Arizona Criminal Defense Representation — Smart Defense. Strong Results.
Attorney Josh defends clients across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Maricopa County against criminal charges ranging from DUIs to complex felonies. Using smart defense strategies and aggressive advocacy, Attorney Josh has secured dismissals, reduced charges, and protected futures for clients when it mattered most. If you’re facing charges that threaten your freedom and future, Attorney Josh can help you understand your options and rights, and build a defense that wins.
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Phoenix Endangerment Lawyer
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Confused About Your Charges or What Happens Next?
The legal system moves fast, and confusion about your charges can cost you. Whether you’re dealing with DUI, theft, domestic violence, assault, unlawful discharge, or another criminal matter, Attorney Josh will cut through the complexity, identify exactly what you’re up against, and build the defense strategy your case demands.
Arizona Prostitution Defense Lawyer
A prostitution arrest changes things fast. What felt like a private matter becomes a public court record. What seemed minor on the surface turns into mandatory jail time you cannot talk your way out of after conviction. And what you do in the hours and days immediately after an arrest can either help or seriously [...]
Arizona Assault Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Assault Laws: ARS § 13-1203 and § 13-1204 Explained Arizona law treats assault seriously, even when no physical injury occurs. Under Arizona's assault statutes, you can be [...]
Arizona Criminal Defense
Facing criminal charges in Arizona can be overwhelming. The state has a reputation for strict sentencing, mandatory minimums, and aggressive prosecution. Understanding how Arizona’s criminal justice system works—your rights, the court structure, the process from arrest to resolution—is the first step toward mounting an effective defense.
Arizona Domestic Violence Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Domestic Violence Laws: ARS § 13-3601 Complete Guide In Arizona, domestic violence is not a standalone crime. It is a designation that attaches to other criminal offenses [...]
Arizona Drug Crime Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Drug Crime Laws: Possession, Sales, and Trafficking Arizona has historically maintained strict drug laws, though recent voter initiatives have shifted the landscape—particularly regarding marijuana and treatment alternatives [...]
Arizona DUI Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona DUI Laws: Statutes, Penalties, and Defense Arizona has earned a national reputation for strict DUI enforcement. The state imposes mandatory jail time even for first-offense DUI convictions, [...]
Arizona Theft Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Theft Laws: Classifications, Penalties, and Defense Arizona consolidates what other states call "larceny," "stealing," and "theft" into a single unified theft statute. Under ARS § 13-1802, theft [...]
Arizona Criminal Trespass Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Criminal Trespass Laws Criminal trespass in Arizona covers unauthorized entry or remaining on property when you have no right to be there. Arizona recognizes three degrees of [...]
Arizona Disorderly Conduct Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Disorderly Conduct Laws Disorderly conduct is one of the broadest and most frequently charged offenses in Arizona. Under ARS § 13-2904, disorderly conduct encompasses six distinct types [...]
Arizona Endangerment Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Endangerment Laws Endangerment is a unique offense that punishes creating risk of harm—even when no actual injury occurs. Under ARS § 13-1201, a person commits endangerment by [...]
Arizona Forgery Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Forgery Laws Forgery in Arizona involves creating, altering, or using false documents with intent to defraud. Under ARS § 13-2002, forgery is always a Class 4 Felony—there [...]
Arizona Fraud Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Fraud Laws Fraud charges in Arizona encompass a wide range of deceptive conduct designed to obtain money, property, or other benefits. The most serious fraud statute—Fraudulent Schemes [...]
Arizona Hit and Run Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Hit and Run Laws Arizona law imposes strict duties on drivers involved in accidents—duties that apply regardless of who caused the crash. Leaving the scene without stopping, [...]
Arizona Marijuana Expungement
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Marijuana Expungement Arizona voters passed Proposition 207 in November 2020, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. Beyond legalization, Proposition 207 created a pathway for people [...]
Arizona Orders of Protection
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Orders of Protection An Order of Protection is a civil court order designed to protect victims of domestic violence. Under ARS § 13-3602, these orders can prohibit [...]
Arizona Probation Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Probation Laws Probation allows defendants to serve sentences in the community under supervision rather than in jail or prison. While probation offers an alternative to incarceration, it [...]
Arizona Public Indecency Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Public Indecency Laws Arizona prosecutes two distinct public indecency offenses: indecent exposure (ARS § 13-1402) and public sexual indecency (ARS § 13-1403). Both offenses range from misdemeanor [...]
Arizona Reckless Driving Laws
Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. 5.0187 reviews Send Us a Message Trusted Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Maricopa County Smart Defense. Strong Results. Attorney Josh 480-386-1824 Arizona Reckless Driving Laws Reckless driving is a criminal traffic offense in Arizona—not a civil ticket. Under ARS § 28-693, operating a vehicle with "reckless disregard for the [...]