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As a More Affordable Mesa AZ DUI Defense Lawyer serving Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, and all of Maricopa County — I know that being arrested means you are no longer in control of your life
You may be ordered to:
- Stop driving
- Attend numerous court and counseling sessions at Mesa Municipal Court or courts in Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, or Scottsdale — jeopardizing your job
- Serve jail time
- Drive only a vehicle equipped with an Ignition Interlock device for years
Since 1979 I have helped over 6,000 clients in Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and throughout Maricopa County take back control of their lives
- I prevent the immediate suspension of my client’s driver’s license — whether they were stopped in Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, or anywhere in Maricopa County
- I limit their appearances at Mesa Municipal Court and other Maricopa County courts
- I use my 47 years of experience to try to get the Best Result. Those could be:
- Dismissal
- Reduced charge
- Trial verdict of not guilty
If there is a conviction, I help my client avoid or lessen the many adverse consequences of a DUI conviction under Arizona law.
My job as a More Affordable Mesa DUI Defense Lawyer — serving Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and Scottsdale — is to see the case through my client’s eyes
Each client’s life in Mesa or the surrounding East Valley communities is unique and affected differently by a DUI arrest. My job is to anticipate and minimize the consequences for each client and their family, wherever they live in Maricopa County.
I have designed my More Affordable Mesa AZ DUI Defense practice — serving all of Maricopa County — as if I were the client
If I were the client facing a DUI charge in Mesa, Chandler, or Gilbert, I would expect my lawyer to:
- Keep me fully informed as the case progresses through Mesa Municipal Court or any Maricopa County court
- Anticipate problems I might not be aware of under Arizona DUI law
- Help me do whatever I would be required to do
Because that is what I expect, this is what I provide to my clients. Personalized Service is solely my responsibility.
More Affordable Mesa AZ DUI Defense Lawyer E-Service
- Reports & information sent by encrypted email with HIPAA-level security
- Text messaging for notices & reminders
- Secure online client access to dash or body camera videos from Mesa or Maricopa County stops
- One-click secure & convenient video conferencing available — no need to drive to a Phoenix office
My fee agreement contains no hidden fees or costs or trial fees. All-Inclusive Reasonable Flat Fee with affordable payment plans.
A better outcome than you think may be possible.
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The Maximum Penalties for a Misdemeanor Mesa AZ DUI?
If you are convicted of a misdemeanor DUI in Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Scottsdale, or any other Maricopa County city, the maximum penalties under Arizona law are:
- 6 months in jail
- A fine of up to $2,500.00 plus surcharges
- 3 Potential State Assessments of up to $1,250 each
- 5 years of probation
- License Suspension or Revocation
- Ignition Interlock Device
- Traffic Survival School
The Minimum Penalties for a Misdemeanor Mesa AZ DUI?
Minimum Penalties — 1st Mesa DUI, Alcohol and/or Drugs
- Substance Abuse screening session & counseling
- 10 consecutive days in jail, 9 suspended upon completion of screening & counseling
- $250 fine plus surcharges
- State Prison Construction assessment of $500
- State General Fund assessment of $500
- Jail costs
- Traffic Survival School
- 12 months Ignition Interlock
- 90 Day License Suspension
Minimum Penalties — 1st Extreme Mesa DUI, Alcohol Level of .15%
- 30 days in jail, 21 suspended if Ignition Interlock maintained for 12 months
- $250 fine plus surcharges
- Driving Under the Influence assessment of $250
- State Prison Construction assessment of $1,000
- State General Fund assessment of $1,000
- Jail costs
- Traffic Survival School
- 18 months Ignition Interlock
- 90 Day License Suspension
Minimum Penalties — 1st Extreme Mesa AZ DUI, Alcohol Level of .20%
- 45 days in jail, 31 suspended if Ignition Interlock maintained for 12 months
- $500 fine plus surcharges
- Driving Under the Influence assessment of $250
- State Prison Construction assessment of $1,000
- State General Fund assessment of $1,000
- Jail costs
- Traffic Survival School
- 18 months Ignition Interlock
- 90 Day License Suspension
Minimum Penalties — 2nd Mesa AZ DUI, Alcohol and/or Drugs
- Substance Abuse screening session & counseling
- 90 days in jail, 60 suspended upon completion of screening & counseling
- $500 fine plus surcharges
- State Prison Construction & General Fund assessments of $1,250 each
- Jail costs
- 30 hours Community Restitution
- Traffic Survival School
- 12 months Ignition Interlock
- 12 months License Revocation
Minimum Penalties — 2nd Extreme Mesa AZ DUI, Alcohol Level of .15%
- 120 days in jail
- $1,000 fine plus surcharges
- Driving Under the Influence assessment of $250
- State Prison Construction & General Fund assessments of $1,250 each
- Jail costs
- 30 hours Community Restitution
- Traffic Survival School
- 12 months Ignition Interlock
- 12 months License Revocation
Minimum Penalties — 2nd Extreme Mesa AZ DUI, Alcohol Level of .20%
- 180 days in jail
- $1,000 fine plus surcharges
- Driving Under the Influence assessment of $250
- State Prison Construction & General Fund assessments of $1,250 each
- Jail costs
- 30 hours Community Restitution
- Traffic Survival School
- 24 months Ignition Interlock
- 12 months License Revocation
Frequently Asked Questions — Mesa AZ DUI Defense
Can a Mesa DUI charge be dismissed or reduced?
Yes. Possible outcomes in a Mesa or Maricopa County DUI case include dismissal, a reduced charge, or a not-guilty verdict at trial, depending on the evidence. Grounds may include an unlawful stop, improper breath or blood test procedures, or constitutional violations. Gordon Thompson has achieved these results over 47 years of DUI defense practice across Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and Tempe.
Which Maricopa County courts does Gordon Thompson appear in?
Gordon Thompson regularly appears in Mesa Municipal Court, Chandler Municipal Court, Gilbert Municipal Court, Tempe Municipal Court, Scottsdale City Court, Phoenix Municipal Court, Glendale Municipal Court, Peoria Municipal Court, Surprise City Court, Goodyear Municipal Court, and Avondale Municipal Court, among others throughout Maricopa County.
How much does a Mesa DUI lawyer cost?
Gordon Thompson charges an all-inclusive flat fee with no hidden costs, no separate trial fees, and affordable payment plans. A free consultation is available by phone, text, or video — no need to travel to a Phoenix office.
What happens to my driver’s license after a Mesa DUI arrest?
An Arizona DUI arrest triggers an automatic MVD suspension process. You have only 30 days from the date of arrest to request a Motor Vehicle Division hearing. Gordon Thompson files this hearing request immediately for every Mesa and Maricopa County client as the first step in every case.
Serving Arizona including Maricopa County and the Cities of Avondale • Buckeye • Chandler • El Mirage • Fountain Hills • Gilbert • Glendale • Goodyear • Maricopa • Mesa • Paradise Valley • Peoria • Phoenix • Scottsdale • Tempe • Tolleson