Michelle Villanueva-Skura

Michelle Villanueva-Skura is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney in Arizona, with a strong focus on sex crimes and major felony cases. She is known for her unwavering dedication to protecting individual rights, ensuring government accountability, and upholding personal freedom. Michelle aggressively defends the rights of those accused of crimes, holding law enforcement and prosecutors to the highest constitutional standards at both the state and federal levels.

Michelle earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami in 1997 and also completed international studies at the University of Oxford. Before becoming an attorney, she worked as a licensed litigation examiner, resolving thousands of complex personal injury and wrongful death claims. Driven by a passion for justice, she pursued her Juris Doctor and graduated at the top of her class, earning multiple CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in key subjects such as Insurance Litigation and Constitutional Law.

Michelle is licensed to practice in Arizona and is a proud member of the State Bar of Arizona, Maricopa County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, and the American Bar Association.

In addition to her legal work, Michelle is actively involved in her community and volunteers her time with the Arizona Animal Welfare League. As a bilingual attorney (English and Spanish), she provides culturally competent legal support to a diverse client base across Arizona.
Michelle Villanueva-Skura is a fierce and strategic advocate, committed to defending clients against serious criminal allegations and guiding them through the legal system with confidence, clarity, and compassion.