If you were arrested for a Lynnwood DUI (in the City of Lynnwood by a Lynnwood Police Officer), your case will be filed in the Lynnwood Municipal Court.  The filing of the DUI charge in this court means that the prosecutors working on your case will be from a private law firm that contracts legal services to the city and the judge will be the sole elected Lynnwood Municipal Court Judge or a pro tem judge.

At this time, DUI cases that occur within the City of Lynnwood are filed immediately and you will have your arraignment within 72 hours of your arrest, if not the morning immediately following your arrest.  It is common for the Lynnwood police to hold those arrested for DUI in custody until arraignment.  Because arraignment will happen so quickly, you must be proactive. You will be facing a judge who takes his responsibilities very seriously when releasing those arrested for DUI back into the community.  He is known for imposing some of the strictest conditions upon release in the state of Washington. To best avoid being taken into custody, or possibly having a loved one remain in custody, call a Lynnwood DUI attorney immediately. There are steps we can take to help prevent this from occurring.

Further, your privilege to drive is at risk of administrative suspension through the Washington Department of Licensing and you have only 20 days from the date of your DUI arrest to request an administrative hearing.   There are also several steps that you can begin working on now that will be helpful in the preparation and negotiation of your case.   By being proactive you and your Lynnwood DUI lawyer will be prepared at your arraignment for any of the issues that may be raised.

• Lynnwood Municipal Court Website
• Find Your Court Date