Michael Kielsky

Michael Kielsky

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

State, local, and municipal law Lawyer Practice Areas: State, Local And Municipal Law, Administrative Law, Government, Federal Regulation
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

State, Local, and Municipal Law 33%

I have left private practice. I am a Deputy General Counsel for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As such, since my start with the State on June 9, 2025, I can no longer represent clients other than the State of Arizona.

14 years

33%
Administrative Law 31%

I have left private practice. I am a Deputy General Counsel for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As such, since my start with the State on June 9, 2025, I can no longer represent clients other than the State of Arizona.

16 years | 50 cases

31%
Government 31%

I have left private practice. I am a Deputy General Counsel for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As such, since my start with the State on June 9, 2025, I can no longer represent clients other than the State of Arizona.

14 years

31%
Federal Regulation 5%

I have left private practice. I am a Deputy General Counsel for the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). As such, since my start with the State on June 9, 2025, I can no longer represent clients other than the State of Arizona.

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

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Michael Kielsky's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

158 Client Reviews

Posted by Joan | August 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

First Time's a Charm

Mr. Kielsky is the first lawyer I've ever had to hire(I'm in my 70's) and it was definitely the right decision as he really knows what he is doing. He asked me the appropriate questions, handled all the paperwork with the court, and left me feeling very confident in his abilities. My confidence was j...ustified because the people suing me settled out of court, which they wouldn't have done had I faced them alone. I am very pleased with Mr. Kielsky and would hire him again without hesitation.

Posted by Nicholas Krentiras | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Loves what he does? LAW!

My review of Michael Kielski on the three cases that he has worked for me are simple!!!!! He knows the law and he controls the courtroom! I’m going to be sad when he moves to the bench ! Because he loves what he does!!!!! The law!!!!

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable and Tenacious Attorney

I want to thank Mr. Kielsky for the all the hard work and time he put into resolving my criminal case. His tenacity resulted in a great outcome. I appreciated the great communication. I highly recommend Mr. Kielsky!

Michael Kielsky

Replied last November 17, 2021

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide great feedback. I truly appreciate your very kind comments, and I feel honored to have assisted and to have provided peace of mind and a very positive outcome. If you, your family, or friends have any legal need or questions, I'm ready to assist. Remember, please call us first, before any decisions are made, and we'll point you in the right direction.

Posted by Donna | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I am so grateful!

I had called many lawyers before deciding on Mr. Kielsky. I was just exasperated! Initially Michael answered my phone call after hours which I found remarkable and assuring. I explained that I received a speeding ticket from a photo radar camera. He understood my concern that with my profession ...this would affect my work. I have professional licenses in many States. There were other personal factors that I told him that he could include in my defense too. I feel that Michael is a very caring, empathic and compassionate person and does much research so he can provide the best defense. He told me that he may not win but I could see that he had a great track record so I wanted to take a chance and hired him. His legal assistant Kristina updated me along the way with the progress. I can't tell you my relief when she called and emailed the results of my case today. Michael was able to get it brought down to a city code violation which is no points and is not reported to the MVD so it should have no impact on my livelihood and car insurance. I really hope that I don't get another violation but if I did I would ask Michael if he would represent me again. He took the stress out of a stressful situation. This is the 1st time I've ever hired a lawyer too!

Michael Kielsky

Replied last November 17, 2021

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide great feedback. I truly appreciate your very kind comments, and I feel honored to have assisted and to have provided peace of mind and a very positive outcome. If you, your family, or friends have any legal need or questions, I'm ready to assist. Remember, please call us first, before any decisions are made, and we'll point you in the right direction.

Posted by Jacqueline | June 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mrs Jacque Bratz

I spoke with Michael in the beginning of my criminal driving accident from there on he and his staff took over. Not once did I have to appear in court. The case was finally dismissed after I paid restitution which my insurance paid. But the misdemeanor went away.

Michael Kielsky

Replied last November 17, 2021

Thank you very much for taking the time to provide great feedback. I truly appreciate your very kind comments, and I feel honored to have assisted and to have provided peace of mind and a very positive outcome. If you, your family, or friends have any legal need or questions, I'm ready to assist. Remember, please call us first, before any decisions are made, and we'll point you in the right direction.

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Michael Kielsky's Lawyer Endorsements

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Marc Victor

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have the highest respect for Michael Kielsky. In addition to being a great lawyer, he is a wonderful person and role model as an American. I have personally tried a felony jury trial with him in which our client was totally acquitted. Michael has a rare ability to quickly size up the issues and fashion the best possible defense for his client. He is very bright and always fair and reasonable with his clients. I suspect he is a terror for prosecutors. I would not hesitate to send clients to Michael."

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Aaron Kelly

Transportation lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Other

"As a part of my practice I have provided advice to clients regarding photo radar tickets. I have even written memorandums concerning photo radar tickets. Needless to say, I didn't need to hire an attorney when I received my photo radar ticket....but I knew I could trust Michael. I was amazed at the level of his knowledge, the sincerity he showed in helping me, and his amazing work product. I cannot say enough how much I endorse Michael Kielsky as an attorney. I would not hesitate to hire him again for any matter and neither should you."

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Charles Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Great criminal defense attorney and mentor!"

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Ross Kader

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Craig Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a passionate defender of the constitution and the rights it secures. I highly recommend this lawyer."

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Melinda Sloma

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of serving with Mr. Kielsky on a board for several years. During that time, I have found him to be dedicated, professional and articulate. It is also clear that he is a vigorous advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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B. Murphy-Porth

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is able to incorporate both a dedication to his clients, and the highest level of integrity in his work. His work defending individual and Constitutional rights is the exact reason attorneys are so important in our country. The bottom line is, if I were facing criminal charges, Michael would be the attorney I would hire to represent me."

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Robert Jarvis

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has an ingenious way of fighting speeding and traffic tickets. He is a champion for the accused."

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Jami Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Ramirez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Michael for a few years and know him to be a competent, trustworthy and hard working attorney. If you are in need of a good defense attorney he is a good choice to protect your freedom."

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Samuel Saks

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is a very smart and skilled attorney."

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D. Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kielsky is a very intelligent and personable attorney who truly cares for his clients. His professionalism is obvious and his vast legal knowledge is an asset to anyone who chooses Mr. Kielsky as their attorney."

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Shannon Peters

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is one of the most innovative and creative defense attorneys. He is a strong litigator and is always a very knowledgeable resource for fellows lawyers in the defense community."

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Lindsay Olivarez

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is a passionate and knowledgeable advocate for his clients. I never have a hesitation when referring matters to Michael."

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Anthony Contente-Cuomo

Criminal defense lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Michael is a passionate advocate dedicated to the preservation of his clients' civil liberties. Should you ever need assistance with a criminal law matter you can rely on Michael with absolute confidence."

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kielsky is a valuable asset to this community. His continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."

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Bretton Barber

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Klelsky is known in our community as an extremely intelligent man and an excellent attorney. He is, in my opinion, the "hands-down" expert in certain areas of law, especially in the area of traffic citations. I know him personally and have attended seminars he has taught on the topic. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

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Justi Miller

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Other

"I called Mike for some "quick" advice and he was absolutely spot on and terrific. I would not hesitate to recommend him in this arena and have recommended him to a few friends already."

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Anjali Patel

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael Kielsky is very knowledgeable about the local courts in the area and in defending traffic tickets successfully. He teaches continuing legal education classes to other attorneys and very well-versed in his areas of practice."

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Cary Lackey

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kielsky is an excellent attorney and skilled litigant in the traffic law and criminal defense realm. I have conferred with him on traffic related issues in the past, and he has always been receptive and quite knowledgeable on the subject. I highly endorse Mr. Kielsky!"

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Charles Brown

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D. Campbell

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Charlie Naegle

Unknown lawyer

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Anthony Ramirez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Gruler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lindsay Olivarez

Federal crime lawyer

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Shannon Peters

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cathleen Dooley

Education lawyer

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Jonathan Brooks

Family lawyer

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Bretton Barber

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cary Lackey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anjali Patel

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Charity Clark

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marc Victor

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Brown

Criminal defense lawyer

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Judd Nemiro

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Michelle Blair

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Richard Morris

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

2019 Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2019

America's Most Honored Professionals 2019 - Top 10%, Americas Most Honored

2019

Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2019, Avvo

2019

2020 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

America's Most Honored Professionals 2019 - Top 1%, Americas Most Honored

2019

AV Preeminent 2019, Lawyers.com

2019

2019 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

America's Most Honored Professionals 2018 - Top 1%, Americas Most Honored

2018

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2018

Nominee America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys®, America's Top 100 LLC

2018

Nomination for Membership, Lawyers of Distinction

2018

Top Lawyers In Arizona, The Legal Network

2018

America's Most Honored Professionals 2018, Americas Most Honored

2018

Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2018, Avvo

2018

Client Champion Gold Distinction, Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

Rated AV® Preeminent™ (Highest Possible Rating on Lawyers.com℠), Lawyers.com℠

2018

AV Preeminent® (Highest in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards), Martindale-Hubbell®

2018

America's Most Honored Professionals (Top 1%), The American Registry

2018

2018 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

2018 Client Champion Gold, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

2019 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Invitation to The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals (Top 5%), American Registry

2017

AV Preeminent® (Highest in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards), Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Client Champion Silver Distinction, Martindale-Hubbell®

2017

Top 10 Under 40 Attorney Award for Arizona selectee, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Inc.

2017

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2017

Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2017, Avvo

2017

America's Most Honored Professionals 2017 - Top 5%, Americas Most Honored

2017

AV Preeminent 2018, Lawyers.com

2017

2017 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Selection as one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers, Arizona's Finest Lawyers

2016

Nomination as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for Arizona, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2016

2016 Top 10 Criminal Law Attorneys, Arizona Membership Selection, American Jurist Institute

2016

Nomination as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys for Arizona, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®

2016

Presidential Elector, Arizona Libertarian Party

2016

2016 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2016

10th Anniversary, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

America's Most Honored, America's Most Honored

2016

2017 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2015

2016 AV Preeminent Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Nomination to become a Fellow, The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation

2015

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Arizona, American Society of Legal Advocates

2014

Top Valley Lawyers 2014, North Valley Magazine

2014

Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

2014

LD25 State Representative Candidate (Libertarian), Arizona Secretary of State

2014

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2012

Maricopa County Attorney Candidate (Libertarian), Maricopa County Elections Department

2012

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2012

Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

2011

Champion of Prosperity, Americans for Prosperity

2010

Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

2010

Maricopa County Attorney Candidate (Libertarian), Maricopa County Elections Department

2009

Notary Public, Arizona Secretary of State

2009

New Recruit Thank You, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona

2008

Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

2008

Maricopa County Attorney Candidate (Libertarian), Maricopa County Elections Department

2006

Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

2004

Representative to U.S. Congress, C.D. 5 Candidate (Libertarian), Arizona Secretary of State

2004

Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

2002

West Mesa Justice of the Peace Candidate (Libertarian), Maricopa County Elections Department

2002

Certificate of Election, Libertarian Precinct Committeeman, Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

2001

Highest Grade, Pretrial Practice, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2001

Distinguished Honor Roll, Spring Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2001

Highest Grade, Constitutional Law II, The Witkin Legal Institute

2001

Highest Grade, Community Property, The Witkin Legal Institute

2001

Highest Grade, Constitutional Law II, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2001

Honor Roll, Fall Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2001

Highest Grade, Community Property, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2001

Distinguished Honor Roll, Summer, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2001

Summa Cum Laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2000

Highest Grade, Property II, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2000

Highest Grade, Telecommunications Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

2000

Law & Technology Fellowship, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2000

Distinguished Honor Roll, Fall Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2000

Highest Grade, Property II, The Witkin Legal Institute

2000

Honor Roll, Spring Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

2000

Honor Roll, Summer, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

1999

Distinguished Honor Roll, Fall Semester, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

1999

Highest Grade, Civil Procedure I, The Witkin Legal Institute

1999

Highest Grade, Criminal Law, The Witkin Legal Institute

1999

Highest Grade, Criminal Law, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

1999

Highest Grade, Civil Procedure I, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

1999

Merit Scholarship, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

1982

Freshman Writing Award, Grand Canyon College

Work Experience

2024 - 2024

Trial Attorney, Wilenchik & Bartness, PC

2023 - 2023

Staff Counsel, Martinez Dieterich & Zarcone / Loya Insurance

2023 - 2023

Attorney, Michael Kielsky, Attorney at Law

2023 - 2024

Attorney, Kent Law PLC

2022 - 2022

Trial Attorney, Keystone Law Firm

2022 - 2022

Special Counsel, Davillier Law Group

2022 - 2023

Trial Attorney, Zanes Law

2016 - 2022

Partner, Udall Shumway PLC

2011 - 2016

Partner, Kielsky Rike PLLC

2009 - 2010

Partner, Kielsky, Rike & Elgart, PLLC

2006 - 2009

Attorney, Solo Practice

2006 - 2015

General Counsel, BetterThanYours.com

2004 - 2005

Director, Arrange.com

2004 - 2005

Technical Manager, Go Daddy Software

2001 - 2001

Judicial Intern, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

2001 - 2001

Extern, California Court of Appeal, 4th District, Division One

2000 - 2000

Volunteer Mediator, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

2000 - 2000

Volunteer/Intern, Office of the Public Defender, San Diego, CA

1999 - 2000

Law Student Volunteer, Employee Advocate and Labor Services

1995 - 1995

Vice President, Republic National Bank

Associations

2015 - Present

East Valley Bar Association

President

2013 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

2012 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Board Member

2012 - Present

Construction Law Section, Maricopa County Bar Association

Board Liason

2012 - Present

Lawyer Referal Service Committee, Maricopa County Bar Association

Committee Member

2012 - Present

Technology Committee, State Bar of Arizona

Committee Member

2010 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

East Valley Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Maricopa County Libertarian Party

2nd Vice Chair

2009 - Present

Federalist Society (Phoenix Lawyer's chapter)

2007 - Present

Bar of the United States District Court - District of Arizona

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2015 - 2018

Arizona Libertarian Party

Chairman

2014 - 2014

State Bar of Arizona, Board of Governors

Candidate from District 6

2013 - 2015

East Valley Bar Association

Vice President

2011 - 2015

Arizona Libertarian Party

1st Vice Chair

2011 - 2011

Maricopa County Bar Association

Board Member-elect

2011 - 2015

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2013

Maricopa County Bar Association

Ex-Officio Board Member

2011 - 2012

East Valley Bar Association

President

2010 - 2010

East Valley Bar Association

Vice President Elect

2005 - 2011

Arizona Libertarian Party

Chairman

2003 - 2005

Arizona Libertarian Party

Secretary

2000 - 2001

Student Bar Association

Judicial Chair

2000 - 2001

Law Review, Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Technical Editor

2000 - 2000

Student Bar Association

Parliamentarian

1990 - 1992

Maricopa County Recorder

Deputy Registrar

Sample of Legal Cases

Red Light Ticket / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Red Light Ticket / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Paradise Valley Town Court

Dismissed after hearing

Red Light Ticket / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed upon motion

Ticket Points, Arizona MVD

MVD order voided

DUI, Arizona MVD

MVD order voided

Criminal Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Criminal charge dismissed, changed to traffic ticket

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Star Valley Magistrate Court

Reversed with directions to dismiss

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Reversed and remanded, with directions to dismiss

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed at hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Red Light Ticket / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed after hearing

Parking Ticket, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed after hearing, lack of service

Criminal Defense, University Lakes Justice Court

Criminal charge dismissed, changed to traffic ticket

Criminal Defense, Scottsdale City Court

State requested dismissal

Civil Traffic, Gilbert Municipal Court

Dismissed at hearing

Red Light Photo Enforcement / Civil Traffic, Chandler City Court

Dismissed upon motion, lack of service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Chandler City Court

Dismissed at trial

Criminal Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Criminal charge dismissed, changed to traffic ticket resolved with Defensive Driving School

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed at trial

Civil Traffic, West Mesa Justice Court

Dismissed at hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Estrella Mountain Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion, lack of service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Surprise Municipal Court

Dismissed

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed after hearing, false affidavit of service

Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Paradise Valley Town Court

Dismissed, lack of service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed upon motion, lack of service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, South Mountain Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Phoenix Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion, lack of service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, South Mountain Justice Court

Dismissed after hearing, lack of service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, South Mountain Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed upon motion, lack of service

Criminal Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Criminal Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Criminal Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Criminal Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed at trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed at trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed upon motion, lack of service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Highland Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Highland Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed at trial, no service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, South Mountain Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Avondale City Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed

Criminal Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed

Criminal Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed

Criminal Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Highland Justice Court

Dismissed

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Encanto Justice Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Paradise Valley Town Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed after hearing

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed at trial

Criminal Traffic, South Mountain Justice Court

Dismissed at pre-trial

Criminal Traffic, South Mountain Justice Court

Dismissed at pre-trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Scottsdale City Court

Dismissed after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arcadia Biltmore Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Criminal Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed at pre-trial

Criminal Traffic, Moon Valley Justice Court

Dismissed at pre-trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Highland Justice Court

Dismissed at trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Tempe Municipal Court

Finding for defendant after trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed at trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed at trial, no service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, North Valley Justice Court

Dismissed

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, North Valley Justice Court

Dismissed

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, North Valley Justice Court

Dismissed

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Mesa Municipal Court

Dismissed

Civil Traffic Appeal / Scottsdale City Court

Reversed Lower Court Decision, Client Wins

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed at trial, no service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed after at trial

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed at trial, no service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arrowhead Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arrowhead Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arrowhead Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Arrowhead Justice Court

Dismissed upon motion

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed at trial, no service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, West McDowell Justice Court

Dismissed at trial, no service

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Downtown Justice Court

Dismissed at trial, State not ready to proceed

Photo Radar / Civil Traffic, Phoenix Municipal Court

Dismissed for lack of proper service

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Education

2001

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Arizona State University

Graduate Studies in Computer Science and Business, no degree

1984

Grand Canyon University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Mensa Annual Gathering 2019 Shut the Fork Up! Don't Talk to Police!

2019

Greater Phoenix Mensa Regional Gathering, 2019 Shut the Fork Up! Your Right to Remain Silent

2017

Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), ASU Chapter

Law, Liberty, & Crime

2017

Bill of Rights Day Celebration The 8th Amendment of the Bill of Rights

2017

Arizona's Sentencing Problem Problems with Arizona's sentencing structure

2017

Arizona House of Representatives, House Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Testimony in support of HB2295 & HB2300, Attorney Regulation

2017

Andy Devine Days Festival Freedom Should Be Free, Why Isn't It?

2016

USA Radio - Trending Today USA Tulsa Police Officer Facing Manslaughter Charges

2016

USA Radio - Trending Today USA Police shootings in Tulsa, OK and Charlotte, NC

2016

USA Radio - Trending Today USA Milwaukee Riots

2016

USA Radio - Trending Today USA Ryan Lochte & Rio Criminal Charges

2016

US/AZ Government Class, Period 4

US Politics

2016

US/AZ Government Class, Period 3

US Politics

2016

US/AZ Government Class, Period 1

US Politics

2016

The Bully Pulpit Gary Johnson & 2016 Election

2016

Press Conference Prop 205 Endorsements

2016

2016

Libertarian National Convention Presidential Nomination Delegation Votes

2016

Law Day, Westwood High, Senior World History Law Day: Miranda v. Arizona

2016

Law Day, Westwood High, Freshman Economics Law Day: Miranda v. Arizona

2016

Law Day, Kino Jr. High, 7th period Law Day: Miranda v. Arizona

2016

Law Day, Kino Jr. High, 6th period Law Day: Miranda v. Arizona

2016

Gun Freedom Radio Show Divorcing our Gun Rights

2016

AP Government Class, Period 6

US Politics

2016

AP Government Class, Period 2

US Politics

2015

Greater Phoenix Mensa Regional Gathering You Have a Right To Remain Silent. Use It!

2014

Live CLE: Photo Enforcement Basics: The Law and Procedure

Photo Enforcement Basics: The Law and Procedure

2014

Live CLE: Photo Enforcement Basics: The Law and Procedure

Photo Enforcement Basics: The Law and Procedure

2014

LD25 General Election Debate Candidate Debate, Closing Statement

2014

LD25 General Election Debate Candidate Debate, Opening Statement

2013

Live CLE: Photo Enforcement Basics: The Law and Procedure Photo Enforcement Basics: The Law and Procedure

2013

Come Together/Learn Together: weekend of skilshares/presentations Know your Rights for Police Questioning & Interrogation

2013

Arizona Objectivists

Know your Rights for Police Questioning & Interrogation

2013

Arizona House of Representatives, Committee on Federalism and Fiscal Responsibility Testimony in support of HB2328, Compact for America

2012

State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors March Meeting Report from the East Valley Bar Association

2012

State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors April Meeting Report from the East Valley Bar Association

2012

Maricopa County Attorney Debate Maricopa County Attorney Election

2012

Live CLE: Photo Enforcement Basics: The Law and Procedure Photo Enforcement Basics: The Law and Procedure

2011

State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors March Meeting Report from the East Valley Bar Association

2011

State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors January Meeting Report from the East Valley Bar Association

2011

State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors February Meeting Report from the East Valley Bar Association

2011

Declare Your Independence, with Ernest Hancock (radio program) Atlas Shrugged, The Movie

2011

Are Targeted Killings Legal? - A Debate

Are Targeted Killings Legal? - A Debate

2010

The Strategic Edge Business Alliance

Photo Radar: Public Service or Government Money Grab?

2010

Sunnyslope Candidate Forum

2010 Primary Election

2010

2010

Greater Scottsdale Tea Party Candidate Debates Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Debate

2010

County Supervisors Association Candidate Debate

Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Debate

2010

Candidate Debate -- Maricopa County Attorney's Office

Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Debate

2010

Breakthrough Thinking Radio Show on 1010 KXXT Maricopa County Attorney Candidate Debate

2009

2009 Convention

Elections Legal Issues Update

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Languages

German

English

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