Business Details
17 Years
experience
Trusted Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorney in Tucson, AZ
Established in 2009, our law firm specializes in criminal defense and family law, providing personalized legal representation to clients in Tucson and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of experience, including a background as a public defender and private practice attorney, we have successfully litigated hundreds of jury and bench trials. Our practice focuses on violent crimes, domestic violence, expungement, and child custody cases, emphasizing a small case load to ensure dedicated attention to each client. We maintain a team of experienced paralegals and prioritize direct attorney-client communication, avoiding the common practice of case delegation. Our commitment to restoring clients' rights and navigating complex legal challenges has earned recognition in the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.We offer flexible payment plans and pass cost savings to clients through low overhead and minimal advertising. As an adjunct professor at the University of Arizona, our lead attorney combines academic insight with practical legal expertise. We specialize in cases requiring intersectional knowledge of criminal and family law, particularly in orders of protection and domestic violence defense. Our track record includes dismissals of serious charges and successful rights restoration cases, reflecting our dedication to achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation and trial advocacy.
Services
Criminal Defense
Domestic Violence
Murder Cases
Sex Crimes
Expungement
Child Custody
Restraining Orders
Orders of Protection
Family Law
Rights Restoration
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of experience in criminal and family law with 100+ jury trials.
- Our team maintains a small case load for personalized attention and direct attorney communication.
- We provide flexible payment plans and cost-effective legal solutions through low overhead.
- Our attorney combines academic teaching experience with practical legal expertise.
- We specialize in complex cases requiring intersectional knowledge of criminal and family law.
Associations and certifications
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
What people say
Relentless advocacy
Successful case outcomes
Personalized attention
Highly experienced attorney
Effective legal solutions
Services
Criminal Defense
Specializing in violent crime defense, including murder and domestic violence cases, we provide aggressive representation through trial or negotiation. Our experience includes dismissal of first-degree murder charges and full acquittals in complex cases. We focus on protecting clients' rights while navigating Arizona's legal system.
Child Custody
Handling special paternity and dissolution cases, we advocate for parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests. Our approach combines mediation skills with trial readiness to resolve custody disputes. We emphasize maintaining healthy parent-child relationships through tailored legal strategies.
Expungement
Restoring rights for individuals with prior convictions, we specialize in expungement and second amendment rights restoration. With nearly 20 years of experience, we help clients overcome employment and housing barriers through legal record sealing and rights reinstatement processes.
Restraining Orders
Representing clients in domestic violence protection orders and harassment injunctions, we handle both petitioning and defense. Our expertise includes contesting unwarranted orders and addressing violation charges. We explain consequences like background check impacts and firearm restrictions.
Rights Restoration
Focusing on post-conviction relief, we help clients regain firearms rights and other civil liberties. Through appellate work and special action jurisdiction, we've expanded rights restoration possibilities in Arizona. Our services address both immediate legal needs and long-term consequences of convictions.
People
Jacob Amaru
Attorney
Former public defender with 15+ years of trial experience, handling 100+ jury trials. Adjunct professor at University of Arizona, specializing in criminal defense and family law. Maintains small case loads for personalized representation.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on criminal defense for violent crimes, domestic violence, and sex crimes, along with family law matters including child custody and restraining orders.
How does your firm handle case strategy?
We maintain small case loads for personalized attention, with direct attorney involvement in all negotiations and trials, avoiding delegation to junior staff.
Can you help with expungement cases?
Yes, we specialize in record sealing and rights restoration, including firearm rights, with nearly 20 years of experience in Arizona's expungement processes.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans and hybrid fee structures to accommodate working-class clients while maintaining quality representation.
Do you handle cases outside Tucson?
We serve clients in Casa Grande, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Bisbee, and surrounding Arizona areas for both criminal and family law matters.
