Nesci & St. Louis, PLLC

Get to Know Our Award-Winning Defense Team

Nesci & St. Louis is a Tucson-based law firm that represents the criminally accused in state and federal cases throughout Southern Arizona. We are a premier, award-winning law firm that only handles criminal defense charges and civil rights and injuries caused by state and government employees. We don't draft wills, handle divorce cases or represent people in contract disputes. This level of focus allows us to pursue the best possible results for our clients.

When you call for your free initial consultation, we'll be here to explain what you are facing given your charges and offer strategies for challenging the state's evidence moving forward. When you become a client, we'll stand by your side and fight until your case reaches the best possible solution.
How Our Legal Service Is Set Apart from the Rest

Our attorneys draw on nearly 40 years of experience to fight for justice in a variety of criminal cases. Each of the attorneys on our team have trial experience and are willing to do however much work it takes to see that you get the best possible result.

We help clients who have been accused of:

Domestic Violence
Sex Offenses
Violent Crimes (Homicides & Aggravated Assault)
Drug Offenses
Computer Crimes
White Collar Crimes
Felony & Misdemeanor Offenses


About Our Skilled Team of DUI Defenders

Attorney Joseph St. Louis is one of less than 50 attorneys Board Certified as a DUI specialist in the United States by the National College for DUI Defense (a certification recognized by the American Bar Association), as well as the only attorney practicing in Tucson who possesses this certification. Our DUI lawyers are also trained on the issues that can be used to challenge Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs), breath testing, and blood testing. Attorney James Nesci, retired, is the author of Nesci's Arizona DUI Defense: The Law & Practice, now in its 5th edition, has authored a chapter in the 5th and 6th editions of Garriott's Medicolegal Aspects of Alcohol, and has co-authored or authored numerous other DUI publications. Joseph St. Louis is the co-editor of Medicolegal Aspects of Marijuana, Arizona Edition.

When it comes to DUI in Arizona, we know the Do's & Don'ts of what to do when you are suspected of driving under the influence.

We have handled some of the most complex drunk and drugged driving cases in Arizona, including:

DUI Manslaughter and DUI Homicide
DUI Aggravated Assault and DUI Criminal Damage
Felony Aggravated DUI Offenses
DUI Child Abuse and DUI Child Endangerment
Extreme DUI and Super Extreme DUI
Drug DUI and Prescription Medication DUI
Minors Driving with Alcohol
Drunk driving arrests with prior DUI convictions and charges of DUI while on Suspended License
DUI Roadblocks and DUI Checkpoints
DUI Charges Against Commercial Drivers
Motor Vehicle License Suspension Hearings

How Our Firm Is Set Apart From the Rest

We invite you to call us if you or a loved one has been accused of a crime, or if you or a loved one is currently under investigation for alleged criminal activity. We are based in Tucson, Arizona, and our close proximity to the courthouses for over 20 years makes our office an ideal location for those facing criminal matters. Our Tucson criminal defense attorneys don't just handle cases in Tucson, but throughout Arizona, including Maricopa, Pima, Santa Cruz, Cochise, Pinal, Graham and Yuma counties.

Locations	No. of Attorneys
Tucson, AZ	3