Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorney in Tucson
The Law Office of Jacob Amaru has been a trusted legal advocate in Tucson, Arizona, since 2009, specializing in criminal defense and family law. With over 15 years of legal experience, including a background as a public defender and private practice attorney, Jacob Amaru has litigated hundreds of felony, misdemeanor, and child custody cases. Our firm prioritizes personalized representation, maintaining a small caseload to ensure direct attorney involvement in every case.We focus on protecting clients' rights in violent crime defense, domestic violence cases, expungement, and child custody disputes, combining trial expertise with a commitment to restoring clients' futures. Our approach emphasizes transparency, cost-effectiveness, and leveraging deep knowledge of Arizona's legal landscape to achieve favorable outcomes.
Services
Criminal Defense
Domestic Violence
Sex Crimes
Expungement
Child Custody
Restraining Orders
Gun Rights Restoration
Orders of Protection
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined public defender and private practice experience in Arizona courts
- Direct attorney management of all cases with no staff turnover
- Proven success in violent crime and domestic violence defense trials
- Specialized expertise in firearm rights restoration and expungement law
- Cost-effective representation through streamlined operations and payment flexibility
Associations and certifications
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice protects clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges across Arizona. With extensive trial experience in violent crime cases, we challenge over-charged indictments and protect constitutional rights. Our approach combines strategic pre-trial negotiations with aggressive courtroom representation to minimize sentencing impacts and preserve future opportunities.
Domestic Violence
We defend clients accused of domestic violence offenses that carry severe penalties including loss of gun rights and parenting privileges. Our unique intersection of criminal defense and family law expertise allows comprehensive strategy development for these complex cases involving personal relationships and legal technicalities.
Expungement
Our expungement services help clients clear criminal records through Arizona's sealing statutes and conviction set-aside processes. We specialize in restoring civil rights and improving employment prospects by navigating complex legal requirements for record modification under ARS 13-911 and related laws.
Child Custody
We advocate for parental rights in child custody disputes with focus on creating sustainable parenting plans. Our approach balances mediation skills with trial readiness to protect clients' interests while prioritizing children's well-being in accordance with Arizona's equal parenting rights framework.
Gun Rights Restoration
Our firm specializes in restoring Second Amendment rights for clients with criminal records through Arizona appellate precedents and statutory challenges. We handle complex eligibility determinations and represent clients in special action proceedings to regain firearm ownership privileges lost due to past convictions.
People
Jacob Amaru
Attorney
With over 15 years of legal experience, Jacob Amaru is a trial attorney and former public defender who has litigated hundreds of criminal and family law cases. He teaches law at the University of Arizona and maintains a practice focused on violent crime defense and parental rights advocacy.
Questions
What criminal defense services do you specialize in?
We focus on violent crimes, domestic violence, sex crimes, and expungement cases with extensive trial experience in Arizona courts.
Do you handle family law cases outside of child custody?
Our firm specializes in child custody, relocation, and protective order cases while referring complex divorce proceedings to trusted partners.
Can you restore firearm rights after criminal charges?
Yes, we have successfully represented clients in gun rights restoration cases under Arizona law, including appellate-level precedents.
What payment options are available for legal services?
We offer flat fees for criminal cases and flexible payment arrangements including installment plans for working-class clients.
How does your firm handle orders of protection cases?
We leverage our criminal defense expertise to challenge protective order hearings where clients face potential loss of gun rights or parenting time.
