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Award-Winning Expertise for Phoenix, Arizona DUI and Vehicular Crimes

Former DUI Prosecutor with 20 Years Experience IN Scottsdale, Phoenix Arizona DUI cases

Arizona DUI cases (and the category vehicular crimes) are a specialized area of law. It has been my focus for almost 20 years. To successfully defend a person accused, a lawyer must have a deep understanding of the science and law relating to each offense.  I have this understanding in the following kinds of cases....for your defense.

Where is “drunk driving?” Arizona does not use the term “drunk driving.” Nor does Arizona have offenses named DWI, OWI, OWVI or DUIL. Instead, Arizona law uses DUI, Extreme DUI, Super-Extreme DUI, and Aggravated DUI.

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Misdemeanor DUI in Phoenix, Scottsdale, AZ

Arizona has several different types of misdemeanor DUI crimes. They can be categorized by the amount of alcohol in a person, prior convictions, or by the legality / impact of a drug in your body while driving.

Felony & Aggravated DUI

Felony or Aggravated DUI?  They are the same thing. A felony DUI is called Aggravated DUI in Arizona. Several circumstances can turn a misdemeanor DUI into a felony.

Vehicular Crimes

This category refers to crimes involving car accidents where it is alleged a person was driving impaired, driving in a reckless manner or cases where a person failed to remain at the scene of an accident.

Drug DUI

Driving under the influence of a drug, or in some instances prior use of a drug, can be either a misdemeanor or a felony in Arizona.

A valid prescription is a legal defense in Arizona. However, that does not end the case. There is still the issue of whether the medication impaired you while driving.

Driver's License Cases 

Important: Arizona law requires that government prove you “knew” or “should have” known your driver’s license was suspended at the time of the arrest.

Juvenile Crimes

Juvenile courts in Arizona has exclusive and original jurisdiction concerning any juvenile that is alleged to have committed a delinquent or incorrigible act.

  • Delinquent Act: Means an act by a juvenile that if committed by an adult would be a criminal offense. See A.R.S. § 8-201(12)
  • Delinquent Juvenile: Means a juvenile who is adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act. See A.R.S. § 8-201(13).
  • Incorrigible Child: Means a juvenile who has been adjudicated to have committed an offense that can only be committed by a juvenile. See A.R.S. § 8-201(19)

For more information, call our office at (602) 560-7837or visit our contact page.

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Trusted by Clients Across Arizona
    "Great trial attorney."

    Lawrence is tenacious, relentless, and extremely passionate about his clients and their cases. He leaves no stone unturned in his investigations, and his cross examinations are grueling. His knowledge of the science of DUI's and the testing procedures is unsurpassed. Great trial attorney.

    - Jesse S.
    "Unquestionably one of the top DUI/ criminal defense attorneys in Arizona."
    As a practicing attorney in DUI and criminal defense, and as a former prosecutor who went against Lawrence on several cases, I can attest that the State knows they will have their hands full when Lawrence is on the case.
    - Ryan M.
    "You cannot go wrong with Lawrence."

    Great attorney! Lawrence thinks outside the box and goes above and beyond for his clients and the legal community at large. If you are looking for aggressive representation, you cannot go wrong with Lawrence.

    - Charity C.
    "No other lawyer knows the science of DUI like Lawrence does."
    Lawrence is the best lawyer I have ever met. If your career is on the line then he is the guy. No other lawyer knows the science of DUI like Lawrence does. I will be forever grateful!
    - Greg S.
    "It was miracle!"

    It was miracle!... A lot of people don't really understand the benefit of having an attorney who used to be a prosecutor. They know all the little tricks and scare tactics the state has as opposed to just hiring an attorney who is a little fish in a big pond.

    - Joe C.
    "One of the best."
    Lawrence Koplow is one of the best DUI and vehicular defense attorneys in the state of Arizona. Anyone would be extremely fortunate to have him as their advocate.
    - Jack L.
    "You cannot go wrong with Lawrence."
    Lawrence thinks outside the box and goes above and beyond for his clients and the legal community at large. If you are looking for aggressive representation, you cannot go wrong with Lawrence.
    - Charity C.
    "Nobody knows the court and laws better than him."
    Lawrence represents very high-profile clients who greatly depend on a good outcome, and this guy will deliver. This is a prosecutors' worse nightmare, and it should be that way if you need an attorney.
    - David E.
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