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5.0 /5.0
555 Client Reviews
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Aaron Michael Black
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Biography
There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else! 2012-2021 SUPER LAWYER * Top 100 Trial Lawyer * Top 40 Under 40 * AV-Preeminent Rated * AVVO 10.0 * Top Valley DUI Lawyer * Top 1% ***
"I Understand That Even Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations."
Listed in Southwest Super Lawyer Magazine as a 2014-2021 Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense and DUI:
- Listed in Southwest Super Lawyer Magazine as a 2012 and 2013 Super Lawyer Rising Star in Criminal Defense:DUI;
- Recognized by the National Advocacy for DUI Defense as one of the Top DUI Defense Lawyers in Arizona for 2014-2021;
- Rated by North Valley Magazine as Top Valley DUI Lawyers in 2012-2021;
- Martindale-Hubbel AV-Preeminent Lawyer, the highest level of professional excellence;
- 2013-2021 National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyer;
- 2013-2021 National Trial Lawyers - Top 40 Under 40;
- AVVO 10.0 with rating client reviews
Aaron was raised in Phoenix, AZ and attended Brophy College Preparatory. After graduating high school he attended The University of Arizona where he majored in Political Science. While in college, Aaron was president and player for the Arizona Rugby Football Club. After graduating college Aaron decided pursue a Law Degree. Aaron attended the University of South Dakota. While obtaining a very fine education he spent time on the South Dakota family farm hunting and fishing.
After passing both the Arizona and South Dakota Bar Exams Aaron was quickly employed by the Office of the Maricopa County Public Defender. As a Deputy Public Defender he defended hundreds of individuals against serious felony charges. Aaron defended Drug, Conspiracy, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated DUI, Manslaughter, Murder, Money Laundering and almost every other crime in Arizona. Aaron has spent countless hours in the courtroom, has argued over 20 trials, and is extremely experienced.
Currently, Aaron is in private practice. His practice is limited criminal defense and DUI defense in all Arizona justice, municipal, state and federal courts. In addition, over the last three years has placed a strong emphasis on DUI and DUI related crimes such as vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault.
If you ever have any questions or would like to know more about Aaron Black please feel free to contact the Law Office of Aaron M. Black, PLLC.
Aaron M. Black
Law Office of Aaron M. Black, PLLC4702 N. 32nd StreetPhoenix, AZ Office of Aaron M. Black, PLLC
"I Understand That Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations" - There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else!
"I Understand That Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations" - There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else!
"I Understand That Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations" - There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else!
"I Understand That Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations" - There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else!
"I Understand That Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations" - There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else!
"I Understand That Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations" - There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else!
"I Understand That Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations" - There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else!
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
80%
20 years
Criminal Defense
10%
20 years
Drug Crime
5%
Domestic Violence
2%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2024 2023
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12
2014 2013 2012
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 19 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in South Dakota for 18 years
State: South Dakota
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Aaron M. Black, PLLC
(602) 609-6845
Mobile
4702 N. 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85014
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(602) 609-6845
Mobile
3260 N. Hayden Road, Suite #210-378, Scottsdale, AZ, 85281
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(602) 609-6845
Mobile
1425 West Elliot Road, Suite 201, Gilbert, AZ, 85233
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(602) 609-6845
Mobile
1455 West Van Buren Street, Goodyear, AZ, 85338
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(602) 609-6845
Mobile
10100 N 83rd Ave, Peoria, AZ, 85345
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Aaron Michael Black's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional and worth your money
I was probably Aaron's most anxious, overwhelmed client, but he was patient with me. He always answered all my questions thoroughly whether it was a phone call, email, or text. He was available all the time. He answered my call even though I had no idea he was on a family vacation. Aaron was professi...
Posted by Kimberly | November 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Top notch defense attorney
Upon reaching out to Aarron I was pleasantly surprised he answered immediately at 8am on a Saturday. He was very transparent and proactive with a game plan for my case. I’m not going to lie I had reservations about the price but after everything was said and done he was worth every penny. He kept me ...
Posted by Colin | September 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
Aaron was great. He explained everything clearly, kept me up to date for every step, and worked hard to get my charge reduced. And his rate is reasonable.
Posted by anonymous | September 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer!
I hired Aaron to help me with a shoplifting case, and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He was able to negotiate a diversion program for me, which was the best possible result. From the very beginning, he was kind, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly knew what he was doing. I was nervous abou...
Posted by anonymous | September 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best DUI attorney
I highly recommend Aaron Black. I was scared and he took the time and walked me through the whole process. Returned all of my calls very quickly. I had a really high BAC but he kept my case to minimum punishment. He was able to reduce my jail time from 45 days to 2 days(overnight) jail and 7 days...
Aaron Michael Black's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Aaron is an extremely knowledgeable defense attorney especially in the area of DUI law. I've reached out to him on many occasions when I needed guidance on difficult legal issues with my cases. He is a wealth of knowledge and uses this ability to advocate for his clients and achieve some impossible results. I have no hesitation in endorsing Mr. Black."
"I've know Aaron for several years now and have seen him both in City, State and Federal Court. I consider him to be a skilled and hard working attorney that takes great pride in fighting for his clients."
"I highly endorse Mr. Black. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients! I want all people with legal problems to contact him first."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Black is an excellent attorney. He is at the cutting edge of DUI law and is a highly successful trial attorney."
"I've known Aaron Black for a number of years, have practiced in the same courtrooms, and have had the opportunity to watch him in trial several times. His level of knowledge and skill as a criminal trial lawyer is exceptional. I've actually learned valuable lessons by observing him in the courtroom. Even more important, Aaron cares about sticking up for his clients. He cares about fighting hard for them and making sure they are treated fairly by the justice system. It would be difficult to find a trial lawyer who has better legal skills combined with a truer sense of justice. I sincerely recommend Aaron Black."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Aaron for the majority of his career as an attorney and have seen first-hand his commitment to aggressively representing his clients. As a prosecutor, I dealt with Aaron as opposing counsel. He was always professional, yet persistent and passionate, achieving fantastic results for his clients. I endorse him without hesitation."
"I endorse Aaron. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"In many years of practice in state and federal courts, I have handled hundreds of cases. From time to time, I refer people to a small group of lawyers whom I trust to provide a high level of competent and diligent services. Aaron Black is one of those lawyers in whom I place great trust, especially a DUI case. More importantly, Atty. Black strives to price his services within a range reasonable for the average person and representative of the complexity of the defense. One meeting with Aaron Black should convince you that he is the lawyer for you."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"Great attorney in the Phoenix area. He is a top attorney to call if you have a DUI. I endorse him with full confidence."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Black is one of the finest criminal defense attorney in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2024
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2024
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2023
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2023
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2023
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer
2022
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2022
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2022
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2022
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer
2021
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2021
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2021
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2021
Southwest Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2020
Client's Choice, Avvo
2020
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2020
2020 Scottsdale Airpark Top Lawyers, Scottsdale Airpark News
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2019
Best Law Firms, Best Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2019
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2019
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2019
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2019
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2018
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2018
2018 Top Rated Lawyer, Legal Leaders
2018
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2018
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2018
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2018
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2017
Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2017
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2017
Super Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2017
Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer
2017
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2016
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2016
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Best Lawyers, Legal Network
2016
Top Attorneys in Arizona, Phoenix Magazine
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2016
20 Best Phoenix DUI Lawyers, Expertise
2016
Best DUI Lawyers in Phoenix, Expertise
2016
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer
2015
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Best Lawyers, Legal Network
2015
Member, The National Association of Distinguished Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers, Legal Network
2015
Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer
2015
Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Top 1 Percent, America's Most Honored Professionals
2015
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2015
Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer
2014
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Recognition, Super Lawyers
2014
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5.0 Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Attorney DUI, AVVO
2014
Top Attorney Criminal Defense, AVVO
2014
Top Lawyers in Arizona, The Legal Network
2014
Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer
2014
Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2014
Recognition, Southwest Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014
Best Lawyers, Legal Network
2014
Best Lawyers, Legal Network
2014
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2013
Top Attorney - DUI, AVVO
2013
Top Attorney - Criminal Defense, AVVO
2013
Clients' Choice, AVVO
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Recognition, Southwest Super Lawyers
2013
Recognition, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Recognition, Super Lawyers
2013
Recognition, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2013
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Phoenix Magazine
2013
Top Attorneys in Arizona, AZ Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer Rising Star, Phoenix Magazine
2013
Top Lawyers in Arizona, The Legal Network
2013
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5.0 Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rising Star, Arizona Super Lawyer
2013
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2013
Top Attorneys in Arizona, AZ Magazine
2013
Best Lawyers, Legal Network
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyers
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top Attorneys in Arizona, AZ Magazine
2012
Arizona Top Rated Lawyer: Criminal Defense, Arizona's Top Rated Lawyers: Wall Street Journal and Arizona Republic
2012
AV, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2012
Top Attorneys in Arizona, AZ Magazine
2012
Recognition, Southwest Super Lawyers
2012
Recognition, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star, AZ Magazine
2012
Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine
2012
Top Lawyers, Phoenix Magazine
2012
AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5.0 Peer Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Arizona Super Lawyer
2011
Certificate of Competency, Arizona Forensic Science Academy
2010
Certificate of Competency, Advanced Trial College -Maricopa County Public Defender
2009
Certificate of Competency, Trial College - Maricopa County Public Defender
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Aaron M. Black, PLLC
2013 - 2015
Judge, Maricopa County Judge Pro Tem
2007 - 2011
Public Defender, Maricopa County Public Defender Office
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, Maricopa County Public Defender
2005 - 2005
Law Intern, Maricopa County Public Defender
Associations
2017 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2017 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2017 - Present
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2016 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2016 - Present
South Dakota State BarMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2015 - Present
National Advocacy for DUI DefenseMember
2015 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2015 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2015 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2014 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2014 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard Member
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2013 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Better Business BureauAttorney Member
2013 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard Member
2013 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionBoard Member
2012 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Better Business BureauAttorney Member
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
State Bar of South DakotaMember
2006 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2006 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2006 - Present
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeAttorney Member
2018 - 2018
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2018 - 2018
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - 2017
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2017 - 2017
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2017 - 2017
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - 2017
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - 2017
South Dakota State BarMember
2017 - 2017
State Bar of Arizonamember
2017 - 2017
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2017 - 2017
DUI Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2016
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - 2016
South Dakota State BarMember
2016 - 2016
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2016 - 2016
National Association of Distinguished CounselMember
2016 - 2016
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2016 - 2016
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - 2016
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2016
National Advocacy for DUI DefenseMember
2016 - 2016
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2016 - 2016
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2015 - 2015
National Advocacy for DUI DefenseMember
2015 - 2015
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2015 - 2015
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
2015 - 2015
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAssociate Member
2015 - 2015
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2015 - 2015
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2014 - 2014
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - 2014
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2014 - 2014
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2014 - 2014
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - 2014
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard Member
2013 - 2013
National Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - 2013
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard Member
2013 - 2013
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2013 - 2013
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2013 - 2013
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2013 - 2013
Better Business BureauMember
2012 - 2012
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard Member
2012 - 2012
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2012 - 2012
Better Business BureauMember
2012 - 2012
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard Member
2012 - 2012
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2012 - 2012
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
2011 - 2011
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeBoard of Governors
2011 - 2011
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
2010 - 2010
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
2009 - 2009
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
2008 - 2008
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
2007 - 2007
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
2006 - 2006
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAssociate Member
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Kidnapping and Aggravated Assault - Dismissed
Dismissed
Assault Domestic Violence (Phoenix) - Dismissed at trial- 8/22/2017
Dismissed Domestic Violence
Extreme DUI .153 (Phoenix) - Dismissed - 8/16/2017
Extreme DUI Dismissed
Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Mesa) - Dismissed - 8/15/2017
Dismissed
Criiminal Damage Domestic Violence - Phoenix - NOT GUILTY
Not Guilty
Assault Doemstic Violence - Phoenix - Dismissed
Dismissed
Assault Domestic Violence - City of Phoenix
Dismissed
Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Nuisance
Dismissed
Assault Domestic Violence - Dismissed Day of Trial
Dismissed
Domestic Violence Restraining Order (Moon Valley Justice Court - Maricopa County) - Dismissed in full - 1/6/2017
Dismissed
DUI .148 (Peoria) Reduced to Reckless Driving
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Domestic Violence Disorderly Conduct reduced to Non Domestic Violence
Reduced to Non-Doemstic Violence
Implied Consent Suspension - Voided
Suspension Voided
Extreme DUI with a Prior reduced to 1st time regular DUI
Reduced
Tempe DUI Set Aside and Dismissed
Set Aside
Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Threatening (Maricopa) - Case Dismissed - 11/15/2016
Dismissed
Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Threatening (Maricopa) - Case Dismissed - 11/15/2016
Dismissed
DUI .129 and Criminal Speed (Maricopa) - Reduced to No Jail - 11/14/2016
Reduced - No Jail
Extreme DUI (Phoenix) Dismissed on Defense Motion
Dismissed Prior to Trial
Assault Domestic Violence (Phoenix) - Dismissed by the Prosecution Based on Defense Motion- 10/11/2016
Dismissed
Admin Per Se Suspension (Phoenix MVD) - Voided - 10/11/2016
Suspension Voided
Aggravated DUI (Maricopa County Superior Court) Convinced the Prosecutor to Not File the Charges - 10/10/16
Dismissed
DUI .147 with an accident (Peoria) - Reduced to Reckless Driving and NO JAIL - 10/10/2016
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Super Extreme DUI .234 with accident, property damage and injuries (Gilbert) - reduced to Regular DUI - 10/6/2016
Reduced to Regular DUI
DUI .123 (North Mesa Justice Court) reduced to Reckless Driving and No Jail - 10/5/2016
Reduced to Reckless Driving
Extreme DUI .159 (Phoenix) - Reduced to Regular DUI 9/9/16
Reduced to Regular DUI
Accident Causing Serious Physical Injury (Phoenix) - Dismissed in Full 8/12/16
Dismissed
Accident Causing Serious Physical
Dismissed Prior to Trial
Super Extreme DUI .26 (Phoenix) - Dismissed 7/22/16
Dismissed
Driving on A Suspended License (Highland Justice Court - Gilbert) reduced to one 8 hour diversion class - 6/21/2016
Diversion
Extreme DUI .181 (Kyrene Justice Court - Chandler) reduced to regular DUI and 3 days in jail - 6/20/2016
Reduced
Aggravated DUI - Maricopa County Superior Court - Substantially Reduced!
Reduced
Trespass Case Dismissed day to Trial in Phoenix City Court
Dismissed Day of Trial
Theft Case Dismissed Prior to Trial - Phoenix City Court
Dismissed Prior to Trial
DUI.141 Gilbert - Reduced to Reckless Driving
Reckless Driving
second Time DUI - Phoenix - Dismissed!
Dismissed Prior to Trial
Aggravated Assault and Assault (Phoenix) - Not Guilty after Trial - 4/5/2016
NOT GUILTY at Trial
.160 DUI Dreamy Draw Justice Court - Dismissed!
Dismissed
Extreme DUI .163 University Lakes Justice Court - Reduced to Regular DUI 1 day in jail
Reduced to Regular DUI
State v. S.O.
Not Guilty at Trial
DUI Drugs with Accident - Dismissed
Dismissed Prior to Trial
State v. N.M.
Dismissed Day of Trial
DUI .132 BAC Paradise Valley - NO JAIL!
No Jail!
Tempe (ASU), Arizona - Super Extreme with Accident Reduced to One day in Jail
Greatly reduced
State v. L.M.
Dismissed Day of Trial
State v. H.G.
Not Guilty at Trial
State v. J.K.
Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. K.S.
Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. A.T.
Reduced to Reckless Driving
State v. C.B.
Hung Jury
State v. A.Z.
Reckless Driving
State v. R. M.
Case Dismissed!
State v. H. H
Not Guilty at Trial
State v. M.H
Not Guilty
State v. M.W.
Not Guilty at Trial
State v. N.S.
Not Guilty at trial
State v. R.D.
Not Guilty at Trial
State v. A.T.
Scottsdale DUI Dismissed!
State v. A.M.
Trial - Not Guilty!
State v. A.C.
Dismissed at Trial
State v. J.P.
Extreme DUI Case Dismissed on Defense Motion
State v. T.S.
Driving on Suspended License Dismissed
State v. S.R.
Mistrial granted due to prosecution introducing improper evidence
State v. C.B
Shoplifting Dismissed at Trial
State v. S.J.
Manslaughter - Probation. No Jail.
State v. L.B.
Acquitted. Judge dismissed the case at trial. Only bait car case the City of Glendale was unable to secure a conviction.
State v. D.G.
Aggravated Assault Dismissed on a Motion for Illegal Blood Draw
State v. V.F.
Dismissed for lack of Jurisdiction
State v. J.T.
Assault - Not Guilty at Trial
State v. A.S.
Aggravated DUI - Not Guilty at Trial
State v. B.R.
Aggravated Assault - Not Guilty After Trial
State v. R.T.
Not Guilty Aggravated DUI. Guilty of Misdemeanor DUI
State v. M.R.
Negligent Homicide - Dismissed on a motion for lack of probable cause
State v. L.S.
Not Guilty of Aggravated DUI
State v. C.J.
Not Guilty of Aggravated DUI after Trial
State v. A.S.
Aggravated Assault - Case Dismissed based on motion filed to suppress blood because it was illegally taken
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2017
AACJ 29th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver
Certificate
2016
AACJ 28th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver
Certificate
2015
AACJ 27th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver
Certificate
2014
Federal Practice Multi Track Seminar
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2014
APDA Thirteenth Annual Statewide Conference - Ethics
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2014
AACJ 26th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver
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2013
APDA - Twelfth Annual Statewide Conference
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2013
AACJ 25th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver
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2012
APDA - Eleventh Annual Statewide Conference
Certificate
2012
AACJ 24th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver
Certificate
2012
ASU DUI Seminar XXVI
Certificate
2011
Accident Reconstruction: Auto Pedestrian/Bicycle
Certificate
2011
APDA - Ninth Annual Statewide Conference
Certificate
2011
Arizona Forensics Science Academy
Certificate
2010
DUI Law Update - State Bar of Arizona
Certificate
2010
AACJ - Technology: What It Can Tell You and What It Can Do For You
Certificate
2010
Collateral Consequences of DUI: How Will My Clients Be Affected?
Certificate
2010
AACJ 23rd Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver Facing Forensic Fantasy: No Rest for the Defense
Certificate
2010
Reis Technique of Interview and Interrogation
Certificate
2010
Accident Investigations
Certificate
2009
Drug Testing 101
Certificate
2009
Blood Alcohol Analysis
Certificate
2009
Auto/Pedestrian Collision: A New Approach
Certificate
2009
Seventh Annual APDA Statewide Conference
Certificate
2009
13th Annual Trial Skills College
Certificate
2009
1st Annual Advanced Trial College
Certificate
2008
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: New Solutions to Old Problems
Certificate
2008
Sixth Annual APDA Statewide Conference
Certificate
2008
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers: Winning With DUI: Offense, Defense, Special Teams
Certificate
2008
Jury Instructions 101
Certificate
2006
U OF South Dakota
J.D.
2003
University of Arizona
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2023
Justice Court and DUI Webinar Series
A Tour of Winnable Issues in DUI Cases
2020
Arizona Public Defender Association
A Dynamic Duo: Criminal Defense Investigator and Lawyer Working as a Team
2018
Arizona Public Defender Association
Phlebotomy Essentials
2018
Arizona Public Defender Association
Phlebotomy Essentials
2018
Arizona Public Defender Association
Phlebotomy Essentials
2018
Arizona Public Defender Association
Phlebotomy Essentials
2018
Arizona Public Defender Association
Phlebotomy Essentials
2016
Winning DUI Cases
The DUI Trial - Voir Dire, Openings and Closings
2016
Arizona Public Defender Association
The Innocent and Wrongfully Accused: Making a Record for Civil Rights Lawsuits/Clearing and Sealing Records
2016
14th Annual Statewide Conference
Clearing Your Arrest Record after a Wrongful Arrest
2015
St. Joseph's in Service Physician Wellness
Arizona DUI Law Regarding Medications and Alcohol
2015
Speed DUI XXVII
DUI Sentencing
2013
Phoenix organizations (city)
Law Practice Management
2013
Arizona Summit Law School
How to Run A Successful Law Practice
2012
ASU DUI Seminar XXVI
Felony DUI: Challenging Notice
2012
25th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver
SB 1200 and a lot of other legislation for 2012: A lot of changes? Depends on what coatroom you're in: Phoenix
2012
10th Annual APDA Conference
DUI 101
2011
Arizona Public Defender Association
An Early Kick Between the Legs - Grand Jury Remands
2010
Maricopa County Public Defender's Office - Vehicular Meeting
Effective Closing Arguments for DUI Cases
2010
Maricopa County Public Defender's Office - RCC
Defending a DUI
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2012
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