Sam Frederick Harbison

Sam Frederick Harbison

4.6
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

620 W Jackson St, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 9 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2017

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Location

Maricopa County Public Defender Office

620 W Jackson St, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ, 85003

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Sam Frederick Harbison's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Terrible Choice

He allowed himself to be hired by the other party in my case, but to represent me. How that is possible, I have no idea. It was my first time dealing with something like this. I specifically remember him saying he wouldn’t tell the judge that the other party hired him. I didn’t know what conflict of ...interest was at the time. Even the prosecutor told me to fight the case but Sam said I should take the plea. Wish I knew better at the time. He clearly wasn’t on my side. I would stay away from this guy. I fired him right after taking the plea. Looking back I would’ve fired him sooner and gone with anyone else. He obviously didn’t care about me as his client. Wish I would’ve realized that I could’ve gone back in and filed with the conflict of interest that took place. Looking back this was completely unprofessional.

Posted by Jay | October 10, 2025 | DUI & DWI

Im almost 5 yrs. Clean and sober thanks to Mr.Harbison for believing in me,when nobody else would...

Hello. Im not sure if you remember me but my name is Jay I was just wanting to look you up and let you know November 11th will be my 5 years sobriety date and i have been clean and sober. I dont do anything but work and go to church.. I just wanted to say thank you for going the extra mile for me.. ...Anything and everything i needed to have done , he did it.. I was a mess 5+ years ago but now im focused and have a decent life i can actually be proud of. And I have Mr.Harbison to thank for that.. Thanks again.. -Jay-

Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Goes the extra mile

Sam went the extra miles, when he helped me reinstate my DL. Sam was always a call or text away from answering all of my questions. Highly recommend his services

Posted by Catherine | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sacrifices For the Mentally Ill

San Harbison defended my TBI, mentally ill, adult son.My son had incurred serious charges and was headed to prison. Sam went above the call of duty for my son & persevered, fighting for him... until he proved my son's incompetence at the time he was charged. Because of Sam's bull dog tenasity, my son...'s charges were dropped after a gruesome year battle. I Highly recommend Sam Harbison if you have a mentally ill family member who needs criminal defence. He delivers & is a strong defense for the mentally ill. Sam sacrificed & went above & beyond what most attorney's would do for a client...to me...that's a real hero!

Posted by Ashle Stuart | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Sam saved my future!

When I was arrested in October of 2017 for cannabis concentrates despite having a valid patient card, I was lost. Sam took on my case and right away got to work. It took nearly two years but the hard work and dedication paid off. I won my case and have no felonies! I owe this all to Sam and everythin...g he’s done for me. I would without a doubt recommend him to anyone I know and have confidence that Sam will be there for them 100% of the way. I’m so thankful to have had him as my attorney as well as my husbands attorney.

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Aaron Reed

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Harbison is a high intelligent, hard-working attorney who takes pride in getting his clients the best possible outcome."

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Adithya Bala

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Harbison is an excellent individual to have representing you. His knowledge and skill set makes him an excellent advocate."

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Tomasz Lichwala

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is extremely knowledgeable and competent attorney and a strong advocate for his clients."

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Adithya Bala

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC

Associations

2017 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Education

2016

Arizona Summit Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Northern Arizona University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

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