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Christopher M. Jeffrey is the founding attorney at the Law Office of Christopher M. Jeffrey. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and obtained his J.D. from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.Chris started his legal career working in the corporate legal sector before starting his own firm in May 2019. He is admitted to both the Arizona state and federal bar and a member of the Pima County Bar Association. Chris is also associated with several non-profits, including the Community Outreach Program for the Deaf and the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Cathleen J. Henniges, formerly Cathleen J. Smith, was admitted to the practice of law in 2014. She is committed to maintaining Tucson Legal, PLLC's high standards for quality legal representation.. Cathleen was born in Tucson, Arizona, where she has lived her entire life. Cathleen graduated as a top ten student from Mountain View High School and continued her education at The University of Arizona where she was admitted to the Honors College as well as to the prestigious Eller College of Management. Cathleen pursued a double major in the fields of Business Economics & Business Management and in 2011 was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration With Honors & Summa Cum Laude. In 2011, Cathleen was admitted to the distinguished James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona where she was honored to work as an Editorial Assistant to Professor of Law William K. Sjostrom, Jr. to assist with editing his publications on Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Organizations. While in law school, Cathleen focused on business and tax matters, writing her doctoral thesis entitled “A Comparative and Practical Analysis of Arizona Limited Liability Companies for Asset Protection.” In 2014, Cathleen was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor Cum Laude. Cathleen has worked at her father’s law office all of her life, advancing from a junior administrative assistant, legal assistant and law clerk while attending law school. In October 2014, Cathleen joined the Law Offices of Tucson Legal, PLLC as an associate attorney and joined Charles R. Smith as a partner in 2024.  Cathleen married Alex Henniges in August 2015, and they have two daughters.. Cathleen is a member of the Pima County Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona, and the American Bar Association. Cathleen is admitted to practice law in all State courts throughout Arizona, the United States District Court in and for the District of Arizona, the United States Bankruptcy Court in and for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. Cathleen is additionally authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service.. Cathleen has received many honors and awards during her education. She was honored with a Certificate in Tax Law and Policy from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, an Excellence for the Future Award in Pre-Trial Litigation and Corporate Taxation from CALI, and was recognized with Honors in legal writing.. Cathleen works with the exceptional staff at Tucson Legal, PLLC to further the interests of our clients as best we are able.

Carl A. Piccarreta received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from the University of Toledo. (1977, 1980) He is admitted to practice in Arizona and Ohio, as well as United States District Court for Arizona and the Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals. Carl limits his practice to personal injury.. Carl was the recipient of a Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship.  He has served on and chaired the Tucson City Magistrate Merit Selection Commission and the Arizona Supreme Court’s Judicial Performance Review Commission.  Currently, he is the only Tucson lawyer appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court’s committee on the Rules of Evidence and mentor/coordinator for the Pima County Superior Court’s “Courts Are Us” program.  In addition, he is a Pima County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem and an Adjunct Assistant Profession of Law at the University of Arizona’s James E. Roger’s College of Law.  He teaches Pretrial Litigation.. In 2012, Carl was appointed to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.  He is a peer-rated AV lawyer in Martindale-Hubbell.  Carl is actively involved in the community as President of Tucson Metro Soccer League, the state’s largest recreational men’s soccer league.  He serves on the Board of Directors to the Southern Arizona Legal Aid.  Prior to that, he served many years as a Board member to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure breast cancer foundation.

Call for a free consultation.  Since 2010, Michelle Michelson has been representing individuals in their claims for Social Security Disability benefits. She represents claimants at each level of the administrative appeals process and in federal court.. Michelle previously worked at the Arizona Center for Disability Law where she focused on mental health issues. Before that she was an associate attorney with the firm of Corey & Kime, P.C. in Tucson, Arizona. After law school, Michelle had the privilege of working as a law clerk for the Honorable Louis H. Pollak, United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.. Michelle graduated from Washington University School of Law with a J.D. in May 2000 (Class Rank: Top 3%).. In May 1995, she received a Master of Social Work degree from San Francisco State University.

Born and raised in New York, he moved to Tucson in January 1971. He graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook after spending two prior years at Saint Lawrence University on a football scholarship. He attended the University of Arizona College of Law and graduated 1974. Gib is a  member of the American Association of Justice, the Arizona Association of Justice and previously served as a trustee.. Gib is active in the business community having owned several businesses in addition to being a senior partner in the law firm. He is a past President of the Business Information Club (BIC) and counsels new business owners on a regular basis.. Gib is married to his wife Leslie and enjoys time with his blended family of five children and eight grandchildren. A former Scout Master with the Catalina Counsel, he still keeps in contact with many of the scouts who are now adults. He is proud of the number of eagle scouts who achieved that distinguished honor while he was the scout master.. As a PADI Master SCUBA INSTRUCTOR, he has traveled the world to dive in exotic places but still enjoys the shallow dive with a new student. Experiencing the underwater world with a new diver allows him to see the beauty all over again.. An avid outdoors man, he loves taking his grandchildren on hikes, playing in streams and lakes and getting muddy with the grandkids.. Areas of Practice:

Born and raised in El Centro, California, Riisa Petersen has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of her fellow Arizonans. The Justice System can be difficult to navigate alone, and after nearly a decade practicing law Riisa has built a reputation based on experience, determination, grit and an unwavering dedication to YOU, her client.. Riisa attended law school at Tucson's own James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. After graduation, she was immediately hired as a prosecutor in the Pima County Attorney's office, where she specialized in DUI and domestic abuse prosections. It was there that Riisa learned the "prosecutor's playbook.". In time, Riisa decided that her true desire was to defend the accused. She took her knowledge of the "prosecutor's playbook" and was immediately hired into a prominent Tucson firm in the private sector. For the last seven years, she has been working to defend the accused using her firsthand knowledge of prosecutorial tactics. Riisa knows what moves the prosecutor will make against you, making her better able to defend you against them. In addition to criminal defense, Riisa successfully built and managed the Family Law and Domestic Relations wing of the firm in which she became second in command. It would continue to thrive throughout her tenure.. Today, Riisa operates her own practice based on the respect, experience and reputation that she has earned in Tucson's legal community. Her philosophy is simple: YOU are her priority. Your defense is her duty and your right. When you retain the Petersen Law Firm, you won't end up with a nameless first year attorney. You get Riisa, every time.. Don't gamble your future on an "associate" attorney. Experience matters. As a successful trial attorney and litigator with firsthand knowledge on both sides of the criminal system and unparalleled leadership experience in family law, nobody is better prepared to defend your rights and fight for you and your family.

Barry Kirschner represents people against insurance companies. Attorney Barry Kirschner has a sense of justice and a sense of humor. For 40 years he has helped people by aggressively pursuing compensation from insurance companies for their bad faith handling of claims. Barry also represents personal injury claimants.

Attorney Thabet Khalidi is an aggressive litigator who has proudly represented Southern Arizonans in hundreds of family law, serious injury or death, malpractice, and nursing home neglect lawsuits. While I no longer practice family law, that experience has given me a deep understanding of how personal injuries can ripple through an entire family, impacting not just the injured individual, but also their relationships, finances, and overall well-being.. Since 2019, Thabet has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. This prestigious peer-reviewed ranking, based on the opinions of fellow attorneys, is also featured in Tucson Lifestyle magazine.. Thabet is a graduate of the University of Arizona and attended the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he graduated cum laude. In over 30 years of practice, Thabet has tried dozens of cases to both judges and juries.. He has been named one of the Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona and has tried cases in Pima County, Santa Cruz County, Cochise County, Pinal County and Gila County, including the cities of Tucson, Bisbee, Casa Grande, Marana, Douglas, Oro Valley, Nogales, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley and Sierra Vista, as well as in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

Attorney Ronald Ryan has over 28 years legal experience representing individuals and families to resolve troubled finances in Bankruptcy Court, and has been heavily involved in helping people retain their homes by fighting against illegal servicing and foreclosure practices, and by working out compromise loan modifications. This law firm represents only people and private businesses and corporations against people, Mr. Ryan works to serve your best interest and believes in the legal positions that support your cause. "I attempt to help free you from unnecessary worry and stress, and to provide individual attention. Your interactions will be with me, rather than an assistant."  Ronald Ryan, Ronald Ryan PC,

ATTORNEY PROFILE. Matthew Foley is an Bankruptcy attorney that has filed thousands of consumer and business bankruptcies for families and small businesses throughout Arizona. His breadth of practice encompasses bankruptcy, debt settlements, negotiations, & loan modifications.. Having touched the lives of thousands of Arizona clients with achieving debt relief, Mr. Foley has a vast knowledge of bankruptcy law, as well as the technical proficiency to provide exceptional guidance through the complex bankruptcy process. Uniquely, his follow through counsel carries forth to reestablishing credit and actualizing a true fresh start.. Mr. Foley’s professional experience includes prosecuting financial fraud for Arizona’s Office of the Attorney General, as well as, providing counsel to Arizona’s Departments of Financial Institutions, Real Estate, Insurance & representing the State’s Securities Division in blue sky law violations. Mr. Foley has also served as in-house counsel to one of Arizona’s largest not-for-profit lending institutions with managed assets exceeding one billion dollars. While in this capacity, he served as a compliance officer to oversee commercial, in-direct auto, & mortgage lending, and drafted Arizona’s proposed Member Business Lending Statutes.. Matthew Foley holds dual JD & MBA degrees from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law and nationally recognized W.P. Carey College of Business. His undergraduate study includes earning the prestigious Morris K. Udall Award and the Willamette University Grant. Foley is currently an active member of the Arizona State Bar’s Bankruptcy Section and a respected mortgage analyst, including having authored a Mortgage Q & A column for Phoenix’s East Valley Tribune and helped spearhead Arizona’s predatory lending reform.

Attorney Pat Lopez heads the firm’s transactions practice, which encompasses the wide array of legal services frequently called on by our business clients. He has 30 years of experience in counseling and assisting businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers to help them reach their goals, solve their problems, and implement their business plans. Creativity, commitment, caring, knowledge, and enthusiasm best described his passion for the practice of law and his concern for his clients. These characteristics are no doubt some of the reasons for his recognition by his peers as an “AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated” attorney in the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Ratings Process, as well as his selection by Best Lawyers in America and Southwest Superlawyers.

Attorney Oscar Lizardi has over sixteen years of corporate and transactional law experience representing large corporations, small businesses, and individuals in a variety of business transactions. Mr. Lizardi’s undergraduate degree in finance from Arizona State University provides him with a deeper understanding of his client’s business objectives when handling their legal matters.  As a Corporate and Commercial Transactional lawyer, Mr. Lizardi’s philosophy and goal is contribute to the commercial and financial success of his clients while at the same time mitigating their exposure to commercial liability.  This requires a thorough and complete understanding of his clients’ needs and goals and providing very broad practical legal and frank business advice.  Mr. Lizardi is  ”AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated” through the Martindale Hubbell® PEER REVIEW RATINGS™ Process.

Attorney Mick Rusing heads up the firm’s litigation section, which covers virtually every area of civil litigation.  A lawyer for over thirty years, Mr. Rusing has tried well over 100 cases in federal and state courts in diverse areas such as breach of fiduciary duty, contract, ERISA, employment, environmental, insurance bad faith, insurance coverage, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, patent infringement, products liability, securities, trusts and estates, will contests, and wrongful death.  He has argued cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, the Nevada Supreme Court, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panels, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  Although Mr. Rusing still maintains a significant part of his litigation practice in the injury area, including products liability and malpractice, in recent years his focus has been on significant business litigation frequently involving the prosecution and defense of fraud actions, partnerships disputes or other business entity litigation among principals, and matters involving real estate or construction.. Mr. Rusing has been a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers since 2004, and is the current State Chair for the State of Arizona.  Mr. Rusing was also selected by his peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation.  The Chambers and Partners USA Survey of America’s Leading Business Lawyers recognized Mick as a top litigator in Arizona.  According to the survey, “Rusing is no stranger to multi-million dollar disputes…” and peers acknowledged him as “one of the finest: he has all the right attributes you want in a lawyer.”  In the first Arizona Super Lawyer poll Mick was chosen as an Arizona Super Lawyer, and one of the top 50 lawyers in Arizona. Mr. Rusing is “AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated” through the Martindale Hubble PEER REVIEW RATINGS Process.

Attorney Christine Anderson Ferraris strongly advocates for clients to encourage a reasonable solution between parties short of costly litigation. We listen to clients, so we can understand how we can best help them with their current needs and goals. We build long-term relationships with clients and provide value by educating and empowering them to make good decisions. We evaluate a prospective client's legal needs and develop a custom legal plan that best serves the client's objectives and budget.. At A. Ferraris Law, we have assisted business clients in the following areas: auto (finance, purchase, warranty), healthcare (contract disputes), investment and retirement benefits (fraudulent schemes), retail (federal regulations), real estate transactions (contract review/drafting/enforcement), commercial and residential property (contract review/drafting) utility (contract review/enforcement, regulation), as well as wine and spirits import and distribution (contract review/enforcement, licensing).. Practice Areas:. Business Relations: Establish ongoing relationships with businesses to help avoid legal problems and address important issues as they arise, rather than later when they become a major legal hassle.. Negotiation: Help with contract formation and review to help reduce risk and clarify ambiguities, to help avoid and mitigate problems. Assist parties that are in dispute mediate to resolve differences and avoid often costly litigation.. Litigation: Help to enforce contractual rights, pursue claims of fraud.. Consumer Protection: Help consumers and businesses who have been a victim of fraud, misrepresentation, false advertising, or unfair and deceptive business practice.

ATTORNEY BARRY L. BELLOVIN. Barry L. Bellovin is the founder of The Bellovin Law Firm, PLLC. For over 35 years, he has devoted his practice to advocating for people and families in personal injury cases. He has a comprehensive knowledge of Arizona State personal injury law and is devoted to being a legal advocate for injured victims and their families.. Barry’s legal experience includes over 4,000 personal injury cases handled to settlement by way of mediation, arbitration, and litigation. He has a proven history of success in and out of the courtroom, and has recovered millions of for his clients.  Barry is committed to excellent client service, and takes time to personally communicate with clients during all stages of their case. He takes a limited caseload so that he can provide every client with individual attention to ensure they can make informed choices regarding their case, and also have the time to cope and heal their injuries.. Barry graduated from City College of New York with a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Legal Studies and Sociology before graduating with a Juris Doctorate from Hastings College of Law, University of California. Barry is licensed in Arizona, California, and New York. He is a member of the Arizona State Bar, California State Bar, and New York State Bar.

At Hallinan & Killpack Law Firm, we have successfully represented hundreds of people in Social Security Disability, SSI, and personal injury claims. We pride ourselves in providing personal service in an impersonal world.. I graduated magna cum laude from University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2011. In law school, I was an executive note editor on Arizona Law Review, served as president of the law school chapter of the ACLU of Arizona, and participated in the law school’s Child and Family Law Clinic. After graduation, I moved to Eugene, Oregon, and was licensed to practice law in Oregon in October 2011. I spent three months as a temporary staff attorney for the ACLU of Oregon, then opened a boutique practice representing employees in employment discrimination cases. I returned to Tucson in 2013 and became licensed to practice law in Arizona in 2014. I spent two years as a judicial law clerk for Hon. Stephen C. Villarreal in Pima County Superior Court. I joined Hallinan & Killpack Law Firm in April 2016.

As the father of three (3) intelligent and precocious children, I know how important it is to protect and guide them into an unknown, uncertain and unknowing future.  They deserve all of the assets and assistance they can get to succeed in a future that you, as their parent or guardian, may not see.  Never trust your life or your children's lives with an inexperienced or untested attorney.  Never!  I have over thirty (30) years experience as the lead trial lawyer -- including death penalty and representing major Fortune 100 companies -- but found the criminal and civil aspects of the practice of law unfulfilling.  A good lawyer can effect the lives of those living today while a great lawyer can effect the lives of those who are living and coming of age today, tomorrow and well into the future.  I look forward to being of service to you and your children now, tomorrow and far into that unknown and unknowing future.

As an accomplished attorney with an impressive background in both the legal practice and banking industries, Robert brings a unique blend of legal and financial acumen to the table. Possessing an MBA and a Masters in Finance, along with two law degrees, he has the capacity to deliver exceptional service to clients with complex transactional and litigation needs.. His legal journey began as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps, where he honed skills in criminal defense litigation. His expertise expanded through various roles including Regional Legal Assistance Director for Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Managing Attorney for the Camp Foster Legal Assistance Office, and senior attorney for the Camp Foster Tax Center.. Specializing in various legal fields, including criminal law, negotiation, securities regulation, civil and contract law, and public and private international law, he is a generalist attorney with the ability to adapt and excel in a broad range of legal scenarios.. With degrees from the University of Arizona (B.A., M.B.A., M.S.F.), the University of Edinburgh Law School (LL.M.), and the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State (J.D.), he has been recognized for his dedication to legal service with the 2017 American Bar Association Distinguished Service (LAMP) Award and the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.. He is committed to leveraging his legal expertise and financial knowledge to provide superior service for complex needs. His breadth of experience and depth of understanding make him a valuable asset for any team or client seeking a versatile and effective legal professional.

As a result of attending a number of court proceedings for friends and relatives (both accused of crimes and victims of crimes) in his teens, Joseph P. St. Louis realized that he he wanted to defend those accused of committing crimes.  From that time on, he has been a passionate advocate for his clients, never having had a desire to prosecute or to practice other areas of law. Now having spent over 35 years practicing law, Mr. St. Louis is the Managing Partner of St. Louis Huffman Law, Arizona's premier DUI and criminal defense law firm. Mr. St. Louis has been recognized for his expertise in handling a variety of criminal defense cases, including major felony cases in both State and Federal courts, as well as DUI defense, DUI homicides, drug offenses, sexual offenses, violent crimes, and murder cases, including death penalty cases.. In 2014, Mr. St. Louis became one of thirteen members of the Board of Regents, charged with overseeing the National College for DUI Defense, the premier national DUI defense organization, with over 1,400 members. Mr. St. Louis has been chosen as one of the best DUI lawyers in Tucson by Tucson Lifestyles magazine. He has been chosen as one of the best attorneys in Arizona by Superlawyers magazine and AZ magazine every year since 2009. Mr. St. Louis is listed in the Best Lawyers in America, and has the highest rating possible given by Martindale-Hubbell, an AV-Preeminent rating.. Mr. St. Louis received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arizona in 1984, graduating with departmental honors. In 1987, he obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. Mr. St. Louis is Certified by the Arizona State Bar as a Specialist in Criminal Law (June 2000 to the present). He is also Certified as a Specialist in DUI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense, recognized by the American Bar Association (July 2012 to the present). Only approximately five percent of attorneys currently practicing are certified as specialists in any area of the law.. Mr. St. Louis is a sought-after speaker on legal issues, and has spoken on a variety of legal topics at legal education seminars sponsored by a variety of State Bar and Defense Attorney organizations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.. Mr. St. Louis is a graduate of the National Highway Traffic Administration’s Student Course on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, the National Highway Traffic Administration’s Instructor Course on Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, and the American Chemical Society’s Forensic Chromatography Course.. In 2003, at the request of the then-presiding chief judge of the Pima County Justice Courts, Mr. St. Louis served as a part-time Justice of the Peace. In 2006, he also served as the president of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice – Arizona’s leading defense attorney organization, with over 400 members.. Mr. St. Louis has handled death penalty cases, both in state court where he was lead counsel in Pima County’s first death penalty case tried completely to a jury (the client received a prison sentence after Mr. St. Louis convinced the jury not to impose the death penalty), and in federal court where he was found to be qualified as "Learned Counsel," a designation reserved for only the most qualified attorneys handling these cases. Mr. St. Louis has the unique distinction of having had two back-to-back first-degree murder cases in which the judges dismissed all murder charges during trial.. Mr. St. Louis has tried over 200 cases to juries, on both misdemeanor and felony charges, in Federal court and in State courts throughout Arizona. He has also argued cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. In 2013, Mr. St. Louis was one of four attorneys who conducted a 17 day court challenge to the manner in which blood was being tested in the Scottsdale Crime Laboratory, in the Maricopa County Superior Court, which resulted in the trial court suppressing all blood alcohol evidence in 11 felony cases.. Mr. St. Louis received the Boy Scouts of America's District Award of Merit in 2010.

Amanda practices criminal defense and also provides entrepreneur's / small business legal services by providing concierge-level services for business formation, trademarks, copyrights & important contractual agreements.. Early on in her career as a trial attorney, Amanda discovered a passion for helping other lawyers and aspiring lawyers improve their craft, and I built a reputation as an educator on a variety of topics, including DUI defense, trial techniques, legal ethics, attorney wellness, and productivity. Amanda worked as a law professor for several years prior to opening my AJB Law firm where she combines both trial skills and talent for speaking and teaching,. Amanda’s experience in education provides strength in reducing the complicated and difficult down to the simple and actionable—for clients, opposing counsel, the judge, and the jury.. Amanda’s educational experiences started when she led the Criminal Defense Clinic and taught Trial Advocacy part-time. Later, she became a full-time law professor and law school administrator and taught courses that helped prepare students for success in law school, on the bar exam, and in practice.. Amanda directed the Internship program where she developed and taught a course focused on competencies and foundations for practice, and provided training to attorney-supervisors in best practices for mentoring and guiding externship students.. Amanda continues to train practicing attorneys by regularly teaching CLEs for attorneys focused on mentoring, self-care, and accepting feedback.. Building off her passion for helping others reach their goals and succeed in their careers, and after opening several small businesses, Amanda expanded her legal services to help other small business owners with the protection of their businesses and brands.. Amanda is currently developing several courses and materials that will provide community legal education for pre-law and law students, as well as pro-se litigants that need to represent themselves in court.. Amanda loves learning and leadership. She is a proud Bar Leadership Institute alum and served on the Member Assistance Program Taskforce and the State Bar Professionalism Task force tasked with redesigning learning objectives for the required professionalism course for first-year lawyers in Arizona. Amanda is affiliated with the National College of DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the ABA Sections on Business Law, Criminal Justice, Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, Law Practice Division, Intellectual Property Law, Solo, Small Firm, and General Practice Division, and the Forum on Communications Law

Although originally from the East Coast, I prefer the desert climate and lifestyle and have resided happily in Tucson for the past eighteen years with my husband and son (I've only resided with him for the last eight years because he’s only eight years old). I believe that in family law, no two clients and no two cases are the same so all representation must be carefully tailored to meet the goals and needs of each individual client with either preventive measures or litigation - whichever achieves the client’s goals.  I can see both side of any argument, which is evident by the fact that I like both dogs and cats, Wildcats anyways, in equal measure.   Never shy about voicing my opinion, whether solicited or not, I have been playfully referred to as a wallflower due to my ability to "speak" in terms that would make a longshoreman blush.

After more than a decade defending all levels of criminal charges from misdemeanors to homicides, Laura left the government to create a private practice as a criminal justice advocate. She was raised in Tucson and cares deeply for the community and the families she gets to work with. Dealing with the courts, the police, and the system is stressful, and with Laura you have an experienced and well-regarded attorney who will work passionately for you. And she does so fluently in either English or Spanish, depending on the needs of her clients and their loved ones.. In her private practice, Laura focuses on each client to help with a wide range of issues from misdemeanors that could impact employment, to victims and parents worried for their children, to high-level arrests that carry maximum sentences.. Laura is known for her dedication and hard work, and she volunteers on a variety of governmental and judicial boards and committees. With Laura, you get personalized attention and a community-wide reputation for high-quality representation.

After more than 20 years as an archaeologist in the environmental consulting sector, I decided on a mid-life career change and enrolled in law school at the U of A in 2009. I was a member of the our national trial team, and participated in four oral argument competitions, winning first place in three of them and placing the second in the other.. After graudation in 2012 I spent nearlly 2 years working in the area of international human rights and doing some mediation work before deciding to pursue a more conventional legal career in criminal defense. I then spent two years as a Law Clerk at the Pima County Public Defenders, where I worked closely with more than 50 trial lawyers on over 400 cases.. I handle both misdemeanor and felony cases. I promise you strong and dedicated representation, ensuring that you are treated fairly and justly throughout all phases of your case. Your best interests are my top priority.

After graduating law school and earning my BAR card I started practicing with a large, local firm. I practiced at that firm for almost 15 years and while I gained a tremendous amout of experience I wanted something more. What I wanted was a personal connection to those I represented. I wanted to learn who they are and how their situation impacted them and their loved ones. I wanted to really know their story.. I started my own practice with that in mind. My entire team understands who I am and who we represent. What we do matters and we remember that every minute of every day. You will be able to find lawyers who are juggling more cases and I cannot imagine you will find a personal advocate who cares more about the outcome of your matter!

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