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Former prosecutor for Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and an experienced defense attorney. I have successfully resolved thousands of criminal cases, including traffic law, DUI, major felonies and homicides throughout my career. I served in the Family Violence Division at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Prior to that I worked for the Mesa Prosecutor;s Office where I assisted with domestic violence cases, as well as misdemeanor cases, ranging from DUI and theft. Having graduated from Hartwick College in New York, I recieved my Juris Doctorate from Sullfolk University School of Law in Boston, MA. I am licenses to practice in the AZ Supreme Court, as well as in the US Federal District Court.
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23 years | 4,000 cases
23 years | 8,000 cases
23 years | 10,000 cases
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Chat withState: Arizona
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016
14500 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 116, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
14500 N. Northsight Blvd. Suite 116, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
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Posted by Steven | August 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I will 100% use John Rhude again for any future traffic violations (which hopefully won't happen again anytime soon). John was able to get my ticket significant reduced. Could not be happier with the outcome.
Posted by Ray | January 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I was cited / charged with criminal speeding driving through Arizona. I admit, I was clocked at 104. I think what sort of saved me was I was in a rural area off the 10. And of course Mr. John Rhude saved me. Again, 104 in a 75 and Mr. Rhude got my criminal speeding charge reduced to a civil speeding ...
Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Pinnacle Law for assistance on a traffic violation. The firm referred me to one of their attorneys, John Rhude. John contacted me immediately. He explained to me in very precise terms the steps that we should take and the expected outcome. Within 24 hours my violation was dismissed wi...
Posted by ERIC | February 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I hired john to take care of 2 cases one in glendale and one in gila bend. Both cases were similar charges and both resulted in the same result being dissmissed. I highly recommend john rhudes law firm. They are like family! They treat you with respect and fight for your rights!
Posted by patrick | February 23, 2015
The Corso & Rhude law firm is best law firm in Arizona for criminal matters. I had several tickets which the law firmed handled. They were all pled to civil offenses, so no points. The firm kept me well informed about the status of my case. I would recommend the firm to anyone with a criminal matte...
"I endorse this lawyer. I know John Rhude both personally, and professionally, and I have no reservations referring cases to John. John is incredibly intelligent and has a wonderful legal mind. John will tirelessly work to advance the interests of his clients, and he is always the consummate professional."
"John Rhude is an extremely experienced criminal defense attorney. He has superior trial skills if the case needs to be tried, and he has won several acquittals. Just as an important his ability to negotiate a reasonable resolution of cases is a quality few attorneys have mastered. I would recommend Mr. Rhude to anyone who has a criminal matter. Mr. Rhude is extremely professional and understands the criminal system."
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.
Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2016
updated on 03/22/2017An admonishment 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.
Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2015
updated on 05/13/2016Reprimand 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.
Admonition and Probation issued in AZ, 2013
updated on 03/17/2017An admonishment 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.
2007
Attorney of the Month Felony Trial Division, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
2006
Attorney of the Month Felony Trial Division, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
2005
Attorney of the Month Felony Trial Division, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
2007 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC
2003 - 2007
Deputy County Attorney, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
2002 - 2003
Prosecutors Office, Mesa City Prosecutor's Office
2007 - Present
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Dismissed
Dismissed
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2007
DUI
2006
Domestic Violence
2013
English
Spanish
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