I hired Mr. Carpenter to represent me on a what was my third DUI charge. He was both professional and courteous. I was referred to Mr. Carpenter by a friend whom he had recently represented. I felt like Mr. Carpenter actually listened to me and took the time to learn about me as an individual, as well as the specifics of my case. While, and unfortunately, this was not my first DUI, Mr. Carpenter was willing to deal with my new charge, plus the concerns of my old charge, as a sort of a package-deal. He was also sensitive to my financial situation and was willing to work with me to arrange payment. Mr. Carpenter was both professional in both his dealings with me and with the court. He always showed up well dressed and prepared. There were a few instances in which Mr. Carpenter was late, but *never* without advanced warning and both times were well within an acceptable time frame. In both instances he had just come from representing another client. When I first approached Mr. Carpenter, I explained to him that my primary goal was to avoid jail time at all costs and to minimize the impact on my day to day life. On both counts Mr. Carpenter was able to achieve my wishes. The eventual resolution to my case was a deferment. While I have every confidence Mr. Carpenter looked over my case to seek a better way out, he and I were both aware from the onset that deferment would mostly likely be my only option. Without Mr. Carpenter representing me, I have every confidence I would be sitting in jail today and that I would have a second DUI on my criminal history. Finally, and as an aside, his assistance, Amy, is great. She's funny and very capable. She never failed to return my calls promptly whenever I had questions regarding my case.

Attorney Michael Carpenter is not only a knowledgeable attorney, he and his staff are extremely professional and NICE! I was very anxious and nervous having never had to confront a situation I knew nothing about, and left feeling as if I was in the hands of a smart and respectable lawer. Mr. Carpenter was referred to me by a very reputable source in Gig Harbor that works for the City and I could not have been more satisfied of Mr. Carpenters experience and expertise to solve matters once and for all. I'm sure he is exposed to much 'Bigger Fish to Fry' so to speak, but he never once led on that my situation was less important. Thank you again to the Law Office of Michael S. Carpenter (...and Amy) You're Friend, KB