Christopher P. Corso

Christopher P. Corso

4.8
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence

17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ

About Christopher

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Cost

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$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 22 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2003

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015

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Christopher Corso

17470 N. Pacesetter Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255

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Christopher P. Corso's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Houston location

Chris has a office in Houston ,TX. My husband and I met with him about a misdemeanor and a felony case. He talked a real good game. How they could get both cases dismissed. His attorney from Houston that's another review. We paid $6000 for both cases. Paid before court date. Misdemeanor case was dism...issed not because of anything they done, but being that my husband never been trouble before that's why. Felony court finally got a date and time. The only way I been talking to Christopher lawyer in Houston was by email, text, or phone. For the past 4 months I haven't heard anything from the lawyer. I went to felony court and told the judge my lawyer cause remind I paid for both cases a year ago now. I find out in court felony court. That my lawyer do NOT work for the Corso law firm. I was shocked because that was the first time of my husband hearing this. He called the law office and the girl who answers the phone act like she didn't know what my husband was talking about until he told her what another lawyer said to tell them and when my husband did then that's when the secretary started saying something. $6000 and one case dismissed and the other case I had court once and no lawyer by my side. Court in 4 days and still haven't heard from my lawyer. Oh I found out that the lawyer is no longer there and works with big trucks cases now. Still no word from anyone on my lawyer leaving or if they had someone to take over my case.

Posted by Henry | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Work

Chris successfully represented me with respect to a traffic offense and obtained the best possible outcome for me. I am delighted with the result and extremely grateful to Chris and his team. His many years of experience and hard work proved invaluable and his bed-side manner was superb. Balancing th...e two cannot be easy and he did a wonderful job. Thank you sincerely.

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Might be ok for traffic tickets

They may be able to get traffic tickets cleared up but do not hire for anything major. We were in need of an attorney for a vehicular manslaughter charge. They took they case and assured us they could help. The case was turned over to an attorney who had only been licensed for a few months. We re...quested several times to speak to Mr Corso and Mr Rhude only to be told it wasn't necessary. After 16 months of nothing but delivering offers for a plea agreement from the prosecutor, we fired the firm and hired an attorney who actually knew what he was doing. They ended up costing us $25,000 for nothing.

Posted by Nick | October 06, 2014

Corso & Rhude absolute Professionalism from start to finish

Having retained Corso & Rhude, & spoken personally with Mr. Corso, & Mr. Rhude, I just wanted to say what you get is absolute professionalism from start to finish from everyone in the office & I could not be more pleased with how my legal matter was handled. I have retained them on another matter & h...ave confidence that they will do everything they can to have a favorable outcome in my favor again.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer in Arizona

Mr. Corso is by far one of the best lawyers in Arizona because of the diligent efforts he put towards my case. I have him to thank for saving my career and my life for a stupid mistake. I recommend him to everyone!

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Christopher P. Corso's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Vertucci

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Christopher Corso. Chris is hard working and he zealously represents his clients. He will not tell you what you want to hear just to get your business, rather, he will be transparent with you and identify the strengths and weaknesses of your case and advise you what options you have moving forward."

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John Rhude

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Christopher Corso is a very experienced attorney. I have had the privilege of working with him for many years. Christopher has been handling DUI and criminal cases for over 10 years. He is an experienced former prosecutor. Christopher works tirelessly to help his clients and I have personally been a part of the execution of his case plans in court. He is easy to work with and is a skilled communicator both with his clients and inside of the courtroom. I recommend Christopher Corso on both criminal and traffic law cases throughout the entire State of Arizona."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.

Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2015

updated on 05/13/2016

Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Principal Owner, Corso Law Group, PLLC

2004 - 2007

Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Office

2003 - 2004

Assistant City Attorney, Mesa City Prosecutors Office

Associations

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

N/A

Suffolk University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Summit Law School - Criminal Law Club

Practical Practice of Law

Publications

2016

The Huffington Post DNC Email Leak and Legal Morality

2015

US Daily Review and Price of Business The Law and Self Defense

2015

2015

Languages

English

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