If you have an outstanding arrest warrant in Yakima County, ignoring it will only make things worse. Warrants do not expire, and the longer they remain unresolved, the greater the risk of an unexpected arrest — at a traffic stop, at work, or in front of your family. Attorney Tony Swartz helps clients resolve outstanding warrants in Yakima County courts discreetly and effectively, often without requiring you to spend time in custody.

 

What Is an Arrest Warrant?

An arrest warrant is a court order authorizing law enforcement to take you into custody. In Washington, warrants are most commonly issued when someone fails to appear for a scheduled court date (commonly called a bench warrant or FTA warrant), fails to pay fines or complete conditions of a sentence, or is accused of a crime and a judge has found probable cause. Once a warrant is active, it is entered into state and national databases and can be discovered any time your information is run by law enforcement.

 

What Happens If You Are Arrested on a Warrant?

If you are arrested on an outstanding warrant, you will be booked into jail and held until you can appear before a judge. Depending on the underlying charge and your history, you may be held without bail or subject to a high bail amount. This can result in losing your job, missing family obligations, and significant stress. Taking care of the warrant proactively — before law enforcement finds you — almost always leads to a better outcome.

 

How Tony Swartz Resolves Warrants

Tony Swartz contacts the court and the prosecutor's office on your behalf to arrange a voluntary appearance. In many cases, he can negotiate the terms of your surrender so that you walk in, appear before the judge, and walk out the same day rather than being taken into custody. He also addresses the underlying issue that caused the warrant — whether that is a missed court date, an unpaid fine, or an unresolved charge — and works toward a resolution that protects your record and your freedom.

 

Common Warrant Situations Tony Handles

Tony regularly handles failure-to-appear warrants for DUI, DWLS, reckless driving, minor in possession, and other misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges in Yakima County District Court, Kittitas County District Court, and various municipal courts across the same area.

 

Do Not Wait — Contact Tony Swartz Today

The sooner you address an outstanding warrant, the more options you have. Tony Swartz offers free consultations and can advise you on the best approach for your specific situation. Call today: (509) 293-7593