Pima County Justice Court Criminal Defense
Defending misdemeanor criminal, civil traffic, and protective order cases in the court where Doug Taylor once presided as judge.
Directly across from our office at 271 N. Stone Avenue
- Address
- 200 W. Congress StTucson, AZ 85701
- Jurisdiction
- Misdemeanor criminal, civil traffic, protective orders
- Common Charges
- DUI
- Domestic Violence
- Assault
- Disorderly Conduct
- Theft
What Happens in This Court
Pima County Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, civil traffic violations, and protective order proceedings for unincorporated areas of Pima County. After an arrest or citation, defendants receive a court date for an initial appearance or arraignment where the judge explains the charges and sets conditions of release. This is the stage where having an attorney can make the greatest difference in securing favorable release conditions.
Following arraignment, the case moves through pretrial conferences where the defense and prosecution exchange evidence and negotiate potential resolutions. If no agreement is reached, the case proceeds to trial. Justice Court trials are bench trials decided by a judge, not a jury. Doug Taylor spent years on the bench in this courtroom deciding these exact cases, and that experience informs every defense strategy he builds for clients here.
Defendants convicted in Justice Court have the right to appeal to Pima County Superior Court for a trial de novo, meaning a completely new trial. Taylor Law Group handles both the original proceedings and any appeals that may follow.
Why Doug in Pima County Justice Court
As a former Pima County Justice Court Judge, Doug Taylor brings firsthand knowledge of courtroom procedures, judicial expectations, and the local legal landscape to every case he handles in Pima County Justice Court. He understands how this court operates, how judges evaluate cases, and how to position your defense for the best possible outcome.
Directly across from our office at 271 N. Stone Avenue