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Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are facing potential criminal charges in Pima County, your most valuable asset is an experienced criminal defense attorney. The team at Sample Law Firm will examine your case inside and out, interview witnesses, and find every single hole in the District Attorney's case against you.

We are not afraid of the courtroom, and the DAs in Pima County know this. We will work aggressively to get the criminal charges either reduced or dropped so you will not have the lifetime stigma of being a convicted criminal. With us by your side, you do not have to face the criminal justice system alone and unprepared.

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Meet the Attorney

Pilar Sample knows the Pima County criminal justice system from top to bottom. She spent two years as a Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO), and five years with the Pima County Office of the District Attorney prosecuting high-level felony cases. She knows the tactics the Pima County DA will try, and the best way to mount an aggressive defense against each and every one.

Practice Areas

Drug Crimes

One of the many tragic consequences of the War on Drugs are the draconian sentencing laws and penalties for those found guilty of even minor drug crimes. Every drug charge, even a misdemeanor, can carry serious consequences beyond the courtroom. Let us fight for you.

DUI/DWI

DUI charge are serious, and you will need an attorney who will take a serious approach to fight for you. We will examine every aspect of your case, from the legitimacy of the initial stop to any unlawful procedures used, and fight to get your charges reduced or dropped altogether.

Homicide/Murder

We have an unparalleled reputation fighting violent charges, including all levels of homicide. We've represented dozens of clients accused with homicide over the past decade, securing more acquittals than any other firm in Pima County.

Sex Crimes

Conviction of a sex crime can follow you for years, decades, or even your entire life-far beyond the penalty phase. Conviction can also carry registration as a sex offender, which will limit your life in myriad ways. No charge should be taken lightly. No case should go uncontested.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence crimes are taken seriously, and new laws make penalties even harsher. We take these charges just as seriously as the prosecution does, and we won't rest until you get the best possible outcome.

& More

We also take other types of criminal cases, including Traffic Violations, Parole and Probation Violations, and Theft Offenses. We also handle juvenile matters and Title IX investigations in high education environments.

Hundreds of Cases Handled

We've seen it all. Sample Law has handled hundreds of cases and we specialize in serious felonies. We've represented dozens of clients accused with homicide over the past decade, securing more acquittals than any other firm in Pima County.

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