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Experienced and aggressive criminal defense attorney practicing in DUI & DWI, traffic violations, misdemeanor offenses, felony offenses, post conviction relief services, judicial set-aside, gun rights / firearm rights restoration, civil rights restoration, marijuana conviction expungement. We will aggressively advocate for you and fight for results!

Eric Slepian is a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law, certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and has been practicing Social Security Disabilty law for over 24 years. Eric Slepian is a graduate of Union University at Albany Law School. He is a member in good standing of the Arizona State Bar, New York State Bar and Connecticut State Bar. He is admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and the Eastern and Southern District Courts of New York.. Eric Slepian has lectured on Social Security issues to various organizations including multiple sclerosis; fibromyalgia; cancer and chronic pain support groups; as well as the Arizona Mental Health Association. He has represented Social Security claimants from the initial application through all appeal levels, including appeals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Dennis was born in South Bend, Indiana in 1950 and graduated from Wabash College (B.A. 1972, cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) and law school at Washington University in St. Louis. (J.D. 1975).. He relocated permanently to Arizona after law school and immediately began practicing workers’ compensation law.  He was certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in workers’ compensation in 1980 and has represented thousands of injured workers before the Industrial Commission of Arizona since then.. Dennis is a contributing author of the Arizona Workers’ Compensation Handbook, Chapter 12, “Exclusivity and Third-Party Liability” (1992) and was the chairman of the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Commission to the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. (1987 - 1994).  He was named by the Director of the Industrial Commission to the Director’s Advisory Commission on Evidence-Based Medicine (2012 - 2015).  He has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America since 1995.. In his spare time, Dennis enjoys hiking, adventure travel (rafting and bike trips with his family) and playing basketball with his many brothers.

David Michael Cantor has handled many high profile cases which have been covered by the local and national news media. He has been interviewed and has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, Inside Edition, the CBS Morning Show, Hannitty and Combs, and every local news channel including Univision. In addition, his cases have been covered by CNN, MSNBC, and even Howard Stern.. About David Michael Cantor:. Some of David Michael Cantor’s high profile cases include the Michael Gherman Wal-Mart double capital murder trial; the complete acquittal of Valinda Jo Elliott (the woman who became lost in the forest and set a signal fire which ultimately became the Rodeo-Chediski fire – burning more than five hundred thousand (500,000) acres and four hundred and forty (440) homes); the complete acquittal of Richard Simmons (who was accused of slapping a rather large “cage fighter” who was taunting him at the Sky Harbor Airport); and most recently the complete acquittal of Sgt. Patrick Haab (an off-duty Army Reservist who took seven (7) illegal immigrants into custody at gunpoint because they had charged at him from the desert , at night, near a local highway rest stop).. The David Michael Cantor Defense Team takes pride in being knowledgeable in all areas of forensic sciences. This includes DNA technology; Latent Fingerprint technology; Ballistics; Drug Recognition technology; Serology and Bodily Fluids testing; Blood, Breath and Urine Alcohol testing methods; Gas Chromatography and Infra-Red Mass-Spectrometry. In addition, the Cantor Criminal Defense Team has an extensive law library with research materials regarding FBI, Department of Public Safety, State and Local Police investigation manuals.. WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN KNOWING MORE THAN THE PROSECUTION AND POLICE OFFICERS!. If there is any defense to a criminal allegation (either factual or technical), the David Michael Cantor Defense Team will find it and utilize it to your benefit. The Cantor Defense Team, along with the numerous expert witnesses at their disposal, can give you your best chance at a complete acquittal or reduction of the charges. For a free initial consultation, call us at, or click here to contact us now.. The David Michael Cantor Defense Team is BEYOND AGGRESSIVE!!!. DM Cantor is a very well respected criminal defense firm in Phoenix, AZ. Our offices speciallizes in DUI defense, drug possession or use, sex crimes defense, white collar crimes, and other violent crimes.

Craig has a proven track record of success having not-guilty verdict results in high-profile cases involving first-degree murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, aggravated assault.

Clark L. Derrick began his legal career in Phoenix in 1972 after having graduated, with distinction, from the University of Arizona, College of Law and entering into the practice with John J. Flynn and the firm of Flynn, Kimerer, Thinnes & Derrick. While a student at the University of Arizona, College of Law, Mr. Derrick was Symposium Editor of the Arizona Law Review and was elected a member of the Order of the Coif. He received his undergraduate, Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968 from the University of Arizona; graduating magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.Mr. Derrick is a certified criminal law specialist; devoting his entire practice to criminal defense work with a particular emphasis on white collar offenses at both the federal and state levels. He is licensed to practice in Arizona and in various federal courts throughout the United States including the United States Supreme Court.Mr. Derrick was appointed a lawyer representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference and served in that capacity from 1988 until 1991. He was a member of the Executive Council of the Criminal Justice Section of the Arizona State Bar and served on the Arizona State Bar Criminal law Advisory Commission from 1993 through 2005. He is one of the founding members of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice and served as President of that organization for two (2) terms from 1988 to 1990.Mr. Derrick is a Fellow and Past President of the American Board of Criminal Lawyers, an invitation only national organization of the preeminent criminal defense lawyers in the country. He is currently listed in the white collar criminal defense and non-white collar criminal defense sections of the Best Lawyers in America, Southwest Super Lawyers, is listed in Best Lawyers in Phoenix, Top Attorneys in Arizona, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, and has an “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Cindy has been practicing law since she graduated in 2008 from South Texas College of Law in Houston. Her primary areas of practice include estate planning matters. She has handled numerous cases involving estate planning, real estate, and uncontested divorces. Cindy became an attorney because she enjoys giving assistance to those who are often in the scariest and most unpredictable times of their lives.

Cindy Castillo is a board certified criminal law specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. She has litigated criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to felonies including first degree murder, manslaughter and complex designated cases, throughout Arizona.  She has represented clients in juvenile court, misdemeanor and superior courts, federal court, forfeiture proceedings, administrative board hearings, MVD hearings, Rule 11 competency hearings, Simpson hearings and appellate courts.  She has successfully represented numerous professionals governed by licensing authorities that include board members of publicly traded entities, doctors, dentists, psychologists, chiropractors, nurses, realtors, appraisers, airline pilots, commercial truck drivers, actors as well as professional athletes in criminal matters.   She has handled well over 1000 criminal cases, of which over 100 were tried to a jury.  Of those cases, she has had numerous trial victories including driving under the influence (DUI); extreme DUI; DUI Drugs, minor driving under the influence; reckless driving; assaults; aggravated assaults; resisting arrest, shoplifting; trespass; false reporting to law enforcement; possession, sale, and transportation of dangerous drugs, marijuana, and narcotics; drive by shooting; assisting a criminal syndicate; misconduct involving weaons; and vehicular manslaughter.  She has successfully negotiated hundreds of lesser included offenses on behalf of her clients and obtained mitigated sentences through the use of mitigation experts, mitigation videos, and psychological and medical experts.  She has also argued motions and obtained dismissals on behalf of her clients for a wide range of constitutional violations that include the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments.  Finally, she has had a wide range of appellate success including dismissals of lower court rulings and a remand for a new hearing in a Special Action with the Court of Appeals.

Chris Culbert is a criminal defense attorney with Mayes Telles PLLC. He is passionate about vigorously defending clients against criminal charges.. Chris is an Operation Desert Storm veteran. After an honorable discharge Chris was accepted into the police academy. In a short period of time Chris became one of the top DUI and vehicular crimes investigators at the Scottsdale Police Department.. After retiring from the police department, Chris attended law school. While in law school he was a prestigious summer internship with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. During 2 semesters with the County Attorney’s Office and a third with the Avondale and Buckeye Prosecutor’s Offices, Chris was a Rule 38 certified student attorney. He was the lead trial prosecutor in several criminal trials including a multiple count felony case and DUI trials. Chris is the only known student attorney to lead a felony jury trial at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

Charles Wilmer Jr.  graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in economics and has been practicing law since 1989, after graduating from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. A third generation Arizonan, Charles’ community ties are deep.  He has been committed to helping the people of Arizona for more than two decades. “I help clients as they navigate the complexities of the Social Security Administration and Worker’s Compensation issues,” says Charles. “In my years of practice I have learned answers to the most often asked questions and I enjoy using that knowledge to help people get what they need.”

Caroline Aeed is a Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix dedicating her practice to aggressively defending  DUI related offenses and other criminal matters.  Ms. Aeed is a third generation native Arizonan and the second DUI lawyer in her family.  Prior to starting her own law firm, the Law Office of Caroline Aeed in 2004, Ms. Aeed was a trial lawyer with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office.  Ms. Aeed is a 1996 graduate from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Political Science and a law degree from the University of Wyoming in 2000.  Ms. Aeed contributes her firm’s success to remaining a small practice based primarily on referrals.  By keeping it small she is able to connect with each client individually.  Her expertise stems from studying patterns of errors in the various crime labs, focus on the individual criminalist’s pattern of lab errors and errors in officer phlebotomy.  The art of simplifying forensic alcohol evidence to the jury continues to contribute Ms. Aeed’s successful practice.

Carla Miramontes is an attorney at Dyer Bregman & Ferris, PLLC.. Carla's legal practice focuses on estate planning, and probate and trust administration.. Carla has over 20 years of business experience building relationship and providing excellent service.. Habla español. Carla can assist clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.. She received her Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School earning the distinction of cum laude for graduating near the top of her class. While in law school, Carla served as an intern with the Probate Lawyers Assistance Project, was a recipient of the Castro Scholarship, received the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards as a top student, and was a member of the Hispanic Law Society.. In her spare time Carla enjoys hiking, biking, weight lifting, playing the guitar and spending time with her family.

Bruce Blumberg is certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona. Of the 18,000 licensed attorneys in Arizona, only about 750 of them have received specialist certification, and only a handful of those are certified in the area of Criminal Law. During his tenure as a defense attorney, Bruce has represented many serious felony matters, including a number of death penalty cases as a Maricopa County Court Appointed Counsel. Bruce has a reputation within the legal community of being an honest, hard-working attorney. He has a passion for his clients and dedicates 100% to the defense of any client represented by his firm. Although Bruce has always maintained an emphasis on Criminal Law, he also uses his litigation skills in representing many clients on Family Law matters.  Blumberg & Associates was founded in 1988 and was located (in the Luhrs Tower) just a short drive from the Superior Court, the County Attorney’s Office and the Maricopa County Jail. This close proximity has allowed Bruce to develop relationships that would not have been cultivated from an office anywhere else in the Valley. Bruce attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1976 with a pre-law degree. He was subsequently accepted into Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. After receiving his law degree, Bruce was admitted to the Michigan Bar. While practicing law during the day, he studied at Wayne State University in Detroit where he earned Masters of Law in Taxation.. Bruce Blumberg was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. from the National Trial Lawyers Association as well as a Southwest Super Lawyer from Super Lawyers.

Brian T. Leonard is an Arizona native having been born and raised in Phoenix.  Brian is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier School and Brophy College Preparatory locally here in Phoenix.  He obtained his undergraduate degree - a Bachelor in Science - in Political Science from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California and his Juris Doctorate from the Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California.. Brian returned to Phoenix after obtaining his JD and he joined Leonard, Clancy & McGovern to practice with his father, Jim and godfather Ken Clancy.  Years later, he and Jim were thrilled to join Palumbo, Wolfe and Palumbo when the opportunity arose.  Brian's practice is focused on representing victims of medical negligence and other catastrophic personal injury claims.. Brian is a member of The American Association for Justice (f/k/a ATLA), their Birth Trauma Litigation Group, he is also a member and is also on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association for Justice (f/k/a AzTLA) and the Co-Chair of their Seminar Committee.. Brian has successfully resolved numerous medical negligence, birth-injury and personal injury matters in favor of his clients.. Brian and his wife Amy, also an attorney, have three children.

Born and raised in Phoenix Arizona. Former Prosecuting Attorney for approximetly 5 years. Founding member of The Gillespie Law Firm in 1999. My Firm enjoys the highest AV rating, for skill and ethics, by Martindale Hubble which also lists me as a Preeminent Lawyer. I am Board Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist through the State Bar of Arizona. I am frequently asked to speak/lecture to other lawyers at continuing legal education seminars in Arizona on DUI and Criminal Defense topics. I have been interviewed numerous times by the local media regarding my cases as well as other high profile cases in Arizona and other States. We also handle serious injury and wrongful death cases and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients and or their surviving family members.

Beth is a shareholder at Jaburg Wilk and has been practicing law for more than three decades. She chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Business Law Department. As both a Tax Specialist certified by the State Bar of Arizona – Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and a Certified Public Accountant, she has a unique expertise in assisting her clients with their estate planning as well as closely held businesses. She has assisted hundreds of families – including ones with substantial assets – with their estate needs ranging from simple estate plans to complex multi-generational gifting plans.. Her expertise and wide range of experience in structuring business entities and succession plans allows her clients to take advantage of tax and business opportunities, as well as protecting the individual business owner’s assets from the reach of creditors. She assists families, closely held businesses’ owners, and individuals by providing succession planning, business planning and estate planning. Whether trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, living wills or healthcare directives, Beth has the skills to help clients preserve the wealth they have created to benefit themselves, their family, and succeeding generations. She has also assisted in formation of (501(c)(3)) non-profits and assisted clients with charitable gifting.. Beth has represented clients from the start-up phase of their business to growing into multi-million dollar companies. These are longtime clients and Beth has been an integral part of that growth. She has assisted them with mergers, acquisitions and sales, real estate transactions, entity formation to maximize tax advantages, stock sales, leases, and like-kind exchanges. Representative transactions include:. She has appeared on various television programs to discuss estate planning topics, gifting strategies and other effective estate planning techniques. She authored Charitable Gift Planning, which appeared in the Arizona Attorney and has spoken locally on a number of estate planning topics.

Ben has represented injured workers for over 13 years. He is well respected in the legal community and has worked hard on behalf of his clients before the Industrial Commission of Arizona. As a bi-lingual litigator, Ben has dedicated his practice to representing the Latin community. He can speak with his Spanish-speaking clients in their first language. This valuable skill allows Ben to effectively communicate with his clients and put them at ease when dealing with the judicial system. Ben received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University.

Barry Mitchell is a trial lawyer practicing for over 23 years in the area of criminal defense. He focuses on representing individuals and corporations in criminal, regulatory, and administrative cases. Barry handles the full range of state and federal felony and misdemeanor issues.. Barry is particularly skilled and seasoned in defending cases with an intersection between the criminal justice system and administrative licensing authorities. He has represented hundreds of licensed professionals and entities facing matters ranging from domestic violence to money laundering. Chambers USA says “peers praise his detail-oriented style, his sense of judgment, and his proactive approach.”. Barry has a proven track record of conducting effective internal investigations running the gamut of regulatory issues, including FCPA, EPA, SEC, DEA and HHS – OIG matters. He has also helped create and implement compliance programs for organizations ranging from small companies and healthcare practice groups to Fortune 100 corporations.. Barry graduated from Boalt Hall, University of California – Berkeley, in 1991 where he taught legal research and writing, and chaired the Moot Court Board. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1985.. Before starting the law firm of Mitchell | Stein | Carey, Barry practiced for 22 years at Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., and was a partner in its Criminal Law and Regulatory Enforcement Group.

At Future First Criminal Law we help keep GOOD people out of jail! We are a competitive criminal defense law firm in the valley that ruthlessly advocates for our clients. We work continously to pursue the goals of each individual client and fight endlessly until we reach the desired resolution. Our clients enjoy the benefit of being educated about the cirminal defense process so we can resolve their current matter(s) and prevent any future criminal issues. Our firm has received the best training through both small and large criminal law firms, including the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office. Our goal is to achieve the best resolution for our clients and in order to do that we limit the amount of clients we retain in order to dedicate all of our time and resources to the clients we accept. Additionally, we limit our practice to criminal, DUI, and traffic offenses in order to master and provide an incredible defense for our clients. If you are facing any criminal charges or have criminal law questions, please contact us NOW to set up a free consultation!

As an injury victim, you deserve a lawyer who focuses on your problems, helps you through a difficult time, and gets you the money you deserve. My firm provides clients with a compassionate ear, but we are warriors on the battlefield. Our ultimate goal is to optimize the amount of money you walk away with at the end of your case. To date, our firm's clients have been awarded more than $275 million in settlements and verdicts.. We built a reputation for obtaining significant results in medical malpractice cases, appearing twice in Arizona's Top 10 highest verdicts since 2012. Our results have led to involvement in some high-profile cases, including cases involving celebrities and national class action lawsuits. We are not afraid of anyone.. If you or a loved one has been injured, contact us to see if we can help you. Whether it is a catastrophic injury or wrongful death that arose from a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, medical malpractice, or dog bite, or even minor injuries from an accident, we fight for justice.

As an Arizona native DesaRae Tucker understands the judicial process unique to Arizona.. As a former Prosecutor, Ms. Tucker provides the foundation needed to provide the level of service to represent you that places you and your unique situation at the center of her practice.. Ms. Tucker enjoys volunteering her time at various pro bono events offering legal services to veterans and some of the most vulnerable people in our state.

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 attorneys. I know how a prosecutor thinks, and how a prosecutor is trained, and I will use those skills to your advantage. Moreover, I have significant courtroom and trial experience to help obtain a beneficial solution in your case.. I graduated magna cum laude from the University of Baltimore. I have worked for several prosecutorial agencies before beginning my career as a successful defense lawyer, including an internship with the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and the Maryland Attorney General.. As a prosecutor, I won several awards for Division Attorney of the Month and Bureau Attorney of the Month.  I have handled over a thousand felony and misdemeanor cases and have been successful in numerous jury and bench trials, inluding DUI, drug possession, various traffic offenses, and more. I will meticulously evaluate your situation and give you my honest assessment.. I pride myself in being available, attentive, and knowledgeable. I will work hard for you and keep you apprised ofevery aspect of your case. You will not be just another case. I appreciate, respect, and listen intently to my clients. My fees are very affordable and I offer reasonable payment plans. Call now for a free consultation.

As a partner at the firm Jones Raczkowski PC, Phoenix attorney Mack T. Jones provides legal representation to injury victims. For over 34 years, Mr. Jones has practiced as an attorney in the state of Arizona. His work over the years has led to a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Rating of AV Preeeminent®. Attorney Jones is a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Law. Contact his firm today to obtain a no-cost consultation.

As a former prosecutor, Brad Smith understands both sides of criminal jusrice system. A gifted litigator, Mr. Smith quickly rose within the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and prosecuted thousands of serious felony crimes during his time there. After his time prosecuting, Mr. Smith entered private practice and has aggressevily represented those charged with serious crimes for over a decade.

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 ramifications. Arja truly understands what it is at stake when you’re charged with a crime and takes great pride in offering very personalized service to her clients.  Arja strongly believes it’s not just about knowing the law, but also knowing how to comfort and lead people through difficult times.. Evidenced by client reviews and numerous awards, Arja believes that everyone deserves a quality defense. Arja will aggressively defend you in court while vigorously protecting your constitutional rights.. Arja was selected to the The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers and named a 2015 and 2016 Top 100 Attorneys by Phoenix Magazine.. Arja Handles Every Client Directly. She is Your Partner, Not Just a Lawyer.  Contact Arja today.