LeClair wins trial for client accused of violating DV protection order — Jul 21, 2026
Mitch LeClair won a trial July 10, 2026, in Clark County District Court for a client charged with violating a domestic violence protection order.
Jurors deliberated approximately 30 minutes before r…
Caine wins DV assault trial in District Court — Jul 21, 2026
Sedi Caine’s client was quickly acquitted of assault after a trial on June 25, 2026, in Clark County District Court.
Her client, a 76-year-old veteran with no criminal history, was arrested by…
Swedin wins first trial; client found not guilty of theft — Jun 9, 2026
Attorney Sophie Swedin won her first trial, a theft case in Clark County District Court.
Swedin was assisted by Owen Sutanto in the June 5, 2026, trial.
Her client was accused of returning items to…
Riley wins physical control case in District Court — Mar 4, 2026
Attorney Stevie Riley won a bench trial on February 19, 2026, in Clark County District Court.
Her client was charged in November 2025 with physical control. The charge applies to people who have phy…
Azarkh wins DUI trial — Feb 27, 2026
Attorney Kat Azarkh won a trial for a client charged with DUI, which required her to persuade a jury not to believe the state’s main witness, a trooper with the Washington State Patrol.
She won the…
Kauffman wins assault trial in District Court — Feb 10, 2026
Katie Kauffman won a misdemeanor assault case January 28, 2026, in Clark County District Court.
The jury also found that her client had acted in self-defense, which means the state must reimburse hi…
Spencer wins acquittal for mother accused of assaulting child, judge tells prosecutor jurors were "disgusted" charges were filed — Dec 11, 2025
After Marina Spencer won a not-guilty verdict on April 18, 2025, in Clark County Superior Court for a mother accused of assaulting her child, she thought the toughest part of the case was over. She d…
After Swisher win, prosecutors tell confused jurors they had to go to trial despite lack of evidence — Nov 20, 2025
Matthew Swisher won a quick “not guilty” verdict in Clark County District Court on November 6, 2025, and afterward jurors questioned prosecutors as to why they even brought a case to trial when they…
Azarkh wins DV trial in District Court — Oct 14, 2025
Kat Azarkh won a trial on October 3, 2025, in Clark County District Court for a client charged with assaulting his girlfriend.
At the client’s first court appearance, his girlfriend successfully ask…
Rogers wins dismissal after calling out prosecutor's office for violating evidence rules — Sep 10, 2025
A Clark County District Court judge faulted the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office’s “gross negligence” of mishandling discovery as she dismissed charges against one of Kayla Rogers’ clients on Septembe…
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