Matthew Alan Marner

Matthew Alan Marner

also known as Matthew A. Marner, Matt Marner

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Chandler, AZ
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

442 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. A, Chandler, AZ

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 17 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner, PLLC

442 W. Chandler Blvd., Ste. A, Chandler, AZ, 85225

Gilbert Municipal Court

55 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert, AZ, 85296

Phoenix Municipal Court

300 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ, 85003

Mesa Municipal Court

250 E. 1st Ave., Mesa, AZ, 85210

Tempe Municipal Court

140 E. 5th Ave., Tempe, AZ, 85281

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Matthew Alan Marner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

124 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 27 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Tasha | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Wonderful!

I would have Mr. Marner represent me in again in a heartbeat if I ever found myself in a situation that I needed representation by an attorney. When you are going through a difficult and scary situation having an ally that explains each step, every outcome and his best advice dealing with your case i...s all that anyone can ask for and Matthew did that. He was kind and I genuinely felt like he cared about me not only as a client but as a person. He was prompt on returning my calls and emails and kept me updated on what I needed to know. If anyone needs a top notch criminal defense lawyer I recommend Matthew Marner.

Matthew Marner

Replied last June 11, 2018

Thank you Tasha. It was a pleasure to help you get this case dismissed.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Huge Weight Lifted!

From the moment I initially spoke to Matt it was apparent that his passion for justice was exceeded only by his knowledge of the law and desire to ensure that I received fair treatment in the face of system designed in favor of the State. Not only was Matt's explanation of the entire DUI "process"... very thorough, but the strategy he developed was customized to the particulars of my case. Matt's pre-trial investigation was exhaustive- including interviewing all key witnesses from the night in question and consulting numerous experts to debunk State's evidence. In the end, Matt utilized the evidence from the independent investigation to formulate a solid defense and create strong leverage to negotiate a very favorable outcome without ever going to trial- 2 DUI counts reduced to Reckless Driving, NO JAIL, and NO INTERLOCK! GREAT ALL-AROUND JOB BY A SUPERBLY TENACIOUS AND HIGHLY COMPETENT LAWYER! Signed, Very Satisfied Customer Gilbert, AZ

Posted by Kelli | November 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding lawyer!

I was arrested for a DUI back in 2016, and didn't have to go to court until almost a year later. Hiring Matt as an attorney, was not only an incredible decision, but I feel more than lucky that he was mine. I have never had an issue with the law until all of this, and Matt came to my defense quickly ...with reassurance, dedication, and skill and my case was dismissed!! Matt checked in on me weekly, made sure I understood what was going on, and listened to everything I had to say with honesty, and letting me know we will get through this (which we successfully did!) . Thanks to Matt I got the best possible outcome I could have ever received. My situation was stressful and I was frequently upset/sad, but having Matt as my lawyer, made everything so much easier. Matt, thank you for always having your clients best interest in mind, and for helping me win this case. A lesson was definitely learned, but I am BEYOND thankful for you!

Matthew Marner

Replied last November 09, 2017

Thank you Kelli. This was a great, hard-fought win.

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Criminal Defense

Leaving the seen of an accident: Single auto incident, No injuries involved. Extremely shook up and scared! Not knowing what to do, I started searching the internet reading similar cases. What I read was of some help, but not good enough. Unfortunately, I know some friends in high places. I got the ...phone number to Mr. Matthew Marner, Attorney. Called his office and left a message for Matt to call me right away. When Matt called me back and we started our conversation, I remember saying, OK can I tell you the truth? Matt said" well yes! After letting it out about what happened, I did in fact hire Mr. Marner. We went over exactly what he would do in the case. He also instructed me what to do and not to do. For the price, It was worth it!! Sorry I did not go into full detail. Its still sensitive to me right now. The only thing i can tell you is don't say anything to no one, not even your mother! In other words, "SHUT YOUR PIE HOLE" Let your Lawyer do his job! Follow his instructions. THANK YOU Darth Vader! Hahaha

Matthew Marner

Replied last October 25, 2017

Lesson learned, young Skywalker. Lesson learned.

Posted by Dan | June 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Far exceeded expectations in DUI case

After being arrested on a DUI charge, I decided it would be worthwhile to hire an attorney to give me the best chance of getting some sort of deal or reduced penalty. There were aspects of my arrest and the ensuing "investigation" which somewhat weakened the state's case against me...small details pe...rtaining to the blood test results, the reason for pulling me over, and attorney rights. But these glimmers of hope were powerfully overshadowed by the evidence against me. Matthew Marner went to surprising lengths to expose and present these weaknesses (he even analyzed how I exit my vehicle while sober to compare it to the officer's footage and dismantled their HGN sobriety test method). But more than that which, like I said, still would likely not have gotten my charge reduced, he wrote up an extremely long and detailed mitigation report for the prosecutor in an attempt to transform me in her eyes from a number to a human. The depth of this report would have made Sigmund Freud proud. All together my charge was dropped to reckless driving and my penalty was reduced by thousands of dollars, a day of jail time (from 1 to 0), 20 hours of community service (20 to 0), and 6.5 years of probation (7 to 0.5). I should probably mention my BAC was .146 and I was pulled over for driving on the wrong side of the road.

Matthew Marner

Replied last June 28, 2017

Pleased that I got to help in this case Dan.

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Matthew Alan Marner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edwin Molina

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Marner is an excellent attorney with a thorough understanding of the law. His trial skill is second to none and he has the results to show for it. Hiring Mr. Marner to represent you in a criminal case is always a smart decision."

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Andrew Barbour

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Matthew Marner. He is unusually passionate and dedicated not only to his craft as an advocate and attorney, but also to the cause of justice generally. Matt's integrity is beyond reproach--I know this because even though he and I disagree on most political issues, he is always respectful, fair, and thoughtful. I hope I never need criminal defense representation, but if I ever do, I'm calling Matthew Marner."

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Braulio Sanchez

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very passionate down to earth attorney. If I were in Maricopa County, and I'd get into trouble, I wouldn't hesitate in hiring him."

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Daniel Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Marner will fight for you! He's a shark in the courtroom, and will provide you with the best possible defense. Having worked with Mr. Marner, I know he's someone you can trust to defend your rights!"

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Cid Kallen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I were in trouble in Maricopa County, Marner would be the lawyer I would call upon to defend me. He is dedicated, hard working, and a brilliant legal mind. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Michael Nadimi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Matthew for several years. He has a true passion for criminal defense and is one of the best. He has a reputation for being an excellent litigator and all around great person. You can trust you're in good hands with Matthew Marner."

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Josephine Bidwill

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a very intelligent criminal defense attorney who is passionate about his work and his clients. I would highly recommend his services as a criminal defense attorney."

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Kristofer McDonald

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is exactly the type of criminal-defense attorney you want on your side. He is a talented trial attorney, and he knows how to work with both judges and prosecutors. I have come to rely quite heavily on his expertise in criminal law, and I highly endorse his skills."

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Alex Hairston

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Marner is a stand-up lawyer and works incredibly hard for his clients. He always has the best possible outcome in mind and does whatever he has to to achieve that result. I endorse this lawyer."

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K. Bryan Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Marner and I worked together. I have seen him tackle extremely difficult and complex cases. He handles every case with a passion and intensity not seen in many lawyers. Mr. Marner does not back down and he has successfully represented clients all over the Valley. I fully endorse Mr. Marner and if you need legal representation Matt Marner is your guy."

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Omer Gurion

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Matt for almost a decade and seen him work in several different capacities. The one common thread among them is that Matt will tirelessly fight for his clients. He is a tenacious litigator, an excellent negotiator, and I would consider myself blessed to have him as my attorney."

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Victoria Beckman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Marner is an excellent attorney. Because of his dedication and the many years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, Mr. Marner is able to get positive outcomes in complex cases. He is well known and respected by judges and colleagues, including prosecutors who know that he is always working hard for his clients. As a former colleague of Mr. Marner, I have seen first hand how thankful his clients and their families are to have someone they feel is on their side. Mattew Marner es un abogado excelente. Debido a su dedicación y anos de experiencia defendiendo casos criminales, el licenciado Marner obtiene resultados positivos en casos, aun los que son complicados. El es respetado por jueces y colegas, incluyendo a los fiscales que saben que el se esfuerza y hace un buen trabajo por sus clientes. Como colega del licensiado Marner, yo he visto personalmente lo agradecidos que están sus clientes y sus familiares de tener a alguien que se preocupa por defender sus casos."

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Arja Shah

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Matt and witness his skills in the courtroom. Matt is a force to be reckoned with and is a strong advocate on behalf of his clients. Any client is lucky to have Matt as their attorney and I strongly endorse him."

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Mitch Weinstein

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matt is an excellent attorney and an even better person!!!! I am fortunate enough to have worked with Matt for nearly four years. I have always admired his skills, attention to detail, and his results He is dedicated, aggressive, and successful. I can confidently say that Matt's clients are very well represented!!!!"

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Elizabeth Bingert

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a fantastic trial lawyer. I've known him since 2010 and have only been impressed with his work. He aggressively advocates for clients and isn't afraid to think outside the box when it comes to negotiations and trial work. If a friend or family member were in need of a criminal defense or DUI lawyer, I wouldn't think twice to recommend Matt."

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Kristopher Califano

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is a fighter and a passionate advocate. He believes in keeping the government honest and working hard for his clients. He knows the criminal and DUI defense laws very well and is experienced in the courtroom."

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Aaron Black

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew Marner and I used to work for the same firm. I know him well. He is an outstanding trial lawyer who ferociously fights the government while defending his clients' constitutional rights. He does, without question, "Bully the Bullies.""

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Roy Whitehead

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work with Matt for a number of years. He is very knowledgeable and extremely dedicated to his clients. I would recommend Matt for any client who is looking for an attorney."

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Nicholas Dehner

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having practiced along side Matthew for over 5 years I can honestly say it would be difficult to find a more knowledgeable and dedicated attorney to have by your side when facing a criminal charge. His tenacity and ability to represent you in any matter is difficult to come by not only in Maricopa County but anywhere."

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Henry Beam

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Matt is one of the best DUI and Criminal lawyers in the State. Years ago, we worked in the same firm together and I was always impressed with his unwavering commitment to his clients. When you hire him, you get all of him until the job gets done. You can't ask for anything more from your lawyer. I have often sought his on-point advice for complex DUI and Criminal Defense issues because his experience and knowledge is top of the line. If you are searching for a great DUI or Criminal lawyer, you found him."

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Edwin Molina

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Daniel Wilson

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Cid Kallen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Josephine Bidwill

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alex Hairston

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kristofer McDonald

Immigration lawyer

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Victoria Beckman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nicholas Dehner

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mitch Weinstein

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Robinson

Litigation lawyer

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Michael Nadimi

Criminal defense lawyer

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K. Bryan Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristen Rothman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Braulio Sanchez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Omer Gurion

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Spears

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristopher Califano

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Black

Criminal defense lawyer

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Henry Beam

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Bynum

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney - Arizona, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2018

2018 Southwest Rising Stars Award - Criminal Defense, SuperLawyers

2018

2018 Lawyer of Distinction - Arizona, Criminal Defense, Lawyers of Distinction

2017

Arizona 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

2017 Southwest Rising Star Award, Super Lawyers

2017

Top DUI Attorney State of Arizona, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2016

2016 Southwest Rising Star Award, Super Lawyers Magazine

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Arizona 10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2015

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

2015

2015 Southwest Rising Stars Award, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

Top Lawyers, Global Directory of Who's Who

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner / Attorney, The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner, PLLC

2010 - 2014

Attorney - Vehicular Division, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office

2008 - 2010

Attorney, Yuma County Legal Defender's Office

Associations

2017 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2016 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2015 - Present

Admitted to Practice

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

2009 - Present

Admitted to Practice

California Bar

2009 - Present

Admitted to Practice

9th Circuit Court of Appeals

2008 - Present

Arizona Public Defenders Association

Member

2008 - Present

Admitted to Practice

Arizona Bar

2008 - Present

Admitted to Practice

Federal District Court for Arizona

2015 - 2016

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2014 - 2015

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2009

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. M.A.

Client dropped from class 2 felony to class 1 misdemeanor with no jail, no fines, minimal probation.

State of Arizona v. M.C.

Jury acquittal at trial on felony unlawful flight charge, acquittals on 3 of 4 misdemeanor charges

State of Arizona v. A.B.

Evidence Suppressed - Case dismissed

State of Arizona v. H.D.

Case dismissed

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Education

2008

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Michigan State University

MS - Master of Science

1998

Washington State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Seventeenth Annual Public Defenders Conference

Ethics Lessons

2018

Sixteenth Annual Public Defenders Conference

Brady Materials: Getting Your Constitutionally Required Disclosure From Prosecutors

2017

Fifteenth Annual Public Defenders Conference

DUI Judo: Impeaching the Self-Proclaimed Super-Cop with His/Her Own Excellence

2015

Thirteenth Annual Public Defenders Conference

Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence

2015

Arizona State University College of Law - Speed DUI XXVII Seminar 21st Century Demonstrative Evidence

2014

Know Your Rights - Arizona

Know Your Rights - Arizona

2014

Demonstration and Explanation of Ignition Interlock Device

Certified Ignition Interlock Devices

2014

Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver 2014

Field Sobriety Test Trial Strategies

2011

2011 Arizona Public Defenders Association Conference

DUI: Recent Changes in Sentencing

2009

2009 Arizona Public Defenders Association Conference

Survival Skills for New Defenders

Publications

2014

Phi Beta Kappa - Behind the Key The Faces Behind the Key - Matthew Marner, Esq.

Languages

English

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