Washington Traffic Defense is a traffic and speeding ticket law firm with proven success in courts across the state of Washington.

As a former Seattle Police officer and long time criminal prosecutor, the founder of Washington Traffic Defense, Scott Leist, brings a unique perspective and set of skills to criminal cases, particularly DUI matters and traffic infractions.  Scott’s clients know that there is simply no substitute for his law enforcement and courtroom experience. 

Please click on the free consultation button below and choose to either call me, or fill out the form, so that we can determine the reason(s) why your Washington driver's license has been suspended

Driving is a privilege, not a right. Like all privileges, your privilege to drive can be taken away from you if you abuse it. In other words, your license will be suspended and you'll no longer be allowed to drive. We can help you re-attain your license to operate a motor vehicle again.

Washington Driver's
License Suspension

According to Washington law, the following situations can lead to
license suspension:
• Illegally changing information on your license.
•Using your license illegally.
• Including false information or leaving out information on your license.
• Violating a restriction on your license.
• Failing to comply with insurance requirements on registered vehicles, or failure to pay financial responsibility arising from an automobile accident.
• Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
• Refusing an alcohol analysis test.
• Obtaining three reckless driving convictions in 12 months.
• Ignoring a traffic ticket by failing to pay it or appear in court to fight it.
• Not stopping for a school bus that is either loading or unloading passengers.
• Leaving and not offering assistance at the scene of an accident in which you were involved.
• Committing negligent homicide or manslaughter with a motor vehicle.
• Committing any felony with a motor vehicle.
• Committing any act in any other state that would be grounds for license suspension in Washington.
• Conviction of driving while your license is suspended.

If you drive while your license is suspended, not only will one year be added on to your suspension time, but you also risk being arrested.

Suspension and/or Disqualification Dates
Under Washington driving law, the surrender of an individual's physical driver's license will not be required to begin the period of suspension and/or disqualification. In accordance with Washington traffic laws, the suspension and/or disqualification dates can be given...

• upon receipt of the individual's most current operator's license (in-state or out-of-state),
• upon expiration of the operator's license
• on the date a statement of non-possession is received,
• after the expiration date of the prior suspension or disqualification, or
• 30 days after the date of the notice of suspension.

EACH conviction of driving under suspension will cause your suspension period to be extended for one year. Driving while your license is suspended will be cause for arrest, a court fine and/or time in jail.

In accordance with Washington driving law, upon expiration of any suspension period, a reinstatement fee will be required before your driving privileges can be reinstated.

Scott Leist is a Washington reckless driving attorney who knows the local court rules and has had previous cases in front of the same local judges. This allows him to present your reckless driving matter in a more logical and effective way. His legal defense experience as a former prosecutor will aide him in examining all aspects of your case.

If you have a Washington reckless driving citation turn to attorney Scott Leist for a free consultation of your case. He offers services throughout the State of Washington in all cities and towns.