Alfred McDonald has personally handled every criminal defense and personal injury case that has come through The McDonald Law Firm, P.C. for more than 30 years, licensed in both Arizona and New Mexico, without ever delegating client matters to associate attorneys.
Introduction
The McDonald Law Firm, P.C. operates from Tucson, Arizona, serving clients in criminal defense and personal injury across a large swath of southern and central Arizona and extending across the state border into New Mexico through Alfred McDonald dual-state licensure.
Alfred McDonald built his practice on two core commitments: personal handling of every case and direct accessibility for clients who need representation around the clock. With 30-plus years of criminal defense experience, he has handled DUI cases, drug charges, assault and domestic violence matters, weapons offenses, robbery, burglary, theft, and white-collar crimes, as well as personal injury claims covering motorcycle accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, slip and fall, and dog bites.
DUI defense in Arizona carries a particular urgency that the firm emphasizes directly: from the date of a DUI arrest, a defendant has only 30 days to act to stop the MVD from suspending their driving license. That 30-day window is separate from the criminal proceeding and requires prompt legal action to preserve driving privileges.
Free consultations are available on all criminal cases. Spanish-speaking services are available, and payment plans can be arranged in most situations.
Practice Areas
DUI Defense
DUI charges in Arizona involve both criminal court proceedings and a separate MVD administrative process. The criminal case determines potential incarceration, fines, and probation. The MVD process determines whether and for how long driving privileges are suspended. Alfred McDonald handles both tracks of a DUI case.
A DUI conviction in Arizona can result in loss of driving privileges, loss of freedoms, loss of fingerprint clearance cards, loss of job certifications, increased insurance costs, and career damage. The firm handles DUI cases involving both alcohol and drugs.
Critical timing note: defendants have only 30 days from the date of a DUI arrest to request a hearing to contest the MVD license suspension. Missing that deadline results in automatic suspension of driving privileges.
Drug Crimes
Drug crime defense covers marijuana, prescription pills, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin charges. The specific substance involved, the quantity, and whether possession or distribution is alleged all affect the charge severity and available defenses.
Assault and Domestic Violence
Assault and domestic violence charges carry both criminal consequences and collateral effects on family law proceedings, custody matters, and restraining orders. The firm handles these cases with awareness of the interconnected legal dimensions.
Weapons Offenses
Weapons charges under Arizona and federal law involve complex questions of possession, permissible carry, and use. The firm defends clients facing weapons offense charges.
Robbery, Burglary, and Theft
These property crime charges span a wide range of severity, from misdemeanor theft to armed robbery. Alfred McDonald handles all levels of theft-related criminal defense.
White-Collar Crimes
Financial crimes including money laundering, check fraud, and other financial crimes are defended by the firm in both state and federal proceedings.
Personal Injury
Personal injury representation covers motorcycle accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, slip and fall, and dog bites. This practice area operates alongside criminal defense, allowing clients who have both criminal and civil legal needs to work with a single firm.
Attorney Profiles
Alfred McDonald
Alfred McDonald is the sole attorney at The McDonald Law Firm, P.C. With more than 30 years of criminal defense experience, he is licensed to practice in both Arizona and New Mexico. He personally handles every case the firm accepts from start to finish, without delegating to associate attorneys.
His 30-plus years of experience span the full range of criminal charges the firm handles: DUI (drugs and alcohol), drug crimes, assault and domestic violence, weapons offenses, robbery, burglary, theft, and white-collar crimes. His personal injury practice extends to motorcycle accidents, car accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, slip and fall, and dog bites.
The dual-state licensure in Arizona and New Mexico gives clients who live near or operate across the state border a single attorney who can represent them in both jurisdictions.
Location and Service Area
Office Address:
319 W. Simpson St
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone: 520-884-5201
Website: arizonadefender.com
The firm serves clients in Tucson, South Tucson, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Nogales, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, Casa Grande, and Eloy. County coverage includes Pima County, Maricopa County, Pinal County, Santa Cruz County, and Cochise County. The firm is available 24/7.
Client Focus
The firm serves individuals facing criminal charges and personal injury situations across southern Arizona. Free consultations on all criminal cases lower the barrier for people who are uncertain about their situation or their options. Payment plans available in most situations address the financial reality that criminal defense, while urgent, may not always be affordable at the time charges arise.
Spanish-speaking services address the needs of the large Spanish-speaking population in Tucson and the border region communities within the service area. Nogales and the surrounding Santa Cruz County area in particular have significant Spanish-speaking communities that benefit from bilingual legal representation.
The 24/7 availability is not a marketing statement in criminal defense; it is a functional necessity. DUI arrests, domestic violence charges, and other criminal situations happen outside business hours, and having an attorney available to advise immediately after an arrest can shape the outcome of the entire case.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon do I need to act after a DUI arrest in Arizona?
Within 30 days of the arrest date. Arizona law gives defendants only 30 days from a DUI arrest to request a hearing to contest the MVD license suspension. If that deadline passes without action, the suspension takes effect automatically. This is separate from the criminal case timeline and requires immediate legal attention.
Does Alfred McDonald personally handle every case?
Yes. The McDonald Law Firm, P.C. has no associate attorneys. Alfred McDonald personally handles every matter from the initial consultation through resolution. Clients are not assigned to someone else after meeting him.
Is the firm licensed to practice in New Mexico as well as Arizona?
Yes. Alfred McDonald is licensed in both Arizona and New Mexico, allowing him to represent clients in both states.
Are free consultations available?
Yes, free consultations are available on all criminal cases. Payment plans can be arranged in most situations for clients who need flexibility in how they pay for representation.
What are the long-term consequences of a DUI conviction in Arizona?
A DUI conviction in Arizona can result in loss of driving privileges, loss of freedoms, loss of fingerprint clearance cards that some professions require, loss of job certifications, increased insurance costs, and damage to career prospects. These consequences extend well beyond any criminal sentence and make DUI defense worth pursuing seriously.
Closing
Thirty years of personal criminal defense practice in Arizona and New Mexico, with every case handled by Alfred McDonald himself, gives The McDonald Law Firm, P.C. a consistency that multi-attorney firms structured around associate delegation cannot replicate. The 30-day DUI clock, the free criminal consultations, and the 24/7 availability are not incidental; they reflect the practical realities of criminal defense work. Reach the firm at 520-884-5201 or arizonadefender.com. Office: 319 W. Simpson St, Tucson, AZ 85701.