Gilbert, Arizona
Gilbert DUI Lawyer
A Gilbert DUI arrest puts you in Gilbert Municipal Court — or, for a freeway stop, a county justice court — with the same unforgiving deadlines as everywhere in Arizona. The Talcott Law Firm defends DUI cases throughout the southeast Valley.
We are available 24/7. (602) 595-5222
Where a Gilbert DUI case is heard
Gilbert police cases are heard in Gilbert Municipal Court. Stops by DPS on US 60 or the Loop 202 Santan, and arrests in unincorporated pockets, are filed in a Maricopa County justice court — Highland Justice Court covers much of the Gilbert area. Felony aggravated DUI goes to the Superior Court.
The two deadlines
The arraignment date on your citation, and 15 days from service of the suspension notice to request an MVD hearing. The MVD default is the quiet one — nothing dramatic happens, your license just suspends.
The law is statewide; the defense is in the details
Gilbert cases are charged under the same statutes as everywhere — A.R.S. § 28-1381, § 28-1382 for extreme readings — and turn on the same questions: was the stop lawful, were the tests administered correctly, does the timeline hold. Our DUI defense page covers how we take those questions apart.
Why Gilbert clients call Talcott
A former Maricopa County public defender with hundreds of cases behind her, a free consultation, and 24/7 availability. First-offense clients especially: talk to us before pleading anything — diversion and reduction outcomes exist precisely for cases like yours.
Common questions
Where will my Gilbert DUI case be heard?
Gilbert police cases go to Gilbert Municipal Court; DPS and county-area stops go to a justice court, commonly Highland Justice Court; felony aggravated DUI goes to Maricopa County Superior Court.
Do you take cases in Gilbert Municipal Court?
Yes — we defend DUI and criminal cases throughout Maricopa County, including Gilbert Municipal Court and the southeast Valley justice courts.
What happens if I ignore the MVD deadline?
The administrative suspension takes effect by default — separate from the criminal case, and regardless of how the criminal case later resolves. Requesting the hearing within 15 days preserves your options.
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- Phone
- 602-595-5222
- Availability
- We are available 24/7.