James Charnesky Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Tucson

My practice is, and always has been committed to criminal defense.  I have NEVER prosecuted, and have ALWAYS fought for the rights of the accused.  Over the years I have handled thousands of criminal cases, more then half of which where DUI or alcohol related offenses.. To stay at the top of my profession, I have attended numerous legal education seminars, the majority of which involved specialized training in DUI and criminal defense.. Bachelor of Arts in History - Arizona State University. Post Baccalaureate Certification in Secondary Education  - Arizona State University. Juris Doctor - University of Arizona. Trial Institute at University of Wyoming College of Law. NACDL National Criminal Defense College - Mercer University School of Law. Member of National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL). Member of Arizona Attorneys For Criminal Justice (AACJ). Former Pima County Assistant Public Defender. Years of experience litigating criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor bench trials, DUI jury trials, and full felony jury trials. Faculty Speaker at AACJ Aggressive Defense of The Accused Driver 2005 Seminar. Speaker at Arizona Public Defender's Association 2005 Annual Seminar. Speaker at Pima County Indigent Defense 2005 Contract Attorney CLE. Extensive knowledge and experience litigating Misdemeanor, Extreme, and Aggravated (felony) DUI as well as other alcohol/drug related offenses