Phoenix, Arizona

DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys

The Phoenix, Arizona DUI and criminal defense attorneys at the law office of Platt & Westby, PC, are litigators with courtroom experience in both civil and criminal law. Our lawyers provide criminal defense for people charged with a wide variety of crimes, most often for people with little or no prior criminal record who may have become enmeshed in a troubling situation, such as drug addiction, gambling addiction or excessive debt that led them to make a poor decision.

DUI / DWI Charges

Drunk driving is a serious offense. Arizona drunk driving penalties for a conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) depend upon the type of DUI charge, your past driving history, whether you were involved in an accident (with property or personal injuries), leaving the scene of an accident, or refusing to take a blood alcohol test. DUI charges range from misdemeanor first offenses to felony DUI if it is your third DUI arrest in five years or you are convicted of drunk driving while your license is suspended or restricted.

The DUI and criminal defense attorneys at Platt & Westby provide an aggressive and knowledgeable defense for people charged with an Arizona DUI. Contact our office to speak to a DUI attorney as soon as possible after your arrest.

Traffic Offenses and Traffic Violations

Our attorneys work specifically with commercial truck drivers who have been charged with traffic offenses that could significantly impact their ability to work. These traffic violations can include speeding, reckless driving, negligent driving, improper lane change, and following too closely.

White Collar Crime

If you’ve been charged with embezzlement or fraud, including financial fraud, real estate fraud or commercial fraud, our criminal law attorneys are prepared to provide an aggressive defense.

Drug Charges

We defend people charged with possession of recreational drugs, such as marijuana possession charges

Other Crimes

We have defended family members who are caring for elder parents or relatives against charges of fraud, elder abuse or undue influence by other family members.

Contact our office to speak with an experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney at Platt & Westby.