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What to Expect at an Arraignment

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Kelsey L. Affronte | 4/4/2023
As a former prosecutor, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide context about what to expect at an arraignment hearing. This is the first hearing after a defendant has been charged with a crime. Arraignments are extremely formulaic - the defendant is informed of the charges against them, receives a trial date, and the… Read More

Recent Changes to Washington’s Domestic Violence Laws

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Kelsey L. Affronte | 9/28/2022
The purpose of our state's domestic violence laws is to provide enhanced protection to victims of this type of offense while sending a strong message to abusers that this behavior is not tolerated. Domestic violence relationships are between "intimate partners" (i.e. boyfriend/girlfriend, partners with children in common, etc.) or even "family or household members" (i.e.… Read More

Demand Letters: What Are They and How Can They Help?

Washington State Litigation Lawyer Kelsey L. Affronte | 6/9/2022
If you have found yourself in a pickle and are looking for a plan to get out of it, a demand letter is a simple and cost-effective means of communicating your desires. What Is a Demand Letter? A demand letter is intended for the person or company that wronged you. A good demand letter will… Read More