Jocquese Lamount Blackwell

Jocquese Lamount Blackwell

4.6
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, General Practice

818 N. 5th Ave., Phoenix, AZ

About Jocquese

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023

Location

Blackwell Law Office, PLLC

818 N. 5th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, 85003

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Jocquese Lamount Blackwell's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bob A. | August 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent attorney

Mr Blackwell and his team of professionals are the best you can find if you are ever in a poposit that an attorney is necessary. He is caring, understanding, honest, ethical, sincere, a great communicator when handling your case. His knowledge of the law and advice is what won the case against me. ...You need to trust this man as he has your best interest in mind. I was looking at deportation ( I have been in this country for 50 years but never became a citizen ) and I got a call from him yesterday saying that we won. I must say he is the one that made it happen. Now I can move on with my life in a productive manner and will become a citizen. He will respect you he will listen to you and give you the best advice possible and he does know what he is doing... I will refer him to family friends and anybody that needs an attorney as he is the best...

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Jocquese Lamount Blackwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jocquese Blackwell is a phenomenal attorney. He has a fantastic courtroom presence, and the knowledge you need to make sure your rights are protected at every stage of the process. Highly recommend."

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Marci Kratter

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Joc is incredibly capable and does a wonderful job for his clients."

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Anthony Salvador

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Blackwell's experience and not guilty verdicts are rivaled by most."

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Zachary Storrs

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Blackwell is an excellent attorney. He is highly committed to his clients and he is a true trial lawyer."

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Melody Harmon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Andrews

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Tait

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Blackwell is a passionate advocate unafraid to go to bat aggressively for his clients. I have witnessed him achieve remarkable results for them firsthand."

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Michelle Bell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Blackwell is an incredible attorney that is well respected in the legal community. He truly cares about his clients and is constantly fighting on their behalf. Mr. Blackwell's clients are most definitely in great hands."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jocquese. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Guy Haskell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Blackwell without hesitation."

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Cody Curry

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Blackwell is on the front lines of his area of practice and is making a significant impact on our legal landscape. His clients are in good hands."

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Burges McCowan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joc is very passionate in defense of his clients. He never rests until every possible defense avenue is explored. He inspires me to keep up the fight."

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Charlie Naegle

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with Joc on several matters and one still pending, I have never seen someone so dedicated to fighting for his clients rights. If I get in trouble I'm calling Joc!"

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Roy Whitehead

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Blackwell for many years. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of a great attorney."

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Travis Logue

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Outstanding lawyer who obtains great results."

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Hesam Alagha

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse Mr. Blackwell. He is a hard working attorney who fights extremely hard for his clients. Mr. Blackwell is an excellent trial attorney who achieves great results."

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Adam Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Blackwell for several years and have personally observed him in court. He is an excellent attorney that obtains great results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bamidele Adelayo

Unknown lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Has excellent trial skills. He recently won a big gang related case. I have utmost respect for his courtroom skills."

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David Kephart

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've known Jocquese since law school and from the first time I met him I knew he'd be one hell of a lawyer. I'm not sure I've seen any attorney be so passionate in fighting for his clients or their particular issues. Jocquese's goal in life is to seek out, fight, and rectify injustice and he does so on a daily basis."

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Matthew Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle Bell

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Marci Kratter

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Ryan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charlie Naegle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Burges McCowan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michelle Carson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Roy Whitehead

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Travis Logue

Real estate lawyer

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Adam Feldman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Hesam Alagha

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Lopez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristopher Califano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Scott Silva

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Kephart

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Brian Sloan

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Paul Knost

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.

Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2023

updated on 01/02/2024

An admonishment means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2014

Law Firm of the Month, Attorney At Law Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers

2012

Community Engagement Outreach Task Force Co-Chair Service Award, City of Phoenix

2002

Hayzel B. Daniels Scholarship, Hayzel B. Daniels Bar Association

2000

Distinguished Writer Award, Motorola Corporation

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Blackwell Law Office, PLLC

Associations

2013 - Present

National Bar Association

Attorney Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Pfeifer

Not Guilty!

State v. Woodard

Not Guilty!

State v. Daigneault

Not Guilty On 2 Counts and the State Dismissed the other count after the verdict.

State v. Dehani

Not Guilty On All Counts.

State v. Payan

Not Guilty On All 17 Counts.

State v. Ward

Not Guilty

State v. Coleman

Not Guilty

State v. Waits

Not Guilty

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Education

2012

APDA- If helps if They Like and Trust You: Hones Communication with a Jury

Certificate

2012

APDA - Sun Tzu's Art of War - Ancient Wisdom for Today's Warrior

Certificate

2012

APDA - Battles in the Trenches at the Front Line and on the Front Page

Certificate

2012

APDA - Eye Witness Case Law Updates and Jury Instructions

Certificate

2012

APDA - Gangs and Daubert: How to Level the Playing Field

Certificate

2012

APDA - 2012 Search and Seizure Update

Certificate

2012

APDA - Analyzing and Defending the Wiretap Case

Certificate

2012

APDA - The Unique Challenges Facing Female Attorneys

Certificate

2004

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

North Carolina AandT State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1992

United States Military Intelligence School

Cryptography

1992

United States Army Airborne School

Paratrooper

1989

U.S. Military Intelligence School

Intelligence Officer

Speaking Engagements

2013

APDA

Gangs and Daubert: Are we there yet?

2012

2012 Arizona Public Defenders Association

Gang and Daubert: How to Level the Playing Field

2011

Annual Arizona Public Defender Association Conference

Gang Trials

2010

2010 Arizona Public Defenders Association

Gang Trials

Publications

2001

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems Highly Parallel Microfluidic Biochannel Arrays

2000

Sensor Symposium The Fabrication of Electroplated Micro Mold Inserts for Fabrication of Plastic Microfluidics

2000

American Chemical Society Microfluidic Sample Preparation Devices in Genetic Analysis

1999

Hermes Symposium Fluid Transport Techniques in Microfluidic Devices

Languages

English

Activity

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