Tyler Allen Law Firm

Tyler Allen Law Firm We are a Phoenix-based criminal defense and traffic defense firm. We provide effective and aggressive felony and misdemeanor defense throughout Arizona.

Tyler Allen Law Firm, PLLC offers legal representation in Employment Law, Criminal Defense, DUI and Traffic Defense, Family and Divorce Law, and Estate Planning. We represent CDL holders in traffic and criminal matters statewide. We represent clients in criminal and civil traffic matters statewide. We handle all family law matters, including divorce, separation, child custody and spousal maintenan

ce. We represent employees in employment matters, including wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, wage claims, and other workplace issues. We offer low-cost consultations for employment matters, including severance agreement review consultations. We provide LLC and business formation services. We offer small business contract drafting and review services. We provide estate planning services, including will and trust formation and power of attorney formation.

Opening an HOA letter that says "Notice of Lien" or "Delinquent Assessments" can lead to a moment of panic. However, in ...
06/16/2026

Opening an HOA letter that says "Notice of Lien" or "Delinquent Assessments" can lead to a moment of panic. However, in Arizona, an HOA lien is just the start of a highly regulated process. Even better, recent changes to Arizona law shift those protections even further in your favor. A lien doesn’t mean game over. In our latest blog post, we break down what an HOA lien actually means, what your association can (and cannot) do, and how to push back to protect your property. Click the link to read more.

If you've opened a letter from your homeowners association with the words "notice of lien" or "delinquent assessments," it's easy to assume the worst — that you're about to lose your home. Take a breath. In Arizona, an HOA lien is the start of a process with real protections bu

The moment your child turns 18, they are instantly a legal adult. Regardless of who pays tuition or covers health insura...
05/28/2026

The moment your child turns 18, they are instantly a legal adult. Regardless of who pays tuition or covers health insurance, parents immediately lose the legal authority to make medical decisions, access health records, manage financial accounts, or speak with universities. Hospitals, banks, and schools will treat them as independent. Ensure your graduate is protected with basic legal documents before they take their next step.

Estate planning for graduates is one of the conversations Arizona families most often skip and most often regret skipping, because the legal shift that happens on a child's eighteenth birthday is immediate, automatic, and largely invisible until something goes wrong. On the day a child turns 18 in A

Why is short-term rental law in Arizona so confusing? It could be because you are dealing with two completely separate l...
05/21/2026

Why is short-term rental law in Arizona so confusing? It could be because you are dealing with two completely separate legal systems. Arizona has strong state preemption laws. This means cities and counties are legally blocked from outright banning short-term rentals. However, the state preemption does not touch private restrictions. Your HOA’s recorded CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) are a private contract you signed when you bought the home. Click the link to learn more.

Short-term rentals in HOAs are one of the most misunderstood areas of Arizona property law, largely because two separate legal frameworks are operating at the same time and people frequently confuse them. Arizona has strong state preemption that prevents cities and counties from banning short-term r

As summer rolls in, hidden contract gaps often start to surface. Whether it’s a vendor underperforming, a client skippin...
05/14/2026

As summer rolls in, hidden contract gaps often start to surface. Whether it’s a vendor underperforming, a client skipping a payment, or a contractor pushing the boundaries of their scope, these issues usually stem from "set it and forget it" contracts signed months ago. Now is the time to revisit your agreements and ensure they still work for your business today. Click the link below to read more.

A mid-year contract review is one of the most useful and most overlooked things an Arizona business owner can do, especially as summer approaches and disputes tend to surface from contracts that were signed months earlier and never revisited. By the time a vendor stops performing, a client refuses t

Is this non-compete actually enforceable? In Arizona, the answer is yes - but only if it's reasonable. Courts won't upho...
05/06/2026

Is this non-compete actually enforceable? In Arizona, the answer is yes - but only if it's reasonable. Courts won't uphold a ban that's too broad. To stick, it must follow certain guidelines. Learn more by clicking the link.

Non-compete and non-solicit agreements come up constantly in Arizona, and most people on both sides of one have the same basic question: does this thing actually hold up? The short answer is that Arizona enforces these agreements, but only when they are reasonable in time, geography, and the activit

The excitement of college acceptance letters is finally turning into the reality of heading to campus in a few months. A...
04/26/2026

The excitement of college acceptance letters is finally turning into the reality of heading to campus in a few months. As you prep for move-in day, don’t overlook a Power of Attorney. Once your student turns 18, you no longer have the automatic legal authority to act on their behalf in an emergency. Click on the link to learn more.

When your child leaves for college, power of attorney for college students is one of the most overlooked legal tools a family can have in place before move-in day. Most parents spend months thinking about tuition, housing, and health insurance, and very few think about the fact that once their child

We’re a few months into Arizona's 2026 hourly wage and hour law changes, but if you’re still feeling the "new year" fric...
04/20/2026

We’re a few months into Arizona's 2026 hourly wage and hour law changes, but if you’re still feeling the "new year" friction, you aren't alone. April is the perfect time to audit your Q1 paystubs or payroll reports to ensure those January 1st adjustments were actually implemented correctly. Click the link below to learn more.

Arizona wage and hour law changed again on January 1, 2026, and the adjustments affect both employers managing payroll compliance and employees trying to understand what they are owed. The most visible change is the minimum wage increase, but there are related downstream effects on overtime calculat

In a blended family, love is the easy part—it’s the complex paperwork and outdated documents that often lead to unintend...
04/13/2026

In a blended family, love is the easy part—it’s the complex paperwork and outdated documents that often lead to unintended consequences. Without a clear plan, Arizona law may distribute your assets in ways that leave your spouse or children unprotected. Check out our latest blog to learn how to secure your family's future and avoid these common pitfalls.

lended family estate planning is more complicated than most people expect, and the mistakes that come out of it are rarely made on purpose. They happen because someone assumed their spouse would handle things fairly, or because they never updated documents after a remarriage, or because they did not

Arizona law provides a vital safety net against arbitrary HOA fines, yet few homeowners know their limits. Understanding...
04/06/2026

Arizona law provides a vital safety net against arbitrary HOA fines, yet few homeowners know their limits. Understanding these protections is the difference between paying an unfair fee and successfully challenging it. Explore the law.

HOA fines Arizona homeowners receive can feel arbitrary, excessive, or just plain unfair, and sometimes they are. Arizona law places real limits on what a homeowner association can fine you for, how much it can charge, and what process it has to follow before that fine is enforceable. Whether you li

As spring marks the peak season for Arizona HOA inspections and compliance notices, remember that an HOA board’s authori...
03/27/2026

As spring marks the peak season for Arizona HOA inspections and compliance notices, remember that an HOA board’s authority to enforce standards is strictly limited by state law and your community's governing documents. Before addressing any flagged issues, ensure you understand your legal rights. Click below to see how to respond.

Arizona homeowners associations must enforce their rules consistently, within the authority granted by their governing documents and state law, and not every aesthetic issue is legally enforceable. When an HOA steps outside those boundaries, homeowners have rights and defenses that are often overloo

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