Don't stand alone. I am here to help you through this difficult and complex process.

If you are facing criminal charges, you don't have to stand alone. I will fight to keep you out of jail and to minimize the impact of your case. It is important, however, to speak with a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer about your legal rights and options before making any decisions about how to proceed. Many people know that they have state and federal constitutional and statutory rights when they have been arrested or charged with a crime.

Surprisingly, however, many people chose to essentially forfeit these rights by not fully utilizing these protections both before and after they are arrested or charged with a crime. People seeking legal advice often call me after they have already plead guilty or accepted some other resolution to their case and believe that they have made a mistake. Often, they felt pressured into accepting a resolution that they did not believe was fair or appropriate.

Unfortunately, by this time, it is often extremely difficult for any criminal defense lawyer to assist them because their case has already been resolved. And, in Washington State, undoing a guilty plea can be very complex if not impossible. In nearly every possible instance, it best to retain experienced counsel as soon as possible.

This allows me to explore all of your options and assist you in making a truly informed decision about how you should proceed.



The city or the state has the burden of proving their case in every criminal matter. Make them do it. Talk to a criminal attorney now!

In all Washington Court criminal cases, the city or the county is required to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. This is a substantial burden. In many cases, you may also have one or more legal defenses available to you. But these statutory defenses must be properly raised and argued.

All defendants have the right to an attorney at all court hearings. And, it is important that you have an experienced and knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer by your side at all criminal proceedings. This is true even if you do not believe that the offense with which you have been charged is a serious one, and it is especially true if you believe that you have done nothing wrong and are innocent.

If you are a criminal defendant here in Snohomish, King, or Skagit Counties, I know how to protect your rights.

I can assist you in District and Municipal Courts in criminal matters including, but not limited to:


In Superior Court I can handle any felony charge including, but not limited to:
The legal information detailed above that throughout this site should not be construed as formal legal advice. It also does not represent in any way the formation of any attorney-client privilege or relationship. Any cases discussed herein, including their results are fact specific and based solely upon the unique circumstances of that case. They do not represent a promise or guarantee of any result in your legal matter.

For specific legal advice regarding your case, please contact:
Max P. Harrison, Attorney at Law, P.C.
2825 Colby Avenue
Ste. 304
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 252-6634

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