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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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10265 W Camelback Road, Camelback Office Park, Suite 125, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody and more

Whether you or a loved one faces criminal charges in superior, city, or justice court, we can help offer a defense to felony or misdemeanor charges. This includes alleged crimes involving serious, mandatory consequences, such as weapons charges, d...

Rating: 9.8

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The Law Office of Jared Allen PLLC
6017 N. 15th St., Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

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

Bio: I received my law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2007. During law school, I focused primarily on Criminal Law while participating in advanced courses in Comprehensive Pretrial and Trial Advocacy. Those courses allowed me to prepar...

Rating: 9.3

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Coppersmith Schermer & Brockelman PLC
2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Review: "Scott Bennett was an excellent choice of an attorney for my case. I was faced with a life changing event that I did not even understand was an offense. He was extremely thorough in his explanations of the offense, the potential charges I faced and..."

Rating: 9.4

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The Molina Law Group, P.L.L.C.
7301 North 16th Street, Suite 102, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

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

Bio: I am an Attorney that is dedicated to providing quality services to my clients. I believe that being open and honest with my clients are the key ingredients to being successful. As an expert in law it is my responsibility to help my clients unders...

Rating: 10

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Castillo Law
2025 N. 3rd Street, Suite 150, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 7 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Cara Dames is a licensed Arizona and California* attorney. She began her legal career as an attorney at the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona. She has significant experience representing clients facing felony charges in ...

Rating: 8.5

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The Law Office of Michael Alarid III PLLC
20 E Thomas, Suite 2200, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Cannabis Law and more

Bio: Michael Alarid, III is a preeminent criminal defense attorney in the State of Arizona. His passion for criminal defense started when he was a young child listening to his father's stories about representing his criminal clients in New Mexico. Afte...

Rating: 9.8

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Doran Justice, PLLC
3550 North Central Avenue, Suite 1006, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

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

Bio: “True success can only be accomplished by succeeding at something you are passionate about.” Chris Doran’s passion is in the courtroom and speaking up for those who need a voice. To date, every one of his jury trials have resulted in directed verd...

Rating: 7.8

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Tinker Law Offices
2 N Central Ave Ste 2600, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Review: "In the last two years I got myself into a couple of jams. I truly believe I would have been screwed if not for the help I received from Mr. Tinker. First I got a DUI. With Jims' persistence and knowledge, he was able to have my charges brought dow..."

Rating: 8.3

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Law Offices of Rhonda Neff, PLLC
3200 North Central Avenue, Suite 2250, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Appeals

Bio: Originally from Evanston, Wyoming, I received my Bachelor of Fine Arts in lighting design and lighting technology from the University of Wyoming in 2003. After working in the lighting field for several years, I relocated to Phoenix, Arizona to pur...

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 17 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...

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DM Cantor
40 N. Central, Ste 2300, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: Knowledge of the law and confidence in Court is what you need in a criminal defense attorney. This knowledge and confidence is what Christine Whalin projects during every client meeting, settlement negotiation, pretrial hearing, and jury trial. Ch...

Rating: 9.5

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The Law Office of Bard Weinstein, PLLC
2550 West Union Hills Drive, Suite 350, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Violent Crime and more

Because GREAT REPRESENTATION Makes All the Difference.

Rating: 7.5

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Sullivan Law Firm PC
2601 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and more

Review: "This attorney paid attention to my case never made it to trial dismissed before I got there"

Rating: 9.5

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Cima Law Group, PC
2601 N. 3rd Street., Suite. 204, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration

Bio: Ms. Ayensa Millan has years of experience handling criminal and immigration matters. Her past work with various firms and non profits strengthened her belief that there is a need for compassionate and effective legal representation. This understan...

Rating: 9.5

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Litwak Law Group, PLLC
1 N 1st street, Suite 716, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime and more

Bio: Professional and aggressive representation. Free consultations. Jack Litwak obtained his B.A. from SUNY at Buffalo and his J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Throughout law school Jack focused on developing hi...

Rating: 10

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4425 E Agave Rd, Suite 106, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury

Review: "I hired Jeff to help me complete my citizenship application. I have a legal plan through my work and he gladly worked with them for collecting on the costs covered by the plan. I chose to pay the additional fee for him to accompany me to the inter..."

Rating: 9.9

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

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 5 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 pursui...

Rating: 8.2

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Arizona Law Group
202 E Earll Dr Ste 160, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 16 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..."

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