Michelle Villanueva-Skura

Michelle Villanueva-Skura Esq., is an Arizona lawyer and owner at Villanueva Skura Attorneys at Law, whose practice focuses on criminal defense law, particularly sex crimes and serious felony allegations. She represents clients facing charges that can carry severe legal and personal consequences. Her work includes matters involving sexual offenses, violent crimes, DUI, drug charges, domestic violence, and other felony cases. She emphasizes individual rights, government accountability, and constitutional protections when defending clients against criminal accusations.

Michelle earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and studied abroad at the University of Oxford during her undergraduate education. She later received her J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School, graduating near the top of her class. During law school, she earned multiple CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, including recognition for achievement in Insurance Litigation and Constitutional Law.

Michelle worked as a licensed litigation examiner before entering the legal profession. In that role, she resolved thousands of complex injury and wrongful death claims, gaining substantial experience evaluating evidence, liability, and damages. She later transitioned into criminal defense, where she has developed a practice centered on serious allegations and contested cases. Her prior claims background contributes to her analytical approach when reviewing evidence and developing defense strategies.

Michelle Villanueva-Skura is admitted to practice in Arizona. Her professional memberships include the State Bar of Arizona, Maricopa County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, and American Bar Association. She has built her practice around defending clients accused of serious crimes while challenging prosecutorial and law enforcement actions when constitutional concerns arise. Her background combines claims analysis, litigation experience, and focused criminal defense advocacy.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, Villanueva Skura Attorneys at Law
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Maricopa County Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Member, National Trial Attorneys
• Member, American Bar Associations

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Arizona Summit Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Miam
  Bachelor’s Degree