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91 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Tucson, Arizona. These lawyers are rated between 4.3/5 to 4.7/5 and 65% provide free consultation.

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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Dina Dieglio

Firm: Charnesky, James A. Attorney
317 South Convent Avenue , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

James Fullin

Firm: Pima County Legal Defender's Office
32 N Stone Ave Fl 8 , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Jeffrey Jacobson

Firm: Jacobson Law Firm
570 N. Columbus Blvd. , Tucson , Arizona 85711
Practice Areas: Administrative , Banking & Finance, Civil Rights, Constitutional , Contracts, Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Landlord & Tenant, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Employment & Labor
Jeff Jacobson is the founding principal of the Jacobson Law Firm, an employment law firm with an emphasis on representation of law enforcement officers and federal employees. Jeff cut his legal teeth as a Deputy County Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in Tucson before starting his own law firm in 2008. As an AUSA, Jeff was honored as Prosecutor of the Year by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Southern Arizona Chapter, and also received the Outstanding Prosecutor award from the United States Border Patrol, Tucson Sector. As outside counsel to members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association for nearly a decade, Jeff represented law enforcement officers from over 65 federal agencies.. For almost 15 years, Jeff has represented law enforcement officers across the State of Arizona as an attorney with the Arizona Conference of Police and Sheriffs (AZCOPS). In this capacity, Jeff has represented law enforcement in internal affairs investigations, officer involved shootings, pay issues, personnel board and civil service commission appeals and hearings, before the Arizona Peace Officers Standards and Training Board, and in Special Actions to the applicable Superior Court. Jeff has defended thousands of law enforcement officers around the United States from thousands of disciplinary matters, more than 100 officer-involved shootings, and other employment matters where career, livelihood, and reputation were all at stake.. Jeff is a Martindale-Hubbell AV-rated attorney and has helmed more than 50 jury trials and more than 300 bench trials in his career. He has filed and litigated appeals in the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, the Tenth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, and the Federal Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. He has also litigated dozens of cases before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the United States Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).. Jeff has appeared numerous times on television as a legal analyst on HLN (Headline News), the Nancy Grace show and InSession on TruTV (formerly Court TV), and KOLD-TV (the CBS affiliate in Tucson, Arizona.) Since 2020, Jeff has been Of Counsel to Munger, Chadwick and Denker, PLC, though he maintains his own separate practice.. Jeff is also the co-founder of the Wills for Heroes Foundation, an organization providing support and services to eligible first responders and their families. The Wills for Heroes program began in response to the September 2001 terrorist attacks as a way to give back to the first responder community. Since then, Wills for Heroes programs in 28 states have provided more than 75,000 estate planning documents for first responders. In Arizona alone, the Wills for Heroes program has prepared approximately 10,000 wills and hundreds attorneys have donated tens of thousands of pro bono service hours to our first responder community. Jeff has received a number of honors for his leadership of Arizona’s Wills for Heroes program and in 2011, Jeff received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (Gold Level) from President Obama’s Council on Service and Civic Participation for his efforts on behalf of America’s first responders.. Jeff received his Bachelor’s degree from Northern Arizona University in 1992, his Master of Public Administration degree from Arizona State University in 1994, and his law degree cum laude from Whittier Law School in 1998. While at Whittier Law School, Jeff received a number of academic awards and was a published member of law review. Jeff was also Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Law Student Division, representing 135,000 law students to the national legal community. Jeff was honored in 2014 as Whittier Law School’s Alumni Attorney of the Year. Jeff is also committed to the legal profession through his bar service. He is a past-President of the State Bar of Arizona Young Lawyers Division and served on the State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.1 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Jeffrey Grynkewich

Firm: Grynkewich Law Offices PLLC
1 S Church , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Tucson-Based Criminal and DUI Defense AttorneyJeffrey Grynkewich is a Tucson native and University of Arizona alumni who has now returned to his hometown as a well-seasoned attorney. Upon graduating Cum Laude from law school, passing the bar, and becoming a licensed attorney, Jeff practiced law across the State with a focus on criminal defense. As a criminal defense attorney, he has had great success in getting results for his clients, including lesser sentences, dismissals, and full trial acquittals. He has also been recognized in national media for success in the Court of Appeals which ultimately resulted in great results for numerous clients charged with various crimes in La Paz County. Nothing has been more important to him than ensuring his clients’ rights are upheld and protected.Jeff is no stranger to a courtroom where he not only advocates for his clients and provides advice but also serves as a companion to ensure clients feel they are not going through the courtroom process alone. Equally importantly, when not in court he actively researches his cases, and keeps updated on the current state of the law.When away from the courtroom Jeff stays active and participates in running, lifting, crossfit and other fitness-related activities. He has previously completed sprint and Olympic-distance triathlons, half-marathons, and (so far) one full marathon. For the times when he is not running around the courtroom, office, or a track, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family and engaging with his surrounding community
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Jeffrey Blackman

Firm: Jeffrey Blackman Attorney and Counselor at Law
257 North Stone Avenue , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Corporate , Real Estate , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Javier Alatorre

Firm: Alatorre Law, P.C.
1 S Church Ave, Suite 1115 , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Janet Altschuler

Firm: Janet Altschuler, PC
4711 N. 1st Ave , Tucson , Arizona 85718
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Janet Altschuler is a diligent, experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney with broad crimininal defense experience in all misdemeanor and felony offenses in State and Federal Court in the Tucson area. . She is a former active duty Air Force JAG officer and former Deputy Pima County Attorney with over 20 years as a criminal lawyer. Janet has successfully handled hundreds of jury trials. She represents good people accused of all kinds of offenses from DUI and traffic matters to assault, drug offenses and sex offenses. When you retain Janet she represents you-not some inexpereinced you hire Janet, you hire someone who knows the prosecutors and judges because she sees them in the courtroom everyday. Janet knows what the guys with the big time web sites from Phoenix don't know. She knows the people and judges on the other side of the aisle. She knows when to change your judge, she knows when to wait out a bad prosecutor. This kind of experience cannot simply be driven down from Phoenix or taped to a website. When you call her, you will get personal service. This is her investment in you and protecting you and your rights. Read the reviews from people who were really helped by Janet Altschuler.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

James Standring

Firm: JR Standring, Attorney at Law
177 N. Church Ave. , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jim was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1999, at which time he began practicing in oil and gas law. Jim subsequently worked in general practice (business litigation; uncontested probate; real estate); and in litigation (Federal communication theft before Federal courts), before returning to oil and gas law in 2004, upon which time he focused on mineral title. More recently, Jim has reviewed and analyzed proposed participation agreements, joint operating agreements, production handling agreements, and other instruments relating to the purchase and sale of producing oil and gas properties; assisted in litigation involving breach of contract, wrongful ejectment, and wrongful denial of surface access; and researched questions of law such as whether offshore environmental obligations survive bankruptcy.. After relocating to his hometown of Tucson in October of 2015, Jim was admitted to the Arizona Bar in January of 2016. Since his admission to the Arizona Bar, Jim has practiced in criminal defense, civil litigation, business contracts, wills and probate, environmental consulting, and public land records research.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

James Nesci

Firm: Nesci, St. Louis and West, P.L.L.C.
216 North Main Avenue , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Hema Khan

Firm: Law Office of Hema S. Khan
333 N. Wilmot, Suite 340 , Tucson , Arizona 85711
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Donielle Wright

Firm: Law Office of Donielle Wright
1661 N. Swan Rd , Tucson , Arizona 85712
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of the legal system; whether you are facing criminal charges, want to appeal a conviction, have a dispute with your landlord or are experiencing financial hardships and are considering a bankruptcy, I am here to help. As a former Chief Deputy Prosecutor and legal educator, I have the insight and experience that you need as you make these life decisions. Your case matters to you and therefore, it matters to me. I will fight to ensure that your rights are protected and that you achieve the best possible outcome for your legal matter.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Gregory Stoltz

Firm: DUI Defense Team
2929 E Broadway Blvd , Tucson , Arizona 85716
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Greg Stoltz represents people accused of crimes throughout Pima county. Greg is licensed in the state courts of Arizona and Nevada (inactive), as well as the U.S. District Courts for Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. Greg’s career has focused primarily on litigation. He has experience presenting cases before administrative boards such as the Arizona State Board of Equalization, as well as Article III Courts, such as Pima County Justice Court, Pima County Superior Court, and Federal District Court for Arizona. He developed his courtroom skill as a deputy prosecutor, where he conducted over 25 jury trials, 20 preliminary hearings, and 300 bench trials.. Greg is a graduate of the University of Arizona, Rogers College of Law, where he received his JD in 2009. He was a member of the Arizona Law Review as well as the Jewish Law Student’s Association, the Pace Moot Court Competition, and the Juvenile Detention Teaching Program. Prior to law school, Greg earned a Master’s Degree in Linguistic Anthropology in 2004. From 2004 to 2006 Greg was a member of  Teach for America – he taught science to underserved students at John McDonogh Sr. High School in New Orleans, LA.. When he is not in the office, Greg can be found on his road bike or his motorcycles, competing in tactical shooting matches, or dancing the 2-step with his partner, Deborah.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Gregory Kuykendall

531 S. Convent Avenue , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Gregory Foster

Firm: Karp Heurlin Weiss
3060 North Swan Road , Tucson , Arizona 85712
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Criminal Defense , Head and Spinal Injuries, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Elliot A. Glicksman

Firm: Law Office of Elliot A. Glicksman
145 S 6th Avenue , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Personal Injury,Wrongful Death
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Elias Damianakos

Firm: Damianakos Law Firm, PLLC
177 N. Church Ave. Suite 605 , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor, past nominee for prosecutor of the year in Arizona, and have handled hundreds of criminal cases. I have worked for the Tucson Prosecutors Office and the Pima County Attorney's Office. I am admitted in Arizona, New York, U.S. District Court in Arizona, and the 9th Cir. U.S. Court of Appeals.. Experienced Tucson Criminal Defense Lawyer. As an experienced Arizona and Tucson criminal defense and DUI lawyer, I have successfully handled hundreds of felonies and misdemeanors throughout Arizona, including: domestic violence, drug crimes, DUI/DWI, federal crimes, property crimes, and violent crimes. I can also assist you or your loved one with Arizona record expungement, reducing felony convictions to misdemeanors, setting aside criminal convictions, restoration of civil rights, restoration of right to possess a firearm, early probation terminations, and the sealing and destruction of certain adult and juvenile records.. Call My Office for a Free and Honest Case Evaluation. If you or your loved one is charged with a crime, or you believe that criminal charges may be forthcoming, I will provide you with a free and honest evaluation of your specific case and circumstances. During your free legal consultation, I will provide you with real, honest information and answers to your questions, such as: Can my case be dismissed? Do I have a viable defense? Will I go to jail if convicted? Are there any alternatives to jail? How is a conviction going to impact my job? Will I lose my driver’s license? Will my probation be monitored? How will my right to vote, or my right to possess a firearm be affected?. Personal and Aggressive Representation. As a solo criminal attorney in Tucson, I personally and aggressively represent each of my clients through all the stages of a criminal case, whether charges have actually been filed or not. Sometimes, I may become involved in a matter even before the police ever file charges. Often, early investigation and negotiations with the prosecutor’s office can result in the prosecutor declining prosecution, or agreeing to reduced charges or favorable conditions of release such as release on recognizance.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Efthymios Katsarelis

Firm: Katsarelis Law Criminal Defense Attorneys Tucson
177 N Church Ave # 900 , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Efthymios Katsarelis is a dedicated Tucson criminal defense attorney at Katsarelis Law Criminal Defense Attorneys, with over 20 years of experience defending clients against criminal charges in Arizona. After years of working in public service, Efthymios returned to private practice in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. His passion for criminal law and care for his clients have made him a well-respected attorney in Tucson.. Efthymios’s client-focused approach sets him apart. He believes every case should be handled with personalized attention and is committed to achieving the best possible outcome. His motto, “Let me worry about your case,” reflects his dedication to lifting the legal burden from his clients' shoulders. Whether you are facing charges for domestic violence, drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, or any other criminal charge, Efthymios will work diligently to provide an effective defense strategy tailored to your unique circumstances.. With a law degree (JD) from Aristotelion Panepistimion Thessalonikis (2004), an LLM from the University of Arizona – James Rogers College of Law (2009), and a law degree (JD) from UIC John Marshall Law School (2011), Efthymios brings a broad, well-rounded educational background to his practice. His international education and years of legal experience allow him to handle even the most complex criminal defense cases, ensuring that his clients' rights are protected at every step of the legal process.. If you're facing criminal charges, contact Efthymios Katsarelis at Katsarelis Law Criminal Defense Attorneys today for a strong defense that aims help you win your case and protect your future.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Edward Cohn

Firm: Edward F. Cohn, Attorney at Law
7400 N. Oracle Rd. , Tucson , Arizona 85704
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Domestic Violence, White Collar Crime, Drug Crime
Edward Cohn is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with a diverse legal background cultivated over the past 21 years. Mr. Cohn is licensed to practice law in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Michigan and is a member of the Pima County Bar Association.. He obtained a doctoral degree in law (J.D.) from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) from Boston University School of Law. Additionally, he earned a certificate in comprehensive negotiation from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.. His practice focuses on all types of crimes including: white collar criminal defense, misdemeanors, and felonies. Mr. Cohn’s in depth experience includes:. Criminal Defense, Disorderly Conduct, Assault crimes, Domestic Violence, Drug trafficking, Drug possession, Firearms violations, Embezzlement, Fraud, Theft, Homicide, and Dependency.. He also routinely handles contested hearings for orders of protections and injunctions against harassment.. Mr. Cohn is committed to public service and has worked as a guardian ad litem where he helped to protect the interests of the elderly and the intellectually challenged. He also served as an ombudsman for Jewish Family & Children’s Services, advocating for seniors in nursing homes. He and his wife, Andrea, provide respite care for foster children in Pima County.. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Edward practices law with compassion and is dedicated to his clients. He is extremely professional and well versed on a variety of legal topics. Attorney Cohn is a lawyer with integrity.
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Douglas Francis

Firm: Ralph Ellinwood & Tyler Francis
117 West Washington , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 2.2 out of 5
Google Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Jeffrey Rogers

Firm: Law Offices of Jeffrey J. Rogers, P.L.C.
177 North Church Avenue. , Tucson , Arizona 85701
Practice Areas: Administrative , Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

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