Michael E Ziton

Michael E Ziton

4.2
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 33 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Luhrs Tower, 45 West Jefferson, Suite 403, Phoenix, AZ

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Michael E. Ziton is an Arizona Criminal Trial Attorney with nearly 25 years of criminal litigation experience. Mr. Ziton handles both felony and misdemeanor, jury and non-jury matters, throughout Arizona. Practice areas include: * Drug Offenses * Domestic Violence / Assault Charges * Federal Jurisdiction Offenses * DUI/Drunk Driving Defense * Vehicular Manslaughter / Homicide * Sex Offenses * Probation VIolations * Juvenile Offenses * Criminal Traffic Offenses

34 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 33 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Michael E Ziton, P.C.

Luhrs Tower, 45 West Jefferson, Suite 403, Phoenix, AZ, 85003

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Michael E Ziton's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2012 | Criminal Defense

stay away

Worthless. Didnt even read the police report until the day of my hearing. Was late to the court house by over an hour. Used his phone to deal with other business while supposed to be working on my case at the court house. Used his cellphone in the courtroom itself. I was innocent but ended up taking ...a plea bargain because this bozo didnt have his act together. Fortunately for me I was able to write the courts later on and have my conviction amended to something more favorable. Stay away from this guy.

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Joshua Blumenreich

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Kimble

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a great lawyer. I have personally observed his work in the courtroom and he does a tremendous job. Mike is very thorough and truly cares about all of his clients"

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Fred Ruotolo

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Michael for over 20 years. I have referred clients to him for their criminal law matters. I also rely on his advice for guidance if there are potential criminal matters in my divorce and family law cases. I highly recommend Michael and will continue to recommend him for criminal law matters. Many people I have referred to him have made a point of telling me how happy they are with his services. Excellent lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

"10-Best" Trial Attorney in Arizona, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Founding Attorney, Law Offices Michael E Ziton PC

1992 - 2001

Trial Attorney, Phoenix Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

American Society of Legal Advocates

Top 100 Arizona Criminal Defense Lawyer

1992 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Practicing Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

"10-Best" Trial Attorney in Arizona

Extensive Trial Experience

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Education

1992

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

City of Phoenix

Arizona Domestic Violence Prosecution

Publications

2014

National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America

Languages

Spanish

English

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