AZ STR Municipal Misdemeanor case – Advice + Lawyer Recommendations?

[Amanda L.]

I’m looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with municipal enforcement related to short-term rentals in Arizona.

I’m currently dealing with a municipal court matter in Williams, AZ involving a short-term rental and business licensing. The case includes one misdemeanor count for operating without a business license. I am now fully compliant and trying to determine the most efficient way to resolve this pre-trial.

I’ve spoken with a few attorneys and received quotes ranging from $3k to $6k, and I’m trying to evaluate:

• - Whether retaining counsel specifically for the pre-trial conference is worth it at this stage, and
• - Whether anyone has recommendations for attorneys experienced with municipal / STR / code enforcement cases in Williams, Flagstaff, or northern Arizona.

If you’ve been through something similar, I’d appreciate hearing:

• - How your case resolved once compliance was achieved
• - Whether having an attorney at pre-trial made a meaningful difference
• - Any lawyer recommendations (or lessons learned)

Thanks in advance — appreciate the collective wisdom here.