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Shane M Miller

Criminal defense Attorney at Scottsdale, AZ

5.0   17 reviews

also known as Miller Law Firm, PLLC


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About Shane

Learn Shane’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Criminal defense
    50%
    Experienced former Felony and Misdemeanor Prosecutor

  2. DUI and DWI
    25%
    Experienced Former DUI Prosecutor

  3. Personal injury
    25%
    Auto Accidents, Slip and Falls, Dog Bites

Attorney Shane Miller is a skilled and experienced trial and litigation lawyer. Mr. Miller’s major areas of practice over the previous 14-plus years have been in criminal and DUI defense as well as plaintiff’s personal injury.


Mr. Miller has successfully defended hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases and has earned numerous large settlements for his civil and personal injury cases. He aggressively strives to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients, which includes numerous favorable trial verdicts, dismissed cases and exceptional settlements. Mr. Miller has extensive courtroom experience conducting jury trials, bench trials, pretrial hearings and negotiating resolutions short of trial. Mr. Miller’s criminal law expertise ranges in matters from civil traffic violations and DUIs to serious, complex felonies involving drugs, violence, domestic abuse and fraud.


Mr. Miller earned more than 4 years of experience as a prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. During this time, Mr. Miller prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases and evaluated cases through the eyes of the State. Mr. Miller was quickly promoted to a major crimes bureau, where for years he worked complex and important cases. Mr. Miller understands how prosecutors think and the processes used when they evaluate cases. He uses his knowledge to force the government to overcome its significant burden of proof while making sure that it adheres to the strict rules and laws guaranteed by our Constitution.


Mr. Miller also handles auto accident, premises liability, and other personal injury cases. He earned his experience while working at an established personal injury firm, then he expanded into personal inury practice at his own firm. Mr. Miller fights on behalf of plaintiffs who need a skilled, aggressive and thorough advocate. Mr. Miller’s greatest satisfaction has always been the heartfelt appreciation expressed by his clients after a trial win or an exceptional case resolution.


Mr. Miller earned his Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University, graduating magna cum laude in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in Business. He then returned to his hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, on scholarship to attend and graduate from the Drake University Law School while earning a certificate in Constitutional Law and Civil Rights.


Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Miller was an editor of America West Airlines in-flight magazine, where he polished his writing, researching and analytical skills. Mr. Miller enjoys spending free time with his family and friends, traveling, and attending Sun Devils athletic events. His outgoing and competitive personality shows in his organization and participation in recreational sports leagues.

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Licensed for 15 years
State AZ
Status Active
Acquired 2007
Updated 03/17/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Shane M. Miller
8776 East Shea Boulevard
Suite 106-160
Scottsdale, AZ, 85260

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Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2021
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
10 of 10 Use Attorney Shane Miller
Attorney Shane Miller Cares! He kept me up to date on what was going in my case and court. Making legal decisions that can affect your life forever can be extremely stressful. Shane was able to reduce my stress and let me focus on family and work and allowed me to make the best educated decision on how we should proceed in my case. Shane not only was able to advise me on what to do he was able to get my Class 4 Felony Reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor and got me off of probation that was supposed to be 18 months in 10! He is professional and literally one of the best people I know! If you are stressed or are trying to figure out what you are going to do in a legal situation call Attorney Shane Miller at the Miller Law Firm! 10/10!!!
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Posted by Scott W | August 13, 2019
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Highly Recommend Shane Miller - Saved my daughters future!
As a father of a teenage daughter with a bright future ahead of her, you can only imagine how worried and concerned we were when our daughter was involved in an automobile accident. She was facing potentially felony charges. Shane was instrumental in getting 4 of the 5 charges dismissed. Additionally, Shane was successful in getting the 5th charge lowered to a misdemeanor with no jail time or fines. Amazing! Once we retained Shane we were confident that we had the best representation possible and Shane made a very difficult and stressful situation very easy. I would highly recommend Shane for anyone looking for great representation from a true professional. Thank you Shane! Best, Scott W.
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Posted by Olivia | August 8, 2019
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Shane Miller
Shane helped me lower felony charges to a low misdemeanor with no jail time or fines. He’s by far the best lawyer I’ve ever had. He also followed up with my case after he got my chargers lowered.
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Assigned through Public Defense but DEFENDED like a HIRED attorney!
I am not from Arizona and got arrested while visiting. Shane was assigned to me through the PD's office. He answered my calls from jail, handled my case professionally, efficiently and made sure I knew exactly what was going all throughout my experience. He explained Arizona laws and made sure I knew the process and that all my questions were totally answered. With his help I was able to plea down to a signicantly lower charge, get out of jail prior to sentencing and only serve probation when there was possible prison time for my original charges! He even remembered me when I called for probation questions a full 6 months later and over a YEAR LATER when I had questions for a friend. He's number one on my list if I talk to anyone in need of legal help for referrals!
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Posted by Maria | March 3, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Best Decision!
My first reaction when I learned my son was arrested for driving under the influence was to leave him in jail so he could learn his lesson, but as the day progressed and as I tried to learn all the terms that were being thrown at me with no clear understanding of when my son would be released. I called Shane on a Sunday late afternoon & he answered! He explained what was happening and said he could be at the court house when he went in front of the judge. Shane took care of everything, explained next steps and always kept me informed. I never thought I would have the need to hire a lawyer, but the decision to call Shane was one of the best decisions I've made. The weight of that day seemed to immediately lift after talking to Shane.
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Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2017
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Crimanal Case Was Dismissed Thanks To SHANE MILLER!
If you are ever in a pickle with the law and need a lawyer. Shane Miller is the guy you call! He will give it his all to reduce your charge(s) and will succeed as he did with my case. Shane was on top of everything and kept me well informed throughout the whole process. He helped me get through this whole situation stress-free. He is very professional and will always answer when you call unless he is in court reducing another clients charge(s). I would recommend SHANE M. MILLER to anyone that needs a Criminal defense attorney!
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Posted by SV | February 10, 2017
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DUI with BAC 0.125% reduced to a traffic violation
Hiring Shane as my defense attorney was one of the best decisions I've made. From the very beginning, Shane was very responsive and kept me informed about every single aspect of the case and also about possible outcomes. Mr. Miller did a lot of hard work and was able to punch enough holes in the case to get it successfully reduced to a reckless driving plea. I highly recommend Shane Miller especially if you find yourself in a situation where you have been charged with a DUI. Thank you Shane once again for saving my career and my immigration status by getting the best possible outcome for my case....
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Posted by anonymous | January 26, 2017
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Shane M. Miller was excellent!!!
It's really hard to find an honest, reputable attorney who has your best interest in mind and Shane Miller is exactly that! I was arrested late at night and Shane actually came and visited me at the Mesa Police station in the middle of the night and kept me from having to serve more time. He was also able to reduce the severity of my charges. I can't thank him enough! If you need an attorney, I would recommend Shane Miller in a heartbeat to anyone!!!
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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2017
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Great Lawyer!
This was a first me! I've never been to court and I did not know what to expect. It wasn't until I hired Mr. Miller, he is very professional and took my case with confidence. He's very attentive and kept me informed every step of the way. Mr. Miller even got my case dismissed at my hearing before the judge and he kept me from getting a warrant! Thanks Shane!
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Posted by Alesha | November 10, 2014
wouldn't use anyone else!!!
Shane is an amazing attorney that believes in his clients and will work to no end to prove their innocents. I hope my family never needs his services again but if we did he would be our only choice! He kept our family up to date on everything, called about changes even when he was on vacation. I sometimes think that I'd still be visting my brother in jail if it weren't for Shane. I know myself and my Mom feel eternally great full for his services in my brothers case. Thank you Shane
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Posted by John S | August 9, 2014
Set Aside Action -- Very Pleased Client
I had cause to retain Shane's services in connection with a need on my part to have 2 separate misdemeanor verdicts (one of which had been a felony, reduced to a misdemeanor upon satisfactory completion of probation) set aside in two separate courts: City of Phoenix, and Superior Court. Both were nearly 20 years gone by when I sought Shane's assistance. This is pertinent because it predates the massive conversion of records to electronic media and this added a significant degree of aggravation for Shane and his staff. This was hardly a landmark Supreme Court decision, yet Shane always made me feel like I had his undivided attention. He was always friendly and courteous, attentive, active on my case, and professional. I was and am very pleased with Shane's handling of the matter and with the outcome. I would unquestionably seek him out for any legal service needs I might have in the future, and, would absolutely have no hesitation in recommending him to you.
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Posted by Jesica | October 17, 2013
DUI Review
I got a felony DUI in May of 2013 because my license was suspended and I got into a car accident and was arrested for a DUI. I hired an attorney and it was Shane Miller. He was very good, very professional, he was never hard to get a hold of. He called me back whenever I called, and he kept me informed the entire time of the case. By October of 2013 he was able to reach a settlement with the prosecutor. He was successful in reducing my felony charge down to a misdemeanor. This settlement made a world of difference to my future career and my overall entire life.
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Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2013
Professional and Helpful
I hired Shane for a DUI case in December of 2012. He was professional from the start and made certain that I had as much information about my case as possible. I was initially very concerned as I was not at all familiar with DUI law. However, I immediately felt more comfortable having some knowledge about what to expect throughout my case's progression. He also made every effort to quickly address any and all questions that I had. If there was any information he was unfamiliar with, he went the extra mile to find the answer for me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and would not hesitate in hiring him to represent me again.
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Posted by Roy | May 2, 2013
DUI Dismissal
In the words of Mr. Miller " It’s not often Gilbert Court dismisses a DUI, especially without first having a suppression hearing". Mr. Miller kept me informed at all times. He was very punctual in returning all my e-mails and phone calls. I would recommend this law firm without hesitation. They are also very reasonably priced. I shopped around before hiring Knowles Law firm. After several consultations, I am very satisfied I went with them. Even if the charges were not dismissed he was not gong to charge me any more money if it went to trial. Thank you very much Mr. Miller !
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Posted by Paul | March 22, 2013
Excellent Representation!
Shane provided knowledgeable and effective counsel in my case. He kept me up to date with any proceedings or any changes in the matter. I give Shane my highest recommendation!
Posted by Damien | March 20, 2013
The first honest attorney I have ever met!
Shane Miller did not just win a case for me, he changed my life. He is the first honest attorney that I have ever met. After I had already hired two attorneys who were happy to take my money with no results, I hired Shane Miller and he did not give up on my case. My first attorney did not even show up to court once, my second attorney tried to get me to take a plea bargain even though the case was already dismissed, but after the charges were re-filed against me, I hired Shane Miller and he was there during the whole process. There are a lot of attorneys out there looking to empty your pockets but Shane Miller is not one of them. He worked with me financially and kept me informed every step of the way. The accusations against me cost me my job, I failed two semesters of college, and almost lost my home. Shane Miller gave me hope and now that my case is behind me, I am finishing my degree soon and I am now a local business owner. He even inspired me to start Law School myself. Shane Miller is not just the best attorney I have ever seen, but one of the best people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. If I ever have any legal issues, I will always hire Shane Miller.
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Posted by John | March 13, 2013
Shane did an excellent job.
Shane did everything he could on my case.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Attorney at Law
  • Miller Law Firm, PLLC
  • 2014 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Knowles Law Firm, PLC
  • 2012 - 2014
  • Paralegal
  • Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience PLC
  • 2007 - 2007
  • Deputy County Attorney
  • Maricopa County Attorney's Office
  • 2007 - 2012
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Education

  • Drake University Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2006
  • Arizona State University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2004

Legal Cases

  • DUI Case Dismissed
  • DUI Case Dismissed
  • Personal Injury/Auto Accident Large Settlement
  • Large Settlement Recovery
  • Felony Case Dismissed
  • Felony Case Dismissed
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Associations

  • Sun Devil Club YPG
  • Board Member
  • 2018 - Present
  • Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Client's Choice Award
  • AVVO
  • 2013
  • Constitutional Law and Civil Rights Certificate
  • Drake University Law School
  • 2006

Publications

  • Maricopa County Attorney's Office Newsletter
  • Fax Net 1
  • 2012

Speaking Engagements

  • Prosecutors Turned Defense Attorneys
  • Law & Order vs. Perry Mason
  • 2013

Attorney endorsements

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Given (15)
Endorse Shane
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 13
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Miller is highly intelligent and an effective communicator. His professional experience as a prosecutor make him a valuable asset for his clients. I gladly recommend him to prospective clients or to other attorneys for referrals."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked with Shane on a number of cases and have always found his knowledge, skill and competency to be superb. I recommend him without reservation."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Miller is an experienced trial attorney who gets great results for his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Sep 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Highly recommended. Great attorney who cares about his clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Shane. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Unknown Attorney | Apr 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the community."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 25
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Shane and I previously worked together at the Knowles Law Firm. Shane is a resourceful and highly intelligent attorney. He exercises a great balance between fostering positive relationships with prosecutors and doggedly fighting criminal charges in trial. I strongly endorse Shane for any criminal matter."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Shane has the experience and skill that is necessary in an excellent defense attorney. I have observed it working with him and as opposing counsel. I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Miller is an excellent criminal defense attorney who fights hard for his client's rights. He is a skilled litigator and his experience as a former prosecutor makes him a force to be reckoned with. I recommend this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | Oct 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Shane is an experience attorney who I have worked with at the County Attorney's office. I found him to be knowledgeable and well respected. I would recommend him to anyone charged with a crime in Arizona."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"Shane is a fantastic attorney. I worked with him for a couple of years as colleagues and he was always professional and courteous. He is an excellent addition to the legal community. I fully endorse Mr. Miller."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I worked with Mr. Miller when the two of us were prosecutors together. Mr. Miller is an experienced trial attorney who is dedicated to achieving the best outcome in every case he handles."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 07
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I first worked with Mr. Miller as a prosecutor at the County Attorney's Office. As a prosecutor, he was always hard-working, ethical and successful at trial. As a defense attorney, he has continued to achieve excellent results for his clients due to his excellent advocacy skills."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jan 15
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I first met Mr. Miller when he was a felony prosecutor for Maricopa County. He progressed rapidly and was promoted at the prosecutor's office to handle very complex cases in the Fraud and Identity Theft Bureau. I know he brought the same tenacity, diligence, and attitude into his criminal defense practice and I have seen his clients benefit as a result. He receives my endorsement without hesitation."
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