Bruce S. Griffen

Bruce S. Griffen

4.5
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 47 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Flagstaff, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

609 N. Humphreys Street, Flagstaff, AZ

About Bruce

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Homicide, drug trafficking, money laundering, child molesting, sexual abuse, aggravated assault, domestic violence, stalking, kidnapping

50 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 47 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1978

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Location

Griffen & Stevens Law Firm, PLLC

609 N. Humphreys Street, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001

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Bruce S. Griffen's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Choose him for sure

Bruce handled my son’s criminal defense case with great vigor and professionalism. His two cases started just after he had turned 18 and took nearly two years from start to finish and included two separate trials. We were assigned an overzealous Navajo County prosecuting attorney and Bruce made the p...erfect foil for his irrational ranting with his clear succinct arguments and questioning. He really cared about this case and the way the outcome would effect my son’s future. He always made time to discuss things with us and explain his reasoning. We started with 8 felony charges which included mandatory prison time and walked away with 2 misdemeanor convictions. We are so grateful to Bruce and his office and all they did for my son and our family.

Posted by Sue | April 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you are looking for an attorney I would encourage you to talk to Mr. Griffen. He is certainly one of the best attorneys I have worked with over the years. He's professional and keeps in touch with you every step of the way.The outcome was more than I had expected. Thank you Bruce.

Posted by Robert | April 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Reduced Bond, and Allowed to Travel

Bruce Griffen was at the jail speaking with me within hours of booking. His office has handled the case professionally from the beginning, beginning with getting a reduced bond and permission to travel to my family, wife, and three businesses. Bruce explained everything from how the law worked and h...ow best to proceed without confusing me or my wife with a bunch of legal jargon we didn't understand. From the beginning we knew we picked the right attorney. Just to sum up the outstanding job his office has done: I am from out of state, and his office picked up all of my personal property, and went through all 16 boxes, just to locate our laptop, to ship to us, along with some sacred spiritual artwork. Thanks Lisa! I forget the name of the gentleman that also works with Mr. Griffen, but he promptly picked me up from release of jail and ensured that I caught the shuttle to Phoenix Sky Harbor airport. He notified me of some good places to eat, which was very helpful after three days of institutional food. We highly recommend his office.

Posted by Jason | March 03, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Arizona

Mr. Griffen is the most advanced criminal defense lawyer in Northern Arizona. He handles major felony cases professionally and aggressively. Mr. Griffen has a history of great results and a wonderful reputation among the judges and prosecutors. Don't listen to angry people who think they can mak...e money by writing bad reviews of lawyers. Mr. Griffen is the best lawyer in the business. How do I know? Because he saved my life during a very bad time for me. And how can you find out? Just call Mr. Griffen and talk to him. You'll quickly see that he is, in fact, the best in the business. I highly recommend the Griffen & Stevens Law Firm. Just do one free consultation with them and you'll see how good they are at criminal defense. They didn't pressure me or make me feel stupid. They helped me understand my problem and I am proud, and grateful, to have hired them.

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Bruce S. Griffen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tevis Reich

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is a top notch lawyer. I highly endorse him."

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Bradford Weston

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I practice law in Northern CA. Long story short, I had been contacted by a client who was facing Extradition in AZ near Flagstaff. I needed to find the best local counsel there pronto in order to spare my client the long bus ride to Flagstaff from the Bay Area. On the first call I reached out to his office and spoke promptly to "Kate" who was "on board" and ready to engage our respective offices. After that, Mr Griffen just took the ball and ran with it like a natural. I am so glad to have reached him through AVVO. Knowledgeable, direct, succinct, flexible, prompt and easy to work with. If you need to associate a great lawyer in this part of the world contact his office immediately."

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Kathryn Mahady

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced."

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Michael Larsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mr. Griffen. Mr. Griffen is absolutely a fantastic person and attorney. He is very highly regarded in Arizona. He is possibly the best defense attorney in Arizona and I highly recommend him for anybody facing criminal charges."

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William Rush

Litigation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I was opposing counsel on a few cases with Bruce, and I found him to be poised and well-spoken. He knew the law, he knew his case, he knew his client's goals. A very effective attorney."

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Stephanie Willison

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Bruce is well respected in the northern Arizona legal community."

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Ryan Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Criminal defense lawyer Bruce Griffen provides exceptional legal representation. He is a highly skilled and experienced trial attorney serving Flagstaff and all of Northern Arizona."

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Ryan Stevens

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer

2014

Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer

2013

Super Lawyers, Arizona Super Lawyer

2010

Tom Karas Criminal Justice Award, State Bar of Arizona

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner/Partner, Griffen & Stevens Law Firm, PLLC

1978 - Present

Partner, Aspey, Watkins & Diesel

Associations

2010 - Present

American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

1988 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1980 - Present

Coconino County Bar Association

Varied

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Former Board Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Goetz

Hung jury and subsequent dismissal of all charges

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Education

1978

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1975

Northern Arizona University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Coconino County Bar Association

Pre-Indictment Delay

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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