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Criminal Defense Attorney and Family Law Attorney licensed to practice law in Arizona state and federal courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Excellent defense, honest work.
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Licensed in Arizona for 17 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Valdivia Law Office PLLC
Virtual Office - By Appointment Only, Mailing Address: 1645 W. Valencia Rd., Suite 109, PMB 104, Tucson, AZ, 85746
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Posted by Joseph | July 06, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Trustworthy and responsive
Thank you Annamarie for representing me in the case of my misdemeanor hearings. You saved me from a misdemeanor charge with your skill and expertise. Your accurately and forcefully, when appropriate, described my innocence so that the charges were dismissed. As a matter of fact there was no trial,...
Posted by Rudy | July 14, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense
Annamarie V. Frank represented me in a revocation hearing before a U. S. District Court. She presente d a brilliant defense that the judge ordered an immediate release. Ms Frank is very knowledgable about the law and her litigation focused on my best interest. She is an excellent attorney. I strongly...
Annamarie Valdivia's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Annamarie Valdivia is dynamic, hardworking, multi-talented, and zealous in her advocacy on behalf of her clients. She is an excellent Criminal Defense and Immigration attorney with whom I have had the privilege of working in federal court and I have always been impressed by her work."
"I worked with Ms. Valdivia for two years at the Federal Public Defenders Office in Tucson, Arizona. She handled hundreds of criminal cases before the United States District Court in Tucson during her time as a federal public defender. Ms. Valdivia is an excellent and aggressive trial lawyer, who is always thoroughly prepared for court and for all aspects of defending her clients. She has handled a broad range of federal cases, and, as a result, is well versed in federal law and procedure. She also previously worked as a public defender in the state courts in Arizona, where she had many jury trials. Additionally, Ms. Valdivia is an accomplished legal writer and researcher, which goes into the preparation of all of her cases. She has successfully argued before the Ninth CIrcuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco. Her issue before the federal appellate court required extensive research and briefing, in addition to oral argument, which resulted in a victorious published opinion."
"Ms. Valdivia is an amazing attorney. She is highly intelligent, cares for her clients, and always works hard to resolve her clients' legal problems. She is a fantastic litigator and writer and excellent at what she does. Anyone would be lucky to have her as an attorney."
"Annamarie is a passionate and tireless advocate for her clients. Anyone needing representation would be lucky to have her on their side."
"Annamarie is an experienced, skilled, and committed attorney. She focuses on vigorous advocacy and effective solutions. She has extensive trial and argument experience."
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Experience
Honors
2018
2018 Magistrate Selection Committee, United States District Court for the District of Arizona
2013
Bar Leadership Institute, State Bar of Arizona
2006
Oral Argument, University of Arizona - Small Section
2003
Foreign Language Area Studies Fellow, University of Arizona
2003
Uranga Scholarship for Mexican-Americans, University of Washington
2002
Scholarship, Professional Latino Association Northwest
2002
Owen G. Lee Scholarship, University of Washington Alumni Association
N/A
Ronald E. McNair Scholar, University of Washington
Work Experience
2026 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Valdivia Law Office PLLC
2024 - 2026
Senior Counsel, Mulembo Law Office PLLC
2021 - 2024
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office Of The Federal Public Defender, Tucson, Ari
2018 - 2021
Senior Staff Attorney, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Public Defenders Office
2017 - 2018
Deputy Public Defender, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Public Defenders Office
2015 - 2017
Owner, Valdivia Law Office, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office Of The Federal Public Defender, Tucson, Arizona
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Pima County Legal Defender's Office
2008 - 2011
Associate, Kuykendall & Associates
2007 - 2007
Law Clerk, Arizona Capital Represenation Project
2006 - 2008
Law Clerk, Kuykendall & Associates
Associations
2025 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Family Law SectionMember
2024 - Present
Arizona Minority Bar AssociationCommunications Director
2018 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Western District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
2009 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ArizonaAdmitted to Practice
2019 - 2021
State Bar of Arizona, Indian Law SectionMember
2019 - 2020
Washington State Bar Association, Cannabis Law SectionMember
2017 - 2019
Arizona Minority Bar AssociationPresident
2016 - 2017
Arizona Minority Bar AssociationVice President
2014 - 2015
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - 2015
King County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2016
Los Abogados Hispanic Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2014 - 2020
Pasqua Yaqui Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
2013 - 2016
State Bar of Arizona, Committee on Minorities and Women in the LawMember
2011 - 2025
Arizona Minority Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - 2013
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2008 - 2011
Pima County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Pascua Yaqui Tribe v. S.B.
Not Guilty on All Charges
Pascua Yaqui Tribe v. L.N.
Full Acquittal
Pascua Yaqui Tribe v. A.C.
Acquittal
Pascua Yaqui Tribe v. A.L.
Directed verdict granted. Case dismissed with prejudice.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe v. G.T.
Case dismissed
USA v. A. S.-L.
Case dismissed with predjudice
State of Arizona v. M.H.Z.
Case dismissed
State of Arizona v. M.A.C.
Not Guilty on All Charges
Petition for Pardon - In re: M.S.
Full Pardon
USA v. D.B.
Case dismissed with predjudice
USA v. S. R.-C.
Case dismissed
USA v. G. C-R.
Case dismissed
State of Arizona v. E.P.
Case dismissed
Song v. Mukasey, 279 Fed. Appx. 460 (9th Cir. 2008)
Case reversed and remanded.
State of Washington v. J.V.
Case dismissed
Education
2008
University of Arizona College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
University of Arizona
MA - Masters
2003
University of Washington -Seattle
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Ethics and Media 101: What Can I say to the Press?
Ethics and Media 101
2019
Restore Your Rights Workshop
Civil Rights Restoration
2019
Arizona Minority Bar Association Annual Scholarship Dinner
Master of Ceremonies
2018
Temas Legales: Aspectos legales que afectan tu negocio
Business Law
2018
Arizona Minority Bar Association's Annual Scholarship Banquet
Master of Ceremonies
2010
Providing Assistance to Defense Teams for Their Mexican National Clients/ "Estamos Ganando"
Confidentiality of Work Product
Publications
2003
University of Washington McNair Scholars Journal, Vol. 3
Finding African Women's History in "The Legend of La Mulata de Cordoba"
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can I turn myself in on a domestic violence charge without going to jail?
29 May 2019
Q&A
Can I consume alcohol on probation?
02 May 2019
Q&A
Should I be allowed a texting ticket?
12 Apr 2019