Timothy Hezekiah Sparling

Timothy Hezekiah Sparling

also known as Tim Sparling

4.7
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ... +2 more

530 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 107-426, Phoenix, AZ

About Timothy

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 8 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2017

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Location

Sparling Law Group PLLC

530 E. McDowell Rd., Ste. 107-426, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

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Timothy Hezekiah Sparling's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Jason | April 25, 2025 | Criminal Defense

Really thoughtless recommend someone else

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...lready on the offense and pushed several court dates ahead of schedule pressuring me into an early plea deal that was sub-optimal. He's not a lawyer I would recommend because he has a way of convincing you he's going to be there to commit to a case only to back out causing all sorts of negative consequences that could've been averted had he been more forthcoming about my particular criminal defense trial that was coming up....

Timothy Sparling

Replied last July 09, 2025

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 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

DUI/DV

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...tle many different elements of my cases. Tim sets himself apart from the other options of attorneys out there by consistently and continuously going above and beyond what is normally expected of an attorney/client relationship.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Disorderly Conduct/Criminal Damage

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.

Posted by Rita | February 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional, competent, responsive

Several months ago, I received a criminal speeding ticket in Scottsdale, I was so nervous and didn't know what to do. I called Rosenstein Law Group based on a friend referral. Tim was assigned to my case, and he was so polite, informative, and explained all the process and the choices that I have. I ...felt reassured and a positive feeling. Tim and Crystal were very cooperative and always answered all my questions. At the end, Tim was able to get me defensive driving school at sentencing. Thank you, Tim, Crystal, and all Rosenstein law Group family.

Posted by Ismael | September 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

hard working, aggressive negotiation, best possible outcome.

Mr. Sparling was very profession and straight forward. He didn’t promise me a rose garden, but he did promise that he will do everything he can for the best result and be an aggressive negotiation. I was glad I hired him, and he took over my case not even a week before my second pretrial conference. ...He was able to do a quick proper turnover with the previous attorney. He also kept the line of communication open and answered all my questions. I became very confident with him representing me in my case from day one. On my third pretrial conference he explained in detail multiple approaches to get the best result. He was able to negotiate a diversion in my case which I was very grateful, and it allowed me to be able to have a clean record so I will always be able to provide for my daughter in her future. I will highly recommend Mr. Sparling and is the best representation of Rosenstein Law Group.

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Shifa Alkhatib

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Brandon Sander

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Adam Gross

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Kevin Strong

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jack Litwak

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Trial Advocacy Fellow Award, Arizona State University - Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Work Experience

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

Associations

2021 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Appointments Committee

Member

2017 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Legislative Advocate

2017 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2020 - 2021

State Bar of Arizona, Leadership Institute

Member

Education

2016

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Speaking Engagements

2020

Arizona Public Defender Association

Legislative Research Methods

2020

Arizona Public Defender Association

Miranda and voluntariness

2020

Arizona Public Defender Association Legislative History for Dummies

2019

Arizona Public Defender Association

Legal Writing Method

2019

Arizona Public Defender Association Legislative History for Dummies

2018

Arizona Public Defender Association

Cross-Examination

Publications

Languages

English

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