James A. Charnesky - Tucson, AZ
Attorney at The Law Offices of Charnesky & Dieglio, L.L.C.
DUI/DWI Lawyers in Tucson, AZ
317 E. Convent Avenue Tucson, AZ 85701
- Free Consultation
Tucson DUI/DWI Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- DUI/DWI
- Criminal Law
Attorney Information
Overview
My practice is, and always has been committed to criminal defense. I have NEVER prosecuted, and have ALWAYS fought for the rights of the accused. Prior to private practice, I spent over five years as an Assistant Pima County Public Defender where over the course of defending thousands of criminal cases I he earned a reputation as a smart and zealous defender of my clients rights.
Over the years I have handled thousands of criminal cases, more then half of which where DUI or alcohol related offenses.
In addition to my formal law school training, I have attended numerous legal education seminars, the majority of which involved specialized training in DUI and criminal defense.
Education
-
Legal Education
-
University of Arizona College of Law,
Tucson,
Arizona, 1988
J.D.
-
University of Arizona College of Law,
Tucson,
Arizona, 1988
-
Non Legal Education
-
Arizona State University,
Tempe,
Arizona
B.A.
Major: History
-
Arizona State University,
Tempe,
Arizona
Current Employment Position(s)
-
Partner
Past Positions
- Pima County, Assistant Public Defender
Classes and Seminars
-
Speaker, AACJ Seminar
-
Faculty Speaker, AACJ Seminar
-
Speaker, Arizona Public Defender's Association Annual Seminar, 2005
- Speaker, Pima County Indigent Defense Contract Attorney CLE, 2005
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 1988
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 2004
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL) (Member)
- Arizona Attorneys For Criminal Justice (AACJ) (Member)
Contact
317 E. Convent Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: (520) 903-1422
Fax: (520) 903-1443
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.tucsonduilawyers.com
Disclaimer
Your Profile? Update Now
When viewing a listing, consider the state advertising restrictions to which lawyers and law firms must adhere, as well as our FindLaw.com Legal Directory disclaimer. Some lawyers publish comparative information regarding the services that they provide which may be subject to specific comparative communications restrictions.
How do I choose a lawyer?
Consider the following:
- Comfort Level – Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?
- Credentials – How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?
- Cost – How are the lawyer's fees structured — hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?
- City – Is the lawyer's office conveniently located?
Not sure what questions to ask a lawyer?
Here are a few to get you started:
- How long have you been in practice?
- How many cases like mine have you handled?
- How often do you settle cases out of court?
- What are your fees and costs?
- What are the next steps?
Want to check lawyer discipline?
It is always a good idea to research your lawyer prior to hiring. Every state has a disciplinary organization that monitors attorneys, their licenses, and consumer complaints. By researching lawyer discipline you can:
- Ensure the attorney is currently licensed to practice in your state
- Gain an understanding of his or her historical disciplinary record, if any.
- Determine the seriousness of complaints/issues which could range from late bar fees to more serious issues requiring disciplinary action.