Craig S Orent

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Also known as Orent Law Offices, PLC
Craig S Orent
Experienced, Aggressive, Passionate Criminal Defense (Federal, State, & City Courts) (25 years)
5.0 star rating
Highly recommend to anyone needing help; Honest, straight forward, made it easy for me to go through a difficult time
- Mauricio, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
Excellent lawyer, who rescued me. Highly recommend to anyone facing criminal charges.
- AC, a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

10.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 30% Criminal Defense
    25 years
  • 25% Federal Crime
    11 years
  • 23% DUI / DWI
    25 years
  • 10% Domestic Violence
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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Orent Law Offices, PLC
    11811 N Tatum Blvd, Suite 3031
    Phoenix, AZ 85028
    Office: 480-656-7301
    Office: 866-749-6815
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  • 11811 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 3031
    Scottsdale, AZ
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  • 11811 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 3031
    Mesa, AZ
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

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Craig Orent has been defending and trying criminal cases for 24 years, handling everything from minor traffic matters to capital first degree murder. He... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Highly recommend to anyone needing help; Honest, straight forward, made it easy for me to go through a difficult time”

Posted by: Mauricio, 9 months ago.

Client Review: I was facing an extreme DUI and was down on my luck. Someone in the courts referred me to Craig. Very thankful. He was great. He cared. Calmed me and... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent lawyer, who rescued me. Highly recommend to anyone facing criminal charges.”

Posted by: AC, 7 months ago.

Client Review: Honest, straightforward; was always there for me; kept me informed of all case activity; and got me great results. Charged with a firearms offense.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

14 endorsements


Ty Hyderally

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Ty Hyderally , Montclair (NJ), 3 days ago
Anthony Rao

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Anthony Rao , Revere (MA), 11 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

25 years since Craig S Orent was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Arizona Active 1994 07/11/2008
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Criminal Defense Lawyer at Various 1987–2011
Intern Trial Prosecutor at Riverside County District Attorney's Office 1987–1987

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) Jury Trial Training (2 weeks) 1995
Public Defender Trial Academy, School of Advocacy Jury trial college (2 weeks) 1991
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2011
American Jurisprudence Award (AmJur) - Civil Procedure Lawyers Cooperative Publishing (Thomson Corporation) 1986
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Admitted United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit 2000-present
Former Board of Director Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice 1991-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 14
Answers: 612 Legal Answers
21 Best Answers - chosen by asker
258 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
76 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
“The Sooner the Better: Jencks Material of Hearsay Declarants in Pretrial Hearings,” The Liberty Legend, National Association of Federal Defenders 2003
“Beware Of Unknown Court Policies: What You Don’t Know About Ex Parte Communications Between Judge and Jury Can Hurt You,” The Defender, Arizona Attorneys For Criminal Justice 2000
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
“An Ethics Roundtable Discussion” CJA/FPD seminar 2007
“Federal Victims’ Rights: Dormant No More?” National Seminar for Federal Defenders 2005
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Contact Craig Orent to set up a free consultation & case review

480-656-7301