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Posted by anonymous | February 04, 2013

Outstanding representation!

Upon being contacted by a police department detective for a telephone interview relative to a criminal investigation, I decided to immediately seek legal representation. I vetted several highly-experienced Phoenix attorneys who received very favorable reviews on an array of online rating sites. I... was immediately impressed with Craig Gillespie during our initial telephone conversation and even more so when I met him in person at his office. Not only did Mr. Gillespie put me at complete ease, he projected a sense of quiet strength and confidence that spoke volumes. He is an outstanding listener who has the unique gift to be able to immediately discern client angst, articulate empathy and swiftly move to an understanding of the facts and move to a plan. Recognizing my innocence from the beginning, Craig moved through the process to understand and move the matter to final resolution without a formal complaint being filed, charges or an arrest. His years as a prosecutor and subsequent work as a defense lawyer rendered the obvious benefit of having worked on both sides of a criminal investigation, which was huge. I enthusiastically endorse and affirm Craig Gillespie as an outstanding attorney who skillfully guided my situation to a successful conclusion without a next step in the judicial process. While we were always confident in the outcome of the matter, it was a process through which we had to work and, although it took patience and faith, my selection of Craig Gillespie to represent me was, in hindsight, one of the best decisions I have ever made. Thank you Craig, Toby and Dave!

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2012

Extreme DUI case...He fought for a successful ending!

I was hesitant to hire an attorney for my Extreme DUI case. I first used a Public Defender and they were not willing to reduce the charges or jail time. Given my medical condition I decided to hire an attorney. I met with Mr. Gillespie and knew immediately that this was the law firm for me. He was ve...ry patient, determined, respectful, professional and optimistic. I was already embarrassed by my situation and Mr. Gillespie did not pass judgment or make me feel like a criminal. I was assigned as a client of Mr. Roscoe. He went to court for me for a year and a half. He was constantly finding new ways to have the outcome in my best interest. He was knowledgeable and so respectful. Anytime I had a concern or questions, he responded immediately. He always made time to meet and speak with me. I know Attorneys have the reputation that they just "want your money". When given the option for a trial, Mr. Roscoe was honest in telling me it would be a waste of time and money because we would not win. He never “fed me a line” to mislead me in my case. Due to his hard work and determination, the results of my DUI case came out better than expected. Even thought still convicted, the results were a success and I could not be happier with how everything turned out. It is a stressful and embarrassing moment going through the DUI process but I never could have gotten through it without the Gillespie Law Firm. I was hesitant in obtaining an Attorney in the aspect that I thought nothing good would come from it. I was wrong! It was a team effort and all of the rumors you hear regarding lawyers were put to rest for me by choosing the Gillespie Law Firm. They were not out for my money, a “power trip” or strictly for their track record but instead for my best interest. I would recommend this team to everyone. Even though the case is coming to an end with my sentencing time, I am still in contact with Dave. The results of my Extreme DUI were as such: Alcohol classes, ignition interlock for a year (it is not as bad as it sounds), and home detention. I am ecstatic with how this turned out and you will be too. Being able to read this success story from me should give you the answer to choose this team. You read these unrealistic stories on other pages and when the time to go to court is here, the law is so strict pertaining to a DUI in Arizona. Working with this law firm was a blessing. If I would have gone with a different law firm I am 100% confident that we would not have won. The case dragged on for a long time, however, Dave went to court for me and continued to fight. His hard work paid off and after the good news came through, I could tell by the smile that he was so excited for me. He looked at it from a team perspective and kept fighting. I got to keep my life, career and future due to the Gillespie Law Firm and was able to put my shame to rest and now move on with the rest of my life.

Posted by Kris | November 28, 2012

Gillespie Law Firm

After 28 years of driving without any incident I was picked up for DUI and I was fortunate to be connected with The Gillespie Law group. After a helpful interview with Craig himself , Dave Roscoe was assigned to my case. Thank god he was as knowledgeable as he was. What could have been a horrible ...experience turned out to be a bearable one. Arizona is so strict on DUI cases I feel I received the best possible outcome for my situation. Everyone in the office was consistently helpful and knowledgeable and I was treated like a person - Not just another case. I would highly recommend the the Gillespie Law Group for any legal matters. I just cant thank them enough.

Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2012

Only the Best was Needed and Received!

I am a working professional and an unforeseen tragic event occurred to me and I was sitting there thinking that my professional career was over if I were to receive a Felony DUI. Craig worked day and night on my case and got the conviction down to a misdemeanor. I just sat for the highest level of pr...ofessional certification exam and passed it. This wouldn't have been possible if I just hired a typical attorney and took what the prosecutor demanded. I wouldn't have been eligible to sit for the exam with a Felony. They saved my career. They were also there thru the conviction and after including assisting me in getting it set aside and off my record (Arizona Set Aside). Look no further!! They are simply the best!

Posted by James | October 16, 2012

Highly Recommend

I would highly recommend this law firm. I hired Craig Gillespie after my son was hospitalized for excessive fluid around his brain. He needed some temporary shunts placed to drain the excess fluid, which prompted a CPS investigation that seemed to never end and really never went anywhere. After a ...few months of police interrogations and misleading CPS statements and inaction, my wife and I hired Craig to represent us because we were told basically that since CPS assumed it was an injury that it would go to court. Craig was very responsive and sympathetic to predicament. He was knowledgeable in the area and very good at getting things moving. Knowing that CPS was pushing to get this in the courts and off of their plate and how ridiculous this case was, he could have easily let them place our case in the court system and started billing us for trial preparation, court costs, and trial fees. He didn’t do that however, he did the work to show them how ridiculous it would be to send this to the courts and pushed them to make the right decision. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Craig and am forever indebted for helping us through what has so far been the worst and scariest thing that has ever happened to us.

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