$ 350-450 per hour
About Julia
Biography
Julia Cassels provides an unparalleled level of representation. With over 17 years of experience, including over 80 felony jury trials, over 25 misdemeanor trials, and having seen thousands and thousands of cases to completion, Ms. Cassels has a level of experience that is exceptionally rare. Ms. Cassels regularly represents high profile defendants and appears frequently in the national media.
Ms. Cassels is committed to providing excellent, personal service. Types of cases include homicides, sex crimes, drug offenses, weapons cases, and other felony representation.
Through an alliance with a well-respected immigration attorney, she will also provide comprehensive immigration representation so that if immigration is a concern, your rights are protected from the very first moment.
Ms. Cassels provides flat fees and affordable payment plans for your convenience. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
24 years | 10,000 cases
Sex Crime
25%
24 years | 5,000 cases
Violent Crime
25%
24 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 23 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Julia Cassels, PLLC
1726 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85006
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Posted by Victoria Washington | May 13, 2015 | Litigation
Brilliant Attorney
Julia is a brilliant trial lawyer who cares about her clients. She is consistently available to her clients. She will NEVER lie to you even if the truth is painful. She will work hard for you, balls to the wall. I'm a lawyer myself and Julia is the first person I turn to when I need help on an is...
Posted by Ryan | May 08, 2015 | Immigration
Wonderful Immigration attorney
I hired Julia to handle my cousin's immigration case and she was wonderful. Always very responsive and answered all of my questions. Thanks Julia!
Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2014 | Family
Hard-working and creative criminal defense lawyer
Ms. Cassels has been of great help to one of our family members. We didn't know what to expect from a lawyer. She was hard-working, intelligent, and funny. We needed that in order to get through the entire process. She returned phone calls very quickly and kept us informed at all times about what was...
Julia Cassels's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have the upmost respect and highly recommend Ms. Cassels for your immigration and criminal defense matters. She is brilliant and is an avid advocate. It is a pleasure working with her and is a joy to see her ability to turn on the "aggressiveness" when it is warranted. No doubt you will be in good hands with Ms. Cassels."
"I endorse this lawyer and would recommended services to any client."
"Julia is an incredible advocate! She is brilliant and aggressive in her approach to her cases. I recommend Julia to all my immigration referrals in California."
"Julia is a smart and extremely capable attorney. She is dedicated to her clients and relentlessly fights for them. Clients are well served having her on their side."
"Julia is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney and a fierce advocate for her clients. I have been a colleague of Ms. Cassels for several years and I have no hesitation in referring potential clients her way. I have seen her work first hand; she is a phenomenal attorney."
"Julia is a hard working and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Julia for a number of years. Her knowledge of the rules impressive... and she always comes up with creative ways to fight for clients. She's one that I turn to when I have questions."
"As a colleague of Julia, I've seen her obtain excellent results for her clients. She is a highly skilled, hardworking lawyer. I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Julia since she was a public defender and I was working as a prosecutor in Marciopa County. She is very experienced, knowledgable and works very hard for her clients. She is very professional and obtains great results. I have the utmost respect for her and recommend her highly."
"I endorse Julia wholeheartedly. Excellent. Very book smart. Very street smart. Her work on a client we helped was outstanding. She looks out for her clients and protects their interests. She has my total trust. She is also a wonderful person to deal with."
"Julia is one of the most compassionate and dedicated attorneys I have had the privilege to work with. Julia's care and compassion translates to zealous advocacy on behalf of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Julia is by far one of the most brilliant legal minds I know. She can spot issues that even a seasoned attorney wouldn't likely find."
"Julia is one of the most dedicated attorneys I know. She demonstrates true compassion and empathy for her clients, pursuing the best possible outcome in each case with incredible diligence and professionalism."
"Julia Cassels is an excellent attorney and truly empathizes with her clients. I have worked with Julia on a number of cases since 2013 and her skills have led her to enjoy great success. She works with families to give options and guide them through an extremely complex system. I recommend Julia as a first-rate immigration attorney who always fights for her clients."
"Ms. Cassels is an exceptional lawyer. She has worked me on several criminal and civil matters and I am consistently impressed with her writing talent and trial skills. She cares deeply about her clients and takes great pride in doing excellent work on each case."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Amicus Selection, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
2017
Criminal Defense SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Presidential Award, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
2016
Criminal Defense SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Finalist Spring Essay Contest, Sartorialist
2006
Top Young Attorneys to Watch, Attorney at Law Magazine
2001
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year, CASA
2001
Graduated in Top 10% of Class, Drake University Law School
1998
Dwight D. Opperman Scholarship, Dwight D. Opperman Scholarship
1998
Valedictorian, Graduated with Highest Honors, Augustana College
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Board of Governors, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
2014 - Present
Admitted to Practice, United States District Court
2014 - Present
Admitted to Practice, Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
2005 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Julia Cassels
2017 - 2017
Attorney, Admitted to Practice United States Supreme Court
2002 - 2005
Attorney, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
2001 - 2001
Law Clerk, United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa
1998 - 2001
CASA Volunteer, Court Appointed Special Advocates (Casa)
Associations
2017 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2015 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2015 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
2005 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2015 - 2016
Greater San Diego OrchestraMember
2013 - 2014
TBLPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Jimenez
Super Mitigated Sentence
State v. Stabolito
Not Guilty on all counts
In re Fauni
Cancellation of Removal
In re Pardo
Cancellation of Removal
State v. Delgado
Change in State of the Law
State v. Leahy
Directed Verdict
State v. Rodriguez
Not Guilty
In re Ross
Citizenship Granted
State v. Nava
Not Guilty
Education
2001
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Augustana College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Speaking Engagements
2017
Roundtable Event
The Intersection of ICE and the Criminal Justice System
2017
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice Winter Seminar
Introduction to the Difficults
2013
APDA
Trial Strategies for Winning Unwinnable Cases
2011
APDA
Evidentiary Issues
Publications
2015
Jennifer Pastiloff
Steele Grey
2015
Jennifer Pastiloff
Steele Grey, Part 2
2015
2015
Immigration Law
Immigration Law News
2014
The Financial Diet
Self-Employment Tax for Entrepreneurs
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers