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Michael A. Harwin

is a Lawyer in Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Phone 520-624-3500

Peer Rating  5/5.0 AV®Preeminent

Client Rating  4.7/5.0 Submit a Review

Areas of Law

  • ......................... 100%Criminal Defense

Other Areas Of Law

White Collar Criminal Law; Professional Licensing; Complex Litigation; DUI & Alcohol Offenses; Student Disciplinary Matters; Drug Possession; Appellate Practice.


Contact Information

Currently Employed At 250 North Meyer Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone 520-624-3500
800-760-2986
Fax: 520-624-9207
Website www.michaelharwinlaw.com
  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on May 21, 2013

    I received an extreme DUI July 2012 in Tucson, Az. With the assistance of a friend, found Mr. Michael Harwin. His credentials, reputation and track record is why I chose to hire Mr. Harwin for my case. Mr. Harwin and his staff care about their clients. They continuously kept me informed on any changes in my case, which is extremely reassuring especially when you find yourself in a predicament such as a DUI. It took a little over 10 months to find out the results of my case

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  • 4.5 out of 5.0 Posted on February 10, 2013

    It took a year, but with patience, Michael got the job done. My case went to trial with almost double the legal limit for impairment. It was a long year, but it was worth the wait. If you find yourself in the type of situation where you need the help of a DUI lawyer, you will not find a better one in Tucson than Michael Harwin.

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  • 4.8 out of 5.0 Posted on December 11, 2012

    Mr. Harwin understood my situation and worked as a coach throughout to guide me through what became an eighteen month ordeal of motions, hearings, and eventually trial. He expertly informed and eased not only my questions and fears but those of my wife in this matter. Complications of my DUI charge would impact my career, child custody, and personal well-being, which Mr. Harwin calmly dissected and addressed. With great staff and him at the helm, I was found not guilty of all charges at trial.

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on November 12, 2012

    Best Criminal Lawyer in Tucson. Mike Harwin is a Trustworthy, Responsive, Knowledgeable criminal lawyer, Mike Kept me informed. I recommend Michael Harwin.{newline}I used Michael 2 months ago. Michael handled my son's Criminal Defense matter.{newline}I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers. Mr. Harwin is an excellent Criminal Lawyer...he defended my son when he needed legal counsel...Thank you Mike Harwin

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on September 17, 2012

    I thought I was gonna get convicted of drunk driving and criminal speeding but Mr. Harwin got me out of all charges. He did everything in his power to help me get out of this difficult situation. I'm glad that I picked him to represent me.

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on August 6, 2012

    When my son got into legal trouble in Tucson, AZ while I was thousands of miles away in Pennsylvania, Michael Harwin was my saving grace. Mr. Harwin is intelligent, knowledgable, and yields great results. Not only is he responsive, he is very personable and always gave me peace of mind by keeping me in the loop with what my son was going through and what to expect. He helped make an incredibly difficult time more manageable, and I'd highly recommend him to anyone in need of a lawyer in Arizona.

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on June 5, 2012

    Michael is a fantastic attorney. He treats everyone fairly and with respect. He can read his client and individualize his recommendations. His tactics and cadence are superb, and he is among the finest professionals I have interacted with. I cannot recommend him more highly.

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on March 22, 2012

    Michael Harwin is the best Tucson DUI Lawyer. He is a very hard working and fair person. He is very friendly and actually cares about his clients. Last summer I was charged with DUI and since I am an immigrant the consequences are more severe. I did a little bit of research and found out that Michael is rated as one of the best of the best Tucson DUI lawyers all over the internet. I am glad I picked Mr.Harwin because he worked very hard and got all my DUI charges dismissed.

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on January 31, 2012

    I was most impressed with the respect Mr. Harwin showed my family and I throughout the entire time he has served as our attorney. He is fair, straightforward, & extremely dignified. I appreciate that he also has a great deal of (cultural) sensitivity, especially for clients who are fearful/anxious of the legal process/system. He values your time as his client and he is always upfront about every detail of your case. The outcome of the cases he has represented us in exceeded our expectations.

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on October 23, 2011

    Mr. Harwin is extremely knowledgeable and professional.

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on August 11, 2011

    Michael proved to be fastidious and extremely competitive about knowing more about the case than the prosecution. He was a brilliant negotiator and always operated in the best interest of me as his client. If you hire this guy, you'll get the smartest and most tenacious bull dog around and you won't be disappointed!

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on June 13, 2011

    Michael Harwin was recommended to me from a close friend up in the Maricopa DA's office after I got my DUI. Mr. Harwin was a consummate professional during the entire process, treating me with respect and dignity during a trying and difficult period of my life.{para}Furthermore, he fought for my until there was a satisfactory outcome. He I would recommend him without hesitation.

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  • 5 out of 5.0 Posted on June 13, 2011

    Michael Harwin was recommended to me from a close friend up in the Maricopa DA's office after I got my DUI. Mr. Harwin was a consummate professional during the entire process, treating me with respect and dignity during a trying and difficult period of my life.{para}Furthermore, he fought for my until there was a satisfactory outcome. He I would recommend him without hesitation.

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Overall Client Rating

4.7 out of 5.0

  • 4.7Communication Ability..................
  • 4.8Responsiveness...........................
  • 4.8Quality of Service.........................
  • 4.6Value for Money...........................
  • Data based on 20 reviews
  • 19 clients recommend this lawyer
  • Last reviewed on May 21, 2013


Experience & Credentials

Admission Details1994, Arizona and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona; 1997, Colorado; 2000, U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th and 9th Circuits
Education1994, J.D. summa cum laude University of Arizona College of Law; Rank: 8/155; G.P.A. 3.67; Member Order of the Coif; Editorial Board, Arizona Law Review; recipient of 3 American Jurisdprudence Awards
1990, Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Creative Writing, University of Arizona (G.P.A. 3.72).
1984, B.A. magna cum laude (G.P.A. 3.63), State University of New York, College at Potsdam. Major: English
Birth InformationNew York, N.Y., July 7, 1960
LanguagesSpanish
Associations & MembershipsAmerican Bar Association; American Immigration Lawyers Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Awards & RecognitionAWARDS & HONORS
AV ® rated, Martindale-Hubbell.
2008-09 Listed in ?The Best Lawyers In The U.S.? ® 2008, by Best of U.S. Inc.
1994 Order of the Coif
1993 Note Editor, Arizona Law Review
1993 Author, Detaining for Danger under the Bail Reform Act of 1984: Paradoxes of Procedure and Proof, 35 Ariz. L. Rev. 4 (Winter 1993).
1993 Snell and Wilmer Award for Best Note Published in Arizona Law Review, 1993-1994.
1991-93 American Jurisprudence Awards (top grades in selected classes):
Corporations (Fall 1993)
Constitutional Law (Fall 1992)
Civil Procedure (Fall 1991).

1984 Department Scholar, English, State University of New York, Potsdam.
1982-84 Sylvia Angus Memorial Creative Writing Awards, State University of New York, Potsdam:
Academic Year 1983-84
Academic Year 1982-83
Civil Associations2003-04 Delegate Selection Chair, Presidential Election, Pima County Democratic Party.
1994 Board of Directors, Lawyers Against Hunger, Tucson, Arizona.
Organization raises funds for the Tucson Community Food Bank.

1992 Participant, Southern Arizona Civil Rights Coalition, Tucson, Arizona.
1991 Staff, Casa De Los Ninos, Tucson, Arizona.
Served as direct care provider in crisis shelter for children.

1985-91 Firefighter, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Kamiah, Idaho; National Park Service, Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Parks, Three Rivers, CA.
1981-82 Wilderness Ranger, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Ray Brook, N.Y (Region 5, Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Complex).
Employment2000-01 ASSISTANT ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF LAW, University of Arizona College of Law.
Substantive graded courses, Legal Analysis & Reasoning (original syllabus).

1998-present MICHAEL AARON HARWIN, P.C., 250 North Meyer Avenue, Tucson.
Litigation practice.

1995-97 ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR, City of Phoenix.
Trial Bureau assignment. Completed 56 jury trials.

1993-94 MENDELSOHN, OSERAN, MANCE & EISNER, P.C., Tucson, Arizona.
Associate, beginning September 1994 (commercial real estate transactions & litigation; commercial bankruptcy and RTC/FDIC related litigation); Law Clerk, Summer 1993.

1991 PIMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Tucson.
Associate Faculty in Writing.

1987-90 UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson.
Graduate Assistant in Teaching, Department of English; 14 sections, English 101-02 & 210 undergraduate writing courses.
Additional Bio DetailsMichael's practice focuses on representing professionals, their businesses and families.

An AV ® rated litigator (Martindale-Hubbell) and former prosecutor, Michael has been named one of the Best Lawyers in the United States 2008 for both criminal and immigration law. Served on the editorial board of the Arizona Law Review, where he received three American Jurisprudence awards.Also served as a Phoenix Assistant City Prosecutor 1995-1997 where he completed 56 jury trials. For the past 10 years he has maintained his litigation practice in Tucson where he resides with his wife and three children.

Office Information

Michael A. Harwin
250 North Meyer Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701