If someone is threatening to take out a restraining order against you or you’ve received notice that indicates you could be subject to a protective…

Children and teens are still in the process of developing physically and emotionally, and they often experiment with sexual conduct. These activities can be considered…

If your child is involved in Washington’s juvenile justice system, knowing the basics of sentencing guidelines can make a difficult time a little clearer. At…

Protection orders in Washington state can cause all kinds of problems in ways people often do not expect. When the court issues a protection order…

There’s a common myth that juvenile court records are kept private so that people can’t find out about offenses committed while you were a minor….

According to the Washington State Department of Health, 1 out of every 8 adults in the state has reported being injured by an intimate partner….

At Burke Brown Attorneys, PLLC, we have over 30 years of experience defending clients of all ages against serious accusations in Seattle’s high-volume urban courts…

Adults with years of life experience should know how to resolve conflict and express frustration without committing assault, so criminal penalties may seem justified when…

Even when they know better, kids do things they shouldn’t do. They lack experience and judgment. The part of the brain that allows them to…

When someone feels threatened—or they want to get even with you or simply make your life difficult–Washington state law gives them an avenue to obtain…