Welcome to Yako Law
Criminal Defense Attorney
Fighting for Clients throughout Arizona
Got A Ticket? DUI?
Call Yako Law as we specialize in Criminal, DUI, and Traffic Ticket defense throughout every county in Arizona. Yako Law provides each case with personalized attention and aggressive representation at an affordable rate and exceptional results. Regardless of how minuscule you might think your charge is; it’s essential to have an aggressive criminal defense attorney review your case.
At Yako Law, we focus specifically on handling civil and criminal speeding tickets, camera tickets, DUI, driving while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, driving with no insurance, failure to appear, red light tickets, hit and run, reckless driving, overweight tickets, drug possession, MVD hearings, log book violations, moving violations, Misdemeanors, and Felonies. Our main focus is to ensure that you leave in a better situation. Alden Yako personally handles every case to ensure his clients receive an acceptable result. With years of experience in business and law, Alden will use every legal and negotiation tactic to defend your rights.
Don’t face the government alone and hire Yako Law to fight for you! Call Yako Law now for a FREE Consultation.
Practice Areas
TRAFFIC – DUI – MISDEMEANOR
At Yako Law, we focus specifically on all traffic infractions such as civil and criminal speeding tickets, photo radar tickets, red light tickets, CDL violations, and non-moving violations. Regardless of how minuscule you might think a traffic ticket is; it’s essential to have an aggressive traffic attorney review your case. Here is a list of a few traffic infractions we handle:
- Speeding – Civil Traffic
- Running a red light or stop sign
- Failure to yield
- Failure to provide proof of registration
- Failure to obey a traffic control device
- No insurance
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, Yako Law can help you reduce or dismiss your charge. Misdemeanors are serious criminal offenses that require expertise and diligence to resolve. Yako Law handles all misdemeanors ranging from:
- Criminal Speeding
- Reckless Driving
- DUI
- Driving with a Suspended License
- Hit and Run
- Shoplifting
- Criminal Trespassing
- Assault & Battery
- Drug Possession
Our office also works on restoring a client’s 2nd amendment right, attend MVD hearings, and quashing warrants. Call Yako Law today at (480) 426-8200 for a FREE Consultation.
“Throw it away” or “Ignore it, they can’t do anything” heard this before? If you have received a photo radar citation, you must take action! Now, the type of action you take is imperative. Initially, when cities such as Scottsdale, Phoenix, or Mesa send you a citation in the mail, you DO NOT have to respond because under Arizona law, you must be personally served within 90 days from the date of the filing with the court.
“Don’t open the door” and “My friend told me they won’t serve”, WRONG!. Photo radar revenue is a big generator of income for cities such as Scottsdale, Mesa, and El Mirage. They will likely make 3 attempts to serve you. If they cannot personally serve you within 90 days, the citation will be dismissed. However, in Scottsdale, if the city is unable to personally serve, they will file for alternate service. Alternate service basically means that the state may leave the citation at your home without personally serving you. If this happens, you must address the citation.
“Say the driver isn’t you” or “Fill it out and send it back” BAD ADVICE!. If you respond to the citation before being served, you have waived your right to be served. Don’t do the legwork for the government. If you have already responded to a citation, please call Yako Law at (480) 426-8200 to fight the citation in court.
Red Light Cameras
One of the worst traffic violations is being charged with a red light violation. Yako Law is dedicated in fighting these citations. Unknown to most, the cameras throughout Maricopa county may malfunction which causes a flash even when you did not pass the red light. In addition, there is a long list of prerequisites that the state of Arizona must prove before that dreaded photo can come into court. Call Yako Law today and let us fight for you!
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While there are many traffic infraction tickets, infractions are the lowest classification of a criminal offense. Under the vehicle code, punishment for a traffic infraction is in the form of license points and fine. Call Yako Law to work to reduce or eliminate these infractions.
If your driver’s license has been revoked or suspended, Yako Law can help get you back on the road. Resolving a suspended or revoked license is often easier than it seems. Yako Law will work tirelessly and may be able to get you back on the road in a timely manner.
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Penalties for Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders are completely different and more consequential than the average driver. Any traffic infraction can cause a driver to have points assessed to the driver’s license, which will affect their carrier’s insurance rates and that driver’s individual driver scores.
In Arizona, many violations by commercial drivers are considered to be Class 1 misdemeanors. This means that CDL holders charged with traffic infractions in Arizona may face penalties of up to 6 months in jail, fines and fees of $2,500, points assessed to driver’s license and points assessed to their driver score.
At Yako Law, we represent CDL holders all across the state with violations such as inaccurate logbook, no seatbelt, overweight, speeding, no record of duty, equipment violations, and etc. Please call Yako Law immediately if you have received an infraction and are a CDL holder. A ticket should not affect your life and at Yako Law we will fight the government to make sure you can get back on the road again.
One of the worst violations a driver can be charged with is Reckless Driving. In Arizona, if a driver is found guilty of reckless driving, you could be punished up to 4 months in jail and face fines of up to $750. Also, the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division will impose additional consequences such as the accumulation of 8 points on your driving record, the requirement to complete a Traffic Survival School course (TSS), and potentially suspending your license. If you have been charged with reckless driving, please call Yako Law immediately so we can fight for you!
Arizona has the “TOUGHEST” DUI laws in the country! In Arizona, it is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drugs to drive or be in actual physical control of any vehicle.
Huge misconceptions regarding DUI laws is that you must have a blood concentration of 0.08 to be guilty, NOT TRUE! You may be found guilty of driving while intoxicated or while under the influence of any drug or its metabolite even though the blood alcohol concentration was less than 0.08 percent. Even lower for a commercial driver at 0.04. If you are under 21, your license may be suspended if there is any alcohol concentration.
If you refuse to submit to or do not successfully complete any tests when you are arrested for driving under the influence, you will automatically lose your driving privilege for 12 months or 24 months for a second refusal within 84 months. In addition you will be required to complete alcohol or drug screening before you can obtain a restricted permit or reinstate your driving privilege.
DUI
- First offense: You will be jailed for not less than 10 consecutive days and fined not less than $1,250. You will also be required to undergo alcohol screening/education/treatment and to equip any vehicle you operate with a certified ignition interlock device, and be ordered to perform community service.
- Second and subsequent offenses: You will be jailed for not less than 90 days and fined not less than $3,000 and your license will be revoked for 12 months. You will also be required to undergo alcohol screening/education/treatment and to equip any vehicle you operate with a certified ignition interlock device, and be ordered to perform community service.
Extreme DUI
This category of DUI applies to a person with an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher.
- First offense: You will be jailed for not less than 30 consecutive days with no eligibility for probation or suspended sentence and fined not less than $2,500. You will also be required to undergo alcohol screening/education/treatment and be ordered to perform community service and to equip any vehicle you operate with a certified ignition interlock device.
- Second and subsequent offenses: You will be jailed for not less than 120 days, fined not less than $3,250 and your license will be revoked for 12 months. You will also be required to undergo alcohol screening/education/treatment and to equip any vehicle you operate with a certified ignition interlock device, and be ordered to perform community service.
Super Extreme DUI
This category of DUI applies to a person with an alcohol concentration level of 0.20 or higher.
- Class 1 misdemeanor.
- You will be jailed no less than 45 days.
- You will be required to undergo substance abuse screening and enroll in alcohol abuse classes which are costly.
- You will pay additional fines and face restrictions
- Driver’s license suspension for at least 3 months.
Aggravated DUI: This category of DUI applies to a person who commits a DUI while suspended, revoked or canceled; commits a third DUI in 84 months; commits a DUI while a person under 15 is in the vehicle; or commits a DUI or refuses to submit a blood alcohol content test while under an ignition interlock device requirement.
You will be sent to prison for not more than two years and, in addition to any other penalty required by law, your license will be revoked for one year. You will also be required to undergo alcohol screening/education/treatment and to equip any vehicle you operate with a certified ignition interlock device, and be ordered to perform community service.
Call Yako Law immediately if you have been charged with a DUI.
Misdemeanors are serious criminal offenses. Unlike a simple infraction ticket that is handled in traffic court, a misdemeanor is handled in the Criminal Division of courts. In Arizona, a Class 1 misdemeanor can have a penalty of up to 6 months in jail and fines no more than $2,500. A Class 2 misdemeanor can have a penalty up to four months in jail and fines no more than $750. A Class 3 misdemeanor can have a penalty of up to 30 days in jail and fines up to $500. Call Yako Law today if you have been charged with any type of misdemeanor. We will work hard to get your charge reduced or completely dismissed. Call Yako Law at (480) 426-8200.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
- Driving on a Suspended License
- Criminal Speeding
- Reckless Driving
- Shoplifting
- Public Intoxication
- Drug Offenses
- Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Racing on Highways
- Aggressive Driving
- Domestic Violence
- Assault and Battery
- Criminal Trespassing
- Disorderly Conduct
- Public Nuisance
- Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
- Hit and run accidents
- Fleeing from an officer, including causing an injury while fleeing;
- Causing bodily injury with a vehicle after a license has been suspended or revoked;
- Resisting Arrest/Obstructing Justice
- Impersonating an Officer
- Deceptive Business Practices
If you have been convicted of a criminal charge, your rights do no end there. You can possibly reduce your sentence or overturn your conviction entirely. This can be accomplished by filing for post-conviction appeals and motions. Additionally, Yako Law works on restoration of your rights such as the right to vote and bear arms. It can be difficult to modify or reduce a sentence, therefore, this process should not be done alone. Yako Law has the skills and dedication to assist you in all criminal relief matters. Here are some of the services we provide:
Post 32 Conviction Relief
Restoration of Rights
Sentence Modifications
Petition for Early Termination of Probation
Motion to Set Aside
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Frequently
Asked Questions
Answer: Fee depends on case and court. However, Yako Law guarantees a reasonable rate.
Answer: Yako Law guarantees to vigorously represent you in your case. Anything less of a reduction or dismissal is unacceptable for our law firm. However, no attorney can guarantee an outcome of a case. If any say so, they are lying or implying unethical behavior.
Answer: No. You can ignore the ticket until you are personally served. If you are served, you should contact Yako Law to fight the infraction.
Answer: You are eligible to attend Defensive Driving School only once a year. If you have a criminal speeding ticket, you are not eligible unless a judge approves.
Answer: Depends. For minor traffic infractions the answer is no. For misdemeanors, you will need to appear if a hearing is scheduled.
Answer: Yes. You do not need to do the legwork for law enforcement. You can politely refuse.
Answer: No but it would not be smart. If you refuse a chemical test such as a breathalyzer or blood and urine sample, your license will be automatically suspended for 1 year. Arizona is a “implied consent” state which means the driver presumes the testing if pulled over for a DUI. If you have been drinking and are charged with a DUI, the best decision to make is to call Yako Law at (480) 426-8200 to reduce or possibly dismiss the violation.
What I admire most about Alden is that he’s a straight shooter. He didn’t oversell or tell me what I wanted to hear. He informed me exactly of my chances of winning my case, and gave me as much information as possible. I was also impressed seeing Alden live in action and how he didn’t take no for an answer. His persistence got me Defensive Driving School after talking to the judge. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Alden to anyone.
Mr. Yako was so helpful in my case. He took care of the entire process for me with professionalism and attention. He was available every time I called. He answered all my questions and let me know exactly what was going to happen. He made me feel like my case was his only priority. I highly recommend Mr. Yako.