Practice Areas

Misdemeanor Criminal Defense

Kirk tried over 100 jury cases to trial. The following are just some of the areas in which he can assist.

• DUI – Driving Under the Influence – of alcohol or drugs
• BUI – Boating Under the Influence – of alcohol or drugs
• Deferred Prosecution
• Reckless Driving
• Negligent Driving in the First Degree
• Negligent Driving in the Second Degree
• Probation Violations

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Criminal Record Expungement

It may be possible to get your record cleared or sealed which can be extremely helpful for job applications. You can lawfully tell a potential employer you have no criminal record. Generally there is a waiting period of just a few years to up to 10 years to seal some convictions. For some juvenile offenses, if a person has not committed a new offense in two years, it may be possible to seal or vacate the conviction.

Liquor License

Kirk Davis has been successful in litigation before an Administrative Law Judge for the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Going without a beer and wine license or a spirits license can be extremely harmful to a business. Kirk Davis is prepared to help.

• Administrative Hearings
• Negotiations with Liquor Board and/or local jurisdictions

Drug Forfeiture

For over four years, Kirk Davis handled all of the drug forfeiture cases for the Seattle Police Department. His is experienced in handling real property forfeitures, personal property forfeitures, and appeals.

• Vehicles
• Cash
• Real Property – primary residences and rental houses

Personal Injury

A person who is injured has three years from the date of injury to settle a claim with the insurance company. It is important not to settle a claim with the insurance company until the injury is resolved completely or a physician indicates a patient's health is stable.

• Automobile Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Slip and Fall
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents

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Land Use

Kirk Davis has several years experience litigating land use cases for the City of Seattle Attorney's Office. His client was the Department of Planning and Development.

• Code Enforcement Defense – buildings without benefit of permit
• Variance
• Unlawful Detainer – evictions
• Real Property Disputes – trespass and adverse possession
• Real Property Purchase and Sale
• Administrative Hearings

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