Alec John Hanus

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Alec John Hanus

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 25 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 1008, Tucson, AZ

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About Alec

Biography

If you have been charged with a criminal offense, you need to consult with an experienced attorney.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Domestic Violence 25%

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 25 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Alec Hanus

100 N. Stone Ave., Suite 1008, Tucson, AZ, 85701

alechanuslaw.com/

Alec John Hanus's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by Michael | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

Hiring Alec was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was charged with extreme DUI and a moving violation. Alec was able to get the charge reduced to DUI in the slightest degree, as well as getting the moving violation dropped. Alec knows the Pima County courts like the back of his hand and is ...a very skilled negotiator. His services are also very affordable; thousands of dollars less than every other lawyer I consulted with. He took most of the stress out of dealing with the whole situation. He provided very clear and concise explanations of what was happening with my case, making the process much easier to navigate. I absolutely recommend his services to anyone dealing with a DUI in the Pima County court.

Posted by Adriana | December 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The best

Alec gave me hope on my case when others said I would lose. He is very knowledgeable and experienced, we will fight hard for you even when you don’t think there’s hope, he won my case and I will always recommend him to anyone

Posted by Lauren | August 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer in Tucson!

Alec is amazing! He helped me, kept me informed, and was super nice! He made such a stressful situation I was in so much easier and lifted so much weight off my shoulders. Thanks Alec!

Posted by Anthony | February 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer and will work hard for your case

I asked Alec Hanus to review my charges for reckless driving and criminal speeding of 110 in a 75. After talking with Alec, I decided to hire him in which he walked me through every step of the legal process and answered any and every question I had. It felt like he was working just for me even tho...ugh I knew he had many other clients at the time. I was very happy with the result that he was able to provide with his services. I would recommend Alec to anyone that is seeking legal services with traffic infractions.

Posted by Mike | February 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Representation

Alec was able to get my racing/speeding ticket initially reduced to criminal speed and then get it dismissed entirely by going to Defensive Driving School. A small price to pay for what could have been a much bigger issue. He was forth wright and straight to the point and explained what he was tryi...ng to do and then was able to to do it. I had looked around and he seemed to be a good fit for my case. After meeting him, I hired him as he knew the people involved and had good relationships with them. I would recommend him to others for vehicular issues.

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Matthew Randle

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alec is a fierce advocate, compassionate counsel, and knowledgeable at his craft."

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Elias Damianakos

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alec Hanus is a highly skilled attorney, and gets great results for his clients. I would without hesitation recommend him to anybody seeking counsel."

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Jeremy Zarzycki

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alec Hanus is an incredibly bright and hard working attorney who cares deeply about his clients and handles all his cases with dignity and relentless dedication to getting the best result. He's been a good friend and ally in the community and I am extremely glad to know him."

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Nicholas Fontana

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When someone is looking for a good defense attorney, I have no problem giving them Alec's contact information. I know that he will provide them with honest, competent representation in a professional manner."

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Noah Van Amburg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Hanus for more than a decade and a half. During that time, Mr. Hanus has helped many of my civil clients, my friends, and my associates to successfully resolve criminal and traffic issues that they have encountered. I know from personal observation and experience that Mr. Hanus is extremely skilled in the courtroom both as a trial attorney and as a negotiator with the State's prosecutors. Based on comments made to me by his clients, by other attorneys, and by court employees, I know that Mr. Hanus is very well thought of by all of the people that he encounters. There are very few other attorneys in southern Arizona that I would trust with a criminal or traffic matter in the same manner that I would trust Mr. Hanus."

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Nathaniel Redmon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked with Alec for a number of years in the legal community, I can attest that he's a skilled advocate for his clients that is well respected by colleagues, adversaries and judges."

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Brian Chase

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Hanus. He is a dedicated and intelligent lawyer. I have met with former clients of Mr. Hanus when helping them on unrelated matters, and years after Mr. Hanus helped them, they are still talking about how great he is."

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Matthew Green

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Alec Hanus as a colleague for 15 years. Alec is a top-notch criminal and DUI defense attorney. He is well-respected by judges and attorneys alike, and is among the more likable attorneys you'll ever meet. He is honest, friendly, highly skilled, and responsible."

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Nathan Leonardo

Unknown lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alec. He is an excellent attorney who is hard-working, effective, ethical and honest. He is also very knowledgeable, especially regarding Arizona traffic laws."

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Richard Suzuki

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Alec for many years and find him as a very skilled, knowledgeable and professional attorney. As a former prosecutor, he understands the other side and provides his clients with a top notch defense. I highly recommend Alec."

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Ryan Bleau

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alec is a tenacious litigator. He is personable, knowledgable and creative in his approach to defending his clients. With these attributes, I have no reservation endorsing Mr. Hanus."

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Dina Dieglio

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hanus is reliable and professional. A+ lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alec. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Zachary Schon

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Alec is a model of professionalism and is excellent in the courtroom."

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Stuart de Haan

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Noah Van Amburg

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Zachary Spanier

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathaniel Redmon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Davidson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elias Damianakos

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Chase

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Bleau

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Green

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathan Leonardo

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Illes

Criminal defense lawyer

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Zachary Schon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Fontana

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Zarzycki

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Charnesky

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Suzuki

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Chapman

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Dina Dieglio

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Alec Hanus

2001 - 2003

Attorney, Pima County Attorney's Office

2000 - 2001

Judicial Law Clerk, Pima County Superior Court

Associations

2011 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2004 - Present

Pima County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Education

1999

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

George Washington University

MA - Masters

1990

The American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

CLE

Traffic Litigation

2013

CLE

Traffic Litigation

Languages

English

Activity

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