Tucson DUI Lawyer
Tucson has some of the toughest DUI laws in the United States. There’s both mandatory jail time for even first-time low-level offenders, and mandatory interlock requirements for all convicted. There’s four essential types of DUI’s typically charged in Tucson:
- Slight impairment ARS§ 28-1381(a)(1);
- Over a .08 BAC ARS §28-1381(a)
- Extreme DUI ARS §28-1382
- Aggravated DUI ARS § 28-1383.
Michael, a former DUI prosecutor, with 25 years experience, is considered by many the best DUI attorney in Tucson. Named in US News (2023) he is also listed in Best Lawyers in America (2023), Martindale-Hubbell (A-V 5/5 preeminent) (2023), and SuperLawyers (2023). Repeatedly asked to lecture at attorney seminars on the collateral and professional consequences of DUI and other charges, Michael, an award-winning writer, authored Trends in DUI Discovery, 2014 ed. (Thompson Reuters; Aspatore). Graduating with highest honors from University of Arizona College of Law in 1994 (top 5% of his class), Michael wins at an astonishing rate.
Tucson DuiServices by Michael Harwin
Criminal Defense
A former prosecutor, named in Best Lawyers In America® 23rd ed., 2017-18 as one of the best Tucson Criminal Defense Lawyers: White Collar, Michael has amassed what many clients think is an astonishing track record. Click here to see results. Numerous healthcare professionals; law enforcement officers; university and graduate students; loan officers & other financial professionals; licensed real estate agents; CPA’s; and many company owners & business principals have all entrusted Michael to handle worrisome government investigations and criminal matters. Michael is known for making clients and their families comfortable through some of the most trying moments of their lives. Criminal Defense
Notable Cases
Having handled numerous criminal matters receiving national and focused local media attention, Michael advocates aggressively but with the thoughtful discretion, patience, care, attention to detail, and empathy demanded when clients are subjected to intense public scrutiny. A few of Michael’s cases receiving such attention are: Notable Cases
In the News
Marijuana Laws: Some New, Some Old | Morning Edition – NPRMichael Harwin
A former prosecutor, with 25 years trial experience, Michael Harwin graduated summa cum laude from University of Arizona College of Law in 1993, where he served on the editorial board of the Arizona Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. Listed in Best Lawyers in America ® 2023, U.S. News 2023 ®, Martindale Hubbell® 2023 as A-V 5/5 Preeminent, Arizona SuperLawyers®, National Trial Lawyers®, Michael has received over one hundred public client reviews. The largest firms in Arizona entrust Michael with their valued clients as do attorneys from across the nation.
About Michael HarwinClient Reviews
Michael, one of the most reviewed attorneys in all of Tucson, has been honored with a 2023 Martindale- Hubbell Platinum Client Champion Award®, the most prestigious and selective Martindale® award, recognizing those attorneys nationally with only the most stellar across-the-board ratings. A multi-year winner of AVVO® Client Choice Awards, Michael is grateful to the more than one hundred clients who have written him glowing reviews, highlighting Michael’s compassion, his honesty, and his responsiveness to those facing some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Click here to see Google Reviews. Click here to see AVVO reviews. Click here to see Martindale Reviews.
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Over the past 25 years, I’ve represented in criminal matters literally dozens of Police Officers, Border Patrol Agents, Corrections Officers, and local Court Officials.
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