Possession of Stolen Property

This morning, attorney Wayne Fricke of the Hester Law Group convinced the prosecutor to DISMISS the possession of stolen property (motor vehicle) charge his client was facing in Mason County Superior Court. It was a good way to start the week!

Case Dismissed

Rape

Attorney Brett Purtzer negotiated a full dismissal of rape of a child case against his client in Thurston County Superior Court. The client was thrilled to have the allegations behind him.

Case Reduced

Reckless Driving

In Cowlitz County District Court, Lance Hester reduced his client's case from a criminal Reckless Driving charge to an infraction.

Reduced Sentence

Reduced Sentence

A Pierce county defendant was being told by his lawyer to plead to a 10-year sentence. Instead, the defendant hired Wayne Fricke and was thrilled when Mr. Fricke convinced the prosecutor to agree to a 27-month DOSA sentence that will likely lead to ...

Hit and Run

Criminal

Lance Hester helped a client obtain a one-year stipulated order of continuance with a small fine and no other conditions in response to a charge of Hit and Run. The client was very pleased with the result.

Case Dismissed

Case Dismissed

The state attempted to revoke a client's SSOSA - threatening to put the client in prison. Wayne Fricke was retained and had the multiple allegations of violative behavior dismissed.

Charges and Convictions Expunged

Charges and Convictions Expunged

Brett Purtzer successfully assisted an out-of-state client seeking to have old charges and convictions expunged and vacated from an incident out of Steilacoom Municipal Court.

Not Guilty

Child Rape

Hester Law Group attorney Brett Purtzer obtained Not Guilty verdicts on all four child rape counts his client was facing in Pierce County Superior Court. His client was thrilled to put the matter behind him and move on.

Hung Jury

Felony Child Sex Act

Mr. Fricke's client was charged with a felony child sex act. After more than a week in trial, the jury came back deadlocked. The state will now decide whether to re-try the case.