You deserve a great lawyer who you can trust.
Heather R. Straub offers the knowledge, power, and tenacity to give you the legal advantage in Washington State courts. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, Heather R. Straub provides legal advice, criminal defense and litigation services throughout the Pacific Northwest region. Her customers include individuals, families, companies and non-profit organizations facing legal battles in the public and military sectors. If you need an attorney that you can trust to advise you in your legal matters, your first call should be to the The Law Offices of Heather R. Straub.

With nearly a decade of experience and proven results, you can be assured that Ms. Straub will take the most direct route to a solution to your legal situation - even the most complicated of issues. She will fight for your rights passionately while restoring your peace of mind.

Heather R. Straub provides clients with high-quality legal representation and advocacy, particularly focusing on litigation. In addition to criminal defense work, Ms. Straub also handles civil litigation, veteran and military law, and real estate/construction law, landlord/tenant issues, and non-profit law.

You deserve a great lawyer who you can trust. In Tacoma, that lawyer is Heather R. Straub - an experienced litigator with a passion for justice. Call 253-363-9703 for a private consultation today.
Legal Practices Include:

Civil Litigation

When you are facing litigation, you need an experienced litigator with years of practice in Washington’s courts. Heather R. Straub in the Seattle/Tacoma regions. Ms. Straub has represented individuals, families and businesses in a large variety of claims and disputes, including commercial disputes, construction defect issues, and property disputes.

Litigation can be expensive and time-consuming, but an experienced and skilled litigation professional will help you guide and manage the suit to your best benefit. Ms. Straub has experience to help your case proceed smoothly as possible, including considerable experience in negotiation, arbitration and alternative methods of dispute resolution. She can help you determine if the high costs of litigation can be avoided or mitigated.

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Criminal Defense

Heather R. Straub is an experienced trial attorney who has been in practice for over seven years, including several years as the Attorney at Associated Counsel for the Accused. She has handled a number of jury trials ranging from misdemeanors to serious felony charges.

Ms. Straub is committed to conducting a thorough investigation into the criminal allegation against you and helping you fight for your rights to get the best result for you and your case. She has a reputation for working hard to get the best possible results for her clients, including dismissals, reductions, or “Not Guilty” verdicts wherever possible. As a long-time resident of the Seattle/Tacoma area, she works regularly with the lawyers, judges, and prosecutors in our area courts. She understands how they think and operate, and can use this knowledge to help you achieve the best possible outcome in your legal matter.


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DUI Defense

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) in Washington State, you may be facing jail time, the loss of your driver's license, severe penalties and insurance loss. It goes without saying that this is an extremely serious situation that could affect your lifestyle, your job, your children and spouse, and inevitably, your future.

By choosing the right lawyer with a proven, long-term history of success, you can greatly increase your chances of fines, fees and jail time (sometimes reduced or removed completely). Ms. Straub can advise clients regarding the steps they can take to improve their outcomes in DUI cases.

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Veterans & Military

U.S. military veterans are the lifeline of our great country. Many men and women who have served our country at war, have ended their service with one or more disabilities. As a military spouse and legal military advocate, Heather R. Straub is privileged to help these heroes recover compensation and pension benefits through legal means, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Veterans, their spouses and dependents are eligible for different types of VA compensation benefits based on the nature of the disability. The disability must be related to a veteran’s military service, and benefits are paid based upon the type and degree of disability.

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Landlord/Tenant

Lease agreements are the heart of every real estate matter no matter what side you stand on. Whether you own a space and lease it, or you are commercial rental tenant, you will be relying on the other party who has signed the lease. Unfortunately, misunderstandings about expectations and regulations are often at the heart of civil litigation arising from landlord/tenant disputes.

Heather R. Straub is a recognized Washington State civil litigation and business contract lawyer. Ms. Straub offers years of trial experience in many areas of commercial real estate transactions, lease disputes and evictions. She understands how complex the issues often become and understands the strategies for helping clients avoid costly litigation. Ms. Straub works aggressively to find resolutions that will avoid a costly trial. Whether you are a property owner or lessee, your attorney's experience can make the difference in the outcome of your legal dispute.


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Real Estate

Heather R. Straub handles all matters related to real estate transactions, from the negotiation of terms to the closing. She is a great lawyer you can trust with your real estate transactions. Ms. Straub represents purchasers, sellers, owners, developers, tenants and lenders in projects involving the development, construction, financing, leasing, sale and purchase of commercial, residential, and multi-family residential real property. From negotiating and preparing purchase and sale agreements to feasibility studies, innovative financing, tax planning, securities compliance and the structuring of ownership entities.

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Construction Defect Litigation

Lawyers can be trusted legal advisors and litigators for many owners and developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and insurers in many different construction matters, including contract review, mediations, arbitrations, negotiation and, if necessary, litigation. This is where Heather Straub comes in. If you are past the point of negotiation on your construction case, you need an experienced litigator who understands the Construction Defect Code thoroughly, as how to work a construction case to your best advantage. Sometimes you need a tough litigator on your side, and that person is Ms. Straub.

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Non-Profit Law

Non-profit organizations play an very important role in society as they promote charitable, educational, community or other good deeds. While it's easy to decide to start a charitable organization, forming a non-profit corporation is complicated. It requires a lot of paperwork and compliance with different federal, state and local laws. The help of an attorney at the formation state of a non-profit organization can save your organization time, money, and headaches with the IRS.

The Law Offices of Heather R. Straub is proud to represent non-profit corporations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), citizens groups, associations and other public interest organizations. She can help you too.

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