Practice Area Overview

Domestic Violence ◦ Criminal Law ◦ DUI/DWI ◦ Vancouver, Washington, Lawyer

Criminal defense is my focus. Matthew R. Hoff is an experienced criminal defense attorney who zealously represents individuals charged with crimes, including DUI and domestic violence.

Contact, Vancouver, Washington criminal law attorney Matthew Hoff, for aggressive, knowledgeable legal assistance involving the following:

Criminal Defense

We have extensive experience handling a wide range of felony and misdemeanor cases, including DUI/DWI Negligent Driving, Reckless Driving, Assault, Sex Offenses/Abuse, Drug Offenses, and Crimes of Moral Turpitude.

DUI / DWI

Attorney Hoff is an experienced trial lawyer able to successfully handle your DUI in the state of Washington. He offers aggressive DUI defense to ensure none of your rights under the law are forfeited.

Domestic Violence Defense

If you have been accused of a Domestic Violence crime it is routine for the court to impose a no-contact order separating you from the alleged domestic abuse victim. The imposition of a no-contact order can lead to prolonged periods of time where you are separated from the ones you love including your husband, wife, partner, as well as your children. The no-contact order can also lead to you being forced out of the home you paid for and work hard at maintaining. Call Matthew R. Hoff, Attorney at Law today and allow him the opportunity to put the prosecutor to task on your case.

Consequences of a Domestic Violence Conviction

The consequences of a domestic violence conviction are serious and in many cases, life-long. It can affect your family life and your career, as well as your credibility, reputation and standing within your community.

Domestic Violence and the Military

First and foremost, I am proud to serve members of our armed services. When you serve in the military, a domestic violence conviction, poses a particular threat to your career, your livelihood and your reputation. For one thing, a domestic violence conviction will render you ineligible to possess a firearm - an essential tool for members of the military. Consequently, a domestic violence conviction may result in early and unwanted discharge from the military.

Felony Domestic Violence

Felony domestic violence charges include Assault I, Assault II, Assault III, Rape I , Rape II, Rape III, Kidnapping, Assault of a Child, Harassment, Violation of a No Contact Order, Burglary in the First Degree, Residential Burglary, and Malicious Mischief.

Misdemeanor Domestic Violence

We can help you fight your misdemeanor domestic violence case involving allegations of child abuse, spousal abuse, assault, harassment, disorderly conduct, harassment, reckless endangerment, unlawful imprisonment, as well as violations of a no-contact/restraining orders.

Assault IV

Assault is defined by the state of Washington as an intentional touching of another person that is harmful or offensive regardless of whether any physical injury is caused. Assault in the fourth degree (Assault IV) is a gross misdemeanor and is sometimes referred to informally as "simple assault." A person can be charged with Assault IV even if the so-called "assault" did not result in physical injury.

Probation Violations

Prompt attention to an alleged probation violation may mean the difference between jail time and no jail time. You can also fight to have no-contact orders dropped when you and your family are ready to be reunited after a domestic violence conviction.

Civil Protection Orders

Even if there is no criminal case against you, a civil protection order is just as likely to appear on a background check. In other words, even civil protection order requests should be taken seriously and handled without delay.

Use of Private Investigators

If you have been charged with a domestic violence offense, a key component to your defense may be uncovered by way of a privately conducted domestic violence complaint investigation. Defense attorney Matthew R. Hoff, collaborates closely with private detectives and investigators for the sake of building strong cases on behalf of his clients.

Aggressive Representation through Trial

"I am a trial attorney, whenever I take on a case, I assume we're going the whole ten yards from arraignment to trial. It is my opinion sitting on the sideline does not achieve desired results. Settlement is your call, not mine."

-Attorney Matthew R. Hoff

Contact our firm today to schedule a free initial consultation.