Top best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix | 95 available

95 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in Phoenix, California. These lawyers are rated between 3.5/5 to 3.9/5 and 49% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $36 to $62 per hour.

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Active Lawyers

57 - 95

Hourly Fees

$181 - $491

Free Consultations

36% - 62%

Average Rating

3.5 - 3.9 ★

Criminal Defense Case Statistics Overview

Criminal Defense Case Timeline

Criminal defense cases in Phoenix typically resolve in 3 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and case type.

Phoenix Court Backlog

The estimated backlog reflects the number of pending criminal cases in Phoenix courts, which can fluctuate with filing rates and court resources.

Criminal Defense Phoenix Filing Volume

Phoenix sees an estimated 350 to 700 new criminal defense filings per month, based on public court data and local trends.

Criminal Defense Case Outcomes

Pre-litigation resolutions (dismissals, diversions) occur in about 15% of cases, post-filing plea agreements or dismissals in 30%, and trial acquittals in roughly 5%.

95 Criminal Defense Lawyers Found Near You

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Kirk A. McCarville

Location: Phoenix 85016

Firm: Kirk A. McCarville, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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James Jellison

Location: Phoenix 85012

Firm: Jellison Law Offices PLLC

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Michael Benchoff

Location: Phoenix 85013

Firm: Michael E. Benchoff, Ltd.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Kurt Goering

Location: Phoenix 85013

Firm: Kurt A. Goering, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Nancy D. Petersen

Location: Phoenix 85016

Firm: Law Offices of Nancy D. Petersen, P.L.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Craig Mehrens

Location: Phoenix 85004

Firm: Mehrens and Wilemon, P.A.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

John A. Stookey

Location: Phoenix 85012

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Debra A. Hill

Location: Phoenix 85012

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Larry A. Hammond

Location: Phoenix 85012

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Timothy Eckstein

Location: Phoenix 85012

Firm: Osborn Maledon Pa

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Margarita Silva

Location: Phoenix 85013

Firm: Silva & Fontes

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Frederick Petti

Location: Phoenix 85018

Firm: Petti & Briones PLLC.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Joel Erik Thompson

Location: Phoenix 85012

Firm: Phillips and Associates Law Offices, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Jennifer A. Sparks

Location: Phoenix 85012

Firm: Maynard Cronin Erickson Curran and Sparks, P.L.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Douglas Erickson

Location: Phoenix 85012

Firm: Maynard Cronin Erickson Curran & Sparks, P.L.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Thomas M. Hoidal

Location: Phoenix 85003

Firm: Thomas M. Hoidal P.L.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Tonya Jill Peterson

Location: Phoenix 85102

Firm: Tonya Jill Peterson

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Michael D. Kimerer

Location: Phoenix 85012

Firm: Kimerer and Derrick, P.C.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

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Tom Henze

Location: Phoenix 85016

Firm: Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Robert L. Baumann

Location: Phoenix 85018

Firm: Baumann, Kelly, Doyle, Paytas and Bernstein, P.A. A Professional Association

Experienced Criminal Defense attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Top Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyers by ZIP

Phoenix in 85016, Arizona

Phoenix in 85012, Arizona

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Fees, Reviews & Local Presence

Fees: Most criminal defense lawyers in Phoenix charge hourly rates, typically between $200 and $500. Contingency fees are not standard for criminal cases. Free consultations are offered by 50% to 75% of lawyers.
Reviews: Average lawyer ratings range from 4.2 to 4.8 stars, with 60% to 85% of lawyers having online reviews and an average of 8 to 35 reviews per lawyer.
Practice Focus: Approximately 35% to 55% of lawyers focus exclusively on criminal defense, while the remainder handle multiple practice areas.
Local Availability: There are typically 3 to 15 criminal defense lawyers per Phoenix zip code, with clients traveling an average of 2 to 8 miles to meet their attorney.

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Disclaimer: This content is based on aggregated public information and estimated market trends. It is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.