10601 N Hayden Rd Suite I-103Scottsdale, AZ, 85260-0001United States (480) 860-4321

Robert A Dodell

Avvo Rating8.9

Scottsdale, AZ
Licensed for 35 years

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About Robert

Born in Kentucky and raised in New York, Robert A. Dodell moved to Arizona while still in high school. After graduating from a local high school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cum Laude, from the University of Arizona. Robert immediately entered the University of San Diego School of Law, and earned his law degree in 1985. After a few years in private practice, Robert worked criminal defense for the newly formed Coconino County Public Defender Office in Flagstaff from 1988-1989. He then went to work as a prosecutor for the Yavapai County Attorney Office in Prescott in 1990. As a Deputy County Attorney, Robert prosecuted thousands of cases. After four year learning how the criminal justice system operated from the inside, he returned to the Valley and opened up his own office in 1994. Robert defends both adults and juveniles accused of criminal conduct. Robert's extensive experience as a successful criminal defense attorney and former Deputy County Attorney has resulted in the successful handling of thousands of criminal and juvenile cases. His success stems from the expertise developed over years of practicing criminal and juvenile law and the methodical and diligent attention to every detail of his pretrial investigations and preparation of his cases. His commitment to excellence through thoroughly investigated carefully prepared and aggressively litigated cases drives his attitude to criminal and juvenile defense work. Robert is also committed to representing individuals in juvenile dependency, guardianship, severance and adoption matters. Robert has extensive experience representing parents dealing with Child Protective Services and the court system, as well as representing a party that wants to help a child in a bad situation. Robert also takes great joy in representing prospective parents in adopting a child.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 60%
36 years
DUI and DWI: 25%
36 years
Adoption: 10%
14 years
Juvenile law: 5%
36 years

Languages spoken

English, Persian

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10601 N Hayden Rd Suite I-103
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260-0001

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State	Status	Acquired	Updated
AZ	Active	1986	02/19/2022

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Professional Responsiblity	American Jurisprudence Award	1985

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Robert A. Dodell, Attorney at Law	1994 - Present
Deputy County Attorney	Yavapai County Attorney's Office	1990 - 1994
Deputy Public Defender	Coconino County Public Defender Office	1988 - 1989

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
Arizona State Bar Association	Member	1986 - Present
Maricopa County Bar Association	Member	N/A

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
WWW.Reuters.com	Robert A. Dodell Adoptions Program Continues Successful Charity Giving Plan	2018
www.wbrc	Robert A. Dodell Listed As One Of Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers In Scottsdale	2018
www.hawaiinewsnow.com	Robert A. Dodell Listed As One Of Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers In Scottsdale	2018
WWW.Reuters.com	Robert A Dodell, Attorney At Law Announces Charity Donation Program	2017
Arizona Republic	Taking Boy to Court in Graffiti Case Proves Costly, March 14, 2009	2009

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
University of San Diego School of Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1985
University of Arizona	BA	1983

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Arizona Republic	Taking Boy to Court in Graffiti Case Proves Costly, March 14, 2009	2009

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
State of Arizona v. Superior Court Ex Real Post

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5 Star		98%
4 Star		2%
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Excellent and caring lawyer! Absolutely 5+ Stars!

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Posted by Rod
May 11, 2022

Something that is rare in ANY service is the service provider actually caring! Mr Dodell does! It shows in his attention to detail, patience and excellent communication! Should you have the misfortune to need legal counsel; I HIGHLY recommend you reach out to Mr Dodell! I did and he saw me through to the end! A man of exceptional character!

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Robert A Dodell's response: Thank you. It was a pleasure to meet you and help you with your matter. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out. Robert

Excellent service, highly recommended

5.0 stars

Posted by Blake
February 28, 2022

Robert provided excellent service and outstanding communication during the entire process. He was very responsive, understanding, thorough, and kind. I would definitely work with him again if the need arises and I would highly recommend him to anyone who could use his service.

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Robert A Dodell's response: Thank you for your most kind words, Blake. If you have any questions, always feel free to reach out. Best regards. Robert

Above & Beyond!!!

5.0 stars

Posted by Rachel
January 23, 2022

Having never been in a situation where I needed an attorney before, I had no idea where to start looking. Luckily, I found out about Robert through a good friend of mine, and I couldn't imagine a better outcome! Robert went above and beyond for me and my case, and even ended up getting the whole thing dismissed. He was always available to answer any questions I had, and consistently gave me updates throughout the entire process. Robert took so much stress off my plate, and I am so grateful for everything he has done for me!!!

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Robert A Dodell's response: Thank you so much, Rachel. Your kind words mean a lot to me. I am so pleased we were able to get that matter dismissed for you. If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out. Best regards. Robert

Great Representation

5.0 stars

Posted by Paul
December 22, 2021

Unfortunately received a DUI while in Arizona. Robert was very helpful and informative, being that I am from Florida I did not know how to apporoach this situation. Robert was very reassuring and made this process way smoother than I ever thought it could be.

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Robert A Dodell's response: Paul, thank you for your confidence in me and your kind review. If you have any questions on any follow up on your case, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am still here for you. Robert

Very personal service

5.0 stars

Posted by Andrew
December 8, 2021

Robert did a great job with his attention to detail, responsiveness and communication in my case. He clearly has great relationships inside the law community and can help with the best possible outcome for your case. If you want a personal touch, Robert is for you!

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Robert A Dodell's response: Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments, Andrew. I believe the personal relationship is of upmost importance and an integral part of getting the job done right. If you need anything, please feel free to reach out. Robert

Professional

5.0 stars

Posted by Ray Scott
September 30, 2021

Mr Dodell is a great communicator and very professional. Unlike many other attorneys I have dealt with in the past he cares very much about his clients and is easy to talk to. I feel I have made a life long friend and would recommend him to anyone I know! Thank you Mr Dodell!

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Robert A Dodell's response: Thank you so much for your kind words, Ray. Whenever you are back in town, please give me a call for us to get together.

Great Communication and Great attention to Detail

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Posted by Mike
September 24, 2021

Great Response, Great communication and A+++++ service. Called for a small issue and he immediately took care of it from start to finish while putting me at ease.

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Robert A Dodell's response: So glad to help you out on this one, especially with getting rid of the month of jail time the State was seeking. Be well and wishing you the best. Robert

Great Lawyer!

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
September 15, 2021

Robert handled my DUI case and was amazing. Very genuine guy and helped me get the best casinero out of a pretty bad situation. Definitely recommend!

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Robert A Dodell's response: Thank you so much for your kind comments. Glad to help! If you have any questions in the future, please feel free to reach out to me. Robert

Very Knowledgable and Professional

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 19, 2021

I highly recommend Mr Dodell, he explained everything in detail was helpful and upfront, he made the process as seamless as possible. He responded to voice mail or email within the day and kept me updated on my case as needed with a great end result.

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Robert A Dodell's response: Thank you so much for your kind words. I firmly believe that communication with clients is a number 1 priority in representing someone.

Excellent and Professional

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
May 19, 2021

Robert majorly saved my bacon. He genuinely cares about you, as a person. He worked with me on payment, and kept me updated through the entire process. I had to wait just short of a year to get my conviction and even then, whenever he had any information, I was updated. He always answers his phone, or if you leave a VM, he gets back to you in a timely manner. He doesn't leave you hanging. I would recommend him to ANYONE. He gave me a more favorable outcome to my case than I was anticipating. I was looking at a super extreme DUI, which is a felony, with some substantial jail time. It was decreased to an extreme DUI, I served 80% of my time at home and spent 2 days in Scottsdale City Jail (which I would recommend if need be. It's very clean.) I told my driving class about my experience with Robert, and they expressed that they wished they had hired him instead of their lawyers haha I would come back to him in a heartbeat, even just for legal advice. He's professional, personable, compassionate, and you can definitely tell he loves his job.

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Robert A Dodell's response: Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to assist you with your case. Wishing you the best and if you need anything, you know I am there for you. Robert

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Josephine Hallam, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2018
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Mr. Dodell has a long-standing excellent reputation among his peer attorneys. His legal advice is impeccable. I endorse this lawyer.

Adithya Bala, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2018
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Mr. Dodell has a vast amount of knowledge with respect to Criminal Defense law. He is an advocate for anybody that he represents and is one of the most personable people I have ever met. You will be at ease and have all your questions answered. I endorse this lawyer.

Josephine Hallam, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 27, 2018
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Mr. Dodell has a long-standing excellent reputation among his peer attorneys. His legal advice is impeccable. I endorse this lawyer.

Adithya Bala, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 26, 2018
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Steven Eckhardt, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
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I have known and worked in various court rooms with Robert for some time now. Robert is a very experienced attorney and has an amazing knowledge of the intricacies of criminal law. He is a dedicated and very skilled advocate for his clients and is able to utilize all of this to acquire the best possible results for everyone he represents. I fully endorse Robert.

Mark Iacovino, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 20, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. Robert Dodell is an outstanding, experienced criminal defense attorney. He is a man of integrity.

Benjamin Goldman, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 14, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer for any criminal law issued in Arizona. His comments on this forum indicated a high level of knowledge and understanding of criminal law.

Karen Richman, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 17, 2015
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Robert is a fantastic lawyer who gets GREAT results for his clients. Highly recommend.

Alexander Benezra, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
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Robert consistently demonstrates thoughtfulness, a high level of legal skill, and dedication to his clients and to his practice. I strongly endorse Robert.

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
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I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Jennifer Kupiszewski, DUI and DWI Attorney on Apr 5, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer because he is an experienced attorney, dedicated professional and a great person to work with on a case.

Mark Beller, DUI and DWI Attorney on Mar 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney.

Hershel Ber, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 13, 2014
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I know Robert for quite awhile. He is a highly dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer. He works hard for his clients and is well respected.

Carolyn Tatkin, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 7, 2014
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I confidently refer all of my clients who need assistance in criminal law matters to Robert Dodell. He handles his cases efficiently and I have only received great feedback from the satisfied clients I have sent to him. I highly recommend Robert and will continue to send clients his way any time I have the opportunity.

Scott Silva, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Robert for years, and we have worked together in many courts. Robert has a vast amount of legal experience and I frequently look to him for legal advice and case strategy.

Joshua Davidson, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 5, 2014
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Robert is a dedicated advocate for his clients and a very skilled attorney. I fully endorse him.

Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Nov 14, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Kevin Breger, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 22, 2010
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Mr. Dodell is a highly experience and knowledgeable attorney who gets results for his clients. I have both referred cases to him and have worked on cases together with him so I have first hand knowledge that his work product is exceptional. I would not hesitate to refer cases to him in the future nor would I hesitate to personally work with him on a case again should the opportunity arise.

Ronee Steiner, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 17, 2010
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I completely endorse Robert's work. I receive many requests for criminal lawyers since I used to take on such cases. I refer so many people to him and they are very happy with his services. He is knowledgeable and experienced and I will continue to refer clients to him.

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Above & Beyond!!!

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