Tempe DUI Lawyer
47 Years of Experience
On Your Side
Since 1979, Gordon Thompson has helped over 6,000 clients take back control of their lives after a DUI or criminal arrest in Arizona.
What’s at stake
A DUI Arrest Can Strip Away Your Control — Immediately
As a Tempe DUI lawyer, Gordon Thompson understands that being arrested means your life is suddenly no longer your own. The courts can order consequences that affect every aspect of your daily life:
Immediate suspension of your driver’s license
Required court and counseling appearances that threaten your job
Mandatory jail time
Years of driving only a vehicle with an ignition interlock device
Loss of employment and professional licenses
Impact on child custody arrangements
What Gordon does for you
Since 1979, Helping Over 6,000 Clients Take Back Control
Gordon Thompson doesn’t just defend your case — he works to protect your license, your job, and your family from the very first call.
Prevents the immediate suspension of your driver’s license whenever possible
Limits your required court and counseling appearances to protect your employment
Uses 47 years of experience to pursue the best possible result — a dismissal, reduced charge, or not-guilty verdict at trial
When conviction cannot be avoided, works to minimize the adverse consequences for you and your family
Anticipates the unique impact of each arrest on each client and their family — no two cases are treated the same
My commitment to every client
I Designed My Practice As If I Were the Client
If I were facing a DUI charge, I would expect my lawyer to keep me fully informed as the case develops, anticipate problems I might not be aware of, and guide me through every step I’d be required to take. Because that is what I would expect, it is exactly what I deliver — personalized service that is solely my responsibility.
- Full, ongoing case updates as things develop
- Access to all evidence against you, including body camera footage
- Responses to your questions on your schedule, not mine
- Informed decisions stay with you — it is your case, not mine
- Anticipating consequences unique to your life and family situation
Modern, secure communication
Cutting-Edge E-Service for Every Client
Gordon Thompson uses secure digital tools so you can stay connected, informed, and in control from anywhere.
Encrypted Email
HIPAA-level security for all reports and case information
Text Messaging
Notices and reminders delivered directly to your phone
Secure Video Access
Online access to dash cam and body camera videos
Video Conferencing
One-click secure consultations — no travel needed
All-Inclusive Flat Fee — No Hidden Costs
Gordon’s fee agreement contains no hidden fees, no trial surcharges, and no surprises — just a reasonable flat fee with affordable payment plans. A better outcome than you expect may be possible.
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Gordon Thompson — Best Tempe DUI & Criminal Attorney
Gordon tries DUI and misdemeanor criminal cases across courts throughout Central Maricopa County, including the Tempe Municipal Court and numerous justice courts serving the greater Phoenix area.
Tempe Municipal Court
In addition to Tempe Municipal Court, Gordon also handles cases in:
Have Questions About Your Tempe DUI Case?
Gordon has answered the most common questions about DUI charges, penalties, and the court process in Arizona. Get informed before your consultation.


