Ms. Dieglio's Current Practice and History
Since her admission to the Arizona Bar in 1998, Ms. Dieglio has devoted her practice to criminal defense. During her years with the Pima County Public Defender's Office Ms. Dieglio earned a well deserved reputation as a zealous advocate for her clients. Ms. Dieglio is perhaps best known for her aggressive motion practice for which she has spoken at several attorney seminars.
Ms. Dieglio has handled thousands of cases from misdemeanors to serious felony offenses. Ms. Dieglio earned undergraduate degrees in Sociology and Philosophy with an emphasis in law and jurisprudence, as, at that time, she already desired to attend law school and practice criminal defense.
While attending law school at Cleveland State University, and while attending the University of Arizona College of Law as a visiting student, Ms. Dieglio worked for, and learned from, a number highly accomplished "capital offense" criminal defense attorneys.
In order to zealously defend her clients and stay on the cutting edge criminal defense practice, Ms. Dieglio, each year, continues to sharpen her skills and expand her knowledge by attending numerous criminal and dui defense seminars. Ms. Dieglio also has been privileged to attend the Western Trial Advocacy Institute at the University of Wyoming College of Law, an in depth trial trial practice school whose faculty include some of the best criminal defense lawyers in the nation.
Highlights & Credentials
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Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy & Sociology - Bowling Green State University
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Juris Doctor - Cleveland State University
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Western Trial Advocacy Institute at University of Wyoming College of Law
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Former Pima County Assistant Public Defender
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Member of Arizona Attorneys For Criminal Justice (AACJ)
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Years of experience litigating criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor bench trials, DUI jury trials, and full felony jury trials
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Extensive knowledge and experience litigating Misdemeanor, Extreme, and Aggravated (felony) DUI as well as other alcohol/drug related offenses
Resume
Employment
Law Offices of Charnesky & Dieglio, LLC
Private practice law firm representing clients accused of crimes. We represent people in various courts throughout Pima County with a focus on Driving Under the Influence and substance abuse offenses. We help our clients through the court process as well as helping them obtain the help they may need.
Pima County Public Defender's Office
Public defender handling cases from misdemeanor to serious felony offenses.
Education
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio (1991-1995)
Degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Sociology/pre-law
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Cleveland, Ohio (1995-1997)
Degree: Juris Doctor (1998)
University of Arizona College of Law
Tucson, Arizona
Visiting Student (1997-1998)
Awards/Recognition
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2016 Robert J. Hooker Award - Arizona Public Defender Association
This award is given to one private law firm in the State of Arizona "in recognition and appreciation of the exceptional commitment of time, effort and expertise to Arizona Public Defender's and their clients."
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AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale-Hubbell since 2013
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A+ Accreditation - Better Business Bureau since 2013
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers - The National Trial Lawyers 2014
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Who's Who in American Law - Marquis Who's Who in American Law
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Top 100 DUI Attorneys, State of AZ - The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
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10 Best Attorneys for Arizona -American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
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10 Best- Client Satisfaction Award (2 Years) -American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
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DUI/DWI Law Arizona 10 Best Attorneys -American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
Professional Memberships
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State Bar of Arizona, since 1998
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Pima County Bar Association, since 2004
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, since 2004
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Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, since 1998
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Better Business Bureau, since 2013
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National Advocacy for DUI Defense, 2014
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City Court Magistrate Merit Selection Committee, since 2018
Speaking Engagements
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31st Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver 2018
*Co-Host for the Entire Seminar*
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Pima County Public Defender's Office 2018
Basics of Aggravated DUI Defense
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Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar 2018
Working with Prosecutors to Achieve the Best Results for Your DUI Client
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Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar 2017
MVD Policies, Practices, and Issues
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30th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver 2017
Navigating DUI License Ramifications
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Winning DUI Cases 2016
DUI Case Law Update & MVD Issues
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DUI Law Update - State Bar of Arizona 2016
MVD Consequences and Updates
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Arizona Public Defender Association 2016
MVD Issues & Updates
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Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver 2016
Felonies
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Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar 2015
Vehicular Homicide & Serious Felony DUI Cases
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MVD Issues & Consequences for PDs 2014
DUI & MVD
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DUI Law Update - State Bar of Arizona 2014
MVD Consequences & Considerations in DUI Cases
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DUI Law Update 2014
MVD License Ramifications
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Arizona Public Defense Association 2014
MVD Issues & Consequences
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Annual DUI Seminar 2013
MVD Issues & Consequences
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Pima County Public Defender's Office Lunchtime CLE 2005
Using Motion Practice to Win Cases
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Office of Court Appointed Counsel Lunchtime Court CLE 2005
Effective & Aggressive Motion Practice
Charitable Boards
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Dancing in the Streets Arizona
Board Member 2014 - 2018
Vice President 2017 - 2018
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Comedy for Charity
Board Member since 2014
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Parent Teacher Organization Robins Elementary
Member since 2017
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Girl Scouts of Southern AZ Troop 178
Volunteer since 2017
Recent Blog Posts
Recommendations
- Dina and James, Thank-you for all of the hard work on my case! You guys really helped me out! Thanks again!
- Dina and Jim, I cannot thank you both enough for being here for us and for your kindness and generosity with your time and services. Warmest regards, CM
- Theresa, (office manager) I just wanted to say thank you for being such a wonderful person to talk to. And for being so nice, not just when I call, but also in your messages you leave. D
- Thank you Dina for all your help. People like you make a better world. You don’t know how grateful I am. Thank you for saving my reputation. May the lord bless you and all your family and the firm. MYR
- I can’t thank you enough for all of your hard work! You did an excellent job on my case. My faith is restored in justice and reputation saved, for that I am very grateful. I wish you both the best in your personal and professional lives.
- Thank you Dina for all your help. People like you make a better world. You don't know how grateful I am. Thank you for saving my reputation. May the lord bless you and all your family and the firm. MP
- You are like angels here to help. .. Thanks to God for you. R
- Hello Dina and James, I felt compelled to write this note to let you all know that I am pleased with the way my case was handled and the outcome. I am particularly pleased with your guidance in helping me manage this case mentally and financially, You met my expectations and upheld the positiv...
