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The Green River Killer’s Lawyer

Becky Walter — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 03:42:42 +0000

There is a fascinating article that was just published by Super Lawyer about Mark Prothero. It is entitled “The Green River Killer’s Lawyer.”
Follow the link below to read the article.
“The Green River Killer’s Lawyer”

Non-Contested Divorce

Becky Walter — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:51:37 +0000

For people who can agree to all aspects of their divorce, the divorce can proceed as a “non-contested Divorce.” A non-contested divorce is an inexpensive and efficient alternative to litigation; one can be divorced in as quickly as 90 days from the date of filing. If a case proceeds as a contested divorce, a judge will ultimately decide all the issues and the control is taken away from the parties. In fact a judge may decide things that neither party likes. In an uncontested divorce the parties maintain control of their future and their agreements, agreements that will be in place for many years to come.
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Chapter 13 & Lien Stripping

Becky Walter — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:55:29 +0000

Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases require a serious commitment. While the Chapter 7 case is a relatively short (4-6 months) and straight forward process, a Chapter 13 cases commits the filer to a long-term payment plan. However, Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code has powerful tools that help get you back on track financially while allowing you to retain most of your property.
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Charges dismissed for Attorney Mark Prothero’s client

Becky Walter — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:38:36 +0000

A King County Superior Court judge April 14 dismissed charges against a 22-year-old Kent man in connection with a series of incidents involving a partially clothed man along a trail near Kent-Meridian High School.

“It’s a good feeling to have an innocent client vindicated,” said Hanis Irvine Prothero criminal defense attorney Mark Prothero, of Kent, in an April 15 phone interview.

SENATE BILL 6340 SIGNED INTO LAW

Becky Walter — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:53:31 +0000

Senate Bill 6340 adds a criminal defense attorney to the Washington State Forensic Investigation Council, the agency that provides oversight of the State’s crime laboratories.

Hanis Irvine Prothero’s Partner and Criminal Defense Attorney, Mark Prothero, helped in the drafting of Senate Bill 6340 and testified before the Senate and House Committees for the Bill’s consideration.

On March 19, 2010, Senate Bill 6340 was signed into law by Governor Chris Gregoire.

Attorney Lee Thomas Successfully Challenges the City of Auburn’s Photo Enforcement Procedures

Becky Walter — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:39:43 +0000

The City of Auburn uses photo enforcement cameras to issue speeding tickets in several school zones throughout the city. Lee Thomas, at Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC, represents a local resident who was cited by the City of Auburn under this photo enforcement program. Attorney Thomas insisted on seeing proof that the speed measuring devises used in Auburn are accurate and reliable. The City Prosecutor refused this request and only offered maintenance records for the cameras. The City argued that the rules of evidence do not apply because photo enforcement tickets are treated as parking tickets.

Mr. Thomas challenged this position and won. He argued, successfully, that if the city is going to charge someone $200.00 for speeding, then it must prove that the speed measuring devises accurately and reliably measure speed. On January 27, 2010, an Auburn Municipal Court Judge ruled that the city must provide evidence that the speed measuring devices used in its photo enforcement program are not only working, but that they are accurate and reliable. It is unclear whether the city will appeal this ruling.

The attorneys at Hanis Irvine Prothero do not condone or support speeding, but the City of Auburn must meet its burden of proof. This ruling will help ensure that the City of Auburn does its homework before citing you for speeding under its photo enforcement program.