Christopher W Rike

Christopher W Rike

also known as Chris Rike

4.8
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 19 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Family

5635 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 170-118, Scottsdale, AZ

About Christopher

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 45%

My criminal defense practice focusses on criminal traffic violations such as criminal speeding, reckless driving, aggressive driving, and anything that involves driving a car.

13 years

45%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 30%

Our practice focusses on criminal speeding and other misdemeanor criminal traffic tickets.

13 years

30%
Family 25%

Divorce, Establishing and Enforcing Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time, Paternity Establishment, Child Support Establishment and Modification.

20 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

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Location

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5635 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 170-118, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250

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Christopher W Rike's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Edison | January 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Charge Dismissed!!!! 102 mile/hours on 55 zone

First of all THANK YOU... THANK YOU... THANK YOU... I was cited for criminal speeding in my motorcycle, 102 in a 55 construction zone on route 101 N in Phoenix back in August 2015 so I contacted Mr. Rike to weigh my options. Chris and I discussed my options and I decided to hire him to handle my ca...se. In the following couple month I was extremely pleased with the service I was provided. Chris Rike and his partner Michael Kielsky were able to negotiate and get my speed ticket charge dismissed. Chris was easy to work with and was communicative all the way in the process and the best part of all I never had to appear in the court. I a I would highly recommend him or his partner if you're faced with a criminal speeding ticket.

Posted by Phillip | November 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Fantastic Lawyer and Firm

Chris and his team handled my criminal speeding case expertly and professionally with constant communication. They were very courteous and set clear realistic expectations making no promises except to fight tooth and nail on my behalf. I feel the rate they charged was extremely fair and we got the en...d result that I was hoping for (charge was reduced to civil and I was able to take defensive driving school to get it dismissed). I drive for a living and a conviction would have ended my career. They handled everything and I literally had to do nothing except get a copy of my driving record attend driving school. I would highly recommend Chris and his team to anyone needing a fantastic criminal traffic attorney.

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Tons of money and papers with no results!

He may be a good lawyer but after paying almost $9,000 I got no positive results at all. No extra money, no sole custody of the child. Deposition was 3 (or 4) hours joke which cost me $4200! They worked together with his partner (Kielskiy?) and maybe it was not his fault but they charged so much fo...r deposition asking lots of unnecessary questions and didn't even pay attention on important financial information my ex husband gave them at the deposition. They kept promising me big money til the very end when it was clear (even for me!) that there is no way I can get them. This divorce was nightmare and they made this nightmare very expensive. I could do much better (with the same results) without them and would save lots of money. I made very big mistake going to lawyers. Tons of papers, headache, tons of money and BIG disappointment! After I lost this case they gave me some small discount for deposition which I thought was fair.

Christopher Rike

Replied last September 02, 2015

I am sorry I did not meet your expectations.

Posted by Kevin | January 28, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Criminal speeding ticket in Nogales, AZ

I received a criminal speeding ticket just outside of Nogales when I was going down there for business. I was cited for 69 mph in a 45 mph zone and in AZ that is a criminal charge. I did not realize that there was anything such as criminal speeding until I called to take care of the fine over the p...hone and was informed that I would have to appear to plea. I was at a loss as to how to proceed and quickly decided I should have counsel. I searched Avvo and doing my due diligence made five phone calls to highly rated practices. My call to Kielsky and Rike was put through to Chris Rike and he explained the violation to me, what my options were, what the price would be and sent a follow up email. Interestingly all four of the other calls I made went unreturned. Given the good service and information given in the first call, I decided to retain Chris and his firm to represent me and I am extremely glad I did. After hiring Chris and giving him all the requested material and information he handled the rest. He was able to get everything done by phone and email and I did not have to appear in Santa Cruz County court. He kept me up to date at every point in the process. Given all the facts and information I was able to provide Chris, he was able to get my criminal speeding violation dismissed after taking online traffic school. This was the best outcome I could have hoped for. I would highly recommend Chris and his firm for this type of representation and would expect that they would be as diligent and helpful in any kind of litigation they are retained to do. I personally would like to thank Chris and his team for a job well done.

Posted by Pin | November 13, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Highly Recommend Mr. Rike

I have receive 2 speeding tickets from cameras two days apart. It was very stressful. I did not know any attorneys and searched the internet for legal assistance. . I got very lucky and found Chris Rike and Michael Kielsky. Mr. Rike and Mr. Kielsky were very helpful, responsive and kept me informed... along the way. Both of my cases have been dismissed. Chris was great and I would highly recommend Chris to anyone that needs these professional services.

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Christopher W Rike's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryan Shaw

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Chris is a well respected and very competent attorney in the Prescott Area. We recommend him for all criminal traffic related matters."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Christopher. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent lawyer."

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Jamie Carr

Family lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Chris is very knowledgeable in family law matters, and has a knack for explaining the law in an engaging way. In addition, Chris cares about his clients and it shows in his advocacy."

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Kevin Vale

Family lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have been fortunate enough to work with Christopher Rike on several legal matters. He is a dedicated and passionate attorney. Chris truly cares about his clients, and it shows in his dedication to his clients and his profession."

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Michael Kielsky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Friend

"Chris is a great advocate for his clients, dedicated to providing quality services at affordable rates."

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Jeff Biddle

Family lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He is an excellent attorney who emphasizes personal service and attention to detail."

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Bryan Shaw

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Shelley Rosas

Family lawyer

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Wayne Carroll

Intellectual property lawyer

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David Enevoldsen

Family lawyer

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Jamie Carr

Family lawyer

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Kevin Vale

Family lawyer

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Michael Kielsky

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Jeff Biddle

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Pro Bono Award, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona

2012

Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine

2011

Top Lawyer, North Valley Magazine

2008

Pro Bono Award, American Bar Association, Family Law Section

2007

Joseph W. Mahowald Family Law Advocate of the Year, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona

2007

One of Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona

2005

Cum Laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2003

Full academic scholarship, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

1993

National Merit Scholarship, Bowling Green State University

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Traffic Law Guys

2010 - Present

Attorney, Enevoldsen Rike PLLC

2016 - 2020

Attorney, Family Law Guys

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Kielsky, Rike & Elgart, PLLC

2006 - 2009

, Christopher Rike, Attorney at Law, PLLC

Associations

2009 - Present

Bar of the United States District Court - District of Arizona

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2012 - 2012

Maricopa County Bar Association

Board Member

2011 - 2012

Bankruptcy Section, Maricopa County Bar Association

Secretary

2010 - 2010

Libertarian Party

Candidate for Maricopa County Clerk of Court

2009 - 2012

East Valley Bar Association

Secretary

2008 - 2012

Family Law Section, Maricopa County Bar Association

Director

2007 - 2013

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

100 mph in a 75 mph zone dismissed.

Dismissed.

Hit and Run Dismissed.

Dismissed.

Obstruction of Highway Dismissed

Dismissed.

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Education

2005

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Juris Doctor, cum laude

1997

Bowling Green State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

The Rules of Divorce

Divorce

2012

The Rules of Divorce Divorce

2011

The Rules of Divorce Divorce

2008

The Rules of Divorce Divorce

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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