If you have been charges with a DUI in Cle Elum, contact our office to schedule a free consultation. We provide an honest assessment of your case and set realistic expectations from the outset. DUI cases can be complex and often require careful, detailed review. The process can also feel overwhelming due to the amount of information involved. Our team takes the time to explain each step and procedure so you understand what is required, feel informed throughout the process, and can be confident that no detail is overlooked.
We have assisted clients facing DUI charges in Cle Elum for more than a decade. Liz Gagley is the only DUI defense attorney who resides in Cle Elum. While other attorneys may travel from outside the area to represent clients in Upper Kittitas District Court, they are often less familiar with the court's local procedures, expectations, and day-to-day practices.
Upper Kittitas District Court, located at the Cle Elum courthouse, operates differently from the other court in Kittitas County. Each judge manages the courtroom according to their own procedures and preferences, and those practices can evolve over time. For this reason, it is important to work with an attorney who has current, firsthand knowledge of how the court operates.
In addition to familiarity with the Cle Elum court, Heritage Law Office has extensive experience working with the prosecutors assigned to this courthouse. Two different offices handle prosecutions there. The first is the Kittitas County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, which handles state and county cases and frequently experiences turnover among district court prosecutors. The second is a contract prosecuting attorney who handles criminal matters for the Cle Elum Municipal, Roslyn Municipal, and South Cle Elum Municipal courts.
Because prosecuting attorneys assigned to this courthouse change regularly, it is critical for defense counsel to know who is currently handling each case and how to contact them. Our firm consistently maintains current knowledge of prosecutorial assignments to ensure effective and timely representation for our clients.