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Tamara Nicole Mulembo
About Tamara
Biography
Tamara Mulembo is a top-rated Tucson criminal defense attorney and family law advocate with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in both state and federal courts. A former federal public defender and Chief Deputy in the Pima County Attorney’s Office, Ms. Mulembo brings a deep understanding of the justice system and a fearless commitment to her clients.
She focuses on defending individuals charged with serious felony offenses, including:
* **Drug possession and trafficking**
* **Violent crimes** such as assault and homicide
* **Domestic violence charges**
* **Sex offenses**
* **Weapons charges**
* **Federal crimes**, including white collar offenses and conspiracy
* **Post-conviction relief and appeals**
As a trusted criminal defense lawyer in Tucson, she is known for her integrity, courtroom skill, and unwavering dedication to justice.
In addition to criminal law, Ms. Mulembo represents clients in high-conflict family law matters, including:
* **Divorce and legal separation**
* **Child custody and parenting time disputes**
* **Orders of protection and injunctions against harassment**
* **Spousal maintenance (alimony)**
* **Relocation and modification cases**
Tamara is also one of the few Black female attorneys in Tucson practicing at the intersection of criminal and family law. She is committed to empowering underserved communities and providing client-centered, trauma-informed legal advocacy.
Mulembo Law PLLC serves clients throughout Tucson, Pima County, and Southern Arizona, offering personalized strategies, responsive communication, and results-driven representation.
If you are facing criminal charges, fighting for custody, or navigating a complex legal battle, Tamara Mulembo has the experience, empathy, and tenacity to guide you through it.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
21 years | 2,000 cases
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Licensed in Arizona for 19 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Mulembo Law PLLC
4400 E BROADWAY BLVD, STE 807, Tucson, AZ, 85711
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Posted by John | December 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Do not trust her.
I hate to write this review but it's a long time coming. I hired Ms. Mulembo to represent me in a divorce. She was incompetent and charged me four times what my ex-wife's lawyer charged. She was unprepared for every hearing, extremely disorganized, arrogant and incompetent. Unless you take pride in b...
Tamara Mulembo
Replied last March 11, 2026The statements in this review do not accurately reflect the course of the representation. Our firm devoted substantial time and attention to this matter and pursued the legal strategy requested by the client. Through that advocacy, the client obtained the property outcomes sought and retained control over the duration of spousal maintenance—an outcome that is not typical in cases of this nature. Legal fees in litigation are driven by the amount of work required to pursue the outcomes a client asks counsel to achieve. In this matter, the fees reflected the substantial time necessary to manage the case and address repeated issues that made productive communication increasingly difficult while pursuing the objectives the client requested. When communication between attorney and client deteriorates to the point that effective representation is no longer possible, professional rules and court procedures require withdrawal. That step was taken in accordance with those obligations and with court approval, and it did not prejudice the client’s case. For transparency, substantially similar comments about this matter have been posted across multiple platforms. We stand by the quality of our work and our professional responsibilities. Because of our duty of client confidentiality, we will not address further allegations or engage in additional public discussion of this matter.
Tamara Nicole Mulembo's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ms. Mulembo on several cases and projects over the past decade. Ms. Mulembo is a highly trained and skilled lawyer. She works well with opponents and knows when to bring the fire. She is an excellent advocate for clients. I joined Ms. Mulembo in private practice because I know that she is committed to providing the best defense for her clients."
Katherine Filous
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Community Service Award, Arizona Black Bar Association
2005
Joseph M. Livermore Service Award, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, Law College Association
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
Chief Deputy Pima County Attorney, Pima County Attorney's Office
2020 - 2021
Visiting Attorney Advisor, Administrative Office Of The United States Courts, Defender Services Office
2010 - 2020
Assistant Federal Public Defender and Trial Team Leader, Federal Public Defender
2009 - 2010
Claims Litigation Counsel, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
2006 - 2009
Assistant Public Defender, Pima County Public Defender's Office
2005 - 2006
Judicial Law Clerk, Arizona Court Of Appeals
Associations
2006 - Present
Arizona Minority Bar AssociationPresident, Vice President, Secretary, Member
2017 - 2020
Federal Bar AssociationMembership Committee Chairperson, Treasurer, Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Domestic Violence Charges
Acquitted after trial
Aggravated Assault on a Federal Agent
Acquitted
Federal Homicide Case (Major Crimes Act)
Case Dismissed
Federal Drug Trafficking Case
Case Dismissed
Federal Sex Trafficking Charge
21 month sentence instead of 15 year mandatory minimum
Federal Death Penalty Case
Death Penalty Avoided
Federal Possession of Child Pornography
Probation
Education
2005
James E Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
University Of Arizona, Honors College
BA - Bachelor of Arts (English)
2002
University of Arizona
BA - Bachelor of Arts (Spanish)
Speaking Engagements
2021
Arizona State Bar Course on Professionalism
Ethics and Professionalism
2020
The Immigrant’s Crash Course to the Federal Legal System, Federal Criminal Defense Conference
Immigration, Translation, Adult Learning Techniques
2020
Supreme Court Update, CJA Octoberfest
Latest Supreme Court Cases
2020
Supreme Court Update (Virtual)
Latest Supreme Court Cases
2020
Grit: A Workshop To Energize, Elevate And Educate Women In Public Defense
Professional Development, DEI
2020
Defending Non-Citizens in Today’s Harsh Environment
Criminal Law, Immigration
2020
Are You an Ally: An Interactive Panel
DEI
2019
Coyotes y Pollos: Representing Smugglers and Material Witnesses
Criminal Law, Immigration
2018
Winning Strategies Regional: Defending Immigration and Drug Cases on the Border
Juvenile Law, Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act
2017
The Best Practices Panel-Juvenile Rights & Guns
Juvenile Law, Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act
2017
Multi-Track Federal Criminal Defense Seminar
Federal Sentencing Guidelines
2017
Federal Juvenile Practice: Defending Kids in the Upside Down
Juvenile Law, Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act
2017
Federal Juvenile Delinquency Cases
Juvenile Law, Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act
2017
All I Do Is Win: Immigration Guidelines, New Challenges; National Defender Seminar
Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Immigration
2016
When Media Calls: Publicizing Your Cases Ethically and Effectively, Arizona State Bar Conference
Ethics and Professionalism
2016
Swords and Shields: How to Use the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act to Effectively Defend Children in Federal Court
Juvenile Law, Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act
2014
New CJA Lawyer Training
Juvenile Law, Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act
Languages
Spanish