In Tucson, Arizona, DUI arrests are taken very seriously.
SO YOU'VE BEEN ARRESTED FOR DUI IN TUCSON: You probably already have your court date, unless you are being charged with a felony. Assuming you were arrested by the Tucson Police Department or the Pima County Sheriff's Department, you may have given a breath sample, a blood sample, or both.
TUCSON AREA POLICE OFFICERS ARE TRAINED PHLEBOTOMISTS: If you've been arrested for DUI in Tucson, you probably had a blood test taken, and it was probably done by a police officer. The Tucson police department has several officers who are trained and certified to take your blood.
Pima County Justice Court - Tucson Municipal Court - Pima County Superior Court
YOUR TUCSON ARRAIGNMENT: If you are in Tucson Municipal Court, you will NOT need to personally attend your first court date IF you have hired a private DUI defense lawyer. If you don't have a lawyer, you will have to go.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: As an Arizona DUI attorney who has practiced in Tucson Municipal Court, I can tell you that you are in for a fight.
How can I best increase my chances of winning a Tucson Arizona DUI?
If you are reading this right after your arrest, attempt to get an independent test. Go to the hospital emergency room. If you get a blood test and it confirms that you are under the legal limit, the Tucson City Prosecutor's office may agree to dismiss the charge.
On the other hand, if you are rejected by the emergency room, then they can't accuse you of not trying to prove your innocence, and you will be able to testify to a jury that you attempted to get a test to show your innocence, but it was logistically impossible.
If you are reading this more than a couple of hours after your arrest, it is too late to get a blood sample.
The next thing you need to do is educate yourself on Arizona DUI law and process. Once you do this, you will be in the best position to choose a lawyer for your case. Then you need to hire the best Tucson DUI defense lawyer you can find and afford.
We hope that you will give us a chance to serve you in your Tucson DUI case, and look forward to discussing your Tucson DUI case options with you soon.
Tucson DUI Information
If you were arrested for DUI / DWI or drunk driving in Tucson, Arizona, you need access to useful local information and the advice of an Arizona DWI lawyer who has experience in the Pima County Courts.
It is very important to make sure that you act quickly, and that you contact a local attorney who is familiar with the local procedures in the Pima County court where you case will be heard.
Local Pima County Arizona DUI Resources
There are a lot of people, government employees and private businesses that are involved in the average Arizona DUI Case in Pima County. Below are some local providers of services that should be useful as you navigate through your case.
Courts and Judges
If you face an Arizona DUI charge in Pima County, chances are that you will have to appear on one of the courts listed below, or one that appears when you click on the "more results" link. It is very important to know the local courts, and extremely important to have an Arizona drunk driving defense lawyer who is familiar with the procedures for the court you will be in.
Ignition Interlock Providers
If you are unfortunate enough to be convicted of a Arizona DWI/ DUI, then there is a very good chance that you will be forced to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle at some point. Below are some local companies that can help you with this in Pima County.
Police, Sheriffs, Rangers
Here is a list and map of the police agencies that might be involved in a DWI arrest in Tucson, Arizona.
Auto Body Here are some auto body shops in case you need help with your vehicle after a DWI related accident.
Attorneys Here are some local Pima County Lawyers and Law Firms.
Arizona MVD Locations You may need to go to the MVD after your Arizona DUI arrest. Here are some local locations in and around Pima County.
Consultation
I want to personally invite you to contact me to discuss your Arizona DUI case. There is never any obligation, and most people tell me how much better and more secure they feel after we meet to discuss the options. Call me or fill out my consultation request form.
I look forward to talking with you.
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"Stewart Bergman did an excellent job representing me in my case. He was attentive to my concerns and a superb listener. Many lawyers will disregard ideas and opinions of their clients beyond the basic facts of the case. Mr. Bergman was quite the opposite and integrated my input into the defense strategy. While my case was surely not the biggest he had, he put the necessary time and thought into it. Ultimately, Mr. Bergman made an appeal to the judge and was successful in getting the charges dropped, which other attorneys had assured me was not possible. Mr. Bergman’s effort and interest in my case made me feel less like a paycheck and more like a valued friend."