Sydney Jean Oshinski

Sydney Jean Oshinski

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 5 years

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

4455 E. Camelback Rd., Suite C250, Phoenix, AZ

About Sydney

Biography

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 5 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Nova Law Group, PLLC (Formerly Tait & Hall)

4455 E. Camelback Rd., Suite C250, Phoenix, AZ, 85018

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Sydney Jean Oshinski's Reviews

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22 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | General Knowledge

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 ...was nothing short of impressive. What truly set her apart was not just her sharp legal mind, but the way she executed every step with purpose and clarity. She was strategic, composed, and always several steps ahead. Watching her challenge the prosecution with well-prepared arguments and sharp analysis gave me complete confidence that I had the absolute best advocate in my corner. Beyond her courtroom strength, her communication was outstanding. I was never left in the dark. She thoroughly explained every development, every option, and every possible outcome. Her attention to detail and commitment to keeping me informed made a stressful situation far more manageable. Ultimately, she navigated the case toward a successful resolution with skill and determination. If you are looking for a lawyer who is intelligent, strategic, thorough, and unwavering in her advocacy, she is the one you want by your side. I am deeply grateful for her expertise and dedication. Thank you Sydney for everything you have done for my family and I, including the email follow up for post court room wins!

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outcome

Sydney has a deep understanding of the law. She handled my case with professionalism and achieved an outstanding result, Also she has answered all my questions with great clarity and patience. she kept me informed every step of the way, which gave me peace of mind

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.... Plus she’s a really cool person in general. I always want her on my team.

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... first moment conducting police interviews, gathering the facts of the case and negotiating with the prosecutor. We decided to go to trial. At trial Sydney was spectacular she came prepared, she made sure that I was ready to take the stand in my own defense and showed that the victim was not truthful with the police or the courts. She was able to get one of the charges dismissed. At sentencing she again was ready and prepared. I spent 12 hours in jail and was given 11 months of unsupervised probation for my sentence. The restitution hearing lasted hours due to the alleged victim being uncooperative and failing to answer questions. His attorney submitted over 600 pages of documents that Sydney went through. In the beginning the victim was asking for over $250,000 in restitution. Sydney was able to prove that the medical treatment he was receiving was not connected to the crime. The judge ruled that he should only receive $2900 based on the evidence that Sydney presented and her cross examination of the victim. All though the case is now over she is still working on my case and making sure that everything is completed.

Posted by Daniel | August 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Intelligent

Sydney provided the knowledge to make a positive outcome. I followed her direction and she handled everything above and beyond making the outcome seamless. Thank you again !!

Sydney Oshinski

Replied last September 05, 2022

Thank you for the vote of confidence, Daniel! I'm so glad we were able to help.

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Sydney Jean Oshinski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexis Brooks

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

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

Sample of Legal Cases

Bowie Justice Court - Criminal Damage and Trespass.

Trespass Dismissed by Judge prior to Trial based on Defense's Motion to Dismiss. Not Guilty on Criminal Damage after Bench Trial.

Scottsdale City Court - Possession of False Driver's License.

All Charges Dismissed.

Scottsdale City Court - Reckless Driving.

All Charges Dismissed.

Pinal County Superior Court - DV Aggravated Assault and Child Abuse.

All Charges Dismissed.

University Lakes Justice Court (Maricopa County) - Super Extreme DUI with Crash.

All Charges Dismissed.

Pima County Superior Court - Felony Possession of Methamphetamine.

All Charges Dismissed.

Maricopa County Superior Court - Defense of Order of Protection.

Order of Protection Dismissed.

Mesa Municipal Court - DV Violation of Court Order.

Not Guilty after Bench Trial.

Scottsdale City Court - DV Assault, DV Disorderly Conduct, and DV Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor

Not Guilty on All Counts after Bench Trial.

Maricopa County Superior Court - Felony Restitution Hearing.

Judge Denied Victim's Restitution Request in FULL, Ruling in Favor of Client.

Phoenix Municipal Court - Extreme DUI.

All Charges Dismissed.

Gilbert Municipal Court - Underage DUI & DUI.

All Charges Dismissed.

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Education

2019

IIT Chicago-Kent

JD - Juris Doctor

2016

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2023

Arizona State University - Undergraduate Law Association Criminal Defense in Arizona

Languages

Spanish

English

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