The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden

The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden We specialize in Traffic Tickets & DUI's in Pierce & Surrounding Counties

The Law Office of Barbara Bowden limits its practice solely to the defense of criminal and civil traffic matters.

June marks the start of what traffic safety experts call the "90 Dangerous Days.” The stretch from Memorial Day through ...
06/05/2026

June marks the start of what traffic safety experts call the "90 Dangerous Days.” The stretch from Memorial Day through Labor Day when traffic fatalities in Washington spike significantly. More drivers, more celebrations, more late nights, and more impaired driving all converge at once. Law enforcement knows this, and enforcement presence across Western Washington increases accordingly.
The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden has defended thousands of DUI and traffic cases throughout this region, and summer is consistently the busiest season. Enjoy everything this time of year has to offer and plan your way home before the first drink. If things don't go as planned, we're here 24/7: 253-473-4262.

June is Brain Awareness Month, and here's something worth thinking about: the reason DUI laws exist isn't arbitrary. Alc...
06/03/2026

June is Brain Awareness Month, and here's something worth thinking about: the reason DUI laws exist isn't arbitrary. Alcohol and drugs genuinely alter the brain's ability to process speed, distance, and reaction time, often before a driver feels impaired at all. Research shows that at a BAC of just .05, decision-making and coordination are already compromised. By .08, the legal limit in Washington, those effects are significant.
The brain is remarkable, and remarkably easy to underestimate when substances are involved. The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden has spent nearly four decades helping people who made one decision their brain wasn't fully equipped to make that night. We're not here to judge. We're here to help. 253-473-4262, available 24/7.

Welcome to Summer in Western Washington, where orange cones appear overnight and your commute becomes a daily adventure....
05/29/2026

Welcome to Summer in Western Washington, where orange cones appear overnight and your commute becomes a daily adventure. Construction season is officially underway, and with it comes something drivers tend to forget until it's too late: fines for speeding in active construction zones are significantly steeper than on open roadways, and law enforcement enforces them aggressively.
A construction zone ticket isn't just a minor inconvenience. It can impact your insurance rates, put points on your driving record, and in some situations affect your employment. Before you write it off as something to just pay and move on, call The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden. We've successfully handled countless traffic infractions across Western Washington, often without our clients ever having to set foot in a courtroom. 253-473-4262.

Washington State's expanded felony DUI lookback period, now 15 years, represents one of the most consequential recent ch...
05/27/2026

Washington State's expanded felony DUI lookback period, now 15 years, represents one of the most consequential recent changes to DUI law in the state. Any individual with prior DUI convictions within that expanded window now faces the possibility of a Class B felony charge on a subsequent arrest, carrying penalties of up to ten years in prison and $20,000 in fines, along with serious collateral consequences for employment, housing, and professional standing.

For professionals with any prior DUI history, this change demands immediate awareness. The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, recognized by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense as one of Washington's top DUI defense firms, is fully current on these developments and prepared to provide comprehensive representation. 253-473-4262.

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything so the rest of us could live freely. ...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we pause to honor the men and women who gave everything so the rest of us could live freely. It's a solemn and meaningful holiday, and it's also the unofficial start of summer in Western Washington, with road trips, barbecues, and celebrations lighting up communities all across the region.
Law enforcement will have significant patrols out this weekend, and Memorial Day historically sees some of the highest DUI numbers of the year statewide. The best way to honor those who served is to make sure everyone gets home safely. Plan your ride before the first toast, keep our number in your phone just in case, and have a meaningful, safe weekend.

A significant development in Washington DUI law: the state has authorized roadside oral fluid testing under ESHB 1493, p...
05/22/2026

A significant development in Washington DUI law: the state has authorized roadside oral fluid testing under ESHB 1493, providing law enforcement with a new screening mechanism for drug impairment during traffic stops. For professionals and commercial drivers especially, understanding how this testing works and what your rights are during such a stop is essential.

Oral fluid testing introduces new legal questions around accuracy, chain of custody, and admissibility that experienced DUI defense attorneys are actively preparing to address. The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden monitors Washington legislative changes closely to ensure our clients receive the most current and effective representation available. Contact us for a consultation: 253-473-4262. trafficticketsgone.com/faq

May is when the Pacific Northwest truly wakes up, and that means road trips are back. Weekend drives to the coast, runs ...
05/20/2026

May is when the Pacific Northwest truly wakes up, and that means road trips are back. Weekend drives to the coast, runs up to the mountains, camping trips to the eastern side of the Cascades, all of it is beautiful and all of it is worth doing right.
More cars on the road also means more law enforcement presence on the highways, more checkpoints near the popular corridors, and a higher chance of a traffic stop if things don't go as planned. Before you load up the car and head out, think through the evening. Know your limits, build in time for rest, and if the celebration outlasts the plan, make sure you have a safe way home. The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden covers DUI and traffic defense all across Western Washington, and we're available 24/7. Safe and happy travels this season.

May is National Pet Month, and at The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we are unapologetically a pet-loving firm. Barba...
05/18/2026

May is National Pet Month, and at The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden, we are unapologetically a pet-loving firm. Barbara's household roster includes three dogs, three cats, four dwarf goats, and three chickens, which means her mornings are lively in ways that no alarm clock is necessary.
We think pets teach us something important: show up completely for the ones who count on you, without conditions and without judgment. That's exactly the approach we bring to every client we serve. When you call us, whether it's from the scene of a traffic stop, the police station, or your kitchen table the next morning, we show up for you. 253-473-4262 — 24/7, always in your corner. 🐾

May is Employee Health and Fitness Month, and while most workplace wellness conversations center on movement goals and l...
05/15/2026

May is Employee Health and Fitness Month, and while most workplace wellness conversations center on movement goals and lunch breaks, there's a topic that rarely makes the company newsletter: impaired driving on the job.
A work lunch with a glass of wine, a client dinner with an open bar, or simply driving a company vehicle after a stressful afternoon, he line between a professional obligation and a DUI charge can be thinner than most people realize. In Washington, a DUI while driving for work carries the same legal weight as any other DUI, and for those operating company or commercial vehicles, the consequences can include job loss and license issues that affect your entire career. Make workplace wellness the whole picture this month. Including how you get home. If you need experienced legal guidance, we're here: 253-473-4262.

Spring has fully arrived in Western Washington, and that means convertible tops are down, the Olympics are gleaming in t...
05/13/2026

Spring has fully arrived in Western Washington, and that means convertible tops are down, the Olympics are gleaming in the distance, and everyone's right foot has developed a slight lead problem. We love May. We love it even more when we're not hearing from people who got a little too inspired by a sunny stretch of Highway 16.
The Law Offices of Barbara A. Bowden has your back when traffic tickets happen, but we'd much rather you just enjoy the sunshine responsibly. Drive happy. Drive smart. And if things don't go according to plan, we're your advocates 24/7 at 253-473-4262. 😎

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