Atty. Michael Araujo
Hon. Michael Araujo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law, driving while intoxicated, state, local and municipal law.
Criminal Defense Law & More Attorney · Serving Flagstaff, AZ · 36+ Years Experience
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About Michael Araujo at a Glance
Michael Araujo is a Magistrate based in Flagstaff, Arizona. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, and government. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1990) and Arizona (1991). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 1989) and University of Maryland (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in Flagstaff, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Araujo
- Hon. Michael Araujo is a lawyer practicing criminal defense law, driving while intoxicated, state, local and municipal law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael practices in Flagstaff, AZ
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Michael Araujo's Areas of Legal Practice
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DUI / DWI Defense in Flagstaff
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Criminal Defense in Flagstaff
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Government & Administrative Law in Flagstaff
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Flagstaff
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Flagstaff are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Flagstaff Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Flagstaff-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Flagstaff Choose Michael Araujo
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Araujo's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Araujo brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Alaska and Arizona, Michael Araujo can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and government, Michael Araujo can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Flagstaff
A Flagstaff-based practice means Michael Araujo attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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