Despite the Right to Bear Arms guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, state and federal governments have created a patchwork of complicated laws and regulations controlling the use, sale and possession of guns, firearms and other weapons.
When a firearm is used or discharged during a crime, the penalties are often enhanced dramatically.
When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Pima County, Arizona for a weapon or firearm charge or to restore your gun rights, consider the attorney's training and experience fighting these specific types of criminal cases, in addition to the attorney fees and costs.
Some organizations, such as the NRA-ILA or the Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Inc., maintains a list of attorneys who have identified themselves as willing to consider cases involving their members after a criminal accusation involving the use or possession of a firearm. These attorneys are also experienced in helping people restore their gun rights.
Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.
AACJ seeks to improve the practice of criminal defense law in Arizona, and also serves as an advocate for positive criminal justice reform.
Pima County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - The Pima County Bar Association sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service that helps the public find a qualified attorney in Tucson, Arizona, and the surrounding areas of Pima County. Attorneys that serve on the panels are experienced in one of 36 different practice areas and practice in the greater Tucson area. When you call the service a trained staff person will refer you to a local attorney with experience in the needed practice area. In exchange for a $35 consultation fee you will receive a 30 minute consultation with the attorney.