Lawson Law Office - Tempe, AZ
Lawson Law Office delivers aggressive criminal defense across Tempe and Maricopa County, led by Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist Slade A. Lawson with over 30 years of dedicated courtroom trial experience.
Certified Criminal Defense Specialist in Tempe, Arizona
Facing criminal allegations in Arizona places your future, freedom, and family stability at immediate risk. Established in 1986, Lawson Law Office delivers tenacious defense for clients throughout Tempe, Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, and surrounding jurisdictions. Founding attorney Slade A. Lawson is a career defense attorney certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. If you find yourself facing prosecution and urgently need a lawyer who will passionately defend your constitutional rights, our firm stands ready to fight for you.
Tenacious DUI and DWI Defense in Maricopa County
Arizona enforces strict drunk driving statutes, imposing mandatory jail sentences, license suspensions, and heavy fines even for first-time offenses. As skilled DUI/DWI defense lawyers, we conduct thorough independent investigations into every traffic stop. We verify whether police had reasonable suspicion, test calibration accuracy, and contest breath or blood evidence. From misdemeanor charges and extreme DUI allegations to felony aggravated DUIs, we explore every legal avenue to secure dismissed or reduced charges.
Defense Against Violent Crimes and Domestic Violence Allegations
Violent offenses carry severe mandatory prison terms under Arizona sentencing laws. Serving as aggressive violent crime defense lawyers and trusted domestic violence lawyers, attorney Slade Lawson represents individuals facing serious charges:
- Aggravated assault and violent charges: Challenging witness statements, securing surveillance video evidence, and establishing clear self-defense under Arizona law.
- Domestic violence disputes: Defending clients against assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment allegations while contesting restrictive protective orders.
- Major felony accusations: Handling first-degree murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, and weapons violations with meticulous trial preparation.
Strategic Defense for Narcotics and Drug Offenses
Drug charges carry severe consequences that threaten your future. Working as experienced drug crime defense lawyers, attorney Lawson defends clients against charges involving marijuana, prescription narcotics, cocaine, methamphetamine, and sales offenses. We scrutinize search warrants, identify Fourth Amendment violations, and challenge illegal police searches to suppress evidence before trial.
Theft, Burglary, and Traffic Citation Defense
Property crimes require proactive intervention to avoid permanent criminal records. Serving as dedicated theft and burglary defense lawyers, we represent clients facing shoplifting, residential burglary, commercial theft, and fraud. Furthermore, our firm represents motorists as experienced traffic ticket lawyers, handling reckless driving and excessive speeding citations to protect driver licenses.
Why Hire an Attorney at Lawson Law Office"
Unlike large law firms where cases are handed to novice associates, when you hire an attorney at Lawson Law Office, Slade A. Lawson personally manages every detail of your defense. Having handled more than 8,000 criminal matters over nearly four decades without ever prosecuting cases, attorney Lawson brings pure, uncompromised defense dedication to your side. When you want to find a lawyer who provides honest counsel, accessible communication, and proven courtroom skill, contact Lawson Law Office today to arrange your confidential consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the quiet and professional South Tempe neighborhood, a prominent commercial and residential area with close proximity to the Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and the US 60 (Superstition Freeway).
Building Location
This office is housed on the ground floor of a modern, single-story professional office building built in 2001, located inside the Crossroads Office Park. It features classic Southwestern-style stucco and stone architecture surrounded by mature desert landscaping, situated near the intersection of East Elliot Road and South McClintock Drive.
Parking Details
The Crossroads Office Park provides a spacious and free surface parking lot directly in front of and surrounding the building, offering convenient and direct access for all clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Valley Metro Route 81 (Hayden Rd/McClintock Dr); nearest stop is at McClintock Dr & Elliot Rd.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main front entrance on the ground floor. Proceed into the main ground-floor hallway to locate the entrance of Lawson Law Office, which is clearly marked as Suite 102.