Court Location and Jurisdiction

The Burlington Municipal Courthouse is located at 311 Cedar Street #A in Burlington, Washington. The Courthouse is on the north side of the street between S Alder Street and S Spruce Street. Parking is available out front. The courtrooms are in the Public Safety Building.

The Burlington Municipal Court hears cases that involve alleged violations of city ordinances and some state statutes, including:

• Criminal traffic cases such as DUI and Physical Control, Negligent Driving 1, Driving with a Suspended License, and other criminal traffic violations.
• Non-traffic criminal cases such as Domestic Violence Assault, Theft 3, Disorderly Conduct, and Criminal Trespass.
• Traffic infractions such as Speeding, Failure to Stop at a Stop Sign, No Valid Operator’s License, or No Insurance.

The court also hears cases such as vehicle impound, seizure hearings, and dogs at large.

The Campbell Law Firm: Your Defense Against Criminal Charges in Burlington Municipal Court

If you have been charged with a crime in the Burlington Municipal Court, you need a lawyer with local knowledge who will carefully analyze your case to achieve a successful resolution and minimize any punishments you might face.

Washington criminal defense attorney Justin Campbell has been representing people in the Burlington Municipal Court since 2014. He has developed strong relationships with area prosecutors and knows the local judges. He understands the unique processes and procedures at the Burlington Municipal Court and will fight for a successful result in your case.

Attorney Campbell will independently investigate your situation to identify inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case that can be used to present a strong defense. When necessary, he works with forensic investigators and other experts to vigorously defend his clients.

Cases We Handle

Driving Under the Influence and Physical Control

DUI and Physical Control charges are gross misdemeanor crimes that are heard in the Burlington Municipal Court. These crimes are punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $5,000, plus suspension of your driver’s license, mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device (IID), and chemical dependency evaluation and treatment.

Negligent Driving

Negligent Driving is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 90 days in jail. There is no mandatory license suspension for Negligent Driving in the 1st Degree.

Domestic Violence

A domestic violence tag can be applied to any crime committed against a family member, someone with whom you share or have shared a household, or an intimate partner. When a crime is tagged as “domestic violence,” you could face additional consequences, including the loss of your firearm rights and up to 60 months of probation.

Theft and Criminal Trespass

Criminal trespass 1 and theft 3 are gross misdemeanor crimes punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. Criminal Trespass 2 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

If you are facing criminal charges in Burlington Municipal Court, contact the Campbell Law Firm for aggressive criminal defense. Attorney Campbell will carefully analyze the charges against you, advise you of your options, identify inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case, and work to achieve a successful resolution in your case.

Charged with a Crime in Burlington Municipal Court? Contact The Campbell Law Firm.

To learn more about Washington criminal defense attorney Justin Campbell and the cases he handles, contact the Campbell Law Firm online or call us at (360) 588-4111 to schedule a free consultation, virtually or in person, to discuss your case and how we can help.

The Campbell Law Firm is located at 1101 8th Street in nearby Anacortes not far from the Burlington Municipal Court.