Phoenix Felony Lawyers Who Win
Charged with a felony in Phoenix or Maricopa County? Do not speak to police. Felony convictions carry prison time, loss of rights, and a permanent record. Call a Phoenix felony defense attorney now.
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When you call Tamou Law Group, you don’t get a single attorney, you get a team that includes former prosecutors, former law enforcement officers, and seasoned public defenders who have worked inside the Maricopa County system at every level. We know how the State builds felony cases because members of our team have built them, prosecuted them, and dismantled them.
If you’ve been charged with a felony in Phoenix, call 623-321-4699 for a free, confidential consultation, 24/7.
Class 2-3 Felonies
Serious Felony Charges?
Class 2 and 3 felonies carry up to 21 years prison. Aggravated assault, drug trafficking, armed robbery, and sex crimes fall here. We fight for dismissal, reduction, or probation in place of prison.
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Lower-Level Felony?
Even a Class 6 felony is permanent and can carry prison. Aggravated DUI, prohibited possessor, felony theft, and felony drug possession all fall here. We push for reduction to misdemeanor or dismissal.
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Keeping You Out of Prison & Off the Felony Record A Proven Defense Process for Felony Charges in Phoenix
- Dismiss or Reduce Charges
- Avoid Prison Time
- Protect Your Record
Felony charges in Phoenix carry life-altering consequences, prison time, mandatory minimums on dangerous offenses, loss of civil rights, firearm bans, and a permanent record that destroys careers and immigration status. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office is one of the largest and most aggressive prosecution offices in the United States. They have virtually unlimited resources. You need a defense team that matches their firepower.
At Tamou Law Group, our team includes former prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and public defenders who understand exactly how the State builds felony cases from investigation through grand jury indictment to trial, and how to dismantle them at every stage.
Most firms that list “criminal defense” also handle divorces, personal injury, and real estate. When a client walks in facing prison time, they don’t have the trial experience or prosecutor relationships to fight at the level a felony demands. Tamou Law Group handles criminal defense exclusively, no padded “5,000+ wins” stats that include speeding tickets and contract disputes.
1 Pre-Indictment Intervention
The most powerful time to fight a felony is before the grand jury indictment. We contact the prosecutor, present mitigating evidence, and push for the case to be declined or reduced before formal charges are ever filed.
2 Full Evidence Review & Investigation
We review every police report, body cam recording, witness statement, surveillance video, forensic report, and digital file. We conduct an independent investigation to expose what the police missed, ignored, or got wrong.
3 Aggressive Pre-Trial Motions
Motions to suppress illegally obtained evidence, motions to dismiss for insufficient evidence, and constitutional challenges. Many felonies die at the suppression hearing before they ever reach trial.
4 Trial-Ready Advocacy
We prepare every felony case as if it’s going to trial. Prosecutors know which defense lawyers actually try cases and which ones just talk, and that reputation directly drives better plea offers and dismissals.
5 Collateral Consequence Protection
Felonies hit employment, professional licensing, immigration, custody, firearm rights, and housing. We coordinate your defense to minimize the total impact on every area of your life, not just the criminal case.
Recent Felony Defense Results
Every case is unique and results depend on the facts. These examples reflect how our firm handles serious felony cases in Phoenix, from single-count charges to multi-count indictments.
Aggravated Assault: Class 3 Felony
Case Dismissed
After obtaining surveillance footage that contradicted the alleged victim’s account and exposing inconsistencies in witness statements, the prosecution dismissed all charges.
Drug Sales: Class 2 Felony
Charges Reduced to Possession
Client faced mandatory prison for drug sales. After challenging the State’s evidence of intent to sell and the confidential informant’s credibility, the case was resolved as simple possession with probation.
Felony Theft: Class 4
Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor
After challenging the valuation of the allegedly stolen property and negotiating restitution, the felony theft charge was reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time.
Burglary: Class 3 Felony
Charges Reduced
Client faced felony burglary charges. After challenging the evidence of intent to commit theft and the identification evidence, the case was resolved on significantly reduced terms.
Weapons Offense: Prohibited Possessor
Case Dismissed
After challenging the legality of the search that produced the firearm and demonstrating the client’s prohibited status had been improperly classified, all charges were dismissed.
Aggravated DUI: Class 4 Felony
Charges Reduced to Misdemeanor
Client faced Class 4 felony aggravated DUI. After challenging the license suspension status and negotiating with the prosecution, the case was resolved as a misdemeanor with no prison time.
4-Count Aggravated Assault Indictment
All 4 Counts Dismissed
Client faced four counts of aggravated assault with a dangerous instrument allegation, a charge stack that carried mandatory flat-time prison on each count. After obtaining surveillance footage, exposing inconsistencies between the State’s witnesses, and presenting self-defense evidence at a pre-trial evidentiary hearing, the prosecution dismissed all four counts.
7-Count Drug Trafficking Indictment
6 Counts Dismissed, 1 Reduced to Possession
Client was indicted on seven counts of drug sales and transportation for sale, exposure of decades in prison. After a successful motion to suppress the wiretap evidence and challenges to the confidential informant’s reliability, the State dismissed six counts and resolved the remaining count as simple possession with probation, no prison.
12-Count Fraud & Money Laundering
11 Counts Dismissed
Client, a licensed professional, was indicted on twelve felony counts including fraudulent schemes, money laundering, and theft, exposure that would have ended their career and carried years of prison. After retaining a forensic accountant and dismantling the State’s transactional theory at the evidentiary hearing, eleven counts were dismissed and the case was resolved without prison or license loss.
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Felony Charges We Defend in Phoenix
Tamou Law Group handles serious felony defense across every court in Maricopa County, from single-count charges to multi-count indictments and pre-indictment investigations.
Aggravated Assault & Violent Felonies
Drug Trafficking & Felony Drug Charges
Sex Crime Felonies
Burglary, Robbery & Felony Theft
Weapons Felonies & Prohibited Possessor
Aggravated DUI (Felony DUI)
White Collar & Financial Felonies
Felony Domestic Violence
Felony Probation Violations
Whatever felony you’re facing, call now for a free, confidential consultation.
CALL 623-321-4699Arizona Felony Penalties at a Glance
Arizona uses a presumptive sentencing system under ARS § 13-702. The chart below shows the prison range for each felony class for a first-time, non-dangerous offense. Penalties increase substantially for dangerous offenses, repeat offenses, and aggravating factors.
Class 6
Lowest Felony
Class 5
Lower-Level Felony
Class 4
Mid-Level Felony
Class 3
Serious Felony
Class 2
Most Serious (Non-Capital)
Class 1
Murder & Capital Offenses
Enhanced Sentencing Triggers
Penalties increase dramatically for dangerous offenses (use of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, serious physical injury), repetitive offenders (prior historical felony convictions), dangerous crimes against children (DCAC), and offenses committed while on release. A Class 3 dangerous offense, for example, jumps from 3.5 years presumptive to 7.5 years presumptive flat time with no probation eligibility.
Phoenix Felony Lawyer FAQs
Common questions about felony charges in Phoenix and how Tamou Law Group fights them.
What counts as a felony in Arizona?
A felony is any offense punishable by more than one year in prison. Arizona felonies range from Class 6 (lowest, up to 2 years) to Class 1 (homicide, life or death). Every felony triggers loss of civil rights, firearm prohibition, and a permanent record.
Can a felony be reduced to a misdemeanor?
Yes. Many Class 6 felonies and some Class 4-5 felonies can be reduced to misdemeanors through plea negotiation or by motion under ARS § 13-604. Reduction depends on the charge, your record, and negotiating leverage, which is why early intervention matters.
What is pre-indictment intervention?
Before the grand jury formally indicts you, your lawyer can contact the prosecutor, present mitigating evidence, and push for the case to be declined, reduced to a misdemeanor, or diverted. This is often the most powerful stage in any felony case.
Will I go to prison for a felony?
Not necessarily. Many felonies allow probation, especially Class 4-6 offenses without prior convictions. But dangerous offenses, repeat offenses, and certain drug trafficking charges carry mandatory prison with no probation eligibility. The class and circumstances drive everything.
Can a felony charge be dismissed?
Yes. Through suppression motions (illegal search, Miranda violations), insufficient evidence challenges, witness credibility attacks, and pre-trial motions. Many felonies die at the suppression hearing before they ever reach trial.
How much does a felony defense lawyer cost?
Felony cases typically range $7,500 to $25,000 or more depending on charge severity and complexity. Tamou Law Group offers affordable payment plans and free consultations. The cost is minimal compared to a prison sentence and lifetime felony record.
Will a felony affect my job?
Yes. Felony convictions disqualify you from healthcare, law enforcement, education, finance, government, commercial driving, and any field requiring professional licensing or security clearance. They appear on every background check.
Will I lose my right to own a firearm?
Yes. Federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)) permanently prohibits anyone convicted of any felony from possessing firearms. Arizona allows restoration after sentence completion under ARS § 13-905, but the federal ban requires a separate process.
What about immigration consequences?
Severe. Felony convictions, especially drug offenses, crimes of moral turpitude, and aggravated felonies under immigration law, can trigger deportation, denial of naturalization, and permanent inadmissibility. Aggressive defense is critical for non-citizens.
Can a felony be expunged in Arizona?
Arizona allows record expungement for certain felonies under ARS § 13-911 after waiting periods. Eligible cases include dismissed charges, acquittals, and some completed felony convictions. We handle felony expungements across Maricopa County.
What if I have a felony warrant?
Contact a felony defense lawyer before turning yourself in. We can coordinate a voluntary surrender, request a reasonable bond at the initial appearance, and begin building your defense immediately, instead of having you arrested at home or work.
Why choose Tamou Law Group?
Criminal defense exclusively, over 1,000 cases won, a team that includes former prosecutors, law enforcement, and public defenders, and trial-ready advocacy on every felony case across Maricopa County.
Phoenix Felony Defense Lawyers Near You
Tamou Law Group serves Phoenix and all of Maricopa County, with felony defense representation in every court including Maricopa County Superior Court. Free consultations 24/7 by phone, and in-person meetings at our Phoenix office by appointment.
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Case Results Disclaimer: The results described on this page are based on specific facts and circumstances and do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any future case. Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee future results. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing this page or submitting a contact form until a written fee agreement has been signed. Tamou Law Group, PLLC is licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona. This website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.