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Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2014 | DUI & DWI

I can breathe again!

I was stopped for a DUI and felt that my life had ended. I had actually pulled over and went to sleep because I was feeling unable to drive, but the officers didn't take that into consideration at all. I was so confused as what to do next. I went online and started doing some investigation. What... I found out scared me. This situation could've cost me a lot of money and possibly my job. I read a lot of reviews on lawyers and decided to make some appointments. I went to see Michael Harwin and then cancelled all the other appointments. He was very easy to talk to and he was honest and upfront about the situation. He told me the best way to proceed then kept me informed along the way. Whenever I had questions or concerns, I would e-mail or call him and receive prompt, honest answers from either himself or his assistant. About a month into the case, I received a letter saying the case was dismissed and called him. He explained that the case could still be re-opened. I appreciated the honesty. I received a call from him the other day (4 months later) to give me info. about MVD and he told me my case was dismissed for good. It can't haunt me anymore! I was so relieved and I felt that I could breathe again! I am so glad that I hired Michael. I was concerned at first about spending the money on a top-notch lawyer, but his rates were not that bad especially when you consider the money he saved me. And he gave me back my life!

Posted by Amy Goldman-Hawthorne | February 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

If you need an attorny, you need Mr Harwin

First I have to say, I have never had a run in with the "the law" and I am naieve to all things legal. So when I let my dog off his leash and got a ticket from an overzealous dog cop, I was devastaed. Especially to learn this was a misdemenor felony. I contacted Mr Harwin and initially spoke to his a...ssistant Letty. Letty is an angel. Letty walked me through the whole process and was so kind and responsive to every email or phone call I made. I was actually suprised at how responsive she was and how much meeting her in the front end, really put my mind at ease. Then came time for me to meet with Mr Harwin. As I mentioned, I am not accustomed to lawyers, all I know are the stories I have heard, so I was trepedatious as I made my way to our appointment. As soon as I walked in however, my fears diappeared. Mr Harwin was engaging, honest, to the point, compassionate and above all else, really cared about my case. Even though I imagine that for him, this case was "small potatos", he understood that it was a big deal to me, and he really showed up for me everty step of the way. I am very grateful to Mr Harwin, Letty and my family member who referred me. I would recommend Mr Harwin to anyone looking for an attorny who is different than all the stories we hear about lawyers. Someone who cares, hes fair and he does his job and does it well. Thank you Mr Harwin and Letty, I really appreciate you both from the bottom of my heart

Posted by sue | November 20, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Unfairly Charged with a DUI

I was falsely accused of a DUI driving home one evening, I thought my life had ended, I was in a panic and could not believe some of the things the officer was saying about me, I was treated like a convicted criminal. The next morning I contacted one of Tucson's well known and highly experience...d attorneys, Michael Harwin. My anxiety level was off the charts, I was the sole support of two children and carried a license that could be put into jeopardy by the accusation alone. Mr. Harwin treated me with respect, told me he would fight for my rights. I developed a deep sense of peace of mind and trust after my first meeting with Mr. Harwin. He then went to work for me to prove my innocence. He was mindful of the judicial protocols and showed respect for the courts, judges and law enforcement agencies, but never intimidated by them. Mr. Harwin is a deeply committed attorney, he has heart and truly cares about his clients. He was patient with my endless parade of questions and fears of the unknown, he walked me through every challenge that was put in front of us, he is fearless, intelligent, and a deep thinker, someone you want in your corner if the situation arises. I was found NOT GUILTY on all charges, thank you for giving me back my life. Tucson is truly blessed to have such a highly experienced attorney.. Mr. Michael Harwin.

Posted by Matt | September 11, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Genius lawyer who saved my backside... and actually a really nice, funny guy

I figure if you're reading this web site, you might be facing a very difficult situation ahead of you. Trust me, I was there. I thought I'd lose my family. I thought my life was crumbling around me. The police were lying to me, a lying detective was calling me and members of my family, pressuring the...m into telling me to provide written confessions because they had a weak case. They went so far as to encourage me to break the law in order to help the prosecuting attorney win the case. And if you're a good person who typically trusts law enforcement, you might be willing to believe them. I thank God every day that I had some savings for an emergency like this, trusted my instincts, laughed (quietly) at these liars and gave Michael Harwin a call. Michael is an incredible advocate for his clients. He is an aggressive, knowledgeable lawyer that uses his powers for the good of his clients. Michael breaks the stereotype of criminal defense lawyers by actually being a likable, principled individual who can talk to individuals at all walks of life. I would absolutely recommend Michael to anyone who was willing to invest in the best possible defense lawyer in the area to protect their rights. Michael's actions saved me from a very difficult situation and prevented me from having a criminal record. I learned an incredible amount of information from Michael and tried to use every second learning from him.

Posted by Jasmine | May 22, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Saved my career and my reputation

I am a member the U.S. Army Reserves and an Army civil servant. I received an extreme DUI July 2012 in Tucson, Az. My career and reputation were in jeopardy and I was not sure what to do. With the assistance of a friend, I found Mr. Michael Harwin. His credentials, reputation and track record are... why I chose to hire Mr. Harwin to represent my case in court. Mr. Harwin and his staff care about their clients. They continuously kept me informed on any changes in my case, which is extremely reassuring especially when you find yourself in a predicament such as a DUI. It took a little over 10 months to find out the results of my case, but in the end Mr. Harwin was able to fight to get my DUI dismissed in May 2013. It is clear that he cares and puts forth the time and effort towards gathering evidence to dismiss or suppress your case. I will forever be grateful for Mr. Hawin and his staff’s efforts during my case over the past year. I recommend Mr. Harwin to anyone who finds themselves in this predicament; definitely well worth your time and money.

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