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Phoenix DUI Lawyer Aaron Black | Best DUI Lawyer in Phoenix Arizona

Phoenix AZ DUI lawyer, Aaron Black, is a distinguished and highly respected Arizona attorney. He has received recognition on a statewide, regional, and national level for his achievements as a Criminal & DUI defense attorney. Based on his dedication to professional excellence and personal representation of each of his clients, Aaron stands as one of the leading Maricopa County Arizona Criminal & DUI Lawyers.

 



 
Understanding that good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations, Aaron defends individuals charged with all criminal offenses, vehicular crimes, and DUI cases (Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs).
 

DUI Charges in the State of Arizona


Arizona has some of the harshest DUI laws in the United States. If you've been charged with an...
Whether it's your first offense DUI, or your third, get in touch with the Law Office of Aaron M. Black to help you build your DUI defense.

Unlike many large firms that want as many cases as possible, he represents a limited number of DUI clients across Arizona at any given time, allowing him to provide the personalized service that you expect from an experienced Phoenix DUI attorney.

As a top-rated Phoenix DUI lawyer, Aaron's ultimate goal is to achieve the dismissal of your criminal case. He will aggressively defend you in court against the serious charges levied upon you by the government. Aaron takes pride in personally standing by your side to protect your constitutional rights.

Aaron defends individuals charged with all criminal offenses, vehicular crimes, and DUIs in all Arizona federal, state, county, and city courts including the city of Phoenix. Because of his knowledge and understanding of complex case litigation, he is a premier Phoenix DUI and criminal defense attorney. His experience comes from the number of high profile cases he has defended. Literally, thousands of clients facing criminal charges ranging from traffic tickets and felony jury trials, to second-degree murder have been helped by this veteran of the criminal justice system.

Why Hire a Phoenix DUI Attorney?

Depending on the circumstances of your case, an attorney can represent you in court without your presence. When possible, an attorney acting on your behalf in the courtroom lets you continue showing up to work and earning a living. It also gives you confidence knowing you have someone on your side doing the heavy lifting for your case. You want a DUI lawyer serving Phoenix to represent you.

Aaron understands the intricacies and nuances of the Arizona DUI laws and is intimately familiar with criminal defense law in the Arizona court system and how to navigate the complex administration procedures. He has extensive knowledge of the legal aspects of DUI defense, and has successfully defended numerous jury and bench trials.

Conducting DUI Investigations on Your Behalf

DUI Investigation
The first step for Phoenix DUI lawyers in a DUI case is to conduct a thorough investigation. No matter how trained police officers are, they do make mistakes that could result in a judge dismissing your case entirely. The research we conduct for our DUI clients includes but is not limited to the following.
  • Determine whether the arresting officer violated your Fifth Amendment (Miranda Right) right to remain silent
     
  • Analyze the field sobriety test to make sure it was conducted in compliance with the National Highway Traffic Safety Standards (NHTSA)
     
  • Examine your blood test results to verify whether they were contaminated and if there was a false reading
     
  • Assess the circumstances surrounding the police stop to make sure it was performed in a legal manner
A drugs or alcohol DUI conviction could potentially result in drivers license suspension, mandatory jail time, fines, and having an ignition interlock device (IID) installed on any vehicle you have access to. It is essential for you to hire a law firm with the capability of conducting a full-scale DUI investigation on your behalf. Experienced Arizona DUI defense lawyer Aaron Black will deliver justice and defend your freedom in the Arizona court system. Contact him today to set up a free telephonic consultation.

Recent DUI and Criminal Case Results

Having the right Arizona DUI lawyer by your side will help you fight back against any scurrilous drunk driving charges. However, it is often difficult to tell which Phoenix DUI Attorney practice is right for your particular case. Ultimately, you want to work with someone who has years of experience in DUI law. Here is a list of past DUI and criminal case results for former clients of the Phoenix law firm, the Law Office of Aaron Black.
  • DUI .214 (Paradise Valley) - Dismissed morning of trial
     
  • DUI .084 (Phoenix) - Not Guilty at Trial
     
  • ARS 28-672 Causing Death by Moving Violation (Phoenix) - Not Guilty at Trial
     
  • DUI .091 (Scottsdale) - Reduced to Reckless Driving
     
  • Threat to Cause Physical Injury ARS 13-1202 (Phoenix) - Dismissed Day of Trial
     
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Failure to Obey an Officer (Phoenix) - Dismissed at Trial
     
  • DUI .087 and Marijuana Possession (Scottsdale) - reduced to Reckless Driving
     
  • Super Extreme DUI Cases with a Prior .305 (Glendale) - Reduced to First Time Super Extreme
     
  • Extreme DUI .153 (Phoenix) - Dismissed
     
  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Mesa) - Dismissed
     
  • Possession of Marijuana for Sale class 2 Felony (Maricopa County Superior Court) - Remanded to Grand Jury
     
  • Drug DUI with Accident (Phoenix) -Dismissed
     
  • Implied Consent (MVD/ADOT - Scottsdale) 1 Year Suspension Vacated
     
  • Admin Per Se (Phoenix – MVD) – Voided
     
  • DUI .076BAC (Phoenix) – Dismissed
     
  • Aggravated Felony DUI (Maricopa County Superior Court) – prison sentence drastically reduced
     
  • Super Extreme DUI .281 (Mesa) – Reduced to Regular DUI
     
  • Extreme DUI .190 (Tempe) – Reduced to Reckless Driving
     
  • Extreme DUI .157 (Moon Valley Justice Court) – Reduced to regular DUI
     
  • Super Extreme DUI .204 (Scottsdale) – Reduced to Regular DUI
     
  • Extreme DUI .157 (Scottsdale) – Reduced to Regular DUI
     
  • Super Extreme DUI .261 with an accident (Phoenix) – Reduced to mandatory minimums
     
  • 2nd Time Super Extreme DUI .15 (Chandler) - Reduced to a regular DUI
     
  • Implied Consent (MVD/ADOT - Gilbert) 1 Year Suspension Vacated
     
  • Extreme DUI .182 with accident and refusal (Avondale) - Reduced to a regular DUI
     
  • Super Extreme DUI .200 (Gilbert) - Reduced to a regular DUI
     
  • DUI .13 (Mesa) - No Jail and Set Aside Conviction and Dismissed

Click here to view past DUI and Criminal Case Results.

*Each case is unique, and results may vary.

Top Reasons to Hire a DUI Attorney for Your Arizona DUI Case

Arizona DUI Law
Have you found yourself in need of a Phoenix DUI Lawyer for your Arizona DUI or drug crimes case? If so, then it is important for you to ignore any legal advice suggesting you navigate the legal process on your own. You will more than likely make many mistakes on your own that could result in a DUI conviction and a potential felony charge on your record. Here are the top reasons to hire an Arizona DUI lawyer to represent you:

The DUI Laws of Arizona Are Strict

After a DUI arrest, you will probably conduct a quick Google search to see what potential penalties you might experience with a DUI conviction. If you live in Arizona, then you will quickly learn that the penalties for a drunk driving conviction under Arizona law are substantial, especially for extreme DUI, super extreme DUI, and aggravated DUI cases. Aggravated DUIs are felony DUI cases.

We encourage everyone facing extreme DUI, super extreme DUI, and aggravated DUI charges to seek immediate representation and professional legal advice. Failing to do so could mean the difference between serving jail time, substantially reduced penalties, or a complete dismissal of the accusations. Contact experienced criminal defense lawyer Aaron Black today for help avoiding costly penalties like jail time, severe fines, and driver’s license suspension.

Collateral Consequences Could Negatively Impact Your Life

In addition to the penalties a judge could impose after a conviction, you will also face collateral consequences that could negatively impact your life long after your sentence is finished. Essentially, collateral consequences are any legal or regulatory restrictions that prevent people convicted of crimes from accessing a range of rights and services, including employment, housing, business, occupational licensing, etc.

No matter your age, occupation, or financial status, collateral consequences can significantly alter the course of your life. It is essential for you to hire an experienced lawyer to handle your DUI legal case from the beginning. He or she can help you protect your future by minimizing or completely avoiding the collateral consequences that could restrict your power to make your own personal decisions and control the quality of your life, i.e. possible jail time.

Finding the Right DUI Defense Strategy Is Essential

There are many defense strategies that experienced DUI lawyers can use when representing their clients in court. The trick is to find the right defense strategy that applies to your specific drug or alcohol DUI case. For example, many people find success in challenging the validity of their blood alcohol content reading after a DUI arrest. Others find success challenging the validity of the field sobriety test performed by the arresting police officer. These are just two of the many possible defense strategies that I provide my clients guidance on and could positively impact your DUI litigation. A Phoenix Arizona, DUI defense lawyer can conduct an investigation and review your police report to find the optimal angle for the best defense possible.

There are DUI Lawyers on the Other Side

Many people assume that representing themselves in court will save them a lot of valuable time and money. However, this assumption carries a lot of risks. For example, there are DUI lawyers, skilled attorneys and a legal team on the other side of your case who would love nothing more than for you to receive a DUI conviction and serve jail time. The local prosecutors working on your case will not go easy on you and your legal issues because you do not have a law firm representing you. They will continue to aggressively pursue a conviction to make sure your DUI arrest does not go unpunished. This applies especially to people facing a felony DUI charge, where the penalties are more severe, and the prosecution has little to no sympathy for the defendant.

Also, though Aaron understand you are a good person who made a bad mistake, the prosecutor does not care. The prosecution does not care about your employment, your future, or that you have children. A prosecutor only cares about the law, if you broke the law, and putting you in jail. A skilled attorney is necessary to find the legal issues in your case. Deals are made by the prosecutor when they fear they will lose. This is where the Law Office of Aaron M. Black comes in. Aaron will find the issues if they exist.

Knowledge of Arizona Legal Procedures and Protocols

Every criminal defense case has legal procedures and protocols you must follow. This applies especially to your Arizona DUI charge. An experienced local DUI attorney in Phoenix Arizona, will know the court deadlines you must meet and the documents you must file to make your DUI defense successful. If you miss these deadlines or do not file the right documents in a timely manner, then you will likely face significant legal consequences, including having your case delayed or having it thrown out of court. Therefore, it is essential for you to retain a knowledgeable Phoenix DUI attorney as early on in the legal process as possible. He or she will need time to review the facts of your case and look into any details that could impact your DUI defense.

Phoenix Courthouses for DUI Litigation

Were you arrested for drunk driving in Phoenix, Arizona? If so, then you may have some questions about the legal process you will undergo. At the Law Office of Aaron Black, we want you to have all the information you need to feel as comfortable as possible with your criminal defense. This includes knowing what courthouse will handle your DUI legal proceeding. Here is some basic information about the different Phoenix Courthouses you may end up visiting depending on the nature of your DUI charge.

Maricopa County Superior Court

The Maricopa County Superior Court holds all felony DUI trials. The Maricopa Superior Court complex is located in downtown Phoenix at 201 W. Jefferson ST., Phoenix, AZ 85003. All aggravated DUI legal proceedings heading toward trial end up at the Central Court Building in the Maricopa Superior Court complex.

Phoenix Municipal Court

The overwhelming majority of misdemeanor DUI cases end up at the Phoenix Municipal Court. However, there are exceptions to this, including when the Department of Public Safety or Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy makes a DUI arrest. If this applies to your DUI arrest, then a Justice Court may hear your case instead of Phoenix City Court. The address for the Municipal Court is 300 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85003.

Maricopa County Justice Courts

The Maricopa County Justice Courts handle certain Phoenix DUI litigations, specifically cases where the Department of Public Safety or Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Deputy made the arrest. The Maricopa County Attorney’s Office prosecutes these cases, so it is crucial for you to have an experienced law firm with a local DUI attorney representing your legal interests.

Why Aaron Black Is the Phoenix DUI Lawyer You Need

Phoenix DUI Lawyer Aaron M. Black

Experienced trial attorney Aaron Black has handled virtually every type of DUI case imaginable, including both misdemeanor and felony DUI trials. He has an impeccable work ethic and thrives on delivering the most effective legal representation for his DUI clients and understands that each DUI offense carries its own set of unique challenges. This awareness allows him to think outside of the box, provide superior legal work, and find creative solutions that result in favorable outcomes.
His knowledge and professional relationships with the local prosecutor’s office and staff may help if a plea bargain is an option for your DUI charges.

Unlike many attorneys, Aaron is not a former prosecutor who used to file DUI charges in the State of Arizona against people just like you. He's spent his entire career as a DUI defense attorney and has a proven track record of success for his clients when providing DUI defense representation during the Phoenix DUI process.

Other reasons to hire Aaron Black as your experienced criminal defense attorney include:

World-Class Customer Service

When you hire Aaron Black as your Phoenix DUI attorney, you get access to a legal professional who prioritizes quick and accessible communication. He understands that you may have many questions about your DUI arrest and pending court date. His job is to prepare you for the legal process and make sure your needs are thoroughly addressed. His dedication to providing world-class customer service is unmatched by other law firms in Phoenix, Arizona, and the surrounding areas.

History of Positive Case Results

In addition to providing world-class customer service, Aaron Black has a deep history of obtaining positive results for his clients. His criminal defense case results prove that he values the attorney-client relationship and has almost 20 years of experience and resources required to successfully represent you in court. While it is impossible even for an experienced DUI attorney to promise a result in a case...
 

Experienced DUI attorney Aaron Black has a higher percentage of cases won than most of his competition.

 

He understands when to negotiate a settlement for his clients and when to take an aggressive DUI defense to court and take on the prosecutor’s office. Simply put, if you want a law firm with numerous awards and a history of getting the job done right, then the Law Office of Aaron Black is the right choice for you.

Affordable DUI Defense Payments

For most people, the cost of a DUI attorney will factor into their decision to hire legal representation. Attorney Aaron Black works with all of his DUI clients to offer affordable fees and payment plans that suit their individual needs and budget on misdemeanor DUI cases. He understands that many people facing criminal charges need time to get their finances in order. An experienced Phoenix DUI lawyer should always encourage potential clients to speak about finances and inquire about payment information. At the Law Office of Aaron Black, we will give you the best of both worlds - world-class legal services at a truly affordable price.

Personalized Service

Every client can rest assured knowing that Aaron Black will personally represent them, putting his extensive experience in the courtroom to work to obtain the best possible outcome for you. Unlike many large firms that work to acquire as many cases as possible at any given time, Aaron represents a limited number of clients. You can always expect to receive individualized service from the Law Office of Aaron Black. You won't be handed off to an associate attorney even on misdemeanor cases. This is one of many reasons why he has amassed a long list of positive  client testimonials and continues to attract new business throughout Phoenix, AZ, Scottsdale, and the surrounding areas.

FAQ's Asked of Arizona DUI Attorneys

Should I take the eye test and other field sobriety tests?

You may politely decline to take these tests. However, if you do, you may very well be arrested on suspicion of driving impaired. You may be asked to take a PBT (Portable Breath Test), also known as a breathalyzer. You should always refuse this test at the scene.

Do not refuse the breathalyzer or blood test at the station or hospital after you are arrested. If you refuse at this point, your license will be suspended for one year. The officer will advise you of this one year suspension. Always ask to speak with a lawyer prior to consenting to the breath or blood test.

More information is available on our blog on The DUI Arrest and this post, which covers Implied Consent

Do I need a DUI Lawyer?

If you've been arrested for a DUI, the only thing standing between you and jail time, a suspended license, along with hefty fees, is the skill of your attorney.

If you wish to avoid the major impact of legal issues related to driving with a BAC over the legal limit and the severe penalties that go along with it, including...

  • Mandatory Jail Time
     
  • An Ignition Interlock Device
     
  • A Suspended Drivers License
     
  • SR-22 Insurance
     
  • Community Service & Probation

The answer is Yes, you need a DUI lawyer.

Want help navigating the complex DUI laws in Arizona and the criminal justice system, along with the court proceedings that go with it? Retain the best representation you can to avoid a criminal conviction on your record. That's your best chance of achieving the best result possible for your case and avoiding a suspended license.

When should you hire a Phoenix DUI Lawyer?

As soon as possible after the arrest! Begin your defense by calling 480-729-1683 at any time, day or night, weekends or holidays, and I will promptly respond unless I am in court or in trial.

In the meantime, invoke your 5th Amendment rights and remain silent. All Phoenix DUI Attorneys will tell you, "you will not talk yourself out of a DUI after you have been arrested".

5th Amendment - The Right to Remain Silent

Why hire a local DUI attorney?

Arizona's strict laws regarding drunk driving, including being impaired to the slightest degree, can ruin your life. Hiring a skilled Phoenix attorney with years of experience to handle your case will lead to the best possible outcome for you.

In my lengthy legal career, I've developed relationships with the DA and the prosecuting attorneys that you will be up against. Those relationships and my years of extensive experience have led to many charges being dismissed or a reduced charge in a number of cases. I'll make it my top priority to discuss your legal options, help you avoid prison time, all while providing personal service.

More Arizona DUI FAQs

Receive the Best Criminal Defense From Our DUI Attorney

You should never feel that a law firm is simply going through the motions when representing your DUI case. Here at the Law Office of Aaron Black, we are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities that come with facing an Arizona DUI charge. With local DUI attorney Aaron Black by your side, you know that you are getting the best possible DUI defense representation for your case. He will take the time to get to know you personally and answer all your DUI questions. You will feel personally connected to him and know that he understands the intricacies of and the steps of a Phoenix DUI case.

To learn more about the best Phoenix DUI Lawyer, attorney Aaron Black, contact us today at 480-729-1683 to schedule an initial consultation. Whether you are facing a DUI where you were barely over the legal limit, an aggravated DUI, extreme DUI, felony DUI charge, or drug crimes, Aaron can recommend the best course of action moving forward and increase the likelihood of you receiving a positive legal outcome for your case.

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