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Phoenix Has 1262 Criminal Defense Attorneys with 8604 Reviews

Lerner and Rowe Law Group
2701 E Camelback Rd., St #185, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Matthew was born and raised in Alaska. He went to the University of Oregon from 2001-2005 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. He received a TEFL Certificate in Seville, Spain and then spent time in Buenos Aires, Argentina t...

Rating: 8.4

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KRISTOPHER CALIFANO
4600 N. 12th St, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Mr. Califano is dedicated to aggressively protecting the rights of the accused. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and is admitted to practice in state and federal court. Mr. Califano has represented nearly one thousand clients and is an e...

Rating: 10

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Criminal defense lawyers represent clients at every stage of a criminal case: investigation, arrest, arraignment, plea bargaining, trial, and appeal. They assess evidence, protect constitutional rights, negotiate reduced charges or sentences, cross-examine witnesses, raise defenses, file motions, and advocate to minimize penalties or obtain acquittals.

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Shah Law Firm, PLLC
2 N Central Ave, Suite 1926, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Bio: Arja Shah is a leading Criminal Defense Attorney serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding areas. Arja acquired her experience by successfully defending thousands of clients facing criminal charges carrying life-altering ramificati...

Rating: 10

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Kolsrud Law Offices
1650 N 1st Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

Attorney Josh Kolsrud from Kolsrud Law Offices is an Arizona federal crimes defense attorney that has been practicing criminal law since 2006. He has successfully represented numerous clients facing charges and accusations of federal felony crimes.

Rating: 9.2

Call for a consultation(866) 587-0883

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Nova Law Group, PLLC (Formerly Tait & Hall)
4455 E. Camelback Rd., Suite C250, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

Bio: Chicago born Criminal Defense Attorney Sydney Oshinski pursues justice as a bilingual Criminal Litigation and Defense Associate. Sydney joined Nova Law Group, PLLC (formerly Tait & Hall) to align her passion for criminal defense and for the...

Rating: 8.2

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Patricia A. Gitre
801 N. 1st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

Bio: I am focusing my practice in NORTHERN AZ - Sedona, Prescott, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Flagstaff, Holbrook, Lake Havasu, Parker -- all counties-- Yavapai, Coconino, Mohave, LaPaz and Apache counties in justice, municipal, city or superior courts. I ...

Rating: 8.0

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The Law Offices of Allen & Meyerand PLLC
2375 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 600, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Steven Meyerand received his law degree, summa cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While in law school, Steven focused his legal education on trial practice as a member of the Geoffrey Feiger Trial Practice Institute....

Rating: 8.9

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GillespieShields
7319 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Juvenile and more

Bio: I have a pragmatic and realistic approach toward law the practice of law. Too often the law is used as a weapon and not as a tool. I strongly believe that people can come through a divorce without having to have rolled in the mud. I earnestly seek...

Rating: 8.5

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Kent & Ryan, Plc
830 N 6th Ave, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and more

Review: "Michael Ryan is a no nonsense, straight forward attorney who will go to war for his clients. He was always upfront with me in my case and never just told me what he thought I wanted to hear. When I thought all hope was lost Michael was able to kee..."

Rating: 8.7

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Arizona Law Group
202 E. Earll Drive, Suite 160, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Administrative Law

Review: "I had some allegations come against me with the AZ BTR and needed help understanding my options. I found Colin and his firm on google and saw they were one of the only firms that offered a free consultation. I scheduled one and Colin and I went ov..."

Rating: 10

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DuMond Law Firm, PLLC
1006 W Adams Street, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Appeals

Bio: Samantha is the founding attorney of DuMond Law, PLLC. Her passion for the legal field started at an early age and has grown stronger over past decades. “I believe in serving the under served and giving a voice to those who are not being heard. Ev...

Rating: 7.8

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Thomas Law Firm, PLC
3830 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Review: "Good!"

Rating: 10

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The Maerowitz Law Firm, LLC
16815 South Desert Foothills Parkway, Suite 121, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury

Review: "If you want an attorney who actually shows up, executes, and carries himself with integrity, Matt is it. He’s driven, direct, and doesn’t waste time. Exactly what you need when things matter. What stood out most is trust. As a client and as a pers..."

Rating: 9.3

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Jon M. Martinez Criminal Law Group
40 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: Jon M. Martinez is a criminal defense attorney who is determined to fight for the rights of every one of his clients, whether they are charged with shoplifting or first-degree murder. Mr. Martinez has shown an outstanding understanding of the law ...

Rating: 8.1

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Future First Criminal Law
2999 North 44th Street, Suite 307, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 1 year

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more

Bio: From the start of her legal career, Brielle Schumpe made one thing clear. She did not become a lawyer and enter criminal defense to sit on the sidelines and judge people from a distance. She became a lawyer to stand with people when they feel powe...

Rating: 6.5

Call for a consultation(866) 631-3558

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Palestini Law PLC
1641 E. Osborn Rd., Suite 8, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Bio: Originally from Toronto, Canada, I relocated to Arizona where I received my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies with a minor in Criminology from Arizona State University. I then attended law school at Phoenix School of Law where I earn...

Rating: 9.9

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Ortega & Ortega, PLLC
7227 N. 16th Street, Suite 245, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship and more

Former prosecutor. Fast, aggressive representation. Call today!

Rating: 7.3

Call for a consultation(855) 638-8210

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3510 N. 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

Bio: I have been practicing criminal defense law in Arizona for approximately 40 years. From 1985 until August, 2012, I was a certified criminal law specialist.It was my choice not to re-apply for certification, for a variety of reasons, not the least ...

Rating: 8.9

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DM Cantor
40 N. Central Ave. #2300, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: My sole focus is criminal defense. I have proudly defended the constitutional rights of people in thousands of cases across the State of Arizona. I've helped Client's defend against accusations ranging from marijuana to murder. I believe that ever...

Rating: 8.3

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Weeks Law PLLC
11811 North Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence

Bio: As a recent former Maricopa County prosecutor, I have the skills and experience to provide the best defense in your case, be it for DUI, CDL violations, felony charges, or other misdemeanor(s). This unique experience gives me the edge over other a...

Rating: 10

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