Arizona’s Premier
DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers
Losing Your Freedom is Not an Option
Charged with a DUI or Criminal Offense?
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If you or someone you love is facing DUI or other criminal charges, reach out to us now to schedule your free consultation. You will meet with a lawyer—not a paralegal—to review your case and decide whether we are the right firm for your needs. Let our award-winning team with over 50 years of experience fight to get you the best possible result.
Meet our Nationally Recognized
Team of Attorneys
Joseph P. St. Louis
A certified specialist in Criminal Defense (Arizona State Bar) and in DUI Defense (National College of DUI Defense) who has represented clients at more than 200 jury trials.
Ryan Huffman
A trial lawyer who holds the office record - three jury trials where clients were acquitted of all charges (including a reported .213 BAC) in less than a month.
Liz Farkas
The former head of the Vehicular Crimes Unit of the Pima County Attorney's office with over thirteen years of trial experience.
A National Leader In the Legal Field
Renowned Authority in DUI Law
A two-time national top 10 speaker of the year (National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2015 & 2019), Joe St. Louis has given over 150 presentations for State Defense Organizations and State Bar Groups in 19 states. He has served on the faculty of the National College for DUI Defense’s Serious Science seminars, held in Arlington, Texas, since 2016, a seminar recommended as an “excellent training course” by the University of Indiana, Bloomington. Mr St. Louis serves as a Regent of the National College for DUI Defense, a national organization with over 1,600 members, and is the Past President of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
Cases We Defend
DUI
Arizona has some of the harshest penalties of any state in the country for a DUI offense. There is mandatory jail time required for every DUI offense, even if you have no prior criminal history. In addition, there is a mandatory suspension of your driving privileges. If you are convicted of an alcohol-related DUI, you will have to install a breath tester in any vehicle you drive. If convicted of any DUI, you will have to take alcohol or drug treatment classes, attend a Mothers Against Drunk Driving Victim Impact Panel, and pay a fine. Don't gamble with your freedom - call us today.
Criminal Defense
Whether you are charged with a felony offense involving an alleged sex crime, aggravated assault charges, child pornography charges, a drug offense, manslaughter or murder charges, or even domestic violence or assault charges, a conviction will bring significant changes to your life. You may face prison or jail time, loss of license required for your employment, loss of your ability to travel, and even limitations on whether you can continue to live in the same home as your children. Even a misdemeanor conviction can have significant negative consequences. Call us today to get the best outcome possible for your criminal charges.
When You Hire Our Tucson, AZ, Criminal Defense Attorneys Your Case Gets the Work It Deserves
Many law firms will have you meet with a paralegal or non-lawyer to discuss your case at your initial appointment. Some may even try to get you to hire them and collect payment from you during your first telephone call. Firms that depend on a high volume of clients may send a different lawyer you’ve never met to every court hearing you attend. At St. Louis Huffman Law, we know that when you are charged with a crime, you want to talk with a lawyer who can answer your questions. When your police reports, laboratory reports, or body-worn camera recordings come in, you want to sit down with your lawyer and go through the evidence – so we can explain it to you, and you can explain what really happened to us. We win cases by taking the time to work with you to understand your case, so that we know more about the facts of your case than the prosecution. Call us and meet with Joe St. Louis, Ryan Huffman, or Liz Farkas today.
WE’LL FIGHT FOR YOU
“We don’t win cases because the prosecutors like us. We win by working our cases to death, and because we never stop working for our clients” –Joseph P. St. Louis
Arizona has some of the toughest DUI laws in the country – requiring jail or prison time for every offense – even if you have no prior criminal history. Convictions for most felony charges and many misdemeanor charges can impact your life for years or even permanently – your liberty, your ability to keep your job, live with your children, own a firearm and vote can all be affected. Talk to a Tucson criminal defense attorney at St. Louis Huffman Law who is willing to do what it takes to achieve the best outcome for you.
“Forever grateful.” Why Clients Recommend Our Tucson Firm
“Joe St. Louis is not only the finest attorney I have ever known but a true FRIEND of my entire family. Out of State and far from home my 19 year old son got into some trouble while at the University of Arizona. The wonderful reviews of Joe and his firm helped me make the call. It was the smartest thing I've ever done. Fast forward 6 months: All of the charges against my son have been dismissed. My family will be forever grateful to Joe and his entire team.”
–Jim, 5-Star Google Review
Why Clients Facing Serious Charges
Choose Us
Our firm stands apart because:
- We provide free initial consultations in which you will always meet with an attorney.
- Joe St. Louis has represented clients at over 200 jury trials. He is certified as a specialist in both Criminal Defense (by the State Bar of Arizona) and DUI Defense (by the National College for DUI Defense).
- Ryan Huffman set an office record by winning three jury trials where clients were acquitted of all charges (including a reported .213 BAC) in less than a month.
- Liz Farkas is the former head of the Vehicular Crimes Unit of the Pima County Attorney’s Office and has over thirteen years of trial experience. She has repeatedly convinced prosecutors to dismiss felony charges for our clients prior to their cases being taken to the grand jury.
- Our firm has a reputation for getting the best results in the most serious cases.
- We know how to pick a jury that will understand your position. Joe St. Louis spends five days a year teaching other lawyers how to help juries understand complicated topics such as why blood test results are not reliable in a particular case
- We hire the investigators and experts you need to evaluate the state’s case and demonstrate the errors in the police investigation. In a DUI case, for example, our investigator will go to the scene where you were pulled over with you and locate and document the issues with the area – including whether there were flashing lights visible during an eye test you were required to take, or whether you were required to perform balance tests on an uneven and sloped surface.
- As needed, our Tucson firm also works with medical experts and accident reconstruction experts.
A Tucson Lawyer Who Won't Stop Pursuing the Truth When Your Freedom Is on the Line
Joe St. Louis understands that you can’t just hire experts and expect to win cases – you have to learn the science at issue in your case. While some lawyers simply read a list of questions written by their experts and can get lost if an objection to a question is sustained, you deserve more from the attorney defending your case.
Despite not starting out with a background in science, Mr. St. Louis learned the ins and out of laboratory testing to the point where he is a sought-after speaker on how to teach judges and juries about laboratory errors. Every summer he teaches defense lawyers how to defend blood alcohol tests at a laboratory in Arlington, Texas, a part of the National College for DUI Defense’s Serious Science program.
A High Blood or Breath Test Result Does Not Mean You Will be Convicted
"I used to think that a high BAC was almost impossible to beat. Now I understand it’s just a number on a piece of paper.” – Ryan Huffman
Many people facing DUI charges believe that if there is a blood test result showing a blood alcohol content (BAC) above the legal limit, there is no hope of beating the charges. But you must remember that a BAC is just a number on a piece of paper. Criminal charges are only as good as the facts supporting them. In fact, it may not matter what your BAC was. Our attorneys frequently either convince the prosecution to dismiss charges of super extreme DUI (having a BAC over .20) or obtain not guilty verdicts on that charge at trial (including one of Joe St. Louis’s clients who was found not guilty at trial of all charges including having a reported .297 blood alcohol concentration).
What Does It Cost
to Hire St. Louis Huffman Law?
Our Tucson criminal defense attorneys charge flat fees. There are times when we will charge a fee for pretrial work or other needs, but for many cases, clients can expect to pay a flat fee. Trust money is collected upfront, and we bill against that for out-of-pocket expenses.
You can find firms that cost less, but there are many reasons why people in need can benefit from investing in our services. This is not a megafirm where a large number of seats need to be filled with lawyers. Mr. St. Louis hand-picked his small team because of the quality of work they do, and the quality of people they are. If there is a flaw in the case against you, they will find it.
Our testimonials Why Clients Recommend Our Tucson Firm
“He was great at finding many discrepancies from the prosecution and arresting officers. I was recommended to the firm by a friend & police officer. I hired Ryan Huffman after our initial meeting. He was great at finding many discrepancies from the prosecution and arresting officers, which helped prove I was not at fault. Although I’m bummed I needed Ryan’s expertise, I’m so glad I had him representing me and getting me the justice I deserved.”
–Sara, 5-Star Google Review
