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Christian M. Lueders is a Phoenix criminal defense attorney, former Maricopa County felony prosecutor, and founder of Guardian Law Group. He represents clients throughout Arizona in serious felony cases, misdemeanor offenses, DUI matters, and complex criminal investigations. His practice focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including violent crimes, aggravated assault, domestic violence, drug crimes, drug trafficking, weapons offenses, white collar crimes, fraud, theft offenses, criminal traffic matters, and vehicular crimes.
Before founding Guardian Law Group, Christian served as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, where he handled a wide range of criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors and DUI offenses to serious and violent felonies. He also worked in the Vehicular Crimes Division, prosecuting cases involving serious injury and fatal traffic collisions, including vehicular manslaughter, negligent homicide, and other serious criminal traffic offenses.
Today, Christian focuses exclusively on criminal defense. His experience handling criminal cases from investigation through trial allows him to provide strategic, well-prepared representation for individuals facing criminal charges throughout Arizona. He is known for thorough case preparation, aggressive advocacy, and trial-ready defense.
Prior to law school, Christian spent eight years in sales and marketing, earning Sales Representative of the Year honors with a Fortune 500 company. He credits that experience with developing the communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills that now serve his clients in the courtroom and during high-stakes negotiations.
Christian graduated cum laude from Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business before earning his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. While in law school, he clerked for both the Arizona Attorney General's Office and the United States Attorney's Office, gaining valuable experience in state and federal law.
At Guardian Law Group, Christian and his team provide aggressive, strategic criminal defense representation throughout Arizona. The firm handles serious felony charges, misdemeanor offenses, DUI cases, domestic violence allegations, assault cases, drug crimes, weapons charges, white collar investigations, criminal traffic matters, and other criminal cases. Every case receives direct attorney involvement, thorough preparation, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcome.
Christian has been recognized by leading legal organizations for his work in criminal defense and trial advocacy, including Phoenix Magazine's Best of the Valley, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, and Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.
If you are facing criminal charges in Arizona, Christian Lueders and Guardian Law Group are prepared to provide experienced, trial-ready criminal defense representation when your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line.
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Posted by Gary | March 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney
You made all difference, Than you so much!!
Christian Lueders of Guardian Law Group provided excellent representation in my child custody dispute. Christian Lueders of Guardian Law Group handled my felony charges with great skill. He gave outstanding legal advice, thoroughly explaining my alternatives and preparing a good defense for my case. ...
"Christian is the best criminal defense attorney in Arizona. As a former prosecutor, he knows the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. I would not hesitate to call Christian if you are need, or believe you might be in need, of a criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Christian is a smart and passionate attorney who fully develops his cases and advocates for his clients to insure they get the best possible defense available in Arizona. His background from being a prosecutor gives him the knowledge and foresight to know how the case will go and how to properly pursue the best result for his clients. He is also approachable, humble, and affable, which are the characteristics you want in your attorney."
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2026
2026 Best of the Valley – Best Criminal Defense Lawyer, Phoenix Magazine
2026
Platinum Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
2025 Litigator of the Year, American Institute of Trial Lawyers
2025
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2025
The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2025
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2024
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2020 - Present
Founder & Lead Criminal Defense Attorney, Guardian Law Group
2019 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2026
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