Being arrested or charged with a crime can be frightening and confusing. A criminal case can place your freedom, career, reputation, and future at risk. Depending on the charge and circumstances, a conviction may result in incarceration, probation, substantial financial consequences, or the loss of certain civil rights. Criminal allegations can also have consequences outside the criminal courtroom, particularly when a case overlaps with a family law matter or Department of Child Safety (DCS) investigation.
When the stakes are this high, you need an attorney who will take the time to understand your case, explain your options, and prepare a strategic defense.
The Law Office of Adriana M. Orman, PLLC, represents individuals facing criminal charges in Arizona state courts and select tribal courts. Ms. Orman has particular experience handling matters in which criminal allegations intersect with family law disputes, orders of protection, dependency proceedings, or DCS investigations.
A criminal charge is an accusation—not a conviction. The State bears the burden of proving the allegations against you, and the facts, evidence, and circumstances of every case are different.
Adriana Orman represents individuals facing misdemeanor and felony charges in and around Goodyear, Arizona and throughout the areas served by the Firm. Her approach combines thorough preparation, candid advice, and strategic advocacy. Whether a case can be resolved through negotiation or must be litigated in court, clients are given the information they need to understand their options and make informed decisions about how to proceed.
Arizona law imposes serious consequences for many drug offenses. Depending on the substance and circumstances, charges may involve allegations of possession or use, possession for sale, manufacturing, transportation, sale, or transfer.
The Law Office of Adriana M. Orman, PLLC, represents individuals facing drug-related allegations, including:
Every drug case requires an individualized analysis of the evidence. Depending on the circumstances, potential issues may include the legality of the stop or search, whether the State can establish knowing possession, the identity and quantity of the alleged substance, and whether the evidence supports the particular offense charged.
Ms. Orman carefully evaluates the evidence and develops a defense strategy tailored to the facts of each case.
A domestic violence allegation can affect far more than the criminal case itself. Depending on the circumstances, a person may be subject to an order of protection, restrictions on contact with family members, limitations involving the family home, or consequences affecting parenting time and legal decision-making.
A domestic violence case may also have employment, reputational, and firearm-related consequences.
Because Ms. Orman practices in both criminal defense and family law, she understands how allegations arising in one courtroom can affect proceedings in another. She evaluates the criminal case with those broader consequences in mind and works to protect the client's rights both inside and outside the criminal courtroom.
Assault and other offenses involving allegations of violence can carry significant criminal penalties and lasting personal consequences. The seriousness of the charge may depend on numerous factors, including the alleged conduct, the extent of any injury, the identity of the alleged victim, whether a weapon was involved, and a person's criminal history.
Ms. Orman carefully reviews the evidence, witness accounts, law-enforcement investigation, and circumstances surrounding the incident to identify weaknesses in the State's case and determine the most appropriate defense strategy.
When your freedom and future are at stake, careful preparation matters.
Arizona theft and property offenses encompass a wide range of conduct, and the classification of a theft offense may depend in part on the nature and value of the property allegedly involved.
The State must still prove each required element of the charged offense. Depending on the case, disputed issues may include intent, ownership, authorization to possess or use property, identity, or the value attributed to the property.
The Law Office of Adriana M. Orman, PLLC, examines the evidence underlying the charge rather than simply accepting the State's characterization of what occurred.
Arizona criminal defense attorney Adriana Orman approaches each case with careful preparation and attention to detail. She believes clients should understand not only what they are charged with, but what the State must prove, what evidence exists, and what realistic options are available.
Some cases are best resolved through strategic negotiation. Others require contested hearings, motion practice, or trial. Ms. Orman prepares each case with those possibilities in mind.
Whether your goal is to pursue a negotiated resolution or require the State to prove its case at trial, Ms. Orman will provide candid advice, explain the risks and benefits of your options, and advocate for your rights and your freedom.
With offices in Goodyear, Arizona, the Law Office of Adriana M. Orman, PLLC, proudly represents clients in courts in Avondale, Buckeye, Litchfield Park, and greater West Valley. Ms. Orman also appears in select tribal courts in Arizona. Call (602) 292-9319 or contact us today to schedule a confidential appointment to discuss your situation and how we can assist you.
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