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Robert A Dodell

Criminal defense Attorney at Scottsdale, AZ

5.0   66 reviews
  • Licensed for 36 years
    State AZ
    Acquired 1986
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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.

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

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Posted by Joseph | February 21, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Amazing Attorney
I hired Robert to file paperwork for a Set Aside to get a old conviction Set Aside and restore my firearm rights. Robert was very helpful in explaining the process to me and kept me updated every step of the way. After a few months the Set Aside was granted by the judge and my conviction is now a thing of the past, and also my 2nd Amendment rights are now restored. I very highly recommend hiring Robert for your legal needs.
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Posted by Daniel | February 6, 2023
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Robert Dodell- Review
Robert helped me from the initial consultation all the way up through the resolution of the case. He was timely in answering my questions, and gave me reassurance throughout the entire process. I can absolutely recommend him as legal counsel.
Posted by Christian | January 10, 2023
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| Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney
Robert is an excellent attorney. Honest, thoughtful and smart. I would recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Patrick | December 7, 2022
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Robert Dodell represented me to clear up a case from the past. He guided me through with absolute clarity on my part. Having experience in Maricopa County courts was the most important as I am not a current resident. He was helpful in gathering up submitted documents as many years had passed. I would definitely recommend him and if neccessary would hire him again.
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Posted by Ben | August 26, 2022
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Look no further!
I am most fortunate to have engaged Robert as counsel and highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal representation. Robert is most capable, professional, personable, and caring. His outstanding representation, responsiveness, compassion, and reassuring manner helped me through very difficult times. He is very well known and respected in the courts, and the outcome of my case could not have been better.
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Posted by chad | July 28, 2022
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in-trouble
When I got myself in a real mess. Robert was there to help me. Robert handled my case in a very professional manner. I was very happy with the outcome of my case. Thank you Robert
Posted by Tasha | July 27, 2022
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Thank you
I am very grateful to have found Robert Dodell to represent my family member. I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Throughout the process he was very professional and really took the time to explain things so that we understood what was going on at all times. I would highly recommend Mr. Dodell. His expertise speaks volumes. Thank you, Mr. Dodell for doing such great work.
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Posted by Rod | May 11, 2022
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Excellent and caring lawyer! Absolutely 5+ Stars!
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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Posted by Blake | February 28, 2022
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Excellent service, highly recommended
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.
Posted by Rachel | January 23, 2022
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Above & Beyond!!!
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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Posted by Paul | December 22, 2021
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Great Representation
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.
Response from Robert Dodell December 22, 2021
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
Posted by Andrew | December 8, 2021
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Very personal service
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!
Response from Robert Dodell December 9, 2021
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
Posted by Ray Scott | September 30, 2021
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Professional
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!
Response from Robert Dodell October 1, 2021
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.
Posted by Mike | September 24, 2021
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Great Communication and Great attention to Detail
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.
Response from Robert Dodell September 24, 2021
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
Posted by anonymous | September 15, 2021
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Great Lawyer!
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!
Response from Robert Dodell September 24, 2021
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
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2021
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Very Knowledgable and Professional
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.
Response from Robert Dodell August 22, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words. I firmly believe that communication with clients is a number 1 priority in representing someone.
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2021
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Excellent and Professional
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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Response from Robert Dodell May 20, 2021
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
Posted by Patrick | October 7, 2020
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Excpetional Attorney & Legal Representation - Robert Dodell
Robert handled my case in a professional, compassionate, and personal manner. I could always count on Robert to find creative and innovative ways to navigate my case through the Courts - with an completely favorable outcome! I highly recommend Robert, and, will always count him as my attorney for any needs I may have in the future. If you hire Robert as your attorney, you can rest assured that you can trust him to achieve the absolute best result for you!
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Response from Robert Dodell October 8, 2020
I am so pleased I was able to help you and that everything worked out just the way we wanted. It was fabulous working with you and I love getting those dismissals. If you ever need any other assistance, do not hesitate ever to contact me. Robert
Posted by Suz | September 29, 2020
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INCREDIBLE!!!
I’m a Scottsdale resident, stuck in the Midwest due to being quarantined, and needed some odd legal advice I had no idea how to address. A friend referred me to Robert Dodell (480.860.4321) and I have to say that not only was he pleasant to speak with, but he was highly intelligent and incredibly knowledgeable about what I was needing assistance, without even setting eyes on the documents that I held in my hands states away. I’m a paralegal, am in a doctoral program, and had read the documents over and again, feeling as if I was reading jibberish and that I had left my brain elsewhere because the words weren’t making sense. I read one (1) sentence to Robert and he explained the complete document to me, in a language I could absorb and magically transferring my brain back to its rightful place. He actually had me smiling and laughing by the end of our conversation when I was as near to tears as I could have been when I called. So, I am promising you that if you are stressed out beyond what you can imagine, don’t understand what is happening in your life, need someone who can slow things down and make your head stop spinning so that things start making sense again, I whole-heartedly recommend you call Robert NOW!
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Response from Robert Dodell September 29, 2020
Suzanne, So glad I was able to help you out. Thank you so much for the kind review. Take care and feel free to call if you have any further questions. Robert
Posted by Lori | March 31, 2020
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Thank you Robert!
I was highly impressed with Robert. He was informative about the process, timely in his responses, and thorough in his explanations. Very grateful for the work he did for me!
Response from Robert Dodell April 1, 2020
Thank you for the kind words, Lori. I am so glad I was able to get you the result you were looking for. I am always here for you. Best to you
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AVVO RATING 8.9 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • 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

Education

  • University of San Diego School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1985
  • University of Arizona
  • BA
  • 1983

Legal Cases

  • State of Arizona v. Superior Court Ex Real Post

Associations

  • Arizona State Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1986 - Present
  • Maricopa County Bar Association
  • Member
  • N/A

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Persian

Honors and Awards

  • Professional Responsiblity
  • American Jurisprudence Award
  • 1985

Speaking Engagements

  • Arizona Republic
  • Taking Boy to Court in Graffiti Case Proves Costly, March 14, 2009
  • 2009

Attorney endorsements

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Given (32)
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Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Dodell has a long-standing excellent reputation among his peer attorneys. His legal advice is impeccable. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Robert Dodell is an outstanding, experienced criminal defense attorney. He is a man of integrity."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Other
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 17
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Robert is a fantastic lawyer who gets GREAT results for his clients. Highly recommend."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Robert consistently demonstrates thoughtfulness, a high level of legal skill, and dedication to his clients and to his practice. I strongly endorse Robert."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Apr 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer because he is an experienced attorney, dedicated professional and a great person to work with on a case."
DUI and DWI Attorney | Mar 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I know Robert for quite awhile. He is a highly dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer. He works hard for his clients and is well respected."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Robert is a dedicated advocate for his clients and a very skilled attorney. I fully endorse him."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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