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Chicago born Criminal Defense Attorney Sydney Oshinski pursues justice as a bilingual Criminal Litigation and Defense Associate. Sydney joined Nova Law Group, PLLC (formerly Tait & Hall) to align her passion for criminal defense and for the pursuit of protecting People’s Constitutional Rights.
Sydney attended the highly competitive Chicago-Kent College of Law where she graduated cum laude. She worked towards her dream career while in law school and completed an international criminal defense internship in Mexico City, a highly sought-after clerkship for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, and an internship with a well-respected local criminal defense firm in Chandler, Arizona. After graduation she was admitted to the Arizona Bar and began her criminal defense career in Arizona where she is admitted to practice in all State Courts and the United States District Court of Arizona.
She now brings her unique hands-on experience throughout all stages of a criminal case to those that are in need of her passion and expertise. Sydney is driven to work diligently and creatively to discover solutions for her Clients and deliver their success. Her practices are focused on criminal defense in both felony and misdemeanor courts; federal court; and post-conviction matters such as petitions to seal, set asides, and rights restorations.
Sydney’s passion for the success of her clients manifests not only in her criminal defense practices but also other practices of the firm where she carefully explains to clients and their loved ones the details of the legal process. Her attention to detail, care of others, and organization have certainly become her personal trademarks.
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4455 E. Camelback Rd., Suite C250, Phoenix, AZ, 85018
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Posted by Tiffany C | February 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Smart, Strategic, and Relentless in Pursuit of Justice
I cannot recommend Sydney and her team highly enough. From the very beginning, she demonstrated an exceptional level of intelligence, strategic thinking, and confidence that immediately put me at ease. Her ability to anticipate moves, respond with precision, and challenge the prosecutors head-on ...
Posted by Evan | October 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best attorney in AZ.
Sydney was extremely knowledgeable, proactive, and communicative. I was dealing with a case with several felonies and she litigated it down to a misdemeanor plea with probation. She was compassionate and made time to talk to me about the case whenever I felt I needed to. She was also the only attorne...
Posted by Nicole | March 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Sydney is amazing
Sydney is so helpful and there for you every step of the way. She’s helped me so much and kept my jail time low if I got any at all. Court is scary and she definitely helps make it less so. She’s well versed and knows what she’s doing. Having her on my side gave me confidence and helped me stay calm....
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Criminal Attorney in Arizona
From the very first phone call Sydney was informative and knowledgeable. I was charged with disorderly conduct and assault. She was up against one of the most state friendly judges and prosecutors as well as a victim's right attorney and a jealous alleged victim. Sydney went to work from the very...
Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highest Quality Representation Available
Sydney was extremely thorough regarding every single detail of my criminal case, providing multiple highly comprehensive rebuttals to the state's arguments, that ultimately resulted in a clear and powerful win for my case. She was highly prepared and excellent at questioning and cross examination, ge...
"I have worked side by side with Sydney for over 2 years and she is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She goes above and beyond for every client and her results speak for themselves. I fully endorse Sydney Oshinski."
Criminal defense lawyer
2026
2026 Southwest Rising Stars - Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers
2025
2025 MyLegalWin Attorney Award, MyLegalWin
2025
2025 Southwest Rising Stars - Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers
2025
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2024
2024 Southwest Rising Stars - Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers
2024
Top Lawyers 2024 - Criminal Defense, Phoenix Magazine
2023
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2023
Top Lawyers 2023 - Rising Star - Criminal Defense, Phoenix Magazine
2023
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2022
Clients Choice Award, Avvo
2022
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2021 - Present
Attorney, Nova Law Group (formerly Tait & Hall)
2020 - 2021
Attorney, Attorneys For Freedom
2019 - 2020
Law Clerk, Attorneys For Freedom
2018 - 2019
Law Clerk, Cook County State Attorney's Office
2024 - Present
Consulado General de Mexico en Phoenix - Program of Legal Assistance to Mexican Nationals through External Legal Advice in the United States ("PALE")Selected Criminal Defense Provider
Trespass Dismissed by Judge prior to Trial based on Defense's Motion to Dismiss. Not Guilty on Criminal Damage after Bench Trial.
All Charges Dismissed.
All Charges Dismissed.
All Charges Dismissed.
All Charges Dismissed.
All Charges Dismissed.
Order of Protection Dismissed.
Not Guilty after Bench Trial.
Not Guilty on All Counts after Bench Trial.
Judge Denied Victim's Restitution Request in FULL, Ruling in Favor of Client.
All Charges Dismissed.
All Charges Dismissed.
2019
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
BS - Bachelor of Science
2023
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