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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%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

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 - 7 of 7 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Chloe | October 20, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

A true advocate

It seems difficult to find professionals who are conscientious and caring about the work they do. I was lucky enough to have Chris on my side. He helped me through a difficult divorce with patience, understanding, good advice and follow-through. Chris is an attorney who keeps his word. I know I w...ould not have had the same outcome if another attorney had worked with me. Thank goodness I found him!

Posted by Rich | October 17, 2010 | Family

Engaged Attentive Attorney

Mr. Rike has been a trusted advocate for nearly 4 years, looking out for my legal interests through some very difficult times. He has consistently brought well founded legal analysis to my case, recognizing the often challenging lack of consistency seen in family courts and playing for long-term ...goals. His rock solid composure and even temperament has provided the perspective necessary to look with a long-term strategic view, rather than short-term, emotionally driven ups and downs often experienced in family court cases. I would recommend Mr. Rike to anyone looking for more than the standard non-engaged attorney who fails to recognize the value of mapping an enduring legal strategy required to achieve lasting case results. Mr. Rike understands this and delivers.

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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

General practice lawyer

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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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