You will need an ignition interlock device if you are convicted of DUI or enter into the Deferred Prosecution program.  You will also need an IID if you have a prior DUI arrest - and such a requirement starts immediately following your first court appearance in Whatcom County.

It is imperative you talk to your Bellingham attorney before having an alcohol evaluation.  I cannot emphasize this enough.  You can find more information on our alcohol | drug evaluation page.  In this mean time the following is a list of treatment providers which we recommend where you can obtain an alcohol | drug evaluation and, if necessary complete treatment or the ADIS class.

IGNITION INTERLOCK LOCATIONS

Guardian Interlock Systems
Phone:  1-800-499-0994
Whatcom County Location:
No Whatcom County location.  The nearest location is: 
GIS Everett (#535)
12432 Hwy 99 Suite 85
Everett, WA 98204

Draeger Safety Diagnostics Inc.
Phone:  1-800-977-0091
Whatcom County Location:
Mobile Music Unlimited
1801 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
M-F: 9-6 / Sat: 9-5

Smart Start Inc.
Phone:  1-800-880-3394
Whatcom County Location:
Dr. John's Auto Clinic
1420 Kentucky Street
Bellingham, WA 98220
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5:30 pm

#1A LifeSafer of Washington Inc.
Phone:  1-800-325-2657
Whatcom County Location:
LifeSafer
710 Sunset Pond Lane Suite 10 Bldg B
Bellingham, Washington 98226
Phone:  (888) 855-0630

Consumer Safety Technology Inc. (Intoxalock)
Phone:  1-877-777-5020
Whatcom County Location:
No Whatcom County location.  The nearest location is:
1420 Roosevelt Ave #4
Mt Vernon, WA 98273

AA MEETINGS

WHATCOM COUNTY DUI CONTACTS

Whatcom County Auditor
311 Grand Avenue, Ste 103
Bellingham, WA 98225-4038
Phone: (360) 676-6740 

Bellingham Auto Licensing
Fred Meyer Shopping Ctr
804 Lakeway Drive
Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: (360) 733-0148

Northwest Licensing
2502 Cedarwood Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 756-9821

Sunset Cost Cutter Licensing
Sunset Square Shopping Ctr
1275 E Sunset Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226-3506
Phone: (360) 676-9883

Blaine Cost Cutter Licensing
Blaine International Center
1733 "H" St #100
Blaine, WA 98230-5107
Phone: (360) 332-7089

Valley Drug Licensing
Everson Shopping Ctr
208 E Main Street
Everson, WA 98247
Phone: (360) 966-3481

Ferndale Cost Cutter Foods Licensing
Cost Cutter Center
1750 La Bounty Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 380-6887

Lynden Food Pavilion
Lynden Towne Plaza
8130 Guide Meridian
Lynden, WA 98264-9421
Phone: (360) 354-8080

CONTACTS AND INFORMATION FOR YOUR WHATCOM COUNTY DUI

DOL OFFICES

IGNITION INTERLOCK

TOWING COMPANIES

SR 22 INSURANCE

EVALUATIONS

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Assessment and Treatment Associates
21907 – 64th Avenue W.
Suite 310
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Phone: (425) 289-1600
Fax: (425) 289-1602

Assessment and Treatment Associates –Bellevue
13353 Bel-Red Road, Suite 101
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: (425) 289-1600
Fax: (425) 289-1602

Everett Treatment Services
7207 Evergreen Way, Suite M
Everett, WA 98203
Phone: (425) 347-9070
Fax: (425) 348-3676

Port Gardiner Bay Recovery
2722 Colby Avenue, Suite 424
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: (425) 252-4656
Fax: (425) 252-4308

Contact Counseling
1118 Finnegan Way, Suite 103
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone:  (360) 671­-3277

Bridges Recovery

(For Treatment and Alcohol Classes)

1221 Fraser Street

Bellingham, WA 98225

Phone:  (360) 714-8180

DUI VICTIM PANEL

(425) 493-1115

​(360) 336-8722

BAIL BONDSMEN

If you have been kept in the Whatcom County Jail following your arrest for DUI, getting out is a priority. Contact one of the following Bellingham Bail Bonds companies for immediate help in getting out of Jail.

If you are convicted of a DUI (or your license was suspended in the administrative hearing) you will be required to obtain SR-22 automobile liability insurance for a period of at least three years. 

Vern Fonk
(888) 837-6366

American Insure-All
(888) 411-2886

Many private treatment centers offer the Whatcom County DUI Victim Panel so check with your attorney.  However, Whatcom County runs a DUI victim panel at the Whatcom County Courthouse in Bellingham

                DUI VICTIM PANEL

Whatcom County Courthouse­ 
Council Chambers
311 Grand Avenue
Bellingham, Washington 98225 
Arrive: 6:30 pm 
Start time: 7 pm to 9 pm
Cost:  $50 
Information Line: (360) 676-6724 ext. 30699

Being arrested and charged for DUI in Whatcom County is only the start of a complex set of rules, procedures and law.  It is the job of our Whatcom County DUI lawyers to help you through this maze of complex requirements.  In addition to fighting and defending the criminal charge in court you must also be aware of the necessity to obtain an alcohol evaluation, complete the recommended course of class(es) or treatment, and attend a DUI Victim Panel.  In addition to these requirements, there is always the possibility of a loss of license, and an ignition interlock device.  We provide to all our clients information on how to get through these consequences of a DUI arrest as easy and successful as possible.  Our Bellingham lawyers also give to our clients a free Whatcom County DUI Handbook.  The following is a detailed list of the Whatcom County DUI contacts you will need during the course of your case.  Obviously, a DUI attorney in Whatcom County is your best resource but for quick information the following list is comprehensive.  

There are hundreds of AA meetings in Bellingham and Whatcom County.  For a list of these AA meetings please click the link below.

WHATCOM COUNTY AA MEETINGS

 Call for a Free Consultation: (360) 734-3847

(425) 493-1115 | (360) 336-8722

BAIL BONDS

A Ace Bail Bonds 
227 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225-4403 

A Affordable Bail Bonds
Phone: (360) 336-5200

A Express Bail Bonds
Phone: (360) 671-7887

All City Bail Bonds
203 Grand Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 734-1111

An-Exit Bail Bonds
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 738-1300

Angie's Bail Bonds
306 Flora Street
Bellingham, WA
Phone: (360) 671-0222

A-Signature Bail Bonds
1301 Fraser St # A3
Bellingham, WA
Phone: (360) 714-1110

Barry’s Bail Bonds
227 Prospect Street
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 734-6000

Lucky Bail Bonds
98 Central Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (360) 746-3297

In Washington State law enforcement must tow your vehicle if you have been arrested for DUI. They must also keep your vehicle for 12 hours. Once the 12 hours has passed however, the priority is to get your vehicle back. The following are the three tow truck companies where your vehicle may have been towed to in Whatcom County.

EVALUATIONS

ASAP Towing

1920 Iowa Street
Bellingham, WA 98229

Phone:  (360) 734-6465

Horton's Towing

4056 Bakerview Valley Rd.,

Bellingham, WA 98226 
Phone:  (360) 733-1230

Johnson's Towing
4058 Bakerview Valley Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226

Phone:  (360) 733-4232

Berk's Towing​
5955 Guide Meridian

Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone:(360) 354-4415