Being charged with a crime can affect your liberty, your employment, your finances, your family, your right to possess firearms, the status of your driver's license and your right to vote. Retaining an Attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, call Mr. Chmelewski and speak with him about his education, training, experience and qualifications.
With 30 years of courtroom experience, Criminal Defense Attorney Mark A. Chmelewski has the education, training, and experience to protect and defend your rights in Washington State. Whether you're searching for Yakima lawyers, Wenatchee lawyers or Kittitas lawyers, Mr. Chmelewski is available throughout the state to represent clients in Superior, District, and Municipal Court matters.
With 30 years of courtroom experience, Criminal Defense Attorney Mark A. Chmelewski has the education, training, and experience to protect and defend your rights in Washington State. Whether you're searching for Yakima lawyers, Wenatchee lawyers or Kittitas lawyers, Mr. Chmelewski is available throughout the state to represent clients in Superior, District, and Municipal Court matters.
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His relevant education, training and extensive professional experience include 5 years as deputy prosecuting attorney for the state of Washington, 8 years as a municipal prosecuting attorney, 10 years as a municipal court judge, 15 years as judge pro tem in Kittitas and Grant Counties, and 20 years as a criminal defense attorney.
Being charged with a crime can affect your liberty, your employment, your finances, your family, your right to possess firearms, the status of your driver's license and your right to vote. It is often in your best interest to retain counsel as soon as possible after your alleged violation, whether a serious crime or for a traffic infraction such as a Washington speeding ticket.
If you have been accused of a felony in the State of Washington, you should not represent yourself. Contact our felony defense attorney Mark A. Chmelewski to represent you. Mr. Chmelewski will work hard for you to see that you get the best possible outcome for your felony charge. Mr. Chmelewski has been practicing law since 1990.
When you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), much is at risk. Attorney Mark A. Chmelewski, your Cental Washington DUI attorney, is available to help you protect your rights when facing DUI charges. Serving Kittitas (Ellensburg or Cle Elum), Yakima, Grant (Ephrata or Moses Lake), Chelan and Douglas(Wenatchee or East Wenatchee) Counties, Attorney Mark A. Chmelewski will help ensure you excellent defense.
Under Washington law, drivers may be charged with reckless driving or may be charged with negligent driving. In both cases, the penalties can be very severe. Depending on the severity of the charges, a defendant may be facing fines of between $250 and $5,000 and may face not only a loss of driving rights but also the potential for jail time.
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Paul Charles
Sep 06, 2021
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Tristi Moody
Aug 18, 2021
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We highly recommend Mark. He is very professional and knowledgeable in the field of law. He was always prompt in answering emails, calls and questions and kept us well informed of court proceedings. He clearly explained our choices pertaining to our case and fought hard to obtain the best outcome for our family member. He is calm and straight forward and always put us at ease knowing he was doing everything he could for us. We have obtained Mark’s services twice and highly recommend him for your legal needs.
Rodrigo Contreras
May 25, 2021
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Weyland-Yutani Corp Nostromo
Jan 31, 2021
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I’m going to keep this short and sweet - I’ve dealt with dozens of lawyers in my life - dozens - and by far Mr. Chmelewski is head and shoulders above the rest - point blank - if you have any questions please inquire - but in the meantime if you need any legal assistance - this is the person you need to deal with. 6 stars if I could.
Brendan Fisher
Nov 28, 2020
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Sep 29, 2020
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Jill Pond
Jun 10, 2020
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Celine Fowler
Sep 20, 2019
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Gina Martin
Jun 19, 2019
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Kristin A.
Mar 01, 2018
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Search elsewhere!! There are so many better lawyers in Ellensburg. I lost $2750 because I entrusted Mark Chmelewski with my case. I had never been convicted of any crime before and I had told him that I would appreciate as much information and communication as possible. He met with me one time before I had even hired him as a lawyer and never met with me again. He never asked for details of my case or what my side of the story was and as the court date approached and there was no communication I started to panic. After I had sent him $2750 he told me that I was welcome to find a new lawyer if I
Charles Eakins
Jun 28, 2015
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Fact: My speeding ticket case was lost, and I'm still having to pay a fine. Never sent me any paperwork to sign, just said to send him a check for his fee's and copy of ticket. (I have never had a lawyer do this, should have been my first clue.) In my opinion this is the most unprofessional lawyer I've ever dealt with. I was upset with the verdict and called him today, not expecting to get anyone but to leave a voicemail for a call back, he answered. Yes I was upset, yes I could have probably handled it better, but he was also aggressive and did nothing to deescalate it. I told him fine enjoy your
Bella S.
Mar 11, 2014
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If you want a ticket dismissed in Ellensburg, this is the lawyer you want to use.
I was trying to pull up Google maps on my cell phone while sitting at a stoplight when I got pulled over by an over zealous and bored cornfed cop who gave me a $500 ticket. His justification for it was "texting and driving" (apparently you can't use your cell at stoplights either), supposedly speeding (uh-huh...I'd been in the car less than 5 minutes), and distracted driving (riiiight). I would have just swallowed my pride and paid the ticket, but I couldn't have it on my insurance.
I was
I was trying to pull up Google maps on my cell phone while sitting at a stoplight when I got pulled over by an over zealous and bored cornfed cop who gave me a $500 ticket. His justification for it was "texting and driving" (apparently you can't use your cell at stoplights either), supposedly speeding (uh-huh...I'd been in the car less than 5 minutes), and distracted driving (riiiight). I would have just swallowed my pride and paid the ticket, but I couldn't have it on my insurance.
I was
