Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (70) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 21 - 25 of 43 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2014

DUI Case

Michael was an excellent ally throughout what was a very troubling time for me. I was arrested for a DUI and Michael guided me through what would have otherwise been an unnavigable ordeal. I wanted to be informed on my case throughout the process and Michael was accommodating in this respect. He met ...with me often just to do status updates and was upfront about my potential prospects of a trial. In the end we were able to get a plea to a lesser charge. I am quite certain that without his representation I would have a DUI on my record right now. If you are currently looking for a lawyer due to a DUI charge, I cannot stress enough how important it is to have legal representation. You do not know enough to maximize the chance of a positive outcome alone. I am very comfortable recommending that you consult Michael Harwin to be your representative. If you find yourself in legal troubles related to a DUI,

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2014

Knowledgeable, Trustworthy, diligent , Compassionate

I had an issue downtown where I wasn't sure what exactly to do. So I thumbed through some online ads and started to set up consultations to see what my options where. Mr. Harwin happened to be the first and only lawyer I talked to. When I first met Mr. Harwin he made me feel comfortable about meetin...g with him and discussing my situation. Mr. Harwin was up front with me on how things would and could go regardless of outcome. I found that quality to be one of the biggest things that stuck with me. (Honesty)Which is very hard to find these days. Mr. Harwin wasn't about just doing his job he wanted to make sure I was making the right choices to hire him to defend me as well as the right choice for me. After our consultation he was even willing help me with some things even before I eventually chose to hire him. That in itself says a lot about him as a person he truly cared about my situation as a "person" not a client. Once I hired him a few days later he went to work on my case and was very informative with anything new and this went on for a little over a year. He kept the same motivation as the first day all the way to the very end. He always asked how I was doing and how things where for me throughout the whole process. Once he succeed in my case he was still very honest with my case and letting me know the possibilities. I'm truly thankful for all the hard work, dedication and true compassion Mr. Harwin had towards me and my case. I would recommend that if you have any situation that you at least call Mr. Harwin and see for yourself.

Posted by Amy Goldman-Hawthorne | February 04, 2014

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

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

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.

See All Client Reviews