Lee B Phillips

Lee B Phillips

4.9
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 42 years

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

209 N. Elden Street, Flagstaff, AZ

About Lee

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Specializing in drug trafficking cases on I-40 and I-17.

40 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 41 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1984

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Ohio for 42 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1983

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Lee B Phillips

209 N. Elden Street, Flagstaff, AZ, 86001-0001

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Lee B Phillips's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best criminal defense lawyer in Flagstaff

I was charged with 3 very serious felony criminal drug charges and I hired Lee Phillips Law Office to defend me in Superior Court. The case lasted for 9 months and Mr Phillips' law office was instrumental in me getting the desired sentencing of standard adult probation, without getting sentenced to a...ny prison time. Each of the felony charges carried a possible multi year prison sentence. Our desired outcome of probation was attained through Lee Phillips' diligence, his extensive research of all the state's evidence, his sage advice to me about what I could do to help my case, and ultimately through his decision to avoid an evidence based trial, but instead to agree to a plea of guilty while presenting as many positive mitigating circumstances on my behalf demonstrating eligibility for probation instead of a prison sentence. The outcome in my case was lucky for sure, but our luck was earned through Mr Phillips criminal law expertise and hard work combined with me testing clean and actively being in drug recovery during the entire case which demonstrated my amenability to rehabilitation. Mr Phillips has vast criminal defense experience & court room knowledge. Mr. Phillips has a very well deserved high level of respect and an outstanding reputation in the court room from court judges and prosecuting attorneys from his many years as a successful criminal defense attorney. He is very familiar with the workings of the criminal court system. Lee Phillips Law office and staff were so very helpful and I have the deepest gratitude for all their hard work done with me to achieve our desired outcome in Superior Court. I highly recommend the Law Office of Lee Phillips for any and all criminal defense situations.

Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Job WELL DONE! Thank you Lee Phillips!

I want to thank you, Lee Phillips, Attorney for an exceptional job on my case. Your proficiency and knowledge in your field along with your absolute commitment in working hard for me, made all the difference! I am thankful every day that you were my attorney and I won't ever take my freedom for grant...ed. Thank you Lee for everything. I am eternally grateful to you!

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Felony Drug Charges

After driving through Flagstaff with over 20 pounds of marijuana back around 2000 and getting caught, I was told that it was a mandatory sentence of at least 3 years. Thankfully because of Lee, I ended up with just 3 years of probation. I would've never gotten through the situation without hiring Lee.... And after, my probationary period, I was able to expunge my record. I'm writing today after all these years, because I recently had him get my gun rights restored as well. I was unaware that I didn't have those rights because of the charges I had all these years ago. But, Lee also got them restored for me with one phone call. I've only been to flagstaff one other time for my sentencing after the trouble I was in. Lee, managed to take care of all of this without me even having to be present. Thank God, no more issues for me, but if I did need a defense attorney, Lee is the only one I would hire.

Posted by Michaela | September 20, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent Services

Lee Philips was an exceptionally great lawyer to work with. He referred to us through the National Lawyer's Guild and went above and beyond his required/expected requirements. He supported us through lessening the charge and helped us (a group of students) through the Flagstaff legal system. He was o...n call during our period of arrests (for activism) and gave us all the information we needed to make informed choices about how we wished to proceed legally. Hands down, Lee Philips is the lawyer in Flagstaff.

Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incredible

Lee Phillips was always easy to reach, informative, and very helpful throughout the process.

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Lee B Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements

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Elliot Alford

Criminal defense lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have only known Lee for several months, but I am encouraged by his attention to detail and client care to be a better lawyer myself. Lee takes immigration consequences, in particular, very seriously."

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Tevis Reich

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lee is one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Flagstaff. I would highly recommend him."

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John Trebon

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Dean

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Brad Bransky

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Gavin O'Connor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Stevens

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Bruce Griffin

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John Trebon

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Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Super Lawyer Southwest 2017, Super Lawyers

2017

Top Attorneys in Arizona, Phoenix Magazine

2017

Highest Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, AV Preeminent/Martindale-Hubbel

2016

Super Lawyer Southwest 2016, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Attorneys in Arizona, Phoenix Magazine

2016

Highest Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, AV Preeminent/Martindale-Hubbel

2015

Super Lawyer Southwest 2015, Super Lawyers

2015

Top Attorneys in Arizona, Phoenix Magazine

2015

Highest Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, AV Preeminent/Martindale-Hubbel

2014

Super Lawyer Southwest 2014, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Attorneys in Arizona, Phoenix Magazine

2014

Highest Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards, AV Preeminent/Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Counsel, Law Office of Lee Phillips

1984 - 1994

Deputy Public Defender, Coconino County Public Defender's Office

Associations

1997 - Present

NORML Legal Committee

NORML Legal Committee

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Life Member

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Board of Governors

Arizona Public Defender Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Ramos-Madrid

Won

State v. Sweeney

Won

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Education

1983

Ohio State University

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

Arizona Public Defender Association

Challenging Vehicle Stops, Detention & Searches

2015

Arizona Public Defenders' Association Conference

Whisper Stops

Languages

Spanish

English

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