The Law Office ofJacob Amaru
Criminal Defense & Family law
Jacob Amaru, Criminal Defense & Family Law Attorney
Jacob Amaru has handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases in Arizona.
Jacob has also litigated hundreds of child custody and grandparenting cases.
Jacob is an Invited Member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.
The Law Office of Jacob Amaru serves people in Tucson, Casa Grande, Sierra Vista, Nogales, Bisbee and neighboring cities.
THE LAW OFFICE OF JACOB AMARU FOCUSES ON TWO PRACTICE AREAS:
Criminal Defense
Often over-charged by the State, criminal defense cases carry extremely lengthy sentences.
Jacob tailors his defenses to protect the wrongfully accused.
Cases we defend:
Family Law
Family law matters are special. They require sensitivity, determination, skills at mediation, and extreme respect for a client's privacy.
Jacob defends your case so that as parents, you get to decide what's best for your child.
Cases we defend:
Click on any of the above to learn
more about how we defend your rights
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more about how we defend your rights
A Personal Word
Career highlights
Prior to opening private practice in 2009, I worked as a Public Defender for four years, and at a private law firm that specialized in DUI defense for two years.
I am a trial attorney and have litigated in theneighborhood of 100 jury trials and several hundred bench trials.
Although it is important to stress that every case is unique and that past verdicts should not be considered as an indicator for future results, I am proud to say that my success ratio at trial is extremely high.
My law firm
As a former public defender, I know first hand how difficult it is to juggle a large case load and provide quality representation.
My firm prides itself on maintaining a small case load. My two paralegals (one for family law, one for criminal law) are highly experienced. I manage all my cases personally.
We do not play like many firms where your case can be shuffled around through multiple people.
If you decide to hire me, I am going to be your lawyer and your primary contact person.
I read your emails and answer them personally (sometimes misspelled when I try to type on my phone!).
Reasonable fees
Criminal and family cases can be very costly. As I do a lot of the work myself and my law firm is not overstaffed: you don’t have to support large administrative costs.
We do little-to-no advertising. People hire me almost entirely because I have been recommended by a prior client or another attorney. I pass these savings along to my clients.
Before the law
Prior to practicing law, I ran a successful motorcycle export business and traveled the world on motorcycle. I still ride, just not as much as I would want to.
I am dedicated to the defense of my clients.
I make sure they get the best representation
possible, no matter what the circumstances.
Jacob Amaru, Attorney
A Track Record of Results
As mentioned above, it is important to underscore that every case is unique and past verdicts should not be considered as an indicator of future results.
We provide these case summaries for information purpose only.
It is important to our law firm that you gain a good understanding of the types of cases we defend: if you are considering hiring an attorney, you must make an informed decision about what you can expect from us.
Reduced Charges, Reduced Sentence
Defendant was originally charged with attempted murder. Charges were reduced, as was imprisonment sentence.
State vs. JG – Gun Rights Restoration
Acceptance of special-action jurisdiction and relief granted.
State vs. J – Gun Rights Restored
Guns Rights restored. State tried to argue he was ineligible.
The Self-Defense Justification under ARS 13-404
Use and limits of the “justification of self-defense” under Arizona Revised Statute 13-404
The “Justification Defense” in a Domestic Violence Case
In this video I explain the use of this unique provision of the law to help victims of repeated domestic violence acts…
Domestic Violence and Parenting Rights Issues in Arizona
Acts of domestic violence will affect the way a Court in Arizona will consider your parenting time and decision-making…
Fees
Criminal Defense
For criminal cases I use a flat fee structure. I do work with everyone on payment plans and am flexible to make my representation work for working class people who still need effective representation.
Read more >>Family Law
I use a combination of hourly fee structures, flat fee structures, payment plans, and hybrid fee structures to find the fee arrangement that will best fit your circumstances and the demands of your case.
Read more >>Free Consultation
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Location
530 S. Main Ave.
Suite B
Tucson, AZ 85701
520-465-6968
amarulaw@gmail.com
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