Experience is unquestionably important. But, what is most important is to be capably experienced, because it isn't just a matter of having done something for a long time, but rather having done it well over time. After all, a complete nincompoop can be heavily experienced at being ... well ... a complete nincompoop! Having said that, it is equally true that a serious criminal case is no time for your lawyer to be in training!

I was admitted to the Washington State Bar in July 1976, and began my career over 31 years ago in the same office building where I still headquarter my practice in Ellensburg.

There aren't too many crimes in the Washington criminal code that I haven't handled. Over the years that challenge has taken me all over the State of Washington. I choose now to limit my practice to Central Washington.

I am quite familiar with the nuances of criminal defense in a rural setting.