Yuma County Superior Court Attorney
Legal Defense for Criminal Charges in Yuma County
Have you been charged with a felony or other severe criminal charges? Our Phoenix criminal defense attorneys have experience representing in the Yuma County Superior Court and are ready to help you! You need representation who knows the judges and is familiar with the court procedures. Contact the lawyers at MayesTelles PLLC to see how we can help you.
What Type of Cases Does the Yuma County Superior Court Handle?
The Yuma County Superior County Court’s criminal division primarily deals with felonies and misdemeanors that are too severe for municipal courts. This court also looks at appeals.
Some examples of cases this court hears include:
- Driving under the influence
- Larceny
- Violent crimes
- Drug abuse crimes
- Assault
Important Information About the Yuma County Superior Court
The Yuma Country Superior Court is located at 250 West 2nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85634. Their phone number is (928) 817-4083. Their hours are 8 a.m. through 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
Who Are the Yuma County Superior Court Judges?
The Yuma County Superior Court currently has nine judges. The Presiding judge is the Honorable John N. Nelson.
The other judges are:
- The Honorable David M. Haws
- The Honorable Mark Wayne Reeves
- The Honorable John Paul Plante
- The Honorable Lawrence C. Kenworthy
- The Honorable Maria Elena Cruz
- The Honorable Kathryn Stocking-Tate
- The Honorable Stephen J. Rouff
- The Honorable Lisa W. Bleich
Our Success in the Yuma County Superior Court
In February of 2015, we represented a client who was charged with one count of possession of a dangerous drug and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Our skilled drug crime lawyers were able to have the charges dismissed. Learn of our other successes.
Get the Representation You Deserve
Arizona Superior Courts can be intimidating, especially given the cases they hear. If you have been charged with a felony or severe misdemeanor, contact our Yuma County criminal defense attorneys for a free case evaluation.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court