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Josephine Frances Maria Bidwill

Appeals Attorney

5.0   3 reviews

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About Josephine

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Practice areas
  1. Appeals
    95%
    Limited to Rule 32 petitions post-conviction relief & direct appeals arising from felony convictions.

  2. Criminal defense
    5%
    Occasional co-counsel and/or limited scope representation in felony trial cases.

Licensed for 8 years
State AZ
Status Active
Acquired 2014
Updated 03/17/2023

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Posted by Carl | February 15, 2017
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Review for Josephine Bidwill
Sophie came to my aid on very short notice, highly unusual for an attorney. She immediately grasped the facts of a complex case, and saw clearly defense unseen by much more experienced attorneys. She clearly cares more than most attorneys. She is very intelligent and quick. In future litigation it will be exclusively "young guns" for me. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Posted by Doug | March 26, 2016
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Highly recommend
Josephine Bidwill is a very professional and intelligent attorney. She is always prompt in responding to my calls and emails. I believe in her abilities and would hire her again if ever needed.
Posted by Carrie | March 23, 2016
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Sophie Bidwell
Sophie has been so helpful to our family. She makes herself available for questions which we have plenty of. She is smart and is well-versed on case law. We have confidence in her ability to lead my son's case. She understands her limitations and has resources to consult with as needed.

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Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • The Bidwill Law Firm
  • 2016 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Maasen Law Firm
  • 2015 - 2016
  • Attorney
  • Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
  • 2014 - 2015
  • Law Clerk
  • Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
  • 2014 - 2014
  • Law Clerk
  • Micheal Terribile
  • 2014 - 2014
  • Intern
  • Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Intern
  • Maricopa Office of the Legal Defender
  • 2013 - 2014
  • Intern
  • Yuma County Legal Defender's Office
  • 2012 - 2012
  • Intern
  • Maricopa County Attorney's Office
  • 2011 - 2012
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Education

  • Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
  • J.D.
  • 2014
  • Southern Methodist University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Honors in Liberal Arts
  • 2011

Legal Cases

  • State v. R.T.
  • Jury Verdict: Not Guilty
  • State v. Anthony Bernard Primous
  • Conviction Reversed & Sentence Vacated
  • State v. A.M.
  • Jury Verdict: Not Guilty on all except Passive Resisting Arrest
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Associations

  • Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
  • Legislative & Policy Committee
  • 2016 - Present

Honors and Awards

  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • 2014
  • Highest Pro Bono Honors
  • Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
  • 2014
  • CALI Award for Public Defender Clinic
  • CALI
  • 2013
  • 1L Pro Bono Achievement Award
  • Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
  • 2012
  • Public Interest Fellowship
  • ASU Pro Bono Board
  • 2012
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Attorney endorsements

Received (12)
Given (15)
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Unknown Attorney | Mar 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. I had a very difficult case and learned that Attorney Bidwill handled a similar type of legal situation. I reached out to her and she gave me great direction. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about helping people in legal trouble."
Criminal defense Attorney | Apr 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse Ms. Bidwill because she is a passionate advocate who fights hard for her clients every step of the way."
Criminal defense Attorney | Aug 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Bidwill is a fantastic lawyer with a creative approach to practicing law. She is not afraid to challenge judges and prosecutors on issues of law. When most attorney throw in the towel, Ms, Bidwill is just getting started. She cares deeply about her clients, and she obtains fantastic results."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jun 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Bidwill is a tremendously bright and motivated practitioner who always goes above and beyond to benefit those around her, whether it be her clients or her colleagues. I highly recommend Ms. Bidwill and endorse her without hesitation."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Bidwill is an exceptional attorney with impeccable credentials. She clearly goes the extra mile for all of her clients and has earned the respect of the legal community. I happily endorse this lawyer."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Josephine is a dedicated lawyer who really cares about her clients."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Sophie is a dedicated and hard working attorney that fights for her clients. I fully endorse her for criminal defense."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sophie and I attended law school together and I have witnessed her engaging with criminal defense issues on several occasions. She possesses an extremely intelligent legal mind and is a thoughtful and dedicated advocate."
Criminal defense Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Bidwill is an aggressive and highly intelligent attorney. She has distinguished herself through her knowledge of the law, dedication to pursuing justice for her clients, and thorough professionalism. I highly recommend Ms. Bidwill."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer. Sophie is an excellent attorney. She is good because she wants to be good and she works hard to provide excellent representation to her clients. I hold her in high regard."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Bidwill is an excellent attorney who puts her clients' needs first. She is extremely intelligent and she uses her knowledge and research skills to find every important issue in each case. I highly recommend Ms. Bidwill to anyone who is in need of a dedicated defense attorney."
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