Platt, Thompson & Buescher
Practice Areas for Island County & Washington
Legal problems rarely fit neatly into one category. Our attorneys provide focused guidance across criminal defense, civil disputes, family law, personal injury and rights-restoration matters.
Explore the firm’s primary practice areas below to learn more about the issues we handle, the attorneys who work in each area and the next steps that may be available.
Local Island County counsel
Criminal, civil and family matters
Trial and litigation experience
Coupeville office, Washington reach
How We Can Help
Explore our practice areas.
Each practice-area page provides a clearer view of the matters the firm handles, common legal concerns and the attorneys who may work on the case.
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Criminal Defense
Defense for misdemeanor and felony charges, domestic violence allegations, self-defense issues and other criminal matters.
Felony charges · Domestic violence · Self-defense
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DUI Defense
Representation through the stop, arrest, testing, court and licensing stages of a Washington DUI case.
Arrest decisions · Breath and blood testing · License issues
03
Civil Law
Selected civil disputes requiring careful analysis, negotiation, motion practice or courtroom advocacy.
Civil litigation · Disputed claims · Trial advocacy
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Family Law
Practical guidance for divorce, property division, parenting plans, child support and other family-law concerns.
Divorce · Parenting plans · Child custody and support
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Personal Injury
Representation for people injured because of another person’s negligence or unsafe conduct.
Vehicle collisions · Pedestrian and bicycle injuries · Insurance disputes
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Gun Rights Restoration
Guidance for eligible clients seeking restoration of firearm rights after a qualifying Washington conviction.
Eligibility review · Court petitions · Rights restoration
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Record Clearing & Rights Restoration
Help evaluating options to vacate eligible convictions, seal juvenile records, delete qualifying non-conviction data, obtain certificates of discharge and address related rights-restoration issues.
Vacating convictions · Juvenile records · Certificates of discharge · Non-conviction data
A Clear Starting Point
A practical approach to understanding the legal issue.
The right strategy depends on the facts, the available evidence, the applicable law and the client’s priorities. The first step is creating a clear picture of the problem.
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Understand what happened
We begin by identifying the events, documents, deadlines and immediate concerns affecting the matter.
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Clarify the available options
We explain the legal and practical paths forward, including the risks, tradeoffs and likely next steps.
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Build a focused strategy
The plan is shaped around the client’s goals, the strength of the evidence and the demands of the legal process.
Meet the Attorneys
A local team with varied legal experience.
Get Started
Talk with a local attorney about the legal matter you are facing.
A consultation can help identify the relevant practice area, clarify immediate concerns and provide a more informed view of the next steps.
180 NW Coveland St, Coupeville, WA 98239 · reception@plattbuescher.com