The Arizona Board of Legal Specialization identifies lawyers who have demonstrated superior knowledge, skill, integrity, professionalism, and competence in a specific area of law, to better serve the public.  REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARD CERTIFICATION IN CRIMINAL LAW IN ARIZONA? To qualify for a criminal law certification, an attorney must: Be licensed to practice law for at least 7 years Be licensed …

If you or a family member are a student and are the focus of a criminal investigation, it is important that you seek the assistance of an experienced attorney immediately. Many times, criminal investigations that are focused on students, whether they are in high school, college, university or trade school, may face other collateral consequences including suspension or expulsion or …

As detailed in the Castillo Law practice areas entitled “Assault Crimes” and “Gun Crimes,” you can be arrested and charged with several serious crimes here in Arizona if you use a firearm, even if you think that you are justified at the time. The following outlines some legal “justification” defenses (and limits to those defenses) that we can use to …

Sit quietly in the courtroom, whenever court is in session. The proceedings are being taped and background noise may interfere with the quality of the taped record. Turn off your cell phone, or put your phone on silent. The vibrate setting will still cause a disturbance. Do not bring food, drinks or gum into the courtroom. Do not bring small …

If you are served with an Admin Per Se/Implied Consent (APS/IC) Affidavit on the date of your arrest, discuss with your attorney whether you should request a MVD hearing. If you were not served with an APS/IC Affidavit at the time of your arrest, you will need to monitor your mail and ensure that your address is updated with the Motor Vehicle …

First, it is important to understand that the way you dress for court influences the way a judge, prosecutor and/or jury views and assesses you, whether or not it be a conscious decision on their end. Dress in business attire in order to appear professional and courteous. This includes: modest hemlines and necklines, neutral colors and cleanliness. Do not appear …

Inmates are not allowed to receive incoming telephone calls. They can make personal outgoing calls, which are recorded phone calls among family and friends, or legal outgoing calls, which are non-recorded phone calls with legal counsel. Do not discuss your loved one’s case over the phone. Do not allow your loved one to become negative about the process, suggest unremorseful …

In order to notify family members or friends of their arrest, inmates are given access to a telephone in order to place collect calls. Questions regarding an inmate’s initial arrest should be directed to the arresting agency, if it can be done without doing further harm to the inmate’s case. Bonds and fines may be paid at the Fourth Avenue Jail …

Obtain the name, booking number and/or date of birth of the incarcerated person by calling Sheriff’s Information Management Services at 602-876-0322. Before visiting an inmate, contact the jail’s visitation phone number to find out if any housing units are on visitation restrictions: 4th Avenue Jail 602-876-1239 Lower Buckeye Jail 602-876-1236 Estrella Jail 602-876-1222 Towers Jail 602-876-1679 Durango Jail 602-876-3555 Tent City …

To apply for a Good Cause Exception, complete the following application and submit it to the Arizona Board of Fingerprinting: https://www.azbof.gov/forms/appgce.pdf You should not download the application and submit it until your application for a fingerprint clearance card has been denied, or your card has been suspended. Do not submit an application until you receive the Department of Public Safety notice …

41-619.55. Good cause exceptions; expedited review; hearing; revocation The board shall determine good cause exceptions. The board shall determine a good cause exception after an expedited review or after a good cause exception hearing. The board shall conduct an expedited review within twenty days after receiving an application for a good cause exception. Within forty-five days after conducting an expedited …

From 41-1758.03. Fingerprint clearance cards; issuance; immunity A person who is subject to registration as a sex offender in this state or any other jurisdiction or who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of committing or attempting, soliciting, facilitating or conspiring to commit one or more of the following offenses in this state or the same or …

41-1758.04. Denial, suspension or revocation of fingerprint clearance card The division shall deny the issuance of a fingerprint clearance card to any person who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of an offense listed in section 41-1758.03, subsection B or C or section 41-1758.07, subsection B or C. The division shall revoke the fingerprint clearance card of …

You may apply for use of a CAMP device (ankle bracelet) instead of an ignition interlock device for medical reasons if unable to provide a breath sample. To apply, please follow the guidelines below: ALCOHOL MONITORING DEVICE APPLICATION The ignition interlock device is a breath alcohol sensing instrument installed in a motor vehicle and connected to the ignition system to …

Typically, you must maintain SR22 for three years from the date of suspension in Arizona.

An SR-22 is an endorsement (certificate) of insurance that is issued by an insurer to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or to the Secretary of State. An SR-22 is generally required after a driver has been cited for driving without proper insurance. It can also be required for traffic-related offenses such as DUIs and those that involve negligence or …

If your license is revoked, you must submit a Revocation Investigation Packet. The MVD will then conduct an investigation. If your reinstatement request is approved, you will pay the necessary reinstatement and reapplication fees and your privileges will be restored. If your request is denied you are eligible to request an Administrative Hearing. An investigation packet is not required for …

Depending on the reason for the suspension, the manner in which you reinstate may vary. For example, court ordered suspensions require a clearance from the court. Other suspensions may require an SR-22. Once any required documentation is obtained, take the documents to your local driver license facility and pay the appropriate reinstatement and reapplication fees. A vision screening will be …

Provided you meet the necessary requirements, a special driving permit can be issued to you if you install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Necessary requirements would include when an arrest for DUI has occurred, you consented to a breath/blood test, it is the first DUI within SEVEN years, the DUI did not result in serious physical injury or death, and you have completed …

A suspension has a specific start and end date.  When the suspension period ends, the licensee pays the reinstatement fee and any reapplication fees to restore his/her driving privilege. Revocations are indefinite. There is a minimum length of time, usually one to three years, but the action does not automatically end on that date. The individual must go through an …

In Arizona, the amount of points on your driving record depends on your violations. You can contact the Arizona Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) for this information. Click here to access the MVD’s contact information

In Arizona a conviction will stay on your record forever. It will stay on your insurance or MVR for five years from the date of conviction. However, you may qualify for a Set Aside of your conviction and restoration of your civil and gun rights. Click here to learn more about Set Asides

In the state of Arizona any convictions received and showing on your driving record within the past 39 months will be provided to an insurance company.

Duplicate Vehicle Registration is a simple process: ENSURE ADDRESS IS CORRECT AND TEST YOUR PRINTER ENTER INFORMATION AND CONFIRM RECORD PAY FEE VIEW CONFIRMATION AND PRINT REGISTRATION PROVIDE FEEDBACK (OPTIONAL) This application allows you to obtain a duplicate registration document only, no month/year tab will be mailed. Click here to go to the Duplicate Vehicle Registration page on Service Arizona

It is very easy to obtain your motor vehicle record in Arizona. All you have to do is go to the Service Arizona website and select the motor vehicle record page. You will have the option of getting either a 3 year or 5 year report. We recommend you get the 5 year report. Also be aware that this is …

To change your address on your Driver’s License, go to Arizona Motor Vehicle Department’s website and click on the Address Change page. Follow the steps outlined on the website. All address changes are free. However, there is a charge for a driver license or identification card. Transactions cannot be performed during scheduled maintenance periods: Daily: 11:50pm – 12:10am Sunday: Midnight – 2:00am Click …