James S Tinker

A little over a year ago I was in an accident, totaled my car, rear-ended another driver and was arrested for an extreme DUI, (thank God, no one was injured.) Mr. Tinker came highly recommended to me by another well respected attorney in our city. He was available for a consultation with-in a few day...s. Of course I was ashamed, humiliated by my huge mistake, nervous and probably a bit “scattered.” However, Mr. Tinker was extremely kind, non-judgmental, patient, straightforward, knowledgeable, gracious and a gentleman. I knew immediately that I could trust him, and he would “go to bat” for me. He also went to court for me, a few times which I truly appreciate. I must say, that he went above and beyond guiding me through every stressful detail associated with an extreme DUI; directing me to alcohol screening classes, assisting with ADOT and DMV requirements, and even connected me to an insurance agent and a manager of a local car dealership. It was a long drawn out year, however, when we went to court he was successful in negotiating a plea agreement which was most agreeable. Should anyone find themselves, family or friends in such a predicament as mine, I would highly recommend Mr. Tinker. He is now my hero!

I simply cannot say enough good things about James Tinker and his services regarding my DUI case. He was recommended to me by a friend, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to you. From the moment I hired James, in addition to the excellent legal work I expected, he also provided practical advice on... dealing with all the other hurdles a DUI defendant has to overcome in Arizona, such as mandatory alcohol counseling and dealing with the MVD. Meanwhile, his legal services were beyond reproach, taking full charge of every aspect involving the court, so much so that I never had to appear in person. Due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, my case dragged on for many months longer than normal. Through it all, James kept me fully informed and aware of how things were progressing, despite delay after delay. When I was charged I was feeling ashamed and only wanted to get the whole thing behind me as quickly as possible. James counseled patience, saying time is on our side, and his steadying influence took a great deal of stress off my shoulders. And of course, I cannot fully express my appreciation for his handling of the legal aspects of my case, where his expertise defending DUI cases and his experience as a former prosecutor clearly proved invaluable. After critically reviewing the officer's statements and reports, he recognized a potential issue that I didn't give a second thought to at the time. Despite working for a generally flat fee regardless of the outcome, he diligently pursued the issue that was bothering him, when I wouldn't have felt slighted if he merely collected his fee and did nothing more than shepherd the case through court. Instead, he expended valuable time, energy, and resources to thoroughly investigate all aspects of my case, bringing to light significant flaws in the traffic stop, exactly as he suspected. I had no reason to expect such dedication and devotion in my defense. I thought I was really just hiring an attorney to prevent making a silly mistake if I tried to handle things on my own. James' professionalism, experience, depth of knowledge, and dogged determination far exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for the best attorney in the Phoenix area to work on your DUI case, I cannot recommend James Tinker strongly enough!

Can not speak highly enough of Mr. Tinker and my experience hiring him for my DUI case. From start to finish, Jim was incredibly respectful, communicative, and hard working (the opposite of what most folks expect/receive). He avoided court and won the case with his creativity and experience in Phoe...nix/Scottsdale judicial systems. Thank you, Jim!

In the last two years I got myself into a couple of jams. I truly believe I would have been screwed if not for the help I received from Mr. Tinker. First I got a DUI. With Jims' persistence and knowledge, he was able to have my charges brought down to the minimum. A couple of months later I got m...yself into a bit more trouble, felony in the 2nd degree, facing some possible serious repercussions. Thankfully I had Jim on my side in court! He helped make it clear to "victim" and the prosecution that it was all a big misunderstanding and I walked out of court a free man. I would urge anyone who needs a great attorney to give Mr. Tinker a call.