Robert J Campos

Robert J Campos

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Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime, Violent Crime ... +3 more

51 E Lexington Ave, Phoenix, AZ

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Licensed in Arizona for 37 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1988

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Robert J Campos & Associates Plc

51 E Lexington Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85012-2320

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36 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Peggie Spencer | October 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Compassion & Client Care, Professionalism, and Expertise & Knowledge

I cannot thank Robert J. Campos enough for his outstanding representation. From the very beginning, he demonstrated professionalism, deep legal knowledge, and genuine compassion for my situation. Mr. Campos took the time to explain every step of the process and always made sure I understood my option...s. He was thorough, responsive, and strategic in his approach — qualities that truly set him apart from other attorneys. Due to his dedication and skill, we achieved a successful outcome and won the case. It was clear throughout that he genuinely cares about his clients and takes pride in doing everything possible to protect their rights and best interests. I would highly recommend Robert J. Campos to anyone in need of a trustworthy, experienced, and results-driven attorney. He is truly one of the best in his field.

Posted by Carol&Raul | December 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fair Representation NEEDED in Apache County

We hired Mr Campos to represent my Fiance' in his criminal case with very serious charges! I can not say enough about this man. He was literally a Godsend to my Fiance' and our family! His experience, knowledge of the law and criminal system far surpassed anything we could have ever imagined. Mr. ...Campos, from the get go, laid things out honestly in ways so that we could understand the process and of what was to come throughout the process. Even though it took 2 years to get through the process, Mr Campos never gave up. He is AMAZING at his job! His network of colleagues that may get called in for consultation in their areas of expertise is amazing as well! This is the kind of Lawyer everyone should have in being represented for the best possible outcome in your circumstance. Having never had to hire a lawyer before was a very daunting task, and one I prayed hard for too! I do not wish that for anyone, but things happen and Thank God for a Lawyer like Mr. Campos. He genuinely cares for his clients and keeps you in the loop of everything surrounding your case. There were never any surprises. He won't sugarcoat things and will give you best and worst case scenarios. That's not easy, but so important to help you get through the case. Our family is forever grateful for Robert J. Campos and Associates. He helped get our lives back and was worth every dime! You need not look any further than him. We ABSOLUTELY recommend him! THANK YOU, MR. CAMPOS!

Posted by Vito | August 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This is a real story about what Mr. Campos accomplished

In 2016 I was convicted of a horrible thing that had lifelong implications. What I didn't know was some due process was bypassed, statutes assumed and evidence that I didn't know existed was withheld from my defense team. My lawyer at that time didn't have any understanding to the statues, and the ...a Judge told me that the plea deal is what I needed to take or potentially go to jail for 5-15 years. Scary proposition for someone who didn't even have a parking ticket. I didn't know the truth as a legal scholar to know what to believe or not. I just knew that I was not guilty of what they accused me of, but I took the deal convinced it was my only option in life. A year after conviction, I found the evidence I had been hunting and an appellate attorney and they were the worst decision that I ever made. They took $15K and another year of waiting only to receive a cut and paste motion that was written by a law student (proven later). This motion was struck down and dismissed by the judge that heard my case the first time. After a year long dispute with the Arizona Bar Association for me to prove their ineffective assistance I could move forward again. Eventually in 2020 this law firm was heavily sanctioned and suspended from practicing law completely. However, I was still a convicted felon, without legal representation, without money and now 4+ years after my case concluded. A tough sell for any Court to hear. That's when I found Mr. Campos. He recognized multiple constitutional violations and flaws with the case itself. He recognized that I received a deal that was far worse than what I would have even received in a courtroom if I was found guilty. We filed our second PCR on the correct issues in Feb 2020, which again went in front of the judge that I saw the first and second time and again he ignored it and dismissed it due to being “untimely” and outside the widow to file a PCR. Mr. Campos continued to fight and appealed it to the Arizona Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals unanimously found that this judge convicted of a "crime that didn't exist" and the constitutional violations that the judge ignored were indeed accurate. Violations that had NO time constraints to be heard by a court! I was a free man finally. The state refiled the original charges a second time and Mr. Campos went to work a second time. After multiple attempts of trying to communicate with the state Mr. Campos let them know that we were going to start proceedings in taking it to trial and he gave the reasons why they would lose if they chose to do so. After one round of negotiations with the state, we agreed on a plea deal that was a misdemeanor charge and 90 days of unsupervised probation. A long fall for them from a class 3 felony, a lifetime of probation and 5-15 years potential jail time! Even though we could have won in court, it was much better to take the plea and then have the misdemeanor and probation set aside in 30 days then it was to spend another $20,000 and another year of my life fighting. The point I want to make is this, as the judge at my plea hearing said a few weeks ago, what Mr. Campos accomplished was absolutely "the results of good lawyering". She was taken back by the extent which he turned the case around from the beginning. At the end of the day Justice is ONLY what you pay for and the key is how skilled your lawyer is in fighting for you. My first legal team has billboards all over the valley and I spent tens of thousands of dollars thinking I was getting the hype when in all reality I was getting a puppy mill paralegal with a briefcase. Do yourself a favor, if you want results this is the person you need to work with. This is a real story. Not that I will ever need a criminal attorney again, but if I ever did, there is only one person I will ever call. Do yourself the same favor.

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Stand up man !

He was great he knows exactly what he talks about a man with high notoriety and a high level of education he was professional throughout the whole process , anyone looking for a professional with experience this is your man would highly recommend his services !

Posted by anonymous | May 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Positive review for Robert Campos

I know we made the right decision by hiring Robert Campos. He has years of experience and knows many people at the courthouse and in law enforcement. He has the ability to be both compassionate and straight to the point when necessary. Robert gave us clear and concise advice on how to handle our case... and we are extremely grateful that we had his expert advice. Having Robert to consult with made an awful situation easier to manage.

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Robert J Campos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kamille Dean

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Robert Campos without reservation. I have know Robert for nearly 13 years. I have done trials with him, and I have also seen how he works his cases. If you have an appeal or a case you want to take to trial, Robert is a criminal law specialist and one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Arizona. He is not afraid to fight for what is right or to take matters to trial when necessary. I would hire Robert for any close friend or family member if I ever needed to. Not only do I know he would never leave any stone unturned but he is very honest, trustworthy and demonstrates true compassion above and beyond other lawyers. He sincerely cares about those he represents and defends."

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Kamille Dean

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Arizona Finests Lawyers, Arizona Finests Lawyers

2014

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyer, National Trial Lawyers

2003

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

1995

Certified Criminal Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona

1988

Prosecutor of the Year, La Paz County, Arizona Prosecuting Attorney’s Advisory Counsel (APAAC).

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Robert J. Campos & Associates, P.L.C.

2006 - 2008

Judge Pro tem, Glendale City Court

2004 - 2008

Judge Pro tem, Scottsdale City Court

2000 - 2002

Judge Pro Tem, Pascua Yaqui Tribe

1989 - 1996

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Ofc

1987 - 1989

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, La Paz County Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Arizona's Finest Lawyers

1996 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

1996 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

1996 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Arizona v. A. P.

All charges were dismissed

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Education

1987

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

University of Arizona

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

2012

Published by Aspatore Books, a Thomson Reuters business Inside the Minds: Transitioning from Prosecutor to Defense Attorney

Languages

Spanish

English

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