About Rachelle
Practice areas
- DUI and DWI: 25%
I have handled, tried, resolved and had dismissed hundreds of DUIs (from alcohol to drug to felony) throughout my 12 years of practice.
19 years
- Criminal defense: 25%
My practice focuses primarily on the defense of those accused of having commited crimes or those being investigated for committing crimes at the local, state, and federal level. I have been certified as a criminal law specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.
19 years
- Domestic violence: 20%
My practice includes defending those accused of having committed an act against a person with whom they have a relationship that fits within the realms allowing the act to be charged as one of "domestic violence."
19 years
- Violent crime: 20%
My practic includes the defense of persons accused of commiting violent offenses. I find it best to become involved as early as possible in the matter, even before charges are filed if possible to try to prevnet charges from being filed or to limit or reduce how matters are charged.
19 years
- Expungement: 10%
My practice includes filing applications to restore civil rights, gun rights, and setting aside judgments for persons who are legally eligible to help them move on with their lives.
19 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Active | 1998 | 05/13/2017 |
| Legal answers | 130 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2015 |
| Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2014 |
| Certified Criminal Law Specialist | State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization | 2011 |
| Certified Criminal Law Specialist | State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization | 2006 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Solo Practitioner | Law Office of Rachelle S. Ferraro | 2008 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Law Office Of David Michael Cantor | 2002 - 2008 |
| Associate Attorney | Victor & Hall, PLC | 1998 - 2002 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Bar of Arizona Criminal Law Advisory Commission | Member | 2011 - Present |
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Arizona Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2002 - Present |
| Arizona Military Museum | Former Board Member | 2010 - 2013 |
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| Aggravated Assault- strangulation (Domestic violence) | Case Dismissed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia | Charges Dismissed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dangerous Aggravated Assault with Gun | Pled down to one year probation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law Office of Rachelle S. Ferraro Blog | Significant Improvement Still Needed to Equate Medical Marijuana with Other Prescription Medication In Arizona DUI Law | 2016 |
| Arizona Attorney Magazine by the Arizona State Bar | Same-Sex Marriage: Ruling Just First Step in Legal Process. Arizona Law Predictions in Criminal Law | 2015 |
| Ferraro Law AZ Blog | Memorial Day Weekend 2014 DUI Task Force | 2014 |
| Ferraro Law Az Blog | Arizona Supreme Court Prohibits Prosecutions for DUIs Based Only on the Presence of "Inactive" Marijuana Metabolites | 2014 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona College of Law | Law | Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| Wellesley College | Political Science | Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 27th Quasi Annual E.T.C. Roundtable | Recent Changes regarding Medical Marijuana | 2015 |
| 23rd Quasi Annual E.T.C. Roundtable | Recent Updates in DUI Law | 2014 |
Reviews
(14) 4.5 starsAttorney endorsements
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Jared Allen, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Rachelle Ferraro is an amazing defense attorney who is both competent and caring when it comes to working with her clients. Since I left prosecution to practice criminal defense, Rachelle has been a fantastic resource.
Raymond Kimble, Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Rachelle is a tremendous attorney and does a great job for her clients. Through her hard work, she consistently obtains very favorable results
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2198 East Camelback Road
Suite 310
Phoenix, AZ, 85016
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