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

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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 16 - 20 of 41 reviews

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 | November 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommended

I was cited for criminal speeding in my personal vehicle, 90+ in a 50, so I contacted Mr. Rike to weigh my options. I have a current CDL and I wanted to do what was possible to protect my CDL even though I'm currently working in a different line of work. Chris and I discussed my options and quoted ...me a fair price for his services, so I decided to hire him to handle my case. A couple months later I was extremely pleased with the service I was provided. Chris Rike and his partner Michael Kielsky were able to negotiate a plea down from a criminal to a civil penalty. Fine paid and lesson learned. Chris was easy to work with and I would highly recommend him or his partner if you're faced with a criminal speeding ticket.

Posted by Tian Xi | September 08, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Gave me top-class advice pro-bono

I was a student tourist in the States for the first time and I suspect the cop who pulled me over wanted to take advantage of that by issuing an illegal fine (which means they can charge you an exorbitant amount and get away with it). Christopher contacted the court on my behalf and gave me the be...st advice, which in the end, allowed me to only get away with taking a defensive driving course online and pay the course fees. He did all this without charging me anything. This man has a really good heart and you know he isn't just in for the money.

Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Child Custody

The Worst Attorney in Phoenix

this attorney represented me in a custody case for my twin daughters for which he was not adequately prepared through experience. We went to court and he asked no questions on cross examination. Custody was awarded to the father who had not even been around for 2 1/2 years of their lives. These li...ttle girls are still living with this man. He charged over $20,000 for doing nothing. We had to write the questions for the depositions, we had to write the questions for court. The only thing he knew how to do was to bill and bill high.

Christopher Rike

Replied last September 02, 2015

I work very hard to get the best results possible for my clients, and I am sorry this was your experience.

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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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