Lawyers in Tucson, AZ

Finding a lawyer in Tucson

Tucson is the seat of Pima County, and cases arising in the city are heard in the Pima County Superior Court, along with Tucson's own city court for municipal matters and Pima County's justice courts for smaller claims. Its courthouse culture and local rules differ from Maricopa County's, so a lawyer who regularly appears in Pima County generally has an edge over one who mostly practices elsewhere in the state.

Tucson's position close to the border gives its legal market a strong immigration practice, and the University of Arizona's law school, based in the city, supports a steady pipeline of supervised clinic work in several practice areas. Personal injury, family law and criminal defense round out the rest of a fairly typical mid-sized city market.

This page lists Tucson law firms by practice area. Open a listing to see where the firm is based and what it handles, then contact the office directly.

Practice areas people search for in Tucson

• Immigration — visas, family petitions, asylum and removal defense, with heavy demand given the city's proximity to the border.
• Personal Injury and Car Accident — crash and premises claims in Pima County Superior Court, usually on a contingency fee.
• Family & Divorce — dissolution, legal decision-making and parenting time, child support and spousal maintenance.
• Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI — defense in Pima County's justice, city and superior courts.
• Estate Planning & Probate — wills, trusts and the Pima County probate process.
• Workers' Compensation — job-injury claims through the Industrial Commission of Arizona.

How to choose a lawyer in Tucson

Confirm the attorney's status through the State Bar of Arizona's "Find a Lawyer" directory, which shows active standing and any public discipline. Be cautious with anyone offering immigration help without a license; unauthorized practice of law is a recurring problem in border-area immigration matters.

Ask how often the firm appears in Pima County courts for cases like yours, and who at the firm will handle your file directly. Settle the fee arrangement in writing before work begins — contingency, hourly and flat fee arrangements are all used in Tucson.

Free and low-cost help

AZLawHelp.org can direct Tucson residents to the legal aid office serving Pima County, and the Pima County Bar Association runs a referral service connecting callers with a private attorney for a brief consultation. The University of Arizona's law school, based in Tucson, operates clinics staffed by supervised students in several practice areas.

For a closer look, see immigration lawyers in Tucson, or compare with lawyers in Phoenix.

See also Lawyers in Arizona for the rest of the state.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed Arizona attorney about your situation.