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Timothy Sparling’s legal career began as an extern with the Maricopa County Superior Court. He then went on to represent everyday people in insurance coverage cases. He graduated as a Trial Advocacy Fellow from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and has practiced criminal law since. He began his criminal practice with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office specializing in serious felony cases. He quickly became known for handling complex, multi-million-dollar white collar cases with a focus in litigating restitution issues. He has appellate experience and is a named attorney in published Arizona Supreme Court precedent. Timothy became a seasoned general criminal practitioner following his transition into private practice and continues that practice today.
Timothy makes significant contributions to criminal justice reform and public policy. He previously served as Vice Chair and Finance Director on the board of legislative district 26 and worked as Strategy Officer and Interim Finance Director for the Will Knight 2020 campaign. He also fights for criminal justice reform as a Legislative Advocate for Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice and has worked directly on issues regarding police civilian review boards, death penalty exoneration processes, public disclosure of police bodycam footage, and drug policy reform. Timothy serves on the Death Penalty Subcommittee of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice and has received media attention for his legislative work from the Arizona Central and ABC15.
Timothy is also a figure in the legal community. He is a graduate from the Arizona State Bar’s esteemed Bar Leadership Institute. He also regularly teaches law courses on legislative research methods for the Arizona Public Defender’s Association and has previously taught classes on criminal restitution, Miranda and voluntariness, legal writing method, and cross-examination. He has received recognition for his pro bono work and is a published author in the Adelphia Law Journal and the OpenSIUC online publication.
When not fighting to defend his clients in the courthouse and at our State Capitol, Timothy dedicates his time to business planning and development. He is also an avid reader and video game player and enjoys spending time with loved ones.
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530 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 107-426, Phoenix, AZ, 85004
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Posted by Terriann | February 26, 2026 | Hired Attorney
I cannot say enough good things about Timothy Sparling Law. Tim is incredibly sharp and truly knows the law inside and out. From the very beginning, he demonstrated a deep understanding of the legal landscape and approached my case with both expertise and strategy. What stood out most was how pers...
Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
We live in Oklahoma and was needing to hire an attorney for our son who lived in Arizona. We literally found Timothy Sparling on a Google search. We believe in God and look to Him for guidance in our lives. From the first phone conversation with Timothy we felt comfortable with him representing our ...
Posted by Jason | April 24, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
I plead with him on the phone regarding my case, and in the end, he decided not to help me after playing a long game of back and forth conversations. Really wish I had spent the time looking for a different lawyer, because by the time I could convince someone else to take my case the prosecutor was a...
Jason — We’re sorry that you feel our consultation led to an adverse outcome in your criminal case. Our firm is committed to giving the best representation to all our clients. We accept only a limited number of cases to ensure that we maintain our standards of quality and give each of our clients the best outcome possible. We also do our best to assist all of our new clients with the hiring process and offer payment plans and financing options to expand access to our services. Unfortunately, payment plans and financing can take some time to navigate and put into place, and we cannot always control how much time that process takes. While we wish we could assist every person who contacts us seeking representation, we owe a duty to our existing clients to make sure our case loads remain low so that every person who hires us receives the attention they deserve. Sadly, this means that new cases must sometimes be turned away. We are disappointed to hear that you feel like you had to make an undesirable choice out of the options available to you because of that. We would be happy to extend a discounted rate to you should you seek representation from us going forward. We wish you the best in all your future endeavors and hope that you will reconsider our firm in the future.
Posted by Nathan | June 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mistakes are a part of life. Second chances, though, are not. I hired Tim and I was awarded another opportunity to change my life for the better. He was diligent within all aspects of my case. He worked hard to fight for me, was constantly in communication, and had the knowledge and expertise to bat...
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal damage. Tim was extremely knowledgeable and polite through the entire process. He discussed every possible contingency to put me at ease. The case resulted in the best possible outcome. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
"Tim and I were attorneys together at a previous firm. Tim is an attorney you can trust if you have been charged with a crime. He always goes above and beyond to assist his clients. I was always impressed by his analytical and critical thinking skills. If anyone at the firm had a question they needed an answer to, Tim was the go-to guy for that! He doesn't rest until he figures out how he can best help his client. I would refer family or friends to Tim for the criminal defense matter in a heartbeat."
"I've known Tim since our first year in law school, and he is honestly one of the smartest people I know. His dedication to his clients and improving in his practice every day is unquestionable. Tim is the kind of lawyer you definitely want to have on your side. I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Mr. Sparling for several years as a criminal defense attorney. Mr. Sparling did a significant amount of White Collar work and is one of the most thorough attorneys I know. I personally saw him analyze thousands of pages of evidence to find inconsistencies in the State's claims to successfully defend his clients. I saw Mr. Sparling develop novel and effective strategies to defend his clients in all types of cases both at trial and in negotiations that included convincing the State to dismiss cases. I would recommend Mr. Sparling to my friends and family."
"Tim is an outstanding attorney. His work ethic and legal acumen are second to none. I have witnessed his dedication to his clients first hand."
"Tim is a sharp, hard working, and highly analytical criminal defense attorney. He litigates any and all issues he can for his clients and is a phenomenal resource when dealing with complex fraud and white collar cases. I would trust Tim to handle any level of criminal matter you are dealing with from simple misdemeanors through homicide charges."
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2016
Trial Advocacy Fellow Award, Arizona State University - Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2021 - 2022
Attorney, Rosenstein Law Group, PLLC
2020 - 2021
Major Fraud Attorney, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
2017 - 2020
Attorney, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
2021 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Appointments CommitteeMember
2017 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeLegislative Advocate
2017 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2020 - 2021
State Bar of Arizona, Leadership InstituteMember
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2020
Legislative Research Methods
2020
Miranda and voluntariness
2020
2019
Legal Writing Method
2019
2018
Cross-Examination
2022
2021
2021
2021
2021
2019
English