Arrested or under investigation? Turn to Arizona's award-winning defense team, Nesci & St. Louis. Our firm represents clients accused of crimes and those under investigation throughout Arizona. Our team of Tucson criminal defense lawyers are committed to obtaining the best results possible for you.
We will file motions challenging the government's case on every factual and legal issue, and we regularly obtain the dismissal of charges for our clients prior to trial. All Felony DUI matters - including DUI Aggravated Assault, Endangerment and Criminal Damage.
We will file motions challenging the government's case on every factual and legal issue, and we regularly obtain the dismissal of charges for our clients prior to trial. All Felony DUI matters - including DUI Aggravated Assault, Endangerment and Criminal Damage.
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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.
To be an effective criminal defense attorney, you need to be able to hold the attention of your audience, whether it is a judge or a jury. Being asked to speak at a legal conference is certainly an honor; it means that a defense organization or State Bar thinks that you have something valuable to share with the attendees.
Nesci & St. Louis is an award-winning criminal defense law firm located in Tucson, Arizona. We don't try to handle every type of case - we don't represent clients in family law matters, or draft wills and trusts. We are 100% focused on representing those accused of crimes, or whose civil rights have been violated by the state or government.
Ryan Huffman is a trial lawyer with a background in defending clients accused of crimes, including working at the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office, as well as the Federal Public Defender's office in Tucson during law school, and in his work as an attorney in private practice since being licensed by the Arizona State Bar.
James Nesci, retired, is the Fellow of the National College for DUI Defense. He served as the College's Dean during the 2016-2017 academic year and was a regent of the College from 2006 to 2017. Board-certified in 2001, Mr. Nesci has been board-certified longer than anyone in the State of Arizona. James has been such an incredible part of our team, but he has recently retired.
Reviews (10)
Cerina Quiroz
Jan 14, 2022
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I highly recommend Nesci & St. Louis to anyone who is searching for a knowledgeable, experienced, and assertive attorney. Mr. Joe St. Louis worked extremely diligently and fought for me to get me the best results! Joe's background in the field constantly amazed me, not to mention the knowledge of the Nesci & St. Louis team as a whole. It was humbling to see the cohesiveness between all of the attorneys at the firm. I can truly say that I entered their office devastated by my situation but can now continue my life and career happily with a successfully won case. This experience was both life changing
Richard Sartore
Jan 09, 2022
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Joe St Louis recently represented me in a serious matter and obtained the best outcome possible in a very bad situation.
Joe was referred to me by a top Phoenix firm, and the referral proved well founded. Joe and his staff, though extremely busy, were very responsive and they went out of their way on several occasions to deal with matters peripheral to the case yet important to me.
At critical points in the case, when I was under extreme emotional stress, I would be reassured by Joe in a phone call or in person in court as he transferred his confidence and broader perspective to me and redirected
Joe was referred to me by a top Phoenix firm, and the referral proved well founded. Joe and his staff, though extremely busy, were very responsive and they went out of their way on several occasions to deal with matters peripheral to the case yet important to me.
At critical points in the case, when I was under extreme emotional stress, I would be reassured by Joe in a phone call or in person in court as he transferred his confidence and broader perspective to me and redirected
Karen Wyche
Nov 18, 2021
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I don't want to give such a low rating, but honestly, there's nothing else I can do! We called them when we needed an attorney. With the rating they have, I thought they were among the best. We never even got to talk to an attorney. Their paralegal told us to call another attorney. He gave us a name & number. Maybe it's because we asked for a payment plan. I can't recommend.
Darren Markley
Oct 20, 2021
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I found the representation I received from this entire firm, from the Paralegals to Joe St. Louis and his associate Attorneys phenomenal. They were responsive, professional, matter of fact in all their dealings with me and very compassionate in mounting a formidable defense to ensure your rights are protected. I highly recommend this firm to anyone needing defense in the criminal justice system. Thanks Joe!!!
Alexander Tomas Doubrava
Oct 20, 2021
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Best Lawyers in town! If you want someone to represent you with years of experience look no further. Everyone there is extremely knowledgeable, professional but more importantly they treat you with dignity and respect. I can't recommend them enough, Sean and Ryan were amazing and got all charges dismissed! Nesci & St. Louis sets the bar for client care.
Kimberly Mc Andrews
Jun 20, 2021
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You always hope you'll never need an attorney, but when your life hits rock bottom and just keeps piling on, you need someone who is truly in your corner. Details aside, I did a bit of research online and eventually settled on calling Nesci and St. Louis and eventually met with Mr. Huffman. The day of my consultation, number one, he LISTENED to me...REALLY listened. He was confident he could help me, and while he made no guarantees, he assured me he would do his very best to get the most favorable result possible. Though this was just the first step, I left his office feeling more confident than
Brittany Ryan Latawiec
Mar 30, 2021
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I have never had such a good experience with an attorney before! Sean and his office staff and everyone I dealt with were beyond professional, responsive, and educated me on a great deal. The issue was resolved and I would highly recommend Sean to anyone looking for this kind of attorney!
I had an abusive ex husband contest a restraining order I took out on him and it was difficult to find someone who would represent me as it is usually the other way around, the defendant needing representation not the plaintiff but I wanted to make sure it stuck so I was safe and retained Sean to represent me
I had an abusive ex husband contest a restraining order I took out on him and it was difficult to find someone who would represent me as it is usually the other way around, the defendant needing representation not the plaintiff but I wanted to make sure it stuck so I was safe and retained Sean to represent me
John Lowther
Feb 09, 2021
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Without any doubts I highly recommend Nesci & St. Louis to anyone who is needing the best defense possible. From the very beginning of my case to its conclusion; I was informed of the status of my case without delay. Attorney Sean M. McNally worked very diligently and fought extremely hard to get me the best results possible in my case. My phone calls, texts and emails were always promptly answered and clearly, as well as patiently, discussed until I understood all matters. Attorney McNally held nothing back and never backed off until all matters were resolved in my favor !!!!
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Tony Toni
Nov 13, 2020
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I highly recommend this attorneys office. They give great representation for a fair price. Seemed as if they stayed on top of the case and upheld good communication with its progress. They seemed to really know their stuff as well. Sean was an excellent attorney. I'm quite sure that if you select this attorneys office you will leave as a very satisfied client.
Mark S.
Sep 08, 2020
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I contracted Joe through (at the time) Nesci & St. Louis in 2017. Mr. Nesci has since retired, but Joe was always handling the case. Although their fee is higher than most, the saying "you get what you pay for" is applicable. Joe did a magnificent job of case research, preparation, filing motions and, importantly, listening. Although in this case it appeared the prosecutor should dismiss the case, he was determined to go to trial so we finally went to trial in early 2020. After one day of prosecutor's witnesses testifying, and Joe tactfully and thoroughly shredding their testimony, the prosecutor
