Not Your Typical Lawyer
The People's
Lawyer
Stevie Riley isn't the lawyer you're picturing. Before law school she was a janitor and a bike taxi driver — 16 years of real work for real people. She went to law school for one reason: she hated the system of mass incarceration and had no power to fight it. Now she fights it every day in Clark County District Court. Big cases, small cases — she doesn't back down.
Hundreds
of cases defended as a public defender
Daily
in Clark County District Court
Magna Cum Laude
Lewis & Clark Law School
Practice Areas
Defending Your Rights
DUI & Physical Control
Aggressive defense against DUI, physical control, and alcohol-related driving charges in Clark County.
Assault & Domestic Violence
Skilled representation for assault, DV charges, and related allegations with a focus on protecting your rights.
Misdemeanor Defense
Criminal trespass, malicious mischief, harassment, and all misdemeanor charges in District Court.
Hit-and-Run & Traffic Crimes
Defense for hit-and-run, reckless driving, negligent driving, and other traffic-related criminal charges.
Case Result
Not Guilty — Physical Control Case Won in District Court
In February 2026, Attorney Riley won a bench trial in Clark County District Court. Her client faced a physical control charge — a gross misdemeanor carrying up to one year in jail. Despite a blood-alcohol level of .20, more than twice the legal limit, Riley successfully argued the affirmative defense that her client was safely off the roadway.
Judge James Smith ruled in her client's favor, finding that while the client didn't make the safest choice, he was ultimately trying to do the right thing. This result exemplifies Riley's creative, tenacious approach to criminal defense.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
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BAC — Twice the legal limit
Not Guilty
Bench trial verdict — February 2026
Judge James Smith
Presiding — Clark County District Court
Charged With a Crime?
Don't Just Plead Guilty
Maybe you're thinking: “I know I did it. I should just plead guilty and not waste everyone's time.”That feels like taking responsibility — but it can be one of the most expensive mistakes you'll ever make.
Judges have wide discretion at sentencing. Without a defense attorney negotiating for you, you could take on jail time you didn't have to serve. You could plead to a more serious charge than necessary. You might even be wrong about being guilty — the law is complicated, and your case may be more defensible than you think.
Stevie has handled hundreds of cases from arraignment through resolution. She can negotiate reduced charges, less jail time, lower fines, and less restrictive probation — and she'll tell you honestly where your case stands. The consultation is free. The mistake of going it alone isn't.
Why Stevie Riley
Not Your Typical Defense Attorney
In Court Daily
Stevie is in Clark County District Court every day, in front of judges. She knows the courtroom, the prosecutors, and how to advocate effectively — not from a fancy office, but from the trenches.
Won't Back Down
Big case or small, Stevie fights the same way — with everything she's got. Dismissals, acquittals, reduced charges. She gets results because she refuses to quit on her clients.
Money Well Spent
She's not the high-priced lawyer in a downtown tower. She's a public defender who knows the system inside and out — and gives every client the fierce advocacy they deserve.
Common Questions
What People Ask Before They Call
What types of criminal cases does Stevie Riley handle?
Stevie defends DUI, physical control, assault, domestic violence, criminal trespass, malicious mischief, harassment, hit-and-run, and other misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor charges in Clark County District Court.
Should I just plead guilty to my charges?
Not before talking to a defense attorney. Judges have wide discretion at sentencing, and without a lawyer negotiating for you, you could take on jail time you didn't have to serve — or plead to more serious charges than necessary. Stevie may find your case is defensible, or negotiate reduced charges, less jail time, and lower fines.
Where is Stevie Riley's office located?
Stevie practices out of 2300 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660, the same office as Vancouver Defenders. She is in Clark County District Court daily.
Does Stevie Riley offer free consultations?
Yes. Consultations are free and confidential. Call (360) 906-7234 or use the contact form to schedule yours.
Your Fight Is My Fight
You need a lawyer who won't back down. Someone who's been in the real world, who knows what's at stake, and who will stand beside you every step of the way. Call Stevie today for a free, confidential consultation.