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Got a Ticket? Charged with DUI? Call Yako Law at for a FREE Consultation. At Yako Law, we specialize in Criminal Defense, DUI, and Traffic Ticket defense throughout every county in Arizona. Yako Law provides each case with personalized attention and aggressive representation at an affordable rate and exceptional results. Regardless of how minuscule you might think your charge is; it’s essential to have an aggressive criminal defense attorney to review your case.
We focus specifically on DUI, civil and criminal speeding tickets, camera tickets, driving with a suspended license, driving with no insurance, failure to appear, red light tickets, MVD hearings, log book violations hit and run, reckless driving, overweight tickets, Misdemeanors, marijuana possession, drug possession, shoplifting, assault and battery, and Felonies. In addition, our firm handles Cannabis Law & Licensing in Arizona.
Our main focus is to ensure that you leave in a better situation. Alden Yako will personally handle every case to ensure his clients receive an acceptable result. With years of experience in business and law, Alden will use every legal, factual, and negotiation tactic to defend your rights. Don’t face the government alone and hire Yako Law to fight for your rights. Call Yako Law now for a FREE Consultation.
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Licensed in Arizona for 7 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Minnesota for 9 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
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10869 N. Scottsdale Rd #103-545, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254
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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | September 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best guy best attorney
Alden is the most honest and caring lawyer. He tells you the truth and never sugarcoated anything with me. Most people probably want to be sold a fantasy when they hire a lawyer, but he tells you the truth. He's helped me with two cases which one was dismissed and another was reduced. He told me what...
Posted by Mike | March 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Shoplifting Dismissed
I was charged with shoplifting although it was a misunderstanding. Mr. Yako called the prosecutor was able to get my case with diversion within one month of hiring him. I appreciate his help from dismissing my case as I did not want a criminal record. Thank you Mr. Yako.
Posted by Mark | September 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Flexible and Reliable
As a lawyer, he did a great job for me by dismissing my criminal speeding ticket. He also was cool when it came to pricing. Reach out to Yako Law for all your needs.
Posted by Tim | November 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Negotiated a plea deal for me
Prosecutor didn't budge in my case. I had a few misdemeanor charges that would result in some jail time. I was wrong in this case. The prosecutor kept giving me a bad plea and I didn't want to hire a lawyer because of the cost. But I decided to hire a lawyer and chose Alden after talking to him twice...
Posted by Junion | March 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The BEST criminal defense lawyer!!!
My cousins gave me his number and he dismiss my case. Call him for a defense lawyer.
Alden H Yako's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Yako has a tremendous work ethic. He fights hard for his clients and gets good results. I fully endorse this lawyer."
Damon Petrehn
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Best DUI Lawyers in Glendale, Expertise
2021
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2021
Best DUI Lawyers in Scottsdale, Expertise
2020
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Rated Business, Top Rated Business, Inc
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Best Business of 2018, Three Best Rated®
2018
Clients' Choice, Avvo
2018
Top Contributor, Avvo
2017
Top Contributor, Avvo
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Basic Mediation Training, Arizona Summit Law School
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Pro Bono Award, Arizona Summit Law School
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Founder, Yako Law
Associations
2018 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2017 - 2018
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
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Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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University of Phoenix
MS - Master of Science
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Arizona Summit Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Chaldean
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If I got caught shoplifting or switching tags on 3 items at at target and loss prevention stopped me
14 Feb 2026
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Is a lawyer recommended for possession of a fake ID and minor in consumption in AZ?
08 Feb 2026
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Need advice on reckless driving + 72 in a 35 (Flagstaff, AZ)
01 Dec 2025