Practice Areas
My clients are good people that have either been wrongfully accused or caught up in an unfortunate situation. As a former prosecutor, I have worked on thousands of criminal law matters. I use that experience every day to help my clients make the best out of a difficult situation. An aggressive criminal defense team can mean the difference between conviction and complete exoneration.
Over the past decade, my office has successfully represented clients in the following charges:
- Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”), Extreme DUI & Aggravated DUI
- Vehicular Offenses
- Drug Possession and Trafficking
- Theft, Burglary & Property Crimes
- Domestic Violence (“DV”) and other Violent Offenses
- Weapons Charges
- Fraud, Embezzlement and White-Collar Crimes
- Violation and Enforcement of Restraining Orders (Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment
DUI Defense
Arizona has the toughest DUI laws in the United States. Even if it is your first offense, you will have to serve jail time, pay thousands of dollars in fines and fees, and have your license suspended. Higher blood alcohol levels and additional convictions result in even more significant punishment, including up to 180 days in jail for a misdemeanor DUI charge.
If you’ve been charged with a DUI, your best course of action is to work with an experienced DUI attorney who understands the ins and outs of the system. With an attorney’s knowledge and expertise, it may be possible to reduce the charges or fight to get them dropped completely. While other law firms claim to be the most aggressive, I rely on real DUI trial and litigation experience, thorough investigation, and negotiation skills to get you the best results.
Navigating the complex criminal justice system is often confusing and stressful. I will take the time to fully explain the process, the best-case and worst-case scenarios for what you’re facing and the possible consequences. As your criminal defense team, we will work with you to decide on a the best strategy to defend your case.
There are no guarantees in the practice of law, but having an experienced and dedicated attorney on your side gives you the best chance of success.
DUI and Criminal Charges for Professionals
The focus of my practice is representing good people that are going through a difficult time in their lives. Being charged or convicted of criminal offenses can have a significant impact on their day-to-day lives. In addition to the penalties and stigma that come from a criminal record, it can also have “collateral consequences”. Collateral consequences are the often-unspoken impacts that criminal charges can have on individuals. These consequences can include loss or sanction of professional licensure, security clearance or employment altogether.
If you’ve been charged with a DUI, your best course of action is to work with an experienced DUI attorney who understands the ins and outs of the system. With an attorney’s knowledge and expertise, it may be possible to reduce the charges or fight to get them dropped completely. While other law firms claim to be the most aggressive, I rely on real DUI trial and litigation experience, thorough investigation, and negotiation skills to get you the best results.
I have represented serious professionals over the past decade, including, Members of the United States Armed Forces, Health Care Professionals; Law Enforcement, National Security Clearance Holders; University and Graduate Students; Educational Professionals, Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card Holders; and others in or entering regulated professions that may suffer serious collateral consequences of facing criminal charges.
Prior to resolving any case, we will not only discuss the ramifications of the charges in court, we will also thoroughly review how the case may impact your profession and your life.
Family Law
As a father and husband, I believe it is important to devote a significant part of my career to helping clients with marital and custody disputes. There are no legal matters more serious than those involving children. My philosophy is to approach each case as if it were involving a member of my own family with paramount dedication to parent’s rights and the best interests of the children involved.
I have successfully represented domestic relations clients in courts throughout Southern Arizona, including the following practice areas:
- Divorce & Legal Separation
- Child Custody & Support
- Division of Property & Assets
- Spousal Support (aka Alimony or Spousal Maintenance)
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Business and Asset Valuation
- Protective Orders (Restraining Orders)