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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 29 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1996

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 27 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

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Tinker Law Offices

2 N Central Ave Ste 2600, Phoenix, AZ, 85004-2393

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James S Tinker's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Pre-charge investigation - dismissed

I received James Tinker's information through a friend of a friend, both of whom are lawyers. I was potentially facing a serious misdemeanor up to a felony charge for a crime numerous years ago. He offered me extensive free advice despite being extremely busy at the time. He also reached out to other... lawyers to receive even more information about my case. After doing all of this for me, he then explained that it would be possible for me to represent myself at this point and provided me detailed instructions on what to say to the investigator. I opted to hire him instead as these charges would have very serious effects on my future at this point in my life and I did not want to risk saying the wrong thing. I called NUMEROUS other attorneys from AVVO and google. He charged me an honest rate where many other lawyers were basically trying to rip me off. For the amount he charged, I feel that I received around 1-2 hours more of his time. After hiring him, he developed a plan for our meeting with the investigator. I agreed with him on our options and we met with the investigator. I cannot stress this enough, he is a PRO. I basically said nothing except what he instructed me to say. The investigator tried to step across the line with a question and James immediately shut it down in a very polite manor. He developed a positive relationship with the investigator in our meeting and, I believe, this ultimately lead to no charges being filed. TL;DR James Tinker is professional, honest and hard working. Do not throw money away on a different criminal defense attorney. If he will take your case, HIRE HIM IMMEDIATELY.

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James S Tinker's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jack Litwak

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James is a fantastic criminal defense attorney. He is passionate and results oriented in the courtroom and sympathetic to his clients' needs throughout the entire process. I highly recommend James"

Chad Pajerski

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Tinker is one of the best in the business and has the ability to navigate his clients into the best results possible. I highly endorse Mr. Tinker!"

Marci Kratter

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Jim is an amazing lawyer. He always has his client's best interest at heart. He is very knowledgable and well respected."

Melody Harmon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jerry Hannant

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Highly endorsed. Fantastic and thorough Attorney. Puts clients first. Great Lawyer."

Armando Nava

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"James Tinker is an amazing attorney. His grasp of legal concepts and defenses is unmatched in the community. He knows what to do to get his client the best result possible."

Nicholas Alcock

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

John Even

Criminal defense lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jim Tinker. In my book, there is no better Criminal Defense and DUI attorney in town. Jim is extremely sharp and diligent in defending his clients, but he is also incredibly personable in the process too. I highly recommend him."