About Me
About Jonathan
Jonathan is an experienced and DUI focused attorney, an essential combination for the success of your case. If you have been arrested for a DUI with a pending case, you must act immediately. Success requires a seasoned guide to help you navigate complicated criminal and civil procedures, and to aggressively challenge the evidence to be used against you during the Department of Licensing administrative hearing procedure and in court.
Jonathan Rands has dedicated his legal practice to DUI defense, working exclusively in defense of citizens arrested for DUI. Jonathan is qualified under National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards to administer roadside sobriety tests. Knowledge of these tests is critical in defending citizens charged with DUI. Jonathan has been called upon to lecture both Washington State attorneys and judges about how to defend and handle DUI cases. Jonathan regularly educates other Washington attorneys with respect to DUI immigration consequences specifically regarding travel to Canada.
Jonathan is also contributing writer on DUI defense in the third edition of Defending DUIs in Washington, a textbook for DUI lawyers.
Visit Jonathan's BLOG where he provides a weekly post with advice, commentary, and other information related to DUI at the Local, State, and National level.
Listen to Jonathan Rands discuss DUI law, news, and events with KGMI's (AM 790) Tracy Ellis & Dillion Honcoop, on the "Legal Dockett" every other Sunday at 1030 or on podcasts of the show.
A DUI arrest almost always creates and initiates a criminal DUI charge, and a DUI conviction will garner mandatory DUI penalties including: jail time, thousands of dollars in fines, court fees, probation fees, use of an ignition interlock device, probation (up to five years), suspension of driver’s license (at least 90 days), and other unforeseen DUI consequences. With so much at stake, Jonathan will do everything possible to help you avoid a DUI conviction. Jonathan will protect your legal options and interests, work to help retain your privilege to drive, and help you maintain your life, your career, and your freedom.
Contact Jonathan and his staff today for a free DUI consultation to discuss your DUI case.
Where Jonathan Practices
Located in south Bellingham, Jonathan’s practice specializes in DUI defense and other alcohol related crime; he practices regularly in every District and Municipal Court in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Northern Snohomish Counties.
Recent News Of Jonathan Rands
Jonathan Rands Named Rising Star 2011
The annual nomination of by Washington Law & Politics Magazine has once again recognized Jonathan Rands. The recognition is an honor and a privilege. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for ten years or less. Every year, the Magazine staff invite lawyers in each state to nominate the top attorneys they've personally observed in action. The lawyers polled cannot nominate themselves, and must limit their nominations to others who practice in the same state.The Law And Politics research department evaluates each candidate based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement: verdicts and settlements; transactions; representative clients; experience; honors and awards; special licenses and certifications; position within law firm; bar and or other professional activity; pro bono and community service as a lawyer; scholarly lectures and writings; education and employment background; and other outstanding achievements.The research staff checks each candidate's standing with the local licensing authority. Each candidate is asked to aver that they have never been subject to disciplinary or criminal proceedings.The final published list represents no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state. Jonathan Rands focuses his defense practice to representation of citizens accused of DUI and other alcohol related crimes in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, and San Juan, County district, and various Municipal courts.
Jonathan Rands Named “RISING STAR” 2010.
Washington Law & Politics magazine has again named Jonathan Rands a “Rising Star,” an award that results from nominations by peer attorneys. The award recognizes Jonathan’s reputation for his dedication to tenacious, creative and "cutting edge" representation of driver's charged with DUI. The “Rising Star” award is given to attorneys who distinguish themselves and who have been in practice ten years or less. Jonathan has three times been previously named a Rising Star. Jonathan practices DUI defense in the district, and various Municipal courts, located in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, San Juan, counties.
Jonathan answers DUI questions with Avvo in written medium as well as podcasts
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http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2010/04/04/1365031/attorney-jonathan-rands-opens.html
Jonathan Is A Proud Sponsor Of The Following Organizations.
Birch Bay Food Pantry, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, American Cancer Society (relay for life), Ferndale Boys and Girls Club, Whatcom Humane Society, Wild Whatcom Kids Camp to name a few. Jonathan makes regular monthly donations and contributions to these and other local organizations.
Contact Us
Office: 360-306-8136 | Cellular: 206-715-5150 | Email: jrands@jonathanrands.com
Northbound I-5
Take Exit 250 and turn Left onto Old Fairhaven Parkway
Southbound I-5
Take Exit 252 and turn Right onto Old Fairhaven Parkway
I'm located at the corner of 12th Street and Old Fairhaven Parkway
