Julie M McDonald

Julie M McDonald

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Yuma, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Sex Crime

202 South First Avenue, Suite 301-C, Yuma, AZ

About Julie

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 25 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2000

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Julie M. McDonald, P.C.

202 South First Avenue, Suite 301-C, Yuma, AZ, 85364

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Julie M McDonald's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome Lawyer!

Julie took the weight off my shoulders and resolved my case without any further worry on my part. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking justice. She made sure justice was served!

Posted by Brian | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Unique to the profession

For starters, Julie gave me all the advice I needed to do everything myself saying, "truthfully, you don't even need me." I hired her because I live out of state and she was the only lawyer in Yuma that made me feel like she was representing me, rather than my case. When my case turned out to be an... easy one, she refunded (even though she was not asked or obligated) a portion of my retainer. In my over 45 years of life, I have never encountered an attorney with so much honesty and integrity before.

Posted by Renatte | December 13, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best possible choice

Ms. McDonald was quite simply invaluable. She responded immediately to every request and need in my case. My situation was terribly stressful and difficult since I was out-of-state, but she resolved my case with the outcome I'd hoped for, all due to her clear instructions based on detailed procedural... knowledge. From the start, she was extremely informative and reassuring. She was unfailingly kind and NOT a lawyer focused just on billable hours (because I started out talking to a high-priced Phoenix law firm that wanted to charge me $thousands!) I was so lucky to find Ms. McDonald instead. My family and I will always be so grateful that she treated me with patience, absolute competence, and ALWAYS with regard for my feelings and for my ultimate goal for my case. She is an attorney with a heart and a quick mind - I recommend her if you want to receive excellent advice about the law as well as completely honest, fair treatment.

Posted by Michael | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent and Professional Attorney

I hired Julie for a legal case. Within days the case was dropped. She showed me the utmost respect and proved to me that I could count on her expertise. She is the best attorney I have ever hired and would hire her in a heartbeat again. Job well done Julie. Thanks.

Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended

Ms. McDonald listened to me, believed in me and wasn't afraid to research the law further so she was fully prepared. She was also creative in trying to find the best resolution to my case. Ms. McDonald and her assistant returned my phone calls and emails promptly, kept me informed, and were both ve...ry accessible. I would highly recommend Ms. McDonald.

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Julie M McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janet Metcalf

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Julie is one of the few lawyers I know who loves her work and looks forward to knowing all she can about her client's case. Julie reviews new cases and changes in the law daily so that she is aware of any change effecting her clients. Without a doubt, Julie knows her stuff. A client will be hard-pressed to find a defense attorney willing to focus as much time, attention and professionalism to a case than Julie. Defending criminal charges amounts to defending a client's future as well as the future of a client's loved-ones. Julie cares and she is laser smart. When everything is on the line, Julie has her client's back. As a certified specialist in criminal law and as a person who cares for her individual client, Julie is the lawyer I refer my own clients to when criminal charges are an issue."

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Clare Schum

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Janet Metcalf

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Judge Pro Temp, Yuma Municipal Court

2014 - Present

Criminal Law Specialist, Julie M. McDonald, PC

2012 - Present

Criminal Justice Panel, Federal Government

2013 - 2014

Criminal Law Specialist, Metcalf & McDonald, P.C.

2008 - 2013

Associate, Private Law Firm

2007 - 2008

Deputy Legal Defender, Yuma County Legal Defender's Office

2000 - 2007

Deputy Legal Defender, Cochise County Legal Defender's Office

Associations

2014 - Present

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws

2000 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI - Dismissed

Dismissed

DUI

Dismissed

Possession of child pornography

Low prison term

DUI

Deferred prosecution

Aggravated Domestic Violence

Probation.

Meth for sale

Dismissed

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Education

2000

California Western School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

ASU Class

Criminal Defense Attorneys

2008

APDA Annual Conference

Juvenile Defendants in Adult Court

Publications

2006

The Defender Juveniles Being Sentenced in Adult Court

2001

200 Ariz. 23, 21 P.3d 409 In Re Russell M.

N/A

American Ethnic Studies Encyclopedia A Historical Analysis of the Dred Scott v. Sandford

Languages

English

Activity

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