Business Details
9 Years
experience
Emergency
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Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney in Scottsdale
At Yako Law, we specialize in criminal defense, DUI, and traffic ticket representation throughout Arizona. Our founder, Alden Yako, personally handles every case, combining years of legal experience with aggressive advocacy to protect clients' rights. We focus on delivering personalized attention and affordable solutions for charges ranging from minor infractions to serious felonies. Our practice addresses traffic violations, misdemeanors, and criminal defense matters, including license suspensions, DUI defense, and post-conviction relief. We emphasize transparency, ensuring clients understand their cases and potential outcomes.Our approach combines legal expertise with practical strategies to achieve dismissals, reductions, or favorable resolutions. We serve clients across Arizona counties, offering 24/7 availability for urgent matters. Our commitment extends beyond court representation to include client education and support throughout the legal process. We maintain strong relationships with local courts and law enforcement to leverage effective defense tactics. Our track record demonstrates consistent success in defending clients against traffic and criminal charges.
Services
DUI Defense
Traffic Ticket Defense
Misdemeanor Representation
License Suspension Appeals
Criminal Record Expungement
Reckless Driving Defense
CDL Violation Defense
Red Light Camera Tickets
Post-Conviction Relief
Ignition Interlock Defense
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized case handling with direct attorney communication
- Our founder has extensive experience in Arizona criminal and traffic law
- We offer 24/7 availability for urgent legal matters
- We guarantee transparent case assessments without unrealistic promises
- We focus exclusively on Arizona traffic and criminal defense matters
What people say
Relentless advocate
Exceptional results
Available every time
Professional attention
Persistent attorney
Services
DUI Defense
We defend clients against all DUI charges including first offenses, extreme DUI, and aggravated DUI cases. Our approach challenges evidence admissibility and police procedures while addressing potential penalties like license suspension and ignition interlock requirements. We represent clients in court proceedings and negotiations with prosecutors to minimize consequences.
Traffic Ticket Defense
Our firm handles civil and criminal traffic infractions including speeding tickets, red light violations, and photo radar citations. We challenge evidence validity and procedural compliance to reduce penalties, prevent license points, and maintain clean driving records through court representation and strategic negotiations.
License Suspension Appeals
We assist clients with license reinstatement after suspensions for DUI, unpaid tickets, or other violations. Our services include court representation, documentation preparation, and compliance guidance to meet Motor Vehicle Division requirements and restore legal driving status.
Misdemeanor Defense
We defend Class 1-3 misdemeanor charges including shoplifting, assault, and drug possession. Our approach focuses on charge reduction, dismissal through evidence challenges, or minimizing sentencing through plea negotiations while protecting clients' long-term legal interests and employment prospects.
Criminal Record Expungement
We help clients clear criminal records through expungement, record sealing, and rights restoration. Our services include petition preparation, court representation, and compliance guidance to meet eligibility requirements and improve employment and licensing opportunities after convictions.
People
Alden Yako
Founder & Criminal Defense Lawyer
Alden Yako is a dedicated Arizona criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in traffic and criminal law. He personally handles every case, combining legal expertise with aggressive advocacy to protect clients' rights and driving privileges.
Questions
What types of cases does Yako Law handle?
We handle DUI defense, traffic tickets, misdemeanors, license suspensions, and criminal record expungement cases throughout Arizona.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations for all criminal defense and traffic violation cases.
Can I ignore a photo radar ticket?
You can legally ignore it until personal service, but we recommend contacting us to challenge the citation before court deadlines.
Will I go to jail for a first-time DUI?
Arizona mandates minimum jail time for DUI convictions, but we work to minimize penalties through evidence challenges and negotiations.
How much does legal representation cost?
Fees vary by case complexity, but we guarantee reasonable rates with transparent pricing discussed during your free consultation.
Can CDL holders get traffic tickets dismissed?
We successfully challenge CDL violations to prevent license points and career impacts through court representation and technical defenses.
