After deciding to retain private counsel and researching online I got in touch with a few attorney offices. One did not practice in the matter. The other I would describe as pushy, wanting me to act quickly, caring more about getting me under contract then my situation. In contrast Brenda (Legal Assi...stant to Attorney Craig Gillespie) was professional, easy to talk to, and I felt wanted to help me. Craig had a similar demeanor, once engaged he acted quickly on my case. At each of our court appearances Craig was greeted by a different colleague and they exchanged pleasantries. I feel this indicates he is known and respected among his peers. Overall he operated with integrity and maintained a positive relationship with the Court / opposing counsel. While nothing can guarantee a favorable outcome in these matters, I feel that having a positive relationship can help ensure a fair outcome.

As a former prosecutor and Supervising Judge, and a board member of one of the largest bar associations in the United States, I have seen thousands of attorneys practicing law. When a family member needed a criminal defense attorney in Arizona, multiple friends in the legal community recommended Crai...g Gillespie. I can wholeheartedly state that he is beyond exceptional. His attention to detail, his preparation and zealous representation is unmatched. He is knowledgeable, experienced and a remarkable trial lawyer. I noticed immediately the respect he received when he stepped before the court. It is clear that he is highly regarded by the judiciary, opponent prosecutors and even law enforcement. He was able to convince the prosecutors that the case should not proceed as it was a case of self-defense after being attacked by a roommate. This result was only accomplished by detailed, exhaustive interviews with the responding police officers and numerous witnesses. When Craig presented the evidence he had amassed to the prosecutors, the case was dismissed by their office. He did an amazing job in a very complicated matter and he communicated with us regularly to keep us informed. I cannot say enough good things about him.

I hired Mr. Gillespie to represent me through a DUI case. I have family that are attorneys but do not practice criminal law. Mr. Gillespie came highly recommended through a colleague of one of those family members and I can say he did not let me down! He was very transparent throughout the entire cas...e. He got me a plea deal I was extremely happy with. I would recommend Craig Gillespie to anyone that is in need of a great criminal defense attorney!

Gillespie responded to my inquiry related to daughters DUI ticket immediately when called, made appointment with daughter, kept Father in the loop as appropriate. Was within reason always available to discuss case. Used experience to obtain plea arrangement effectively with mitigation of penalty. ... I would be confident to use Gillespie Firm if needed in the future and recommend highly.

I hired Craig because I had a serious charges against me. In our first call he was calm, sincere and positive and that was my experience all they way through to conclusion. He was always available by phone, He was quick to reply to emails, he was willing to go over concerns my wife had and made the c...orrect legal decisions that I didn’t have the knowledge to do. He was informative about the steps we were taking and honest about the future possible outcomes. I would encourage anyone who is going to need legal representation to give him a call. He is a great attorney to have by your side.