Kirkland Felony DUI Attorney

Serious Defense for Serious Charges

While all DUI charges are serious, felony DUI convictions come with especially harsh penalties. If you have been charged with felony DUI in Kirkland or anywhere in King County, you need an aggressive defense on your side. You need DUIHeroes.

At DUIHeroes, we only handle DUI and DUI-related cases. This allows us to dedicate all of our time and resources to defending clients against these types of charges. Led by founding attorney, Jonathan Dichter, our attorneys are all extensively trained in the same NHTSA field sobriety testing standards as Washington State law enforcement. Attorney Dichter is also a qualified NHTSA instructor who regularly lectures on DUI defense both statewide and nationally. Our team is committed to helping you beat serious DUI charges, and, on average, we have successfully had our clients’ charges reduced or dismissed in 95% of first-time offenses*.

After an arrest for felony DUI, you need to act fast. Contact our team today at (425) 296-9358 to discuss your options during a free consultation.

When Does a DUI Become a Felony in Washington?

In Washington State, a DUI can become a felony if certain conditions are met:

• Three or more prior DUI-related offenses in the past 15 years (as of January 1, 2026)
• A prior conviction for vehicular assault involving alcohol or drugs
• A prior conviction for vehicular homicide involving alcohol or drugs
• A previous felony DUI 

One of the more common situations is prior convictions leading to a felony DUI charge. Different types of convictions may “count” as a prior conviction when it comes to being charged with felony DUI, such as first-degree negligent driving, reckless driving, comparable out-of-state convictions, and deferred prosecution. 

What Are the Penalties for Felony DUI in Kirkland, WA?

In Washington, felony DUI is typically a “Class B” felony. This comes with significant potential penalties, including certain mandatory minimums in some cases.

If convicted, you could face:

• Up to 10 years in state prison
• Up to $20,000 in fines 
• License revocation, potentially lasting up to 4 years
• Mandatory ignition interlock installation after reinstatement
• Chemical dependency evaluation and treatment

In addition to court-imposed criminal penalties, a felony DUI conviction also brings lasting collateral consequences, including a permanent criminal record, loss of professional licenses or employment opportunities, and harsher penalties for any future criminal charges. 

How DUIHeroes Can Build Your Felony DUI Defense

Felony DUI cases are complex. Defending against these charges requires understanding both the science and the strategy behind DUI investigations. 

At DUIHeroes, DUI defense is not just something we occasionally handle—it’s all we do. Our Kirkland felony DUI attorneys have completed the same NHTSA sobriety testing courses as Washington police officers, and our team includes former prosecutors who know how these cases are built behind the scenes.

When it comes to defending clients against felony DUI charges, we pursue a thorough and aggressive defense strategy that may include:

• Challenging whether officers had lawful grounds to stop or arrest you
• Reviewing police reports for inaccuracies or unsupported assumptions
• Examining breath or blood test procedures for errors or standards violations
• Investigating whether testing equipment was properly maintained or calibrated
• Identifying medical, environmental, or physiological conditions that may explain alleged signs of impairment
• Analyzing field sobriety tests to determine if they were performed or scored correctly
• Examining whether the state correctly counted prior offenses

Felony DUI charges sometimes rely on assumptions, procedural shortcuts, or incomplete evidence. Our job is to expose those weaknesses and use them to your advantage. When appropriate, our felony DUI attorneys in Kirkland may also engage early with prosecutors to challenge the basis for filing the case as a felony and negotiate for reductions whenever possible.

Why Drivers in Kirkland Choose DUIHeroes

Felony DUI charges are incredibly serious, and having the right DUI defense attorney makes all the difference. At DUIHeroes, we intentionally limit our caseload in order to provide every client with the high level of personal attention and support they need. We are available 24/7 to take your calls and provide consistent updates through our secure client portal. When you choose our firm, you get a team of accessible, knowledgeable, and dedicated attorneys ready to fight for you and your rights. 

If you are facing felony DUI charges in Kirkland or the nearby areas, don’t wait to contact DUIHeroes. We can explain your options and take immediate steps to challenge the state’s case. 

Call (425) 296-9358 today or contact us online to schedule your free consultation with one of our felony DUI lawyers in Kirkland.