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Happy New Year!

December 31, 2008UncategorizedBellingham Criminal Defense Attorney, Mt. Vernon Criminal Defense, Skagit County Criminal Defense, Whatcom County Criminal Defense Attorneyadmin

December 31, 2008

Dear Clients, Friends, & Peers:

The blog is officially up and running!  Looking forward to 2009.  Best wishes to you and your families.

-Alex

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117 North 1st Street
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Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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