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Since being admitted to the Arizona State Bar and the California State Bar in 2003, I have dedicated my entire legal career to the field of criminal defense and DUIs. I have participated in numerous legal seminars around the country specializing in the defense of accused impaired drivers.  I am trained in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration DUI detection, as well as the standardized Field Sobriety tests and the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test.  I strive to provide quality legal representation and at the same time provide clients with the peace of mind knowing that they have a lawyer on their side.

Since admission to practice law, I have always been committed to defending the rights of the accused. This commitment began while I was serving as deputy defender in Mohave County. I then relocated to Flagstaff to focus on cases throughout the northern Arizona counties. Several years and snowstorms later I decided to give it a go in the warmer climate of southern Arizona. I am proud to call Tucson my home and I enjoy working with the people of southern Arizona.. I have extensive jury trial experience and have acquittals both felony, and misdemeanor courts throughout Arizona. I have specialized training in field sobriety test and the horizontal gaze nystagmus. I believe one of the most important rights the accused has is the right to trial. It is at trial that the state is held to the highest standard guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Before anyone decides to give up this precious right, they need to be fully advised. In many cases, proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt is difficult for the prosecution.

Ryan Huffman is a trial lawyer with a background in defending clients accused of crimes, including working at the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, as well as the Federal Public Defender’s office in Tucson during law school, and in his work as an attorney in private practice since being licensed by the Arizona State Bar. As a member of Nesci & St. Louis, he represents individuals accused of DUIs, misdemeanors and felony offenses at courts in Tucson, Pima County and throughout Arizona.. Ryan has vigorously represented accused individuals throughout all stages of litigation, including trials and appeals. His experience includes both misdemeanor and felony criminal matters. He has a particular familiarity with motion practice, seeking to have his clients’ cases dismissed prior to trial, and is passionate about advocating against unethical police tactics and procedures. Ryan has had success in jury trials, winning acquittals for his clients on charges including DUI allegations of having a blood alcohol concentration as high as .131. Ryan also successfully demonstrated in a DUI jury trial that a reported breath test result of .250 was unreliable, resulting in a complete acquittal of all BAC charges for his client.. Ryan is an Arizona native and graduated from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law (ASU Law) in 2016. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Arizona, where he majored in Political Science.. Since joining Nesci & St. Louis, Ryan has focused on pretrial litigation and trial work in DUIs, misdemeanors and felonies in courts throughout Arizona. When not defending individuals accused of crimes, Ryan’s interests include studying Arizona’s history, traveling, volunteering, and spending time with his friends and family.

Raymond Panzarella is the Owner/President of Panzarell Law Firm. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Pima County Bar and Arizona State Bar, and is licensed to practice in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Court of Arizona.. He is a certified criminal law specialist and has been practicing law for 26 years.. Ray was a print and radio journalist in Arizona and Colorado for 7 years. His bilingual skills helped him cover Mexico and the border region.. In 1988, he graduated from the University of Arizona, College of Law as the Editor-in-chief of the International Comparative Law Journal.. His experience at premier law firms such as, Haralson, Miller, Pitt, Feldman & McAnally P.C. and Ralls, Bruner, Valenzuela & Marshall allowed him to gain practice with personal injury and criminal law cases. Ray was also a trial lawyer for the Pima County Public Defender's office and Legal Defender's office.. Ray has won over 75 felony trials from death penalty cases to DUIs in federal to juvenile courts. He recently helped with an acquittal following a bench trial that began as a double-murder death penalty case in Pima County.. He served on the Governor's Symposium on juvenile law in 2001, and has been a speaker for various CLE programs sponsored by the Arizona State Bar. He has spoken about everything from professional responsibility to juvenile law.

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

Michael Harwin is a top rated criminal defense lawyer and a former prosecuting attorney with over 15 years of experience representing Tucson clients in DUI, white collar crime, and criminal cases. Call Michael Harwin in Tucson at.

Licensed to practice law in Arizona for twenty years, I have been representing people in courts throughout Arizona. I now limit my practice exclusively to criminal defense. If you are facing criminal charges, let someone with integrity and experience stand with you. Call me now to discuss your case.

I offer the experience and judgment that comes from over 42 years spent in court. I have completed well over 220 jury trials. I have been an elected District Attorney, public defender, and a private lawyer for over 24 years. I am  licensed in both Arizona and New Mexico. I personally provide my clients with the best possible legal services. I practice in Federal, Arizona and New Mexico state courts. I also take select appellate cases. In appropriate situations I will act as Knapp counsel and provide second opinion and consultation services.

I have practiced law in Tucson for over 35 years.  My private practice focuses on criminal defense, including  homicide, sex offenses, vehicular homicide and DUI.  I have personally defended over one hundred jury trials, including many of Tucson’s high profile criminal prosecutions.. Being charged with a criminal offense is among the most serious problems a person will ever face, involving possible loss of freedom, career, and precious reputation.  I am determined to provide individual attention and the most thorough and aggressive defense possible to each client.. In 1994, I was selected  Trial Lawyer of the Year by the American Trial Lawyers for Public Justice.  I have been listed in Best Lawyers of America since 2000, and am listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and Southwest Super Lawyers.. I have lectured throughout the state to attorneys, and others, on legal topics. I am the co-host of the annual seminar on defending vehicular and DUI offenses. I have been the co-host and speaker at that seminar for 30 years. I have spoken to other defense organizations, and the State Bar, on a wide variety of topics involving criminal defense, including witness interview techniques, cross examination, and pretrial investigation.. I  am also interested in the Arizona Public Records law, and have spoken to jounalists, and others, on the broad reach of the public records law. I am particularly interested in the Puiblic Records law as an invaluable  tool in criminal defense.   I recently successfully represented a private investigator when the Pima County Sheriff sought to prevent him from using the public records law to investigate an alleged sex offense.

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.

Award winning trial attorney. When your future is at stake, you should have an experienced and dedicated attorney on your side.

Attorney Alec Hanus is a Tucson Criminal Defense Attorney dedicated to helping people solve their legal problems. Mr. Hanus is a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney who will personally speak with you during a free initial consultation and offer you a realistic evaluation of your case

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.

As a former state and federal prosecutor, I understand how the other side thinks and works. I also understand the difficult situation you're in if you've been charged with a crime. I'm here to help you get out of that difficult situation with minimal negative consequences. I believe that justice can only be consistently achieved if the accused has representation that is at least on par with, if not superior to the accuser. I am certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in criminal law and I have extensive trial experience (well over 100 jury trials), but I am constantly working to improve.. I grew up in Tucson and graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1997. I then clerked for a Pima County Superior Court Judge and subsequently joined the Pima County Attorney's Office as a Deputy County Attorney. As a Deputy County Attorney, I prosecuted a wide range of cases, including DUI, narcotics offenses, property crimes, violent felonies, and homicides.. After four years at the Pima County Attorney’s Office, I spent three years at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.  As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, I prosecuted a variety of crimes, primarily related to drug trafficking, alien smuggling, and child pornography.  I also spent nearly two years in the appellate unit, writing numerous appellate briefs on behalf of the government and arguing them in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.. In 2005, I left the United States Attorney's Office to start the law firm of Leonardo & Roach, LLC, where I focused on criminal defense and personal injury cases. In 2009, I founded Leonardo Law Offices, PLLC in an effort to provide a greater degree of service and personal attention to my client's and their cases.. Although I can't guarantee any particular result (no honest attorney can), I always work hard for my clients to get them the best outcome. I charge a reasonable flat fee in DUI and criminal cases so there are no hidden costs. I can often offer some flexibility with a limited payment plan if necessary.. When I started in private practice, I found that my experience building cases as a prosecutor translated nicely into the area of personal injury law. Just as a criminal defendant faces the power and unlimited resources of the government, an injury victim must contend with a large, well-funded insurance company and its high-priced attorneys. I enjoy being the underdog and I like to think that I can help level the playing field in these situations. In accident/injury cases, I work on a contingency fee basis so you don't pay anything up front. The fee is taken out of any settlement or award if and when we win the case.. If you're a good person who's found yourself in a bad situation -- whether you've been charged with a crime or injured as a result of someone else's negligence -- give me a call.

As a former FBI special agent, Michelle Behan brings a unique perspective to the defense of every criminal and DUI case. Her law enforcement background gives her special insight into the issues that help her win cases. Shelley had the opportunity to put her talents to good use even before earning her full law license when she preseted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the defense to the Court of Appeals for the United States Armed Forces.  After graduating from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Shelley joined the Tucson Public Defender's Office, where she defended indigent clients charged with criminal violations and DUI.  During her year and a half at the public defender's office, Shelley was recognized as a Rising Star by the Pima County Women's Commission.. In June of 2015, Shelley joined the prestigous firm of Nesci and St. Louis, the premier DUI and criminal defense firm in Tucson.  Since that time, Shelley has amassed an impressive record of victories in both trial and motion practice.  Shelley recently presented at a national seminar for the National College for DUI Defense held on the grounds of Harvard Law School, and at Tucson's premier DUI defense seminar presented by the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice.. In September of 2017, Shelley opened the law firm of Behan Ramsell PLLC with notable DUI defense attorney Donald Ramsell of Wheaton, IL.  Shelley and Don combine former law enforcement expertise in police prcoedure and practices with 34 years of DUI trial experience to provide the citizens of Arizona with world-class DUI and criminal defense.

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

After working for firms and handling numerous cases, I realized that one of the most important things to clients is having an attorney who understands their case from start to finish. When one hires a firm they often never hear from the attorney they originally spoke with again because that attorney only is in charge of intake. The person may not even have the opportunity to speak with their attorney about their individual case before making a payment and instead, their consultation might be referred to a case manager following a script, who may or may not be an attorney. Other times a person's case is transferred to various attorneys within the firm who may or may not know the details of the case. This can sometimes cause confusion with expectations, desired outcomes, probability of success, or frustration with the need to continuously repeat information or provide documents.. It is largely for this reason that I decided to start my own practice. When you hire me you can rest assured that I will be your attorney from start to finish. Your free initial consultation will address your goals and expectations from the start so you can decide whether to proceed with my representation. Thereafter, you can be assured that I will remain a part of your case until the end and will be in direct communication with you.. Since being admitted to the California Bar in 2010 and the Arizona Bar in 2014 I have focused almost entirely on criminal law.  Arizona has some of the harshest laws and penalties in the country for common crimes such as DUI/DWI, and it is my goal to ensure that your rights are nonetheless protected. You may have a defense on constitutional grounds such as an unreasonable search of your vehicle, invalid stop, or violation of your rights to remain silent and obtain counsel. The law is consistently changing and I am focused on coming up with the best strategies to protect your constitutional rights.. If you are charged with a crime, give me a call and find out how I can assist you.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.

Experienced Dui attorney serving clients in Tucson and surrounding areas.