Scottsdale Criminal Defense Attorney

#1 Rated Scottsdale Defense Attorney

When charged in Scottsdale, Arizona, it’s important to consult a criminal lawyer who regularly handles Scottsdale cases. Criminal defense attorney Timothy Tobin has practiced criminal law in the Scottsdale area for many years. He provides clients with comprehensive and effective criminal defense in Scottsdale and the surrounding areas. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Tobin prosecuted cases from Scottsdale Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Department of Public Safety.

Arizona Criminal Courts Serving Scottsdale

Misdemeanor charges from Scottsdale Police Department are typically filed in the Scottsdale City Court. There are four criminal courtrooms and four judges at the Scottsdale City Court. Your initial judge assignment is determined at the first court appearance. The Scottsdale City Prosecutor’s Office handles prosecution in this court.

The Scottsdale City Court is located at the crosswords of North 75th and East Second Street in the heart of Scottsdale’s Civic Center. It has free parking across the street from the entrance. There’s also a covered garage behind the building. Front parking is closer to the entrance but the garage is great for overflow parking.

Misdemeanor charges from the Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) or Department of Public Safety (DPS) are generally filed in justice court. Scottsdale’s justice courts are McDowell Mountain and Desert Ridge. Both are inside Maricopa County’s Northeast Regional Court Center. Each justice court has one judge. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office handles prosecution in both Scottsdale justice courts. They have a small satellite office inside the regional court center.

Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in Scottsdale

When charged with a crime in Scottsdale, Arizona, it’s unwise to represent yourself. Scottsdale criminal charges are harsh and carry lasting consequences. When representing yourself in a Scottsdale criminal matter, you’ll likely attend several court dates. You’ll be against trained prosecutors, judges, and police officers. No matter what the government tells you, it’s important to know that state agents are there to convict and punish you with little concern for your personal circumstances. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Tobin understands that the government isn’t there to help you. Government employees see you as a number—merely the next person to convict.

Dedicated & Effective Defense Lawyers in Scottsdale

With two convenient office locations, Tobin Law Office is a short drive from Scottsdale’s primary criminal courts: Scottsdale City Court, McDowell Mountain Justice Court, and Desert Ridge Justice Court. Defending in these courts often, defense attorney Timothy Tobin is familiar with Scottsdale’s agencies, courts, judges, and prosecutors.

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When charged with a crime in Scottsdale, you should consult a Scottsdale criminal attorney who understands Arizona law and the departments, judges, and prosecutors handling Scottsdale cases.