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Janet Altschuler is a diligent, experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney with broad crimininal defense experience in all misdemeanor and felony offenses in State and Federal Court in the Tucson area. . She is a former active duty Air Force JAG officer and former Deputy Pima County Attorney with over 20 years as a criminal lawyer. Janet has successfully handled hundreds of jury trials. She represents good people accused of all kinds of offenses from DUI and traffic matters to assault, drug offenses and sex offenses. When you retain Janet she represents you-not some inexpereinced you hire Janet, you hire someone who knows the prosecutors and judges because she sees them in the courtroom everyday. Janet knows what the guys with the big time web sites from Phoenix don't know. She knows the people and judges on the other side of the aisle. She knows when to change your judge, she knows when to wait out a bad prosecutor. This kind of experience cannot simply be driven down from Phoenix or taped to a website. When you call her, you will get personal service. This is her investment in you and protecting you and your rights. Read the reviews from people who were really helped by Janet Altschuler.
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34 years
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 1992
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4711 N. 1st Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85718-5610
criminaldefensetucson.com/
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Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Janet is quick, responsive, extremely thorough and educated to the tee. She was just the most amazing lawyer that I could have ever hired to help me with my case. Janet is strong, knowledgeable and her awareness for my specific needs were not only met, but I can breathe again and keep my life. I don...
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
As a person living out of state, I needed a local attorney who would be helpful and responsive. She was quick to get back to me, answered ALL my questions, and told me what to expect as we moved through the trial. She also offered to help with post-trial filings (two years later) and was successful ...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Although Janet might seem like she has no emotion towards your case...she is amazing and knows how to get done what needs to be done.
Posted by Mohammed | August 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney
If you are on this page then most likely it's too late to advise you that stay out of trouble. I hired Janet after consulting with several attorneys. I felt she was very honest and straightforward, which turn to be true. She never tried to play my fear. She understood my case very well and advised m...
Posted by Thomas | December 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Janet help me when I needed her most!! I was stuck between a rock and a hard place and she stepped up and saved me and my family from a long hard time. I’m home with my family and living my best life!! She was willing to fight tooth and nail for me!! Thank you!!
"I endorse this lawyer. Janet is a superb lawyer who cares about her clients and fights for them. She knows the law and gets the best possible results for her clients."
"I have known Janet for many years. First, as a prosecutor on an attempted murder case and latter as a defense attorney. She has made a lasting impression on me with her tenaciousness and conviction. You won't find a more fierce lawyer out there than Janet Altschuler."
"Janet Altschuler is a great criminal defense attorney. She is knowledgeable in criminal law and well respected for her advocacy and trial skills."
"Ms. Altschuler is an extremely competent attorney. I have known her for several years now and she provides excellent legal advice and service to her clients."
"I have known Ms. Altschuler for 14 years and she has always strived to do the very best for clients. She has an outstanding reputation in the legal community."
"I have been lucky enough to watch Janet Altschuler in the courtroom on several occasions. Unlike many attorneys, she's not afraid to go to trial and she does a terrific job in front of a jury. I refer clients with complex criminal cases to Janet without hesitation."
"Ms. Altschuler is a tenacious advocate for her clients and an outstanding trial attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. As a former colleague of Janet's at the Pima County Attorney's Office I know how hard Janet works and how smart and through Janet is. Janet is a good lawyer who will work hard for her clients."
"I've known Ms. Altschuler for a number of years and had the firsthand opportunity to observe the quality of her advocacy. She is extremely dedicated and hardworking. In short she is a credit to the legal profession. Ms. Altschuler has expertise in all areas of criminal law, including but not limited to, DUI and violent crimes. I endorse this lawyer's work."
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2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2005 - Present
Owner, Janet Altschuler
1999 - 2005
Deputy County Attorney, Pima County Attorney's Office
1997 - 1999
associate criminal defense, Aspey, Watkins & Diesel
1992 - 1997
Judge Advocate, United States Air Force Jag
2005 - Present
Pima County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
1996 - 2013
Arizona Air National Guard (ret)Staff Judge Advocate
charges dismissed outright
dismissal of charges at trial
dismissal of charges at trial
probation availble class 6 open plea
Not Guilty
Not guilty after a bench trial
Blood test result suppressed
Both cases dismissed at trial. State could not prove any allegations.
Not Guilty on two of four charges and guilty of lesser non violent offenses after jury trial
NOT GUILTY AFTER JURY TRIAL
felony charges dismissed
NOT GUILTY
felony charges dismissed
Not Guilty
"Not guilty
NOT GUILTY
Case dismissed
Not Guilty on all trafficking charges
Client NOT GUILTY
1992
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1984
2024
Pima County Bar Association Quarterly Meeting Attendee
2021
2021 Arizona State Bar Animal Law Section CLE Taught Re: Animal Hoarding
2014
Legal Persuasion
2002
English