Damianakos Law

Damianakos Law Firm, PLLC is a criminal defense practice in Tucson led by attorney Elias Damianakos, who brings over 20 years of experience and a distinctive prosecutorial background from the Tucson Prosecutors Office and Pima County Attorney's Office. The firm handles felonies and misdemeanors throughout Southern Arizona, including domestic violence, DUI, drug offenses, and murder charges. Damianakos's insider knowledge of local prosecutors and judges provides clients significant strategic advantage.

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Damianakos Law Firm, PLLC is a criminal defense practice in Tucson founded and led by attorney Elias Damianakos, who brings over 20 years of experience defending clients facing criminal charges throughout Southern Arizona. With a background as a former felony and misdemeanor prosecutor for both the Tucson Prosecutors Office and the Pima County Attorney's Office, Damianakos offers clients a distinctive perspective informed by his work on the prosecution side. A past nominee for prosecutor of the year in Arizona, he is admitted to practice in Arizona and New York, as well as in U.S. District Court in Arizona and the 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.

Damianakos Law handles the full spectrum of criminal defense matters, including domestic violence charges, DUI cases, drug offenses, criminal traffic violations, probation violations, theft, shoplifting, and more serious felonies including murder. The firm represents clients arrested or charged with both felonies and misdemeanors under Arizona state law and federal statutes. The firm's service area encompasses Tucson and surrounding communities in Southern Arizona, including Marana, Oro Valley, Pima County, Green Valley, Sahuarita, and Vail.

The firm's approach reflects an understanding of Arizona's prosecutorial landscape. With Arizona ranking among the states with the highest incarceration rates, prosecutors increasingly pursue lengthy sentences and mandatory minimums. Specialty units within prosecutor offices—such as domestic violence and property crime divisions—are heavily resourced and staffed with trained attorneys and support personnel focused on securing convictions. Damianakos emphasizes that clients benefit from working with an experienced defense attorney who knows local prosecutors and judges, understands local legal customs, and can effectively counter the state's significant resources.

Damianakos has successfully defended hundreds of clients from diverse professional backgrounds, including doctors, teachers, nurses, lawyers, military personnel, law enforcement officers, and business owners. He recognizes that a criminal arrest or conviction carries serious collateral consequences, potentially affecting employment, housing, and custody rights. The firm prioritizes matching attorney expertise to the specific circumstances and legal issues of each case.

Client testimonials consistently highlight the firm's responsiveness and professionalism. Clients describe the team's communication as exceptional, with availability across phone, email, and text. Reviews note the firm's attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and genuine care in achieving results. One client, facing complications retrieving property from law enforcement, praised the team's coordination and thoroughness in ensuring nothing was overlooked.

Damianakos Law Firm offers free consultations and maintains 24/7 phone availability at 520-222-8270. The firm's downtown Tucson office is located at 177 N. Church Ave.

Overview compiled from the firm's website