Joey N Hamby

Joey N Hamby

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 31 years

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

3185 South Price Road, Chandler, AZ

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Criminal Defense 100%

32 years | 500 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 31 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1994

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Location

Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm

3185 South Price Road, Chandler, AZ, 85248

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Joey N Hamby's Reviews

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23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Vinnie | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Joey N. Hamby, Esq is the man to hire.

He helped with every aspect of my concerns and he always picked up the phone or called me back in a very short amount of time.

Posted by Thomas | November 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Do you want the best attorney?

Joey Hamby represented a family member in a serious felony case that went to trial. The family member was facing possible decades in prison if convicted of the false allegations. While the family member was innocent of all the charges leveled against him, we utilized Joey's expertise to lead the wa...y through the convoluted court system. After weeks of trial, my son was found NOT GUILTY. Joey did an outstanding job in not only representing my son in court but also spending the necessary time to research all aspects of the case prior to trial. He spent hours with us in preparation to make sure he had all the facts in the case in order to defend my son in the best possible way. His preparation also paid off in his ability to select the best jurors possible for this case and selecting the correct witnesses to testify on my son's behalf. Joey's focused attention to the court proceedings each day ensured that nothing got by him that could have hurt my son's case in front of both the judge and especially jury. I want to thank Joey for walking with us through this horrible ordeal and being at our side every step of the way. His insight into how the court system operates and how to navigate through it successfully was invaluable. Joey is absolutely the best in defending your rights in court!

Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Court Case

Thank you Mr.Hamby for your honesty, expertise, and empathy. Utmost respect and appreciation for your professionalism and care.

Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The lawyer I needed and saved my life.

I hired the firm DM Cantor and while they use a whole team I was lucky enough to have Joey Hamby handle most of the work on my case. He helped me every step of the way when working on the case and awesome about always keeping me updated with what was going on and explaining all the options to me in ...a no bs way and was always available to answer any questions I had. He never made any promises he couldn’t keep and was tough on me when I needed it, keeping me prepared for everything that was going to happen. I was potentially facing a life sentence if convicted and not only was he able to do the seemingly impossible by getting my case dismissed his urging me to make getting treatment a priority probably saved my life.

Posted by anonymous | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredibly Competent

Saying that Joey is "very good at what he does" would be a huge understatement. He is the absolute best in the business. Joey is an incredibly competent and experienced lawyer. He took every step possible in order to ensure the best result for my case. He was proactive and always many steps ahead of... the prosecution. He was also creative in his timing and strategy. It was not an easy case by any means but against all odds Joey was able to have all of the charges dropped. He saved me from humiliation, prison and injustice. I believe that many other attorneys would have settled for a lesser result. Joey was not satisfied with anything short of the most ideal result, which is exactly what he achieved. He met with my family and me multiple times to give us updates on the case and set expectations throughout the process. He treated all of us with absolute kindness and respect. If there was any attorney I would literally bet my life on, it is Joey Hamby.

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Joey N Hamby's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Cantor

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Joey and I have worked together for the last seven years and have known each other for over 20 years. I am continually impressed by his attention to detail, work ethic and client communication. I am honored to have him on our team and be able to work with him everyday."

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Eric Wootton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joey is an amazing attorney with a vast amount of knowledge, experience, and common sense. He has the ability to break down complex legal issues into simple parts and then quickly and efficiently turn those parts into a plan of attack. Joey consistently secures amazing results for his clients and it is an honor to work next to him every day."

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Omer Gurion

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joey and I worked together as co-counsel on two serious and lengthy felony matters. We were also co-workers for over two years. I can frankly say that Mr. Hamby is an astonishing legal talent with an eye for detail. If you are lucky enough to have retained Mr. Hamby then you have brought the big guns to your table. Mr. Hamby is not only a talented trial attorney, but also an excellent negotiator and superb in handling pre-charge matters and avoiding charges altogether. I highly endorse Joey."

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Jason Karpel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joey is an excellent attorney who has a brilliant mind. He is extremely intelligent, honest, respected and aggressive. Joey is up to date on the rules of law and has litigated the most serious felonies. Joey always communicates with his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bruce Blumberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been a criminal defense attorney in the Phoenix area for nearly thirty years. I have had the opportunity to observe numerous criminal attorneys litigate all types of major felony issues both federal and state courts. I had the pleasure of both observing Mr. Hamby conduct the most serious criminal matters, and have had the honor and privilege of participating in major criminal litigation along side of him as co-counsel. He is both learned and knowledgeable in criminal law; eminently skilled in the courtroom. I would not hesitate to recommend Joey Hamby in the most serious criminal law matters."

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David Maletta

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Joey is an extremely knowledgeable lawyer. He is one in the office that everyone goes to when we do not know the answer."

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Christine Whalin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Joey is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who is skilled in negotiation and has a way with people superior to most in the industry. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Goebel

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Joey in private practice for several years. Joey is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who is passionate and diligent in his representation of all of his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV-Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Certified Specialist-Criminal Law, State Bar of Arizona

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm

2014 - 2025

Attorney, DM Cantor

1999 - 2014

Attorney, Sole Practitioner

Associations

2014 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Admitted

1994 - Present

United States District Court, Arizona

Admitted

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. S.G.

Not Guilty on all counts

State v. H.C.

Probation with no jail

State v. M.C.

Not guilty after trial

State v. J.B.

Negotiated a resolution pre-trial for Attempted Child Abuse with a stipulation to probation, with the ability to avoid sex offender registration.

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Education

1994

University of Dayton

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

APDA Annual Conference

Clergy Privilege

2012

AALPI 2012 Conference

Criminal Defense With an Expert Panel - Death Penalty Overview

2009

Special Presentation on Death Penalty Trial Success

Death Penalty Debriefing

Publications

Languages

English

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