Young immigrants can apply for Dream Act-like protections starting today

The Obama administration kicked off one of the most sweeping changes in immigration policy in decades today, allowing an estimated 1.8 million young undocumented immigrants to apply for the temporary right to live and work openly in the United States without fear of deportation.

The program is open to immigrants ages 15 to 31 who came to the country before they were 16 and have lived here continuously for at least the past five years. Among other restrictions, they must be free of serious criminal convictions, be enrolled in or have completed high school, or have served in the U.S. military.

For more information, please call the Immigration Department at Hanis Irvine Prothero – 253-520-5000.

Hanis Irvine Prothero PLLC, welcomes Associate Attorney Jorge A. Ramos


Jorge A. Ramos has joined the firm as an associate attorney practicing Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Family Law.

Mr. Ramos is fluent in both English and Spanish. His practice areas include dissolution of marriage, legal separations, meretricious/cohabitation relationships, parenting plans, child support modifications, paternity issues and relocations. Mr. Ramos also represents individuals who have personal injury claims and those seeking bankruptcy relief.

HIP Law Firm Proud Supporters of Relay For Life of Kent


We are proud supporters of Relay For Life of Kent. Our team will be preparing the Survivor and Caregiver Breakfast at the event tomorrow – 6am-8am. Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Hash browns and OJ – FREE to all Survivors and Caregivers, $5/plate for participants. All proceeds will be donated to Relay For Life of Kent

What To Do If You Get Pulled Over For DUI


Best Advice: Don’t Drink and Drive

If you drive after drinking and get pulled over by the police:
1. Have our 24 hour number in your phone! – 253.334.6910
2. Have your license, registration, and proof of insurance easily accessible.
3. Be polite & respectful – Don’t flunk the “personality test”
4. Don’t exit the car or open your door unless directed by the police.
5. If the officer begins asking about alcohol use:
•Tell the officer “I WANT TO TALK TO AN ATTORNEY.”
•REFUSE TO TAKE ROADSIDE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS.
•REFUSE TO TAKE ROADSIDE PORTABLE BREATH TEST.
6. If you are arrested:
•Tell officer “I WANT TO TALK TO AN ATTORNEY.”
•When given the opportunity CALL OUR 24 HOUR NUMBER.
•We will advise you regarding whether to do the breath test or not.
7. If you are going to be booked into jail, ask the officer for a blood test.
8. Contact our office the next day as soon as possible so we can
preserve evidence if necessary.
9. AGAIN – remain polite and SILENT and contact one of our DUI Attorneys.

Hanis Irivne Prothero, PLLC
253-520-5000
Mark W Prothero – mprothero@hiplawfirm.com
Greg L Girard – ggirard@hiplawfirm.com
Erik R Olsen – eolsen@hiplawfirm.com