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also known as Alane Michelle Ortega
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After graduating Mrs. Ortega was immediately hired by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in part due to her accolades and also due to the extensive trial experience she developed through the Trumann Young Fellowship. By the end of her last year of law school she had first-chaired numerous serious felony trials and dozens of misdemeanor trials. Alane worked as a Deputy County Attorney in the Major Crimes Fraud and Identity Theft Bureau for six years focusing on large scale white collar crime including violations of RICO statutes, Criminal Enterprise, Criminal Syndicate, Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices and Securities Fraud.
Alane eventually left the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and went on to found her own law practice, The Law Office of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC. Clients are continually impressed by Alane Ortega's results-driven legal service, as well as the respectful candor she uses when conversing with her valued clients. She speaks both Spanish and English.
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For years Alane Ortega has handled complicated criminal cases, including everything from seemingly minor misdemeanor allegations to serious felony charges. Regardless of the extent of her clients' criminal charges, Alane always provides fast, aggressive representation.
Although she is best known for her work in criminal law, Alane Ortega's practice focus has shifted to a variety of general practice areas with a focus on her in court oral advocacy and vast trial experience. This includes criminal forfeiture, civil trial work, family law matters, juvenile court matters, and dependency matters. Alane's focus is on believing in her client's cause.
Alane's clients speak highly of her compassionate approach, as well as her ability to create a spirit of cooperation, even in the most contentious of legal situations. Family matters handled at the Law Offices of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC include child custody, child support, property settlements, guardianship, and adoption, among others.
The Law Offices of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC is also a litigation firm. As a civil litigator, Alane Ortega utilizes the same aggressive approach that has served her well in criminal law. Due to her diverse background, she is especially well suited to cases involving the overlap of criminal and civil law.
Many Arizona residents find it difficult to find high-quality medical marijuana representation. These individuals are encouraged to seek counsel from the Law Offices of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC, which handles complicated cases involving medical marijuana investment and board member disputes as well as dispensary licensing matters. Alane Ortega is willing to handle cases involving both the criminal and civil aspects of medical marijuana law.
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Criminal Law
Family Law
Medical Marijuana Law
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
21 Client Reviews
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Posted by Melissa | April 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great lawyer
I was diagnosed with Seizures about 3 years ago. I happen to have a seizure while driving with my children in the vehicle. I was being charged with dui and child endangerment. She was able to prove that I was having a medical issue at the time. Mrs Ortega is an honest and caring person. She fought ...
Posted by Danny | November 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Criminal defense
Alane represented my granddaughter in criminal matter. From the very beginning she listened to the situation, reviewed the documents, and formulated a plan. She aggressively defended and presented my granddaughter's side of the situation. The outcome was the best possible. Alane is extremely professi...
Posted by Michael | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Foreclosure/Trustee Sale
Our case was an on-going situation where we held the mortgage on two properties , a residential home and a lot. The party who purchased the properties was constantly late with payments. They would become current and then fall behind repeatedly. When we threatened foreclosure they would come current. ...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
If you are involved with DCS, Alane is worth every penny.
Alane has been the Guardian Angel for me and my children. I cannot begin to express how much her hard work (and that of her staff) has impacted my life. Alane is not just your attorney, she's your support, your hero, your defender, and your friend. Many times I am sure I drove her crazy with my const...
Posted by Chris | July 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI
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Alane is an incredible attorney and I am forever grateful to find her and have her represent me in a difficult DUI case. My case was dismissed thanks to her performance during the trial, where she asked the right questions and used her knowledge of the law.
"Mrs. Ortega is a dedicated, professional, and hardworking attorney who will do whatever it takes for her clients. She gets excellent results because she puts in excellent performance. I fully endorse her."
"Alane is a dedicated and hard working attorney for all of her clients. I have worked closely with her on a number of cases and have learned and taken much from observing her style as an attorney. She has immensely influenced my practice in criminal law due to her past experience as a county prosecutor. I would not be the lawyer I am today without her guidance and influence."
"Alane is a smart, aggressive attorney who cares about her clients. I refer family law matters to her on a regular basis and I do not make referrals casually."
"Ms. Ortega is an outstanding criminal defense and family attorney. I send her clients seeking counsel on sensitive family law matters consistently, and only receive positive feedback after their interactions. This is a dedicated, intelligent, hard working, zealous representative who you want on your side when it counts. Highly recommend."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2021
updated on 08/16/2021An admonishment means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2015
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Top 10 Under 40
2006
Trumann Young Fellow (ASU), Trumann Young Fellowship
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Office of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC
2007 - 2013
Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorneys Office
2006 - 2006
Extern- Jon Thompson, Arizona Court Of Appeals Division I
2007 - Present
Order of BarristersNational Member
2007 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
BS - Bachelor of Science
Spanish
Legal Answers
How would we go about getting sole and legal custody after having joint custody 4+ years?
13 May 2017
After 2 DUIs in California, if I file the 1650 packet/form 4007 with CA DMV will Arizona MVD require an interlock device?
18 May 2017
I have been pulled over for the third time on a suspended license, what will happen to me?
16 May 2016