Santa Cruz County Justice Court Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense in Santa Cruz County Justice Court


  • Taylor Law Group provides strategic representation for misdemeanor, DUI, domestic violence, and traffic cases in Santa Cruz County Justice Court, located within the county judicial complex at 2150 N. Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621.
  • Santa Cruz County Justice Court serves residents of unincorporated communities such as Rio Rico, Tubac, Patagonia, Sonoita, and Elgin.


What happens in Santa Cruz County Justice Court tomorrow?

  • In Santa Cruz County Justice Court, your first appearance is often about control, not guilt.
  • The judge can set release conditions, “no contact” orders, where you’re allowed to live, and sometimes whether you can go home — all within minutes.
  • You don't have to walk into that courtroom alone or blind.
  • Talk to us before you speak to anyone else or agree to anything you don’t fully understand.


Urgent?


 Call or text (520) 440-5635 any time. You will reach an actual defense attorney, not an answering service.


Local Court Experience


  • Our attorneys appear frequently before Justice of the Peace Jude Mata and the Santa Cruz County Justice Court staff.
  • We understand how prosecutors handle local cases, when diversion or deferred-judgment options may apply, and how to protect our clients’ driving privileges and criminal records.


What We Handle



Why Choose Us


  • Extensive experience in border-region courts
  • Bilingual communication and culturally informed advocacy
  • Proven negotiation and courtroom skills
  • Representation by Douglas W. Taylor Sr., former Pima County judge


If you’ve received a citation or criminal summons in Santa Cruz County Justice Court, contact Taylor Law Group immediately for a free confidential consultation.