In 2021, Washington state broadly redefined the term “domestic violence” for legal purposes. To be specific, the legal definition changed as it relates to Domestic…

Protection order cases require a skilled defense. Burke Brown Attorneys, PLLC offers criminal defense strategies to protect your rights in these sensitive cases.

In recent years, we’ve seen the Washington legislature pass multiple bills aimed at alleviating often crippling debt for juvenile offenders. We’ve seen the unfortunate reality…

As parents, we put our heart and soul into raising and protecting our children to nurture a bright future. We celebrate their successes and work…

Our law firm is regularly discussing the importance and impact of Washington protection orders. These are often used legal tools that are essential for protecting…

Child Protective Services (CPS) plays a vital role in safeguarding the well-being of our children, ensuring they grow up in safe, nurturing environments. Regrettably, some…

A domestic violence protection order in Washington state is a gravely serious matter with severe consequences, especially for parents. People make mistakes in life, and facing the…

In Washington state, protection orders are a legal mechanism used to protect the people – not to punish those who have orders filed against them. These orders…

Are you guilty or innocent? As you may know, the answer to that question doesn’t always directly correlate to the outcome of a legal case….

Protection orders can dramatically change family life in the blink of an eye.  A temporary protection order can be served out of the blue and…