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Marina Spencer won a not guilty verdict for a mother accused of assaulting her child. The state's theory was that if you...
12/11/2025

Marina Spencer won a not guilty verdict for a mother accused of assaulting her child. The state's theory was that if you are poor and a single mom you must beat your child. Judge Camara Banfield told the prosecutor that jurors were "disgusted" charges were even filed.

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 to...

Jurors needed only 13 minutes after a Nov. 6 trial to unanimously acquit Matthew Swisher's client of assault and then as...
11/20/2025

Jurors needed only 13 minutes after a Nov. 6 trial to unanimously acquit Matthew Swisher's client of assault and then asked prosecutors why they wasted time bringing such a weak case to trial.

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 ...

A client lost his job over s*x abuse allegations and was facing a minimum of 27 years in prison. Good thing he had Dan M...
05/09/2025

A client lost his job over s*x abuse allegations and was facing a minimum of 27 years in prison. Good thing he had Dan Mellen and Katie Kauffman for his attorneys - a jury cleared him May 8 of all charges in Clark County Superior Court. Congratulations Dan and Katie!

Dan Mellen and Katie Kauffman won a not-guilty verdict on May 8, 2025, for a client accused of s*xually abusing a child he used to babysit. The client was charg...

Not only did Katie Kauffman win an acquittal on an assault 2 case - the state was also ordered to reimburse her client a...
01/17/2025

Not only did Katie Kauffman win an acquittal on an assault 2 case - the state was also ordered to reimburse her client after the jury found he had acted in self-defense. Congratulations, Katie!

A Clark County Superior Court judge ordered one of Katie Kauffman’s clients to be reimbursed $14,288 for legal fees, following an acquittal and a jury finding t...

Marija Boise won a dismissal for a client charged with obstructing a police officer, thanks in part to footage from offi...
01/11/2024

Marija Boise won a dismissal for a client charged with obstructing a police officer, thanks in part to footage from officers' body cameras that showed exactly what her client did -- and didn't -- do.

Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are a full service law firm located in Vancouver, Washington. Our attorneys handle all criminal defense and civil matters and serve both Washington and Oregon.

Congratulations to Devin Higgins and Amber Cognata for their win last week in District Court.
10/10/2023

Congratulations to Devin Higgins and Amber Cognata for their win last week in District Court.

Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are a full service law firm located in Vancouver, Washington. Our attorneys handle all criminal defense and civil matters and serve both Washington and Oregon.

Congratulations to Taylor Pitts, who won a trial Aug. 24 for a client charged with assaulting his girlfriend.
08/28/2023

Congratulations to Taylor Pitts, who won a trial Aug. 24 for a client charged with assaulting his girlfriend.

Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are a full service law firm located in Vancouver, Washington. Our attorneys handle all criminal defense and civil matters and serve both Washington and Oregon.

Another win for Neil Anderson and Marina Spencer, who emphasized that the prosecution couldn't even prove jurisdiction.
08/21/2023

Another win for Neil Anderson and Marina Spencer, who emphasized that the prosecution couldn't even prove jurisdiction.

Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are a full service law firm located in Vancouver, Washington. Our attorneys handle all criminal defense and civil matters and serve both Washington and Oregon.

Congratulations to Daniel Mellen and Amber Cognata for the latest win in District Court!
08/15/2023

Congratulations to Daniel Mellen and Amber Cognata for the latest win in District Court!

Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are a full service law firm located in Vancouver, Washington. Our attorneys handle all criminal defense and civil matters and serve both Washington and Oregon.

Congratulations to Neil Anderson and Marina Spencer, who won a case for a stepfather accused of r**e. Nobody could corro...
07/27/2023

Congratulations to Neil Anderson and Marina Spencer, who won a case for a stepfather accused of r**e. Nobody could corroborate the alleged victim's claims that she was r**ed and molested hundreds of times. Were her claims enough for the sheriff and the prosecutor? Yes. Good enough for a jury? Nope.

Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are a full service law firm located in Vancouver, Washington. Our attorneys handle all criminal defense and civil matters and serve both Washington and Oregon.

Great job by Amber Cognata and Lee Coffin for winning the second DV trial in a week for Vancouver Defenders!
07/12/2023

Great job by Amber Cognata and Lee Coffin for winning the second DV trial in a week for Vancouver Defenders!

Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are a full service law firm located in Vancouver, Washington. Our attorneys handle all criminal defense and civil matters and serve both Washington and Oregon.

Jurors confirm what we thought - it is reasonable to spray your girlfriend with a garden hose after you discover she's b...
07/12/2023

Jurors confirm what we thought - it is reasonable to spray your girlfriend with a garden hose after you discover she's been out drinking White Claw and driving around with your children. Great job Marija Boise and Nick Saraceno on your June 30 win in District Court!

Criminal Defense Attorneys. We are a full service law firm located in Vancouver, Washington. Our attorneys handle all criminal defense and civil matters and serve both Washington and Oregon.

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2300 Main Street
Vancouver, WA
98660

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+13609067234

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