James A Charnesky

Attorney/Partner

Law Offices of Charnesky & Dieglio LLC

James Charnesky, Law Offices of Charnesky & Dieglio, has been practicing in the area of criminal defense for over 20 years. The majority of his practice is devoted to defending individuals charged with driving related crimes involving either alcohol or drugs. He is a member of both AACJ and NACDL. James attended the University of Arizona College of Law from 1995-1998. After graduating James began his law career as an Assistant Pima County Public Defender where he practiced for five years handling hundreds of misdemeanor and felony DUI cases. Since leaving the public defender's office, Mr. Charnesky has continued to practice criminal and DUI defense at the Law Offices of Charnesky & Dieglio. James has attended both the Wyoming Trial Institute and NACDL's National Trial College. He tried well over 250 jury trials.

James has presented at numerous legal seminars across the state on various issues relating to DUI defense including how to present expert testimony in challenging breath and blood readings, opening statements and closing arguments, and developing a winning theory of your case. He is often contacted by colleagues seeking strategy advice on defending case. James is known to share his work with others helping to foster community among defense attorneys. Most recently, James was awarded the Stephen Barnard Lifetime Achievement Award for DUI defense by AACJ (2023).