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What To do After Being Charged With a Sex Offense?

How To Fight Back Against Sex Crime Charges

While facing sex crime accusations, it can seem like everyone assumes that you are guilty. The impact of these allegations alone can echo throughout multiple areas of your life – from your career to your family and relationships. However, you are not guilty by law until a judge or jury says otherwise.

You have a chance to stand up and set the record straight – and we can stand with you. The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart Criminal Defense Lawyer is an aggressive criminal defense law firm serving across Washington. With founding attorney Michael Austin Stewart at the helm of your defense strategy, you can confront serious sex offense charges with confidence.

We Approach Sensitive Cases With Due Care

Allegations of sexual assault, rape, child pornography, online sex crimes and related charges often present special challenges that other types of cases do not. We look at each case with a fresh perspective; every situation calls for a unique defense.

Attorney Michael Austin Stewart acts promptly to identify the facts and examine the accusations. We tirelessly search for evidence and carefully investigate the other party's claims against you. Whatever twists and turns may arise, we will advocate for you every step of the way.

It's Not Just About Avoiding Jail – It's About Your Life

Criminal sex charges are highly personal. While we fully focus on preparing for trial, we do not neglect the bigger picture.

We understand that your case could involve preemptive actions to dismiss the charges. In some cases, post-trial representation is instrumental in matters of the sex offender registry, restriction violations and appeals. Our legal team is here to help you no matter which stage of the process you are in.

Talk To Us About Your Defense Strategy

Charges of sex crimes can be overwhelming. The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart Criminal Defense Lawyer will help you tell your side of the story and fight for your freedom.

Call 123-456-7890 or reach out to our Tacoma office through our contact form. Put your defense in the hands of a lawyer recognized for his experience and record of strong results.

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We Will Fight to Protect Your Future

Felony
DUI

Certain factors like prior convictions can lead to a DUI being charged as a felony. Our firm can work with you from the start of your case and fight to protect your criminal record and driving privileges.

Sex
Crimes

Our firm can advocate for people facing serious sex crime allegations such as rape, sexual assault, or charges involving child pornography. We will build our defense to protect you from the immediate penalties and potential collateral consequences, like sex offender registration.

Drug
Crimes

Attorney Michael Austin Stewart can help you take on felony charges of drug possession and distribution. Our firm can challenge improper police procedures and look for weaknesses in the prosecution's case to limit the potential exposure to you.

White
Collar
Crimes

We can help you fight charges of fraud, embezzlement, and other white-collar offenses. These cases often involve complex evidence and detailed investigations, which is why you need a seasoned defense attorney at your side.

The first few hours after an arrest can be incredibly stressful, but they may also be incredibly important for your case. Anything you say during questioning could be used against you in court, even if police appear sympathetic to your circumstances. During this time, protecting your rights is absolutely critical. If you have been accused of a crime, do not hesitate to get in contact with a skilled criminal defense lawyer who can advise you on how to respond.

Attorney Michael Austin Stewart has decades of experience representing clients throughout Pierce County and the South Puget Sound in serious felony cases. When you work with our firm, your case will receive close attention from a seasoned trial attorney who will explore all of your options to fight the charges in court.

Proven experience representing clients in high-stakes criminal matters

When your freedom, reputation, or career is at risk, you need a respected and aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side. Attorney Michael Austin Stewart's successful case results speak to his diligence and willingness to fully investigate a charge. Across his 30-year career, he has obtained favorable outcomes for many clients, routinely securing sentencing terms well below the government's request as well as dismissals and not guilty verdicts.

Past case results are not a guarantee of future outcomes. Instead, they show the lengths we are willing to go to protect our clients. You only get one chance to protect your freedom and your name in a criminal case, so you should not settle for anything less than the best when looking for the right attorney.

Case Results

Our firm has a demonstrated history of successes in criminal defense cases, frequently securing ideal outcomes through our fierce advocacy.

Felony DUI Dismissed

Achieved after court found no probable cause for the traffic stop

Felony Domestic Charges Dismissed

Secured after further investigation revealed death threats were falsified

Firearm Charge Dismissed

Achieved after it was revealed that the officer conducted a warrantless search without reasonable suspicion

Not Guilty Verdict in Rape Case

Defendant was completely exonerated after extensive cross-examination and arguments from defense

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Reputable criminal defense trusted by local communities

Attorney Michael Austin Stewart has a reputation for being extremely tough in the courtroom while being approachable and personable with his clients. His main goal is to set you at ease while providing aggressive representation in court, taking a stand to protect your rights. We are available 24/7, as we remain in close communication with our clients in every case.

Our firm has also been recognized with many awards for our excellent client service and strong representation. Some of these accolades include placement in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, recognition as a Super Lawyer, and a 10.0 Avvo rating. We have also earned many 5-star reviews from clients we have personally helped through difficult situations, highlighting the trust we have built up across Tacoma and the wider community.

Strong counsel when you need it most

You can trust our firm to handle your case with the tact and care that it deserves. We know how to manage the media in cases that garner public attention—having taken on cases featured in CBS, The Washington Times, The Seattle Times, and other outlets—working to protect our clients' privacy as we build a careful defense. We also know how to navigate communication with police and prosecutors to minimize any possible risks.

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The Law Office of Michael Austin Stewart Criminal Defense Lawyer

Focused on
the Best Case
Outcome

Whether you are facing property crime charges, allegations of violent crime, or sex crime accusations, our firm will seek the best possible outcome to your case. To accomplish this, we carry out in-depth investigations to uncover all of the relevant facts, allowing us to build a nuanced argument to present to the court. Attorney Michael Austin Stewart is a trial-tested criminal defense lawyer with the skills and legal knowledge to present a strong case on your behalf.

If you have any questions about how we can help with your situation, do not hesitate to reach out. Seeking early legal counsel is critical for making sure that you are fairly represented during the criminal proceedings.

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