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Derek Debus is a dedicated trial attorney with a passion for protecting the rights of his clients. Derek primarily practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, military law and veteran’s law.
Derek attended law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He graduated with distinction for pro bono service. He received recognition as a Trial Advocacy Fellow with the College of Law. While in law school, Derek served as a Staff Editor on law review and as Captain of a mock trial team. Additionally, Derek earned numerous awards for academic achievement, including being named a Willard H. Pedrick Honors Scholar and receiving CALI awards in Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and many other subjects.
Derek brings a great deal of prosecutorial experience, having worked for the Crown Prosecution Service in London, England, and city and county prosecutorial offices. In England, Derek worked on a variety of cases, ranging from simple assault to sexual abuse and terrorism. While working at the third-largest prosecutorial agency in the country, Derek prosecuted a wide range of cases — everything from DUI to homicide.
Derek is a service-connected disabled Marine Infantry veteran and former professional law enforcement firearms instructor and has developed a deep base of knowledge regarding firearms issues and self-defense. Derek also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Academe Grove, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing school safety. Derek also serves as a director for Bullshido, a media organization dedicated to debunking falsehoods in science, governance, and martial arts.
When Derek is not fighting hard for the rights of his clients in Court, he can be found expanding his nonprofit endeavors, writing, playing soccer or chess, or volunteering in his local community.
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Posted by Jaime | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Derek was very thorough and helpful through the whole VA process and whenever I had a question he answered immediately. I highly recommend him with any VA related claims or help with anything.
Posted by Eugenio | January 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I met Derek Debus through a mutual friend and when I inquired about VA benefits he immediately responded with a willingness to help. Derek walked me through the process of filing a VA claim for disability and after gathering my information Derek filed all the necessary documents with the VA and acted...
Posted by Courtney | December 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I'm writing this review for Derek Debus of Stone Rose Law. I thought long and hard about how to accurately verbalize how this person changed my life but I find it super difficult. Every draft feels like a down-play. My military story is a hard one but Derek never treated me like I was broken....
Posted by Ruben | December 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Having an advocate who not only cares but can take that burden off your shoulders is monumental. Derek Debus was God sent, there are no words to describe how he has impacted my life and future in less than 3 months and got me to 100% status after trying to deal with the VA’s hamster wheel of an ap...
Posted by Matthew | December 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mr. Debus for a pending separation board with the Navy. Mr. Debus' knowledge of Military law is amazing and so is his ability to look at a case from every angle and provide evidence where needed. There is no other attorney I would want in my corner!
"Derek is an excellent attorney who fights hard for his clients. He is an exceptionally hard-working and knowledgeable attorney in Criminal and Military Law with a passion for representing his clients zealously and creatively, holding nothing back. I strongly recommend him."
"I endorse and highly recommend Derek for any Criminal Defense, Military Law, and VA Benefits matter. He is an incredibly knowledgeable and talented attorney who gets fantastic results for his clients. He is a fierce trial attorney who does not give up until his clients are completely satisfied! I endorse his legal skills and hard work."
"Derek brings a unique mindset to the table and thinks outside of the box. His advocacy is effective and his legal skill have proven to offer great benefits for his clients."
"Derek is a hard working and conscientious young lawyer who uses his skills to benefit his clients. I am happy to endorse him."
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Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
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Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in Arizona, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
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VA Accreditation, United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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Willard H. Pedrick Honors Scholar, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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Designated Advocacy Fellow, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
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Attorney, Stone Rose Law Firm
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Prosecutor/Rule 38 intern, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
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Infantryman and Combat Instructor, United States Marine Corps
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National Academy of Criminal Defense AttorneysMember
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U.S. District Court, District of ArizonaMember
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Court of Appeals for Veterans’ ClaimsMember
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Academe Grove, a 501(c)(3) nonprofitDirector, Board of Directors
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National Organization of Veterans' AdvocatesMember
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Stone Rose LawDirector of Military and Veteran Law
2020 - Present
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