Attorney
Tempe, Arizona, 85282
James Novak is a Tempe criminal defense attorney with extensive litigation experience in the courtroom. Having served as an Arizona criminal and DUI prosecutor, James Novak, Attorney at Law, knows how criminal cases progress through the system, and what it takes to get them dismissed.
Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, the Law Office of James Novak will fight aggressively to defend your constitutional rights. The repercussions of either a misdemeanor or a felony conviction can be devastating. Any criminal offense can be potentially serious. For example, first time DUI convictions Arizona, even in absence of aggravating factors, call for serious consequences including jail time, suspension of your driver's license for a minimum of 90 days, drug and alcohol screening or counseling, probation, and monetary fines.
In addition to harsh sentencing and penalties, convictions can have adverse impacts globally in your life, including loss of employment, your right to drive, your right to vote, child custody issues, access to education, and access to public benefits. For these reasons, you want to make sure your rights are protected, and that you obtain legal representation for your charges. Hiring the right Arizona criminal defense attorney may mean the difference between a dismissal of charges or a conviction with harsh penalties in Arizona.
