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About Dwane Cates
In the area of criminal law, Mr. Cates has experience handling a variety of cases from major felonies in Federal Court to misdemeanors in municipal court. No matter what the case, Mr. Cates, has the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.Mr. Cates founded the firm in 1997 and has owned and managed the firm to the present. He has experience at all levels of criminal law from first degree murder cases in Federal Court to misdemeanor DUI cases in municipal court. He has handled several high profile cases including the "baby formula" case in federal court and the matricide murder case. Mr. Cates has experience handling a variety of cases from major felonies in Federal Court to misdemeanors in municipal court. No matter what the case, Dwane Cates, has the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.. Dwane Cates is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, Criminal Law Section; the Maricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section; the American Association for Justice, Criminal Law Section; and attended the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy.Dwane M. Cates has a wealth of life experiences ranging from the oil fields of Wyoming to various sales positions here in the valley. This wide variety of life experience is extremely valuable in the representation of the diverse clientele found here Phoenix and the state of Arizona.Areas of Practice:. Criminal LawDUI/DWIWhite Collar CrimesFelonies. Drug Crimes. Sex CrimesFederal CourtMisdemeanorsMunicipal CourtBar Admissions:Arizona, 1997Education:Arizona State University, College of Law, Tempe, ArizonaJ.D.Honors: Oral Argument Competitions, Trial Advocacy TeamArizona State UniversityHonors: Summa Cum LaudeMajor: Communication / persuasionProfessional Associations and Memberships:National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMemberAmerican Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMemberMaricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMemberAmerican Association for Justice, Criminal Law SectionMemberArizona College of Trial Advocacy
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Question about a restraining order. Aug 8, 2026domestic violence attorney — ArizonaLocation: Arizona So my gf put a restraining order on her baby daddies gf due to her harassing my gf and her daughter. If her baby daddy called his gf on FaceTime and their daughter talked to her on the FaceTime is that against the order? Her daughter is listed…
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domestic violence attorney — ArizonaLocation: Arizona I'm a 25F in my senior year of college, majoring in Management Information Systems, with a 3.8 GPA. As graduation gets closer, I'm becoming increasingly anxious about what employment will look like for me. In 2022, when I was 21, I was arrested after a physical fight with…
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Criminal Summons Arizona Jul 27, 2026Criminal Defense — ArizonaI’ve been issued a criminal summons in Arizona Grand Jury Indicted me for 3 serious felonies (20 years old now but charges filed are from when I was 19 and this is my first offense) My question is once I appear at my arraignment how likely am I to be…
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domestic violence attorney — ArizonaSpouse is dishonestly accusing me of drugs and alcohol. And domestic violence. It’s a custody case. Should I take a hair test on my own? It shows 90 days back. Or wait to see what judge says. I just want to prove that’s not true. Does she need legit evidence?…
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My boyfriend’s mom got an order of protection against me and I was kicked out of my own home Jul 24, 2026domestic violence attorney — ArizonaLocation: Arizona So my (now ex)boyfriend's mom has been staying with us as a temporary guest for about six weeks. She is not on the lease, has never paid rent, and the only people on the lease are my boyfriend and me. She was originally supposed to stay 3 to…
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“G moments, he remained empathetic and supportive, accommodating my emotional needs with kindness. Hi”Read on Avvo
“I endorse Mr. Cates. Dwane is an experienced, professional attorney who has vast knowledge of the criminal justice system. He has been getting great results for quite some time.”
“I’m grateful, I’m blessed that I met this man , he will go the extra mile and He will never give up. I owe this man so much because he gave me back my freedom. If you want someone who’s gonna care about your life as much as you do and will …”— Nick Miranda (5/5)
“I had forgotten about tickets I got back in 2018 on a road trip that went to the big W word! They were in Arizona we live in Texas. After moving several times and other matters I forgot about them until I had to deal with a non criminal …”— Grimes Finds (5/5)
“Dwane has been very responsive and professional in dealing with our case and the court. His experience is invaluable. He helped so much with a continuance in our case due to a family emergency and provided the best result that could possibly be expected. I would highly recommend Dwane for any situation you are in.”— G B (5/5)
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