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Arrested, charged, or under investigation for a crime in Scottsdale? Do not speak to police. Speak with a Scottsdale criminal defense lawyer now before statements, evidence, and the State’s narrative lock in against you.
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When you call Tamou Law Group, you reach a firm that handles criminal defense exclusively in Scottsdale and across Maricopa County. Our team includes former prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and public defenders who know how the State builds criminal cases against you, and how to dismantle them.
Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor in Scottsdale City Court or a serious felony in Maricopa County Superior Court, call 623-321-4699 for a free, confidential consultation, 24/7.
Arizona prosecutors move fast, and they don’t wait for you to hire a lawyer.
Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or a felony, the State begins building its case the moment you’re arrested. Witness statements, body cam footage, and physical evidence are being collected and used against you right now.
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Call 623-321-4699, Speak to Michael TamouMaricopa County prosecutors move fast, whether your case is in Scottsdale City Court or Superior Court.
Arizona has some of the toughest criminal sentencing laws in the country. Mandatory minimums, “truth in sentencing” requirements, and enhanced penalties for repeat offenders mean judges have limited discretion to reduce sentences. Whether you’re facing a misdemeanor or a serious felony, the consequences of a conviction follow you for life, employment barriers, loss of firearm rights, professional licensing problems, immigration consequences, and damage to personal relationships. Your defense needs to start now.
Misdemeanor or Felony
Facing Criminal Charges?
DUI, domestic violence, assault, drug crimes, theft, fraud, weapons, sex crimes, we defend all charges in Scottsdale City Court and Maricopa County Superior Court.
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Facing Felony Charges?
Felony convictions carry prison time, loss of civil rights, and permanent consequences. We fight aggressively to dismiss or reduce felony charges before they destroy your future.
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Just Arrested?
Free consultations, same-day jail visits, after-hours emergencies. We respond immediately when your freedom, career, and future are on the line.
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Protecting Your Freedom & Your Future in Scottsdale A Proven Defense Process for Criminal Cases in Maricopa County
- Dismiss or Reduce Charges
- Avoid Jail & Prison Time
- Protect Your Record & Career
Criminal charges in Scottsdale carry devastating consequences, jail or prison time, fines, probation, a permanent criminal record, loss of gun rights, professional licensing consequences, and lasting damage to your career, reputation, and personal life. Misdemeanor charges are handled in Scottsdale City Court, while felony cases move to Maricopa County Superior Court. Prosecutors have little incentive to negotiate without pressure from an experienced defense lawyer. At Tamou Law Group, our dedicated Scottsdale criminal defense lawyers fight for people facing charges across both court systems.
When you work with Tamou Law Group, you get a defense team that includes former prosecutors, public defenders, and law enforcement professionals who understand how Scottsdale City Court and Maricopa County Superior Court operate. This insider knowledge helps build defense strategies that anticipate prosecution tactics and protect your rights throughout the process, from initial appearance through trial.
1 Immediate Response & Rights Protection
Contact our law firm immediately after an arrest or charge. Arizona prosecutors move fast, charges are filed quickly, evidence is collected, and the State’s narrative begins forming immediately. Our lawyers respond same-day, including after-hours emergencies and jail visits, to protect your rights from the start.
2 Evidence Review & Investigation
We review every detail, police reports, body cam footage, surveillance video, witness statements, forensic evidence, lab results, and search and seizure procedures. Criminal cases are often built on flawed evidence, constitutional violations, and one-sided accounts that we can challenge.
3 Strategic Defense Development
Our team builds a defense strategy tailored to your specific charges and circumstances. With former prosecutors and law enforcement on our team, we anticipate prosecution tactics, identify weaknesses in the State’s case, and determine the strongest path to dismissal, reduction, or acquittal.
4 Aggressive Courtroom Advocacy
Tamou Law Group fights through motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, negotiations, and trial to get you the best possible outcome, whether that’s dismissal, reduced charges, diversion programs, probation, or acquittal. We fight aggressively at every stage.
5 Record Protection & Restoration
From initial appearance through resolution, we are by your side at every hearing and every critical decision point. We work to minimize consequences, protect your civil rights, preserve your career, and pursue expungement or record sealing when eligible.
Recent Criminal Defense Results Handled by Our Scottsdale Criminal Defense Lawyers
Every case is unique and results depend on the facts, but these examples reflect how our firm handles serious criminal cases across Scottsdale and Maricopa County.
Aggravated Assault (Felony)
Case Dismissed
After exposing inconsistencies in witness statements and weaknesses in the State’s evidence, the prosecution dismissed the felony charges.
White Collar Fraud Investigation
No Charges Filed
Early intervention, document review, and strategic communication with prosecutors prevented formal criminal charges from ever being filed.
Super Extreme DUI With Accident
Case Dismissed
Our team filed a motion to dismiss due to constitutional violations by police, leading to a complete dismissal of all charges.
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Case Dismissed
Early onset evidence review and analysis helped motion the prosecution to dismiss the case with prejudice.
Felony Drug Sales
Charges Reduced
Challenging the investigation and evidentiary issues resulted in a significantly reduced outcome for the client — no prison time.
Weapons Misconduct (Felony)
Counts Dismissed
Constitutional challenges and evidentiary issues resulted in multiple counts being dismissed entirely.
Domestic Violence (Felony)
Charges Reduced
After uncovering context issues and credibility concerns, the case was resolved on substantially more favorable terms.
Theft / Financial Crime
Case Dismissed
Detailed financial analysis and evidence review exposed major gaps in the State’s case, leading to a complete dismissal.
Pre-Charge Criminal Investigation
No Charges Filed
Early legal intervention prevented charges from being filed after presenting favorable evidence to prosecutors during the investigation phase.
Why You Need a Scottsdale Criminal Defense Lawyer Immediately
Arizona has some of the toughest criminal sentencing laws in the country. Mandatory minimum sentences, “truth in sentencing” laws requiring defendants to serve 85% of their sentence, and “dangerous offense” classifications that eliminate probation as an option, all of these mean that the consequences of a conviction in Arizona are among the most severe in any state. Even misdemeanor convictions carry permanent criminal records that affect employment, housing, and professional licensing for life.
Criminal cases in Scottsdale City Court and Maricopa County Superior Court move fast. Evidence must be preserved and challenged early, surveillance footage gets overwritten, witnesses’ memories fade, and the State’s case solidifies with every passing day. The sooner you hire a criminal defense lawyer, the more options you have to challenge the evidence, file suppression motions, negotiate with prosecutors, and protect your rights throughout the process.
Protecting Your Freedom, Your Record, and Your Future in Scottsdale
What Clients Say About Tamou Law
Why Tamou Law Group, Not Just Any Criminal Defense Firm
Criminal Defense Is All We Do, And We Do It at the Highest Level
Most law firms that list “criminal defense” also handle divorces, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. Criminal defense is an afterthought, something they do between contract disputes and property closings. When a client walks in facing prison time, they don’t have the trial experience, the prosecutor relationships, or the courtroom readiness to fight at the level the case demands.
Don’t let hyperinflated statistics from other firms trick you. Some firms advertise “5,000+ case victories”, but those numbers include other fields of law and speeding tickets. When you ask how many of those were serious criminal cases taken to trial or resolved through aggressive pre-trial litigation, the answer is often zero.
Tamou Law Group handles criminal defense exclusively, we don’t pad our numbers with estate, family, or personal injury law.
What Makes Tamou Law Group Different
✔ Former prosecutors, law enforcement, and public defenders on our team, who understand how the State builds criminal cases from the inside. We know the system because we’ve worked inside it, on both sides.
✔ NCDD and DUIDLA members, advanced DUI defense training in blood testing science, breathalyzer technology, and field sobriety procedures. The gold standard for impaired driving defense.
✔ Aggressive pre-trial investigation, we obtain surveillance footage, 911 recordings, body cam video, forensic reports, and witness statements before they disappear. Most firms never even request this evidence.
✔ Trial-ready on every case, we prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. Prosecutors know which defense lawyers actually try cases, and which ones just talk about it. That reputation directly impacts plea negotiations and case outcomes.
A Team Built for the Hardest Criminal Cases
Tamou Law Group has defended some of the most complex criminal cases in Maricopa County, including aggravated assault, drug trafficking, sex crimes, DUI felonies, weapons offenses, white collar fraud, and multi-defendant conspiracy cases. When your freedom, career, family, and future are on the line, you need a firm that handles serious criminal defense every single day, not a firm that treats your case as routine.
Criminal Charges We Defend in Scottsdale
Misdemeanor & Felony Defense Across Maricopa County
Tamou Law Group defends all criminal charges in Scottsdale City Court and Maricopa County Superior Court. Tap your charge type below to see everything we handle.
DUI Defense
Domestic Violence
Violent Crimes
Drug Crimes
Sex Crimes
Theft & Property Crimes
White Collar & Fraud
Vehicular Crimes
Weapons Charges
Other Offenses
Whatever charge you’re facing, call now for a free consultation.
CALL 623-321-4699Arizona Criminal Penalties & Sentencing Framework
Arizona has some of the toughest sentencing laws in the country. Tap below to see the penalty ranges for your charge classification.
Felony Sentencing Ranges (Class 1-6)
Misdemeanor Sentencing Ranges (Class 1-3)
Dangerous Offenses: Mandatory Prison, No Probation
Any felony involving a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument eliminates probation, the judge must impose prison.
Class 2 Dangerous
7-21 Years
Mandatory prison · No probation
Class 3 Dangerous
5-15 Years
Mandatory prison · No probation
Class 4 Dangerous
4-8 Years
Mandatory prison · No probation
Class 5 Dangerous
2-4 Years
Mandatory prison · No probation
Class 6 Dangerous
1.5-3 Years
Mandatory prison · No probation
Repeat Dangerous Offender
Up to 28+ Years
2nd offense doubles range · 3rd can mean life
Prior Convictions & Repeat Offender Enhancements
One Prior Felony, ranges nearly double. A Class 4 felony jumps from 1-3.75 years to 2.25-7.5 years.
Two+ Prior Felonies, ranges can triple. A Class 4 felony carries 6-15 years. No probation.
Truth in Sentencing, must serve at least 85% of sentence before release eligibility.
Consecutive Sentences, multiple counts can run back-to-back, resulting in decades of prison.
Collateral Consequences of Any Conviction
Permanent criminal record, appears on every background check for life.
Loss of firearm rights, any felony prohibits guns. Misdemeanor DV also bans firearms permanently.
Immigration consequences, many convictions render non-citizens deportable or inadmissible.
Professional licensing, can end careers in healthcare, education, finance, and law enforcement.
What Should I Do If I Am Arrested in Scottsdale?
What you do in the first 24-48 hours after an arrest in Scottsdale can determine your case outcome. Protecting your rights starts the moment police contact you.
Critical Steps After Any Arrest
1Remain Silent: beyond providing basic identification, say nothing to police. Do not explain, apologize, or try to talk your way out of it. Everything you say will be used against you in court.
2Request an Attorney: clearly state “I want a lawyer” and repeat as necessary. Do not answer questions, sign statements, or agree to interviews without legal counsel present.
3Do Not Consent to Searches: politely but clearly state “I do not consent to a search.” If police search anyway, your lawyer can challenge the legality later. Never physically resist.
4Preserve Evidence: save all text messages, photos, videos, receipts, and documents related to the incident. Do not delete anything. This evidence may prove your innocence.
5Call Tamou Law Group at 623-321-4699: we provide immediate legal representation, same-day jail visits, and aggressive criminal defense for arrests anywhere in Maricopa County.
6Do Not Discuss Your Case: do not talk about the arrest with anyone except your attorney. Do not post on social media. Phone calls from jail are recorded.
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Scottsdale Criminal Defense Lawyer FAQs
These frequently asked questions explain what to expect after a criminal charge or arrest in Scottsdale and how Tamou Law Group can help protect your future.
What should I do if I’m arrested in Scottsdale?
Remain silent beyond basic identification, clearly request a lawyer, do not consent to searches, preserve all evidence, and call Tamou Law Group at 623-321-4699 immediately. Do not discuss your case with anyone except your attorney.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
Misdemeanors carry up to 6 months in jail while felonies carry prison terms exceeding one year. Felony convictions also result in loss of civil rights including gun ownership and voting. Both create permanent criminal records that affect employment and housing.
Can criminal charges be dismissed?
Yes. Criminal charges can be dismissed through lack of evidence, constitutional violations (illegal search, Miranda violations), witness credibility issues, self-defense claims, false accusation defenses, or successful completion of diversion programs.
What is a “dangerous offense” in Arizona?
A dangerous offense involves the use, threatening exhibition, or discharge of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument. Dangerous offenses carry mandatory prison, the judge cannot grant probation. Sentencing ranges are significantly enhanced.
Do I need a lawyer for a misdemeanor?
Yes. Even misdemeanor convictions create permanent criminal records, can trigger professional licensing consequences, affect immigration status, and carry jail time. An experienced defense lawyer can often get misdemeanor charges dismissed or reduced.
What crimes does Tamou Law Group defend?
We defend all criminal charges, DUI, domestic violence, assault, drug crimes, theft, fraud, sex crimes, weapons charges, probation violations, warrants, disorderly conduct, criminal damage, and all other misdemeanor and felony offenses in Maricopa County.
How much does a criminal defense lawyer cost?
Costs vary based on charge severity and complexity. Misdemeanor cases typically range $2,000-$5,000. Felony cases range $5,000-$25,000 or more for complex cases. Tamou Law Group offers affordable payment plans and free consultations.
Can a criminal record be expunged in Arizona?
Arizona allows record expungement for certain charges under ARS § 13-911. Eligible cases include dismissed charges, acquittals, and some completed convictions after waiting periods. Tamou Law Group handles expungement cases throughout Maricopa County.
Will a criminal conviction affect my immigration status?
Yes. Many criminal convictions, including DUI, domestic violence, drug offenses, theft, and fraud, can render non-citizens deportable or inadmissible. Immigration consequences make aggressive defense critical for non-citizens.
What if I’m innocent?
Innocence does not protect you from conviction without proper legal defense. False accusations, mistaken identity, and circumstantial evidence lead to wrongful convictions. An experienced criminal defense lawyer investigates, gathers exculpatory evidence, and fights to prove your innocence.
Can I represent myself in a criminal case?
You have the legal right to represent yourself, but it is strongly discouraged. Prosecutors are experienced trial lawyers who handle hundreds of cases. Without knowledge of evidence rules, constitutional law, and sentencing procedures, self-represented defendants face significantly worse outcomes.
Why choose Tamou Law Group?
Over 1,000 cases won, a team that includes former prosecutors and law enforcement, fast response times, same-day jail visits, serious case preparation, and aggressive advocacy to protect your freedom, record, and reputation across Scottsdale and Maricopa County.
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.