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) (26 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

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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
    26 years
  • 28% DUI / DWI
    26 years
  • 20% Federal Crime
    12 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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  • 480-656-7301
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  • 11811 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 3031
    Mesa, AZ
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  • 11811 N. Tatum Blvd. Suite 3031
    Scottsdale, AZ
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  • Orent Law Offices, PLC
    11811 N Tatum Blvd, Suite 3031
    Phoenix, AZ 85028
    Office: 480-656-7301
    Office: 480-656-7301
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

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Craig Orent has been defending and trying criminal cases for 26 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, over 1 year 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, over 1 year 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

20 endorsements


Peggy Margaret Raddatz

Attorney Orent is held in high esteem by his clients and his colleagues. He has the experience and expertise to handle even the most difficult cases... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Peggy Raddatz , La Grange (a suburb of Chicago) (IL), 23 days ago
Herbert Ira Ellis

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Herbert Ellis , Freehold (NJ), 5 months 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 03/24/2012
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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
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America for 2013 The American Trial Lawyers Association 2013
Clients Choice Award- Criminal Defense Avvo 2013
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Admitted National College of DUI Defense 2012–present
Admitted United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth Circuit 2000–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 16
Answers: 1,109 Legal Answers
36 Best Answers - chosen by asker
675 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
138 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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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

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