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Phone: (206) 340-1825

Address: 520 Pike St Ste 2600, Seattle, WA 98101

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Divorce
Sara will help to resolve cases where both parties have come to a mutual agreement about the key issues. Her uncontested divorce service—preparing and filing all necessary papers for a reasonable predetermined fee—is relatively rare in the Seattle metropolitan area.
Child Support
Washington child support is determined based on the Washington State Child Support Schedule. A trial court may deviate from the standard child support…
Child Custody and Visitation
In Washington, courts use "the best interests of the child" as the basis for their child custody determinations. Judges review each parent's capacity to maintain a loving and stable relationship with the kids, provide for their basic needs as well as their emotional needs, use sound judgment, and financially support them. If your spouse and you decide to agree on a parenting plan, the court will review the plan to make sure you considered your children's best interests. Protecting Your Rights against the Prosecution
Spousal Support
Either party can request spousal support, which is also known as alimony. The court can decide whether to grant alimony based on numerous factors, including each party's income, the standard of living during the marriage, each spouse's physical and emotional condition, and how much time and training it would take for a spouse requesting alimony to become self-sufficient.
Legal Separation
When your assets or children are at risk, the quality, resources and insight of your divorce lawyer are critical. Our knowledge and experience allows us to immediately identify all issues that may arise in a divorce proceeding and pursue, when necessary, all options available. This may include assisting clients to obtain immediate relief from the court through temporary orders, and/or to obtain protection orders or restraining orders to ensure our clients are protected when safety is an issue. We explain and assist our clients in deciding whether to seek a legal separation in lieu of a divorce, knowing that this decision is not for everyone.

Criminal Defense
Divorce proceedings, negligence claims, and criminal prosecutions involve high stakes, and the decisions made in these cases may affect your life for many years to come. The experienced family law, injury, and criminal defense attorneys at Blair & Kim can provide Seattle residents with sophisticated legal representation. We also can assist individuals in Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, and throughout King County. Call us at (206) 622-6562 or contact us via our online form to set up a consultation.
DUI/DWI
The state also takes allegations of drunk driving very seriously. There is an implied consent law, which provides that if you refuse to submit to a chemical test you are subject to an automatic license suspension and a fine. Whether you may be subject to jail time for a DUI conviction depends on the number of prior DUI offenses you have, whether you took a breath test, and the outcome of your breath test. Aggravating factors, which can increase your sentence, include whether a defendant is a risk to the community, whether there was an accident, whether children were in the car at the time of the DUI, and any prior criminal convictions that the defendant may have. Seeking Compensation for an Accident
Traffic Violations
Our client had three criminal convictions: Reckless Driving (1999), Reckless Endangerment (2004) and Negligent Driving in the First Degree (2004), each in a separate division of the Snohomish County District Court. We were able to gather all the necessary documents and file a motion to vacate in each individual court. As of November of 2019, each of these motions to vacate has been granted and our client now has no criminal convictions.
Sex Crimes
Under RCW 26.50.010, domestic violence may involve bodily injury, assault, physical harm, or making someone fear imminent physical harm when the alleged victim and perpetrator are in the same family or household. It also includes sexual assault or stalking within a family or household. These relationships are broadly defined to include people such as adults related by marriage or blood, spouses, former spouses, domestic partners, former domestic partners and those who have a child in common, persons 16 years of age or older who are presently residing together, and people with legal parent-child or biological relationships, including stepparents and grandparents.
Fraud
State lawmakers have passed statutes that heavily punish certain types of drug crimes, and a conviction can have very serious consequences, including a long term of incarceration, forfeiture of assets and heavy fines, as well as leaving you with a felony conviction on your criminal record, heavily impacting your future opportunities. If you are facing criminal accusations involving drug sales, distribution, possession with intent to deliver, possession of marijuana, prescription fraud, VUSCA crimes, or possession of drug paraphernalia, you need a defense lawyer immediately. Theft Crimes
Robbery
If you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony theft crime, you are in serious legal trouble and need help from our criminal attorney at once. Whether you are facing charges involving burglary, robbery, shoplifting, or grand theft, the quality of your defense is a critical factor in the final outcome of your case. Violent Crimes
Burglary
In October of 2019, we were retained to vacate a 1995 Attempted Burglary 2nd Degree conviction in the King County Superior Court. The order granting our Motion to Vacate was signed by the court in February of 2020.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Crimes in Washington are either felonies or misdemeanors. There are three classes of felonies, with Class A being the most serious type of felony and Class C being the least serious. With a Class A felony conviction, you may face more than 20 years in prison. With a Class C nonviolent felony conviction, you may have to pay a fine and spend months in jail. The specific punishment imposed depends on what type of crime you were convicted of and any prior criminal record. The two types of misdemeanors are gross misdemeanors and misdemeanors. The former can be punished by up to one year in jail, a $5,000 fine, or both.
Drug Crimes
Due to mounting public pressure to secure schools from drugs, violence, and firearms, many schools have enacted “zero-tolerance policies” that inflict maximum penalties on responsible students. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Department of Education survey of more than 1,000 schools from across the country, 79% of schools enforce “zero-tolerance policies” for alleged acts of violence and 88% enforce “zero-tolerance policies” for possession of drugs. And education institutions from elementary school, through middle school and high school, and up to the college level continue to add more and more prohibited acts to their highly complex codes of student conduct. What Causes a School Disciplinary Proceeding?
Assault
In October of 2019, we were retained to vacate 2013 convictions for Trespass 2nd and Simple Assault out of the Pasco Municipal Court. We immediately gathered the relevant documents, drafted the necessary paperwork and filed a two serrate motions to vacate. Those motion was granted by the Court, one month after we were retained.
Probation Violation
In January of 2005, our client was alleged to have violated the terms of her deferred sentence in the Seattle Municipal Court. After full evidentiary hearing, the Court found that our client had committed no violation, withdrew the previously entered “Guilty” finding, entered a “Not Guilty” and dismissed the case.
Shoplifting
I was charged with Shoplifting in SMC, It could have had severe economic and personal implications for me. I engaged Mr. Blair after reviewing a lot of Attorneys. I am so happy I did. He is not only very knowledgeable professionally, but well respected and connected in Seattle court circles. He guided me patiently and with great empathy and care through a difficult and confusion process. Even though he could have chosen a path of quicker resolution (steered me into accepting diversion) he insisted and eventually through persistence and competence win “Civil Compromise” with the store that seldom if ever agrees to a compromise of misdemeanor. I VERY HIGHLY recommend Mr. Blair to anyone who finds himself in the unfortunate situation of being under criminal prosecution., Mr. Blair can help you save your reputation and get you the best possible results.
Restraining Order
Forgery
In November of 2019, we were retained to vacate a 1995 Attempted Forgery conviction out of the King County Superior Court. After being retained, we immediately gathered the case records, drafted the necessary legal paperwork and filed a Petition to Vacate. In December, the court granted our client’s petition, less than 30 days after we had filed the paperwork. VUCSA (Possession of Marijuana) - Conviction Vacated
Kidnapping
Domestic violence charges also common. These may arise from offenses such as domestic assault, reckless endangerment, coercion, burglary, criminal trespass, or kidnapping. There are different degrees of domestic assault, for example. A perpetrator may be charged with this offense in the second degree, a Class B felony, if the victim sustains serious but non-permanent injuries. This crime may be punished by up to 10 years of imprisonment, a $20,000 fine, and the loss of gun rights. However, if the victim sustains fractures or a weapon was used, felony assault, which is associated with even greater penalties, may be charged. In some cases, enlisting a capable Seattle criminal defense lawyer can mean the difference between being charged with felony assault in the first degree, a Class A felony that comes with substantial penalties, and assault in the fourth degree, which is a gross misdemeanor. Protecting Your Interests when Dissolving a Marriage
Hit and Run
In April of 2021, our client was charged, in the Kent Municipal Court with the crime of Hit & Run – Attended. After conducting a thorough investigation, we were able to determine that the address and phone number for the alleged victim contained in the police report were no longer valid, making it unlikely that the prosecutor would be able to secure that person’s presence for trial. Therefore, we set the case for trial. As expected, the alleged victim failed to appear and the court granted our motion to dismiss the charge. Driving While License Suspended Third Degree - Reduced to Civil Infraction

Business and Corporate Law

Business Disputes
In addition, Sara handles other matters related to family law such as civil litigation of contract disputes or to determine rights to jointly owned real estate.

Workers Compensation
Sexual Harassment
All colleges and universities that receive federal funding must comply with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972. This provision requires schools to protect students from sexual harassment and discrimination in the higher education environment. As a result, each college and university has created rules and procedures that govern investigations regarding university discipline.

Personal Injury
Each case is unique, but these are some economic and noneconomic damages that often tend to be sought in a personal injury lawsuit. Some of these include, lost wages, lost earning capacity, mental anguish, loss of enjoyment, out-of-pocket costs, rehabilitation costs, and medical bills. Civil Protection Orders
Auto Accidents

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