Kristen M Curry

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Kristen M Curry

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

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

814 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ

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About Kristen

Biography

CERTIFIED CRIMINAL LAW SPECIALIST; SEARCH & SEIZURE INSTRUCTOR; 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 85%

All Felonies, misdemeanors, DUI, traffic matters

32 years

85%
Appeals 15%

Appeals/Post-Conviction Relief

32 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Top Contributor
Top Contributor
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 32 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Curry, Pearson & Wooten P.L.C.

814 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85007-2105

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Kristen M Curry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by JOHN | November 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Forever Grateful

I've been a client of Kristen Curry for over 5 years now. She has handled a few of my cases. If you are looking for an attorney...... stop now and Hire Her!! She is simply the best. Knowledgeable, Caring, Thorough, and knows all the right people to get the most favorable outcome. Yes she returns phon...e calls, yes she actually does care, and yes I have used other attorney's and regretted doing so. Just meet with her one time and you will know why I give her my highest recommendation. I am thankful to Kristen for helping me and my family attain the best possible outcome. Finally, I sleep better at night knowing I can call her if I have a legal issue or potential legal issue.

Posted by shannon sharifi | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best of the BEST!!

She is without a doubt the best attorney ever! She was referred to me and I'm so thankful I checked her out. My case was tough and in the end we won! Thanks Kristen!

Posted by Tim | May 05, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Review for Kristen Curry

I cannot stress enough how glad I am that I enlisted the services of Kristen Curry. Kristen did a wonderful job of representing me. She truly went above and beyond. I was thoroughly impressed with her legal knowledge and passion for ensuring that justice was served. Her keen observation of many inc...onsistencies in the case against me and her recommendation to hire experts to refute testimony made all the difference in the positive outcome of my case. Kristen was an amazing advocate for me during a very stressful time in my life and that of my family. I am grateful for all the efforts of Ms. Curry on my behalf during the time she represented me.

Posted by Ben | July 11, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Kristen is Incredible

I went through a couple lawyers before I found Kristen on this website. After meeting with Kristen for 15 minutes it was obvious she was special. I knew Kristen was the lawyer for my father's case but was worried that my fathers English language barrier would be to much for her. But it was never an i...ssue, Kristen was willing to spend as long as it took in order for my father to understand. My father and I were grateful that God sent us such an amazing person not to mention lawyer. From the moment Kristen met my father I could see relief and hope pulse back into my father's life. Kristen provided me the guidance in order for me to translate all new info concerning the case to my father in our language. Our meetings were at times long because of my fathers inability to comprehend but that did not seem to bother Kristen. I could tell she really cared for my dad through her patience and compassion. Kristen's confidence and presence lights up the courtroom the moment she walks in. I not only recommend her to church and community members but consider her to my Lawyer if I ever need one.

Posted by Liz | September 25, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The outcome was better than we could have hoped for

Kristen worked with what could have been nothing to a lot of lawyers, and kept digging for the right answers. At trial, she was a shining star. Her defendent, our son, was a no show at his trial, but she was persistent with the facts of the case, and even without him there, she won the case. My husba...nd and I both felt she was at the top of her game, and we are thankful for what Kristen was able to accomplish under tough circumstances, She was tough when needed, but also compassionate at the same time.

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Kristen M Curry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Sherman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I've worked with Ms. Curry for a number of years and know that she is a very capable and dynamic attorney who is passionate about her representation. I highly recommend her services."

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Marci Kratter

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristen is an amazing lawyer. She is knowledgable and well respected. I am happy to endorse this lawyer."

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John Gaertner

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Friend

"Kristen is an EXCELLENT attorney. Sharp mind, organized and an experienced as well as aggressive trial attorney. I strongly endorse her."

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Eric Hitchcock

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Herbert Ellis

Unknown lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Silva

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Kristen on cases and she is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Maricopa County. Very experienced, very smart, and gets great results."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Kristen. She is a talented advocate with outstanding work ethic."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Sherman

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Wooten

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Pearson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers 2008-2019, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated 2008-2019, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Arizona's Finest Lawyers 2015-2019, Arizona's Finest Lawyers

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2013-2019, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Certified Specialist - Criminal 2000-2019, State Bar of Arizona

2015

Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers

2013

Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2012

Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2011

Certified Specialist - Criminal - 5 year recertification, State Bar of Arizona

2011

Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2005

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Certified Specialist - Criminal - 5 year recertification, State Bar of Arizona

2000

Certified Specialist - Criminal - 5 year certification, State Bar of Arizona

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Curry, Pearson & Wooten, PLC

2002 - 2003

Attorney, Law Offices of Kristen M. Curry

2000 - 2002

Partner, Curry & Gaertner, PLLC

1998 - 2000

Attorney, Law Office Of David Michael Cantor

1995 - 1998

Deputy Public Defender, Maricopa County Public Defender

1993 - 1995

Attorney, Law Office of Terry Mead

Associations

2012 - Present

Arizona Thurgood Marshall American Inn of Court

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Shannon S.

Jury acquittal

State v. Randy O.

Jury Acquittal

State v. Brandon B.

Suppression of Evidence and Dismissal

State v. Pamela H.

Suppression of evidence and dismissal

State v. Belli

Jury acquittal

State v. Nathan B.

Suppression of Evidence and Dismissal

State v. Contreras

Judgment of Acquittal by Court

State v. Stevens

Jury Acquittal

United States v. Johnson

Jury Acquittal

State v. Brizuela

Jury Aquittal

State v. Shaulis

Jury Acquittal

State v. Ontiveros

Jury Acquittal

State v. Livingston

Suppression of Evidence and Dismissal

State v. Campbell

Jury Acquittal

State v. Barnes

Jury Acquittal

State v. D.S.

Jury acquittal

State v. Bean

Suppression of Evidence and Dismissal

State v. Garcia

Jury Acquittal

State v. Olguin

Jury Acquittal

State v. Reay

Dismissal of Extreme DUI charge

State v. Sells

Favorable Plea Agreement

State v. Sartor

Suppression of Evidence and Dismissal

State v. Flynn

Jury Acquittal for Extreme DUI

L. v. Velez

Jury Awarded $1,500,000.

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Education

1993

University of Arizona College of Law

Juris Doctor

1990

University of California - Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Seventeeth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search & Seizure

2018

Sixteenth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search & Seizure

2016

Fourteenth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search & Seizure

2015

Thirteenth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search and Seizure

2014

Twelfth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search & Seizure

2013

Eleventh Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search and Seizure

2012

Tenth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search and Seizure

2011

Ninth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search and Seizure

2011

First Domestic Violence Case

Defending Domestic Violence Cases

2010

Eighth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search and Seizure

2009

Seventh Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search and Seizure

2007

Fifth Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Search and Seizure

Languages

English

Activity

Top Contributor

Kristen earned significant contribution points in 2012.

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