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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  4.6/5.0 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
  • Posted on February 1, 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.

  • Posted on November 4, 2011

    Mr. Harwin ceased effective representation upon the realization that the case I had was of a particularly brutish case due to the illegal behavior of Maricopa County Judges (Carrey Hyatt, who accepted a bribe) and the Adult Probation Department who falsified evidence and committed blatant perjury while under oath. He betrayed me with the idea that with his lax representation, I would be eligible for deportation and thus was safe to fail my case in every way possible.He cannot be trusted

  • Posted on November 4, 2011

    Excellent attorney.

  • Posted on November 4, 2011

    Michael is an amazing lawyer. He got all my criminal charges dismissed without even having to go to trial. Apart from making sure that one mistake did not ruin my personal life, Michael was acutely aware of the effect on my professional life. He kept the matter discrete and always kept me informed. He is a delightful person to be around and will fight always fight for you. I highly recommend him.

  • Posted on November 4, 2011

    Due to the urgency of my initial legal needs, Mr. Harwin was completely responsive and made himself available to help out. He met with me and quickly learned what the issues were and responded appropriately. Mr. Harwin and his staff were professional and efficient. It was a very positive legal experience.

  • Posted on November 4, 2011

    Michael Harwin is a very professional lawyer. He is the best in criminal defense in the state of Arizona. It was a pleasure being represented by him and every time that a friend needs some legal help, i refer them to Michael Harwin. I needed help with a DUI case and there is nobody who could have done a better job representing me. I am very grateful for his hard work.

  • Posted on November 4, 2011

    Michael Harwin provides confidence and a sense of calm in delicate and trying times. He stays true to his word and keeps the client well informed. I highly recommend him.

  • Posted on November 4, 2011

    Michael Harwin is an excellent attorney, was very responsive and always made sure that I made it to my court dates, thank you Mr. Harwin!

  • Posted on November 4, 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.

  • Posted on November 4, 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.

  • Posted on November 4, 2011

    Mr. Harwin is extremely knowledgeable and professional.

  • Posted on November 4, 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!

Overall Client Rating

4.6 out of 5.0

  • 4.6Communication Ability..................
  • 4.7Responsiveness...........................
  • 4.6Quality of Service.........................
  • 4.6Value for Money...........................
  • Data based on 12 reviews
  • 11 clients recommend this lawyer
  • Last reviewed on Jan 31, 2012


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