Joshua F Hamilton

Joshua F Hamilton

also known as Josh Hamilton, Josh F Hamilton

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

455 W Paseo Redondo, Tucson, AZ

About Joshua

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

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 15 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Hernandez & Hamilton PC

455 W Paseo Redondo, Tucson, AZ, 85701-8254

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Joshua F Hamilton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lilia | July 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent attorney

Joshua Hamilton gets to work on your case immediately, he is very knowledgeable. His dedication to our case was very successful. No jail time. Would recommend Mr. Hamilton to anyone. He is the best. Thank you so much Joshua Hamilton.. Blessings to you.

Posted by Racquel | July 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Brilliant sharp lawyer

If you need a criminal defense lawyer then Josh Hamilton is definitely your guy!! Not only is he beyond brilliant.. and amazing at what he does! But he is a very caring and compassionate person. I highly recommend him!! He worked very hard on my case and got it dropped!!

Posted by Katy | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Efficient, Reliable & Creative

It only took one,brief consultation with Mr. Hamilton to hire him for my case against the state. He is a knowledgeable, forward-thinking attorney who provided excellent representation, resulting in me winning my case.

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best criminal defense attorney

Josh has helped me with multiple incidences over the past few years. He knew how to handle every situation that had come up during those cases. He told me not to worry from the beginning because he was confident that he could get the charges dismissed, and he did every time. Josh made the process ver...y easy and was open to any questions along the way so I knew exactly what was going on. He is very knowledgeable about the law while being professional and kind.

Posted by Jake | March 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Confident I hired the right man.

As it was quickly realized from the onset of my arrest, I needed legal representation. I came to decide that Mr. Hamilton would be my legal representative as he came highly recommended from a close family friend. From the start and over the weeks that followed, Mr. Hamilton was able to identify with ...my concerns by outlining, step by step, how to best handle several various approaches to our case. He, and his staff, were exceedingly patient with what limited knowledge I possessed with regard to court proceedings. Additionally, I found, that even from the confines of a county jail, they were always within reach whenever questions arose. Mr. Hamilton also personally oversaw the involvement of my immediate family, consistently making sure that they were kept abreast as the proceedings unfolded. From my families' report, he and his staff showed them the same professional courtesy and patience as were extended to me. Even during post-conviction. Mr. Hamilton, through his direct involvement with me, was able to give what I believe to be an accurate character assessment of who I am. This was vital in his negotiations in my receiving a reduced prison sentence. Overall, Mr. Hamilton has shown both proven methods and abilities. His knowledge is matched only by his desire to help his client move forward confidently. In short, he and his team come highly recommended.

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Joshua F Hamilton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Lougee

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am criminal defense attorney who has practiced for 40 years in 3 different states. An highly publicized case Josh and I worked for nearly 2 years was recently dismissed primarily because of Josh's unrelenting efforts to see that our client was treated fairly. Josh is intelligent, resourceful and committed to protecting his clients' rights. He is one of the best young lawyers in Southern Arizona and has a brilliant career before him."

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Carol Lamoureux

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clay Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Green

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Josh, who brings the kind of focus and attention to detail that only the best litigators can devote to their clients' cases. Anyone with a criminal case in Southern Arizona would be well served by having Josh by their side."

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Lance Wood

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is a top-notch attorney. What sets Josh aside is his meticulous preparation and attention to detail. He puts his clients first and it shows."

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Sean Chapman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Josh is a very fine criminal defense lawyer. He is very aggressive, and skillfully represents all of his clients."

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Patrick Lacroix

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is an honor to endorse Josh Hamilton. He is smart, quick on his feet, and unafraid to fight for his clients. I refer anyone who needs representation in a criminal defense matter to Josh without hesitation because I know he practices law with the highest level of skill and professionalism."

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Michael Bloom

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of becoming acquainted with Josh Hamilton and his work. Josh Hamilton is one of the outstanding young attorneys in the Arizona criminal defense community. One of the most difficult things for younger criminal defense attorneys to learn is how to be aggressive in attacking cases while not necessarily being aggressive in attacking opposing counsel. It is a skill that is essential for a criminal defense attorney and usually takes years to develop. Josh intuitively has that skill. Immediately upon taking on a case, Josh looks for everything that he can possibly find to help his client. He meticulously reviews the police reports to see what is missing or what can be helpful. He pursues every lead. At the same time, he always conducts himself professionally and earns the respect of prosecutors and judges. There is just no question that Josh is one of the young leading lights in the criminal defense community."

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Adam Dippel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Josh to be a diligent, passionate and intelligent attorney. He is highly recommended."

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Uri Palmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joshua is a fantastic criminal defense attorney, and a credit to the profession."

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Ross Mumme

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Josh for over ten years. His dedication to his profession is superior. I would not hesitate to recommend Josh to anyone in need of his services."

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Carol Lamoureux

Criminal defense lawyer

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Clay Hernandez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Green

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lance Wood

Criminal defense lawyer

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Adam Dippel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Uri Palmer

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Patrick Lacroix

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Sean Chapman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bloom

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Client's Choice, Avvo

2018

Top Attorneys in Arizona, Phoenix Magazine

2018

Premier 100 Trial Attorney, National Academy of Jurisprudence

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2010

Dean’s List, New York Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Hernandez & Hamilton, PC

2010 - 2015

Attorney, Law Office of Clay Hernandez, PC

2009 - 2009

Clerk: Honorable Marcy Kahn, New York Supreme Court

2008 - 2008

Intern - Major Narcotics Investigation Bureau, Brooklyn District Attorney's Office

Associations

2019 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Board of Governors

2019 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Criminal Practice & Procedure Committee

2018 - Present

Lawyers for Literacy

Member

2018 - Present

Pima County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Pima County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2016 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2012 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2010 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States of America v. Stansberry et al.

All charges dismissed

State of Arizona v. Krause

Two years standard probation

State v. Hernandez

All charges dismissed

State v. J.M.

Probation (No Sex Offender Registration Required)

State of Arizona v. J.L. Bootman

Dismissed

United States of America v. Rivera

Probation

State v. Galvao

All charges dismissed.

State of Arizona v. Butler

Won at AZ Supreme Court

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Education

2010

New York Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Arizona

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Protecting Your Client Pre-Indictment: Investigation and Defense Strategy

2017

Panel Member

Criminal Justice Seminar

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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