Kristina Lyn Sitton

Kristina Lyn Sitton

4.3
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tempe, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

301 W. Warner, Ste 133, Tempe, AZ

About Kristina

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2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 21 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Law Office of Kristina L Sitton

301 W. Warner, Ste 133, Tempe, AZ, 85284

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Kristina Lyn Sitton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

I hired Ms. Sitton to help me with my case. Ms. Sitton was an excellent communicator and she fought hard to defend me. I know she cared about me and my case. In the end she got the charges against me dissmised!

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Zealous and Effective

Kristina is among the top lawyers in the entire state of Arizona. She learned to fight hard as a Public Defender and then as a Federal Defender before going into private practice. Back when I was a criminal prosecutor, I lost a single jury trial, and it was to Kristina. You will not find a better ...criminal defense or family lawyer because not only is she intelligent and knowledgeable -- she actually cares. This combination of skills and abilities places her among the very vest of the lawyers in Arizona. I cannot recommend her strongly enough.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Do not recommend

Very awkward demeanor in court, not good with people nor prosecutors, not interested in doing any work on your case. She pulled out all the stops to drag my case on and upset everyone involved in it because of it, while accomplishing absolutely nothing. Waste of time and money.

Posted by Dru | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Arizona's Best Criminal Law Attorney

Kristina was the most effective attorney I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I got to go through my whole case with out ever testifying making a statement or anything while facing 6 charges and walked out with only 1 misdeminor. This is and has been the best experience with a attorney I have ev...er had. Thank you Dru M

Posted by Jennifer | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly recommend

My son got into a situation in AZ (we live in CA) while visiting some friends. I had to hire an attorney so I reached out to my friend who lives in AZ and she highly recommended Kristina Sitton. I reached out to Kristina and her assistant took down my info and within an hour, Kristina called me to d...iscuss my situation. She made me feel that everything was going to be OK. She sent me the contract that same day and even followed up to make sure I received it. We went over the contract together to make sure I understood it and she also made payment arrangements with me. As soon as I signed the contract and sent it over, she started working on our case immediately. Because we live in CA and the incident happened in AZ, they had my son as a fugitive and therefore couldn't bond him out, however once my son was extradited back to AZ, she immediately got him bonded out. Kristina even recommended a bonding company she has worked with for many years and because of the recommendation, it saved me over $300. Due to being bonded out, court requires you to show up to court just to get another court date while evidence is being reviewed by both parties. This drug out for six months and Kristina was able to get us excused from driving out to AZ after only two visits. The Prosecutors offered a bad deal and Kristina was quick to turn it down, discuss the case/evidence and asked for probation which we got !!!!! It's unheard of to go from a felony to a misdemeaner after the probation period. Kristina was very attentive to my son and I; and always accessible when ever I reached out to her. Kristina was our life saver.....and I will always be grateful for all she for us. I HIGHLY recommend !!!

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Kristina Lyn Sitton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andre Pennington

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noah Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 17

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"Ms. Sitton is a very knowledgeable criminal defense attorney."

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Craig Penrod

Family lawyer | Feb 12

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"I endorse this lawyer. I see her work everyday since we share office space. She is an excellent, dedicated lawyer in both criminal and family law."

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Marci Kratter

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kristina works incredibly hard to ensure a victory for her client. She is a wonderful attorney."

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Karen Richman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Kristina Sitton. A superb legal mind who leaves no stone unturned. Her amazing trial results speak for themselves."

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Michelle Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kristina works hard and cares about her clients. I would recommend her to anyone."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Sitton Nash, Attorneys at Law

2013 - 2015

Partner, Law Office of Kristina Sitton

2008 - 2013

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Federal Public Defender Of Arizona

2007 - 2008

Associate, Beauchamp Law Office

2004 - 2007

Deputy Public Defender, Maricopa County Public Defender

Education

2004

Arizona State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

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