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What to Do If You’re Facing Criminal Charges or a Protective Order in Tucson

Facing a criminal charge or being served with a protective order in Tucson can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s unexpected or based on exaggerated claims. Whether you’re being investigated, have been arrested, or were just handed a restraining order, one thing is certain: The steps you take next could significantly impact your freedom, your reputation, and your future.
At Taylor Law Group, PLLC, we’ve helped countless clients throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona navigate high-stakes legal matters. Led by Douglas W. Taylor, a former judge and experienced trial attorney, our firm offers strategic, results-oriented criminal defense — especially in cases involving domestic violence, protective orders, and serious misdemeanor and felony charges.
⏱️ Act Quickly — Time Is Not On Your Side
When you’re dealing with criminal allegations or a protective order, delays can be dangerous. You may have only days to prepare for an upcoming hearing. Evidence can disappear. Witnesses may be influenced. And law enforcement is not on your side — even if you believe the matter is just a “misunderstanding.”
Early legal intervention can:
- Prevent charges from being filed at all
- Help negotiate a dismissal or reduction
- Stop protective orders from being granted
- Protect your gun rights, job, and family relationships
🧠 Why Experience Matters in Tucson Courts
As a former judge, I’ve seen thousands of cases play out from the bench — and I know firsthand how prosecutors and police build cases, how judges weigh evidence, and how to dismantle weak claims. That experience is invaluable when defending a client accused of domestic violence or fighting to block a permanent order of protection or injunction against harassment.
Courtroom insight matters. Timing matters. Legal precision matters.
Too often, people try to handle things alone — or they hire a “general practice” attorney with little practical or trial experience in the criminal or protective order courts. That’s a mistake that can cost you your future.
🛡️ Protective Orders Are Not Just Paperwork
Many people underestimate the damage a protective order (often called a restraining order) can do. These court orders can:
- Appear in background checks
- Prevent you from possessing firearms
- Affect divorce or custody proceedings
- Cost you your job or clearance
- Restrict you from seeing your children
We take these cases very seriously. In many cases, we’ve had orders dismissed at the first hearing, narrowed the scope of orders to reduce collateral damage, or even had orders reversed after a successful appeal.
📍 We Proudly Serve Tucson and Southern Arizona
Taylor Law Group is located at 271 N. Stone Avenue in downtown Tucson, right across from Pima County Justice Court. We regularly represent clients in Pima County, Cochise County, Pinal County, and Santa Cruz County.
Whether you’re being investigated, have been charged, or are defending yourself against a restraining order, we’re here to help — professionally, discreetly, and forcefully when needed.
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If you’re in need of legal help, we recommend contacting us immediately. Time is critical.