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Josephine Frances Maria Bidwill

4.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 11 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 90%

Trial consulting, co-counsel, and limited scope representation in high-level felony cases.

90%
Appeals 10%

Limited to Rule 32 petitions post-conviction relief & direct appeals arising from felony convictions.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 11 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2014

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Josephine Frances Maria Bidwill's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2024 | Criminal Defense

Inappropriate to LE during family's DV incident

Check out the body cam footage of LE responding to her parent's home. Her mother was charged with DV against her father. If you drank a shot every time she said "I'm a defense attorney," we would need rehab. Totally condensending and uncooperative. I wouldn't want someone so unclassy handling my ...case.

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Josephine Frances Maria Bidwill's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Steven Zachary

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Daniel Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Armando Nava

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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David Uffens

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Samuel Saks

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Josephine is a dedicated lawyer who really cares about her clients."

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K. Bryan Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Markus Risinger

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Matthew Marner

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Michael Tucevich

Criminal defense lawyer | 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."

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Zachary Storrs

Criminal defense lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2014

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

2013

CALI Award for Public Defender Clinic, CALI

2012

1L Pro Bono Achievement Award, Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

2012

Public Interest Fellowship, ASU Pro Bono Board

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney, The Bidwill Law Firm

2015 - 2016

Attorney, Maasen Law Firm

2014 - 2014

Law Clerk, Micheal Terribile

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office

2014 - 2014

Law Clerk, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office

2013 - 2014

Intern, Maricopa Office of the Legal Defender

2013 - 2014

Intern, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office

2012 - 2012

Intern, Yuma County Legal Defender's Office

2011 - 2012

Intern, Maricopa County Attorney's Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Legislative & Policy Committee

Sample of 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

State v. I.L.P.

Not guilty on all four counts

State v. P.L.G.

Case dismissed

State v. S.W.

Plea to supervised probation, no jail

State v. R.W.

Dismissed

State v. W.H.

Plea to 1st offense DUI, 1 day jail

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Education

2014

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

J.D.

2011

Southern Methodist University

BA - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Honors in Liberal Arts

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