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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.

Born and raised in Arizona, I grew up loving the practice of law.  There is something about the competitive nature of law that really excites me.  And, criminal defense is always a challenge. Walking out of court with the client's appreciation for the hard work put into his case is the best feeling.. I have 3 children, one grandson. I have retired from officiating high school and youth football, basketball and baseball. My football and baseball ended after 15 years when the demands of my practice just took too much time. I went 29 years in football. But with three knee injuries in my last 5 years of officiating, I had to retire in 2019.. When not practicing law, I try to practice magic.... still not great at it, but trying. And, I have recently taken up billiards.. Getting older means taking those steps to remain physically and mentally healthy. I work out most days. I just recently competed a personal challenge of doing 100 burpees a day for 30 days.  Never had done them in earnest before. They kicked my behind. But amazingly, I will never stop doing them. Wonderful exercise.. I am constantly reading to keep my mind engaged.. Since August of 2021, I have published a daily motivational email to a growing list of subscribers. It started as a way for me to stay positive during some tough times, but I realized others could use the same motivation.. I am competitive... doesn't matter the activity. I don't like to lose.. I work hard. When I finally get some downtime, it is to travel and spend quality time with family and friends. With my wife of 20 years, we have agreed that when we travel, our goal is to find a unique restaurant in a new city to give a try. Not really a foodie, but whether it is a revolving restaurant at the top of building, or a restaurant in a cave, we just wanted to try something unique.

Bill Black has been practicing law for over twenty-five years. In that time, he has earned the respect and admiration of his peers, based upon the success which he has achieved in his professional and personal life. He is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, but has enjoyed living and working in Phoenix since 1979. He did his undergraduate work at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and then attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, Wisconsin. He is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts in Arizona, Minnesota and Wisconsin and in the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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.

Being charged with a criminal offense is a scary and confusing time for most people, but that is where Leslie Pugh’s compassion and understanding come in. She will take the time to really learn about you and your circumstances, allowing her the opportunity to determine all possible outcomes and what approach to defense will best suit your needs. Leslie has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of others through her broad criminal defense practice handling all types of cases including; traffic cases, misdemeanors, DUIs, felonies, sex cases, and probation violations.. Prior to making criminal defense her full-time focus, Leslie also practiced immigration law, regularly representing clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. When Leslie has a client that has been charged with a criminal offense and is not a citizen of the U.S., she has the hybrid knowledge to advise them on all possible collateral consequences.. Prior to relocating to Arizona, Leslie grew up in the mountains of Colorado. She attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado where she received her B.A. in Political Science and History. After she received her undergraduate degree, she moved to Virginia Beach, VA to attend law school at Regent University. Leslie holds licenses in the states of Arizona, Colorado and Tennessee.. When Leslie is not in the office zealously advocating for her clients, you can find her giving back to the community. Leslie has regularly volunteered with community legal clinics helping those that cannot afford regular representation. She also enjoys mentoring youth and traveling internationally to provide aide for refugees and children living in some of the most impoverished areas of the world.

Beginning in 2014, Brandon discovered his passion for helping injured victims, ensuring that they are treated fairly, and their injuries are taken seriously.  He is dedicated to fighting the insurance companies, their adjusters and lawyers, so his clients can focus on their recovery.  He truly believes in the principle that every injured victim deserves direct and continued access to their attorney, not just a paralegal or support staff.  Brandon is paving the way for higher standards in Personal Injury law through a tailored approach to meet his clients’ needs.. Brandon Lebovitz has dedicated his life to serving the underserved.  He is a true advocate that promotes fairness and justice for all.  A little more about Brandon:. Brandon sat on the City of Scottsdale's Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) from 2008 – 2015, where he worked in collaboration with fellow DAC members, the Executive Committee and local community members on an array of diversity related initiatives including the City's first annual Unity Festival, Hispanic Heritage Festival, Juneteenth, and many others.. While attending law school, Brandon volunteered with organizations and participated in events such as Lawyers as Peacekeepers, National Adoption Day, and Wills for Heroes, graduating with a Pro Bono distinction.  He also served as President of the Jewish Law Student Association and was a member of the Faculty Diversity Committee.. From 2012-2013, Brandon served on the Board of Directors for One-n-Ten, a local non-profit that serves homeless and impoverished LGBTQ youth. This work included providing housing to homeless youth, developing and growing the nation's largest LGBTQ summer camp, and developing Arizona's first bully-free high school, Q High, where children can learn and earn their high school diplomas in a safe and welcoming environment.. Brandon served on the Board for the Arizona Jewish Lawyers Association from 2013-2023, where he coordinated philanthropic, social, networking, and continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities.. Brandon also worked nearly a decade with children and young adults with special needs. He has volunteered with organizations such as Arizona Special Olympics, Miracle League of Arizona, as well as Gesher Disability Resources, for which Brandon also served on the Board of Directors from 2016-2019.. Other charitable and non-profit involvement/events include: “Government to the People”, Montecito Community School Playground Project, Citizens' Police Academy Alumni of Scottsdale (CiPAAS), National Kidney Foundation, Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure, Coyotes Charities, Suns 88 Charities, and Scottsdale Leadership, just to name a few! Originally, from northwest Chicago suburbs, Brandon relocated to the Phoenix Valley in 2003.  While undeniably true to his Chicago roots, Brandon is a proud Phoenician!  He has proven to be a diversity competent individual and committed community leader.  When not working, Brandon enjoys spending time with his family, enjoying everything that is outdoors, traveling, and going on culinary adventures.

Attorney Mark Mendoza grew up in Southern California but moved to Utah to pursue his education. He graduated from Brigham Young University in 2001 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then received his Juris Doctorate at the J. Reuben Clark Law School in 2005. He relocated to Arizona in 2005 to begin his legal career.. Attorney Mark Mendoza worked for 12 years as a prosecutor in both Maricopa County and Pinal County. During those 12 years Mark learned to perfect his craft as an advocate, he gained invaluable experience in the courtroom handling thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases, ranging from DUIs to murders. As a prosecutor Mark rose to the rank of bureau chief where he trained and mentored many young attorneys. Mark received a distinguished service award, a commendation, and a violent crimes attorney of the year award for his hard work and dedication.

Attorney Candy Marrufo hails from San Luis, Arizona but later moved to Phoenix to pursue her education. Upon graduating with her Bachelor of Science in criminology, Ms. Marrufo went to work for the organization "ICAN." Here, she worked with at-risk youths in Chandler with the goal of keeping them out of gangs and crime. After her time at ICAN, she decided to go back to school to pursue her law degree. Ms. Marrufo's experiences have made her a more compassionate criminal defense attorney.

As a former benefits authorizer with the Social Security Administration, I believe that I bring an unique perspective in representing clients.  I have gained a perspective working for Social Security that other disability attorneys which has helped from completing the paperwork, speaking with Administration personel to handling a hearing.  Further, I have been an attorney since 1999 and as a sole practitioner, I have persoanlly handled all of my cases from meeting with my clients to representing them at a hearing.  Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to speak to me about a Socia Security Disability matter.

Arizona's Super Lawyers Rising Star, the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and one of Arizona’s Outstanding Lawyers of 2018 are only several of the distinguished accolades Bret Royle has been awarded as a Phoenix based criminal defense and DUI attorney.. However, before he began practing law, Bret attended the University of Miami School of Law. After graduation from law school, Bret joined an Arizona criminal defense firm, where he gained valuable experience in numerous areas of the law. He proceeded to open his own firm in 2011, where he focused on DUI and criminal defense, gaining a reputation as one of the more successful young criminal defense attorneys in the Phoenix area. Bret has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News and NBC News amongst others.. Bret joined with fellow Phoenix criminal defense attorney Adam Feldman in founding their firm, Feldman & Royle, where he continues to dedicate himself to the successful representation of clients charged with a wide array of criminal offenses, from criminal traffic violations to murder. Mr. Royle provides a free consultation for those interested in learning more about the ways in which Feldman & Royle can assist those charged or being investigated with a crime.

Allyson is a native of Glendale, Arizona, and has resided in the Phoenix area her entire life.  She attended Alhambra High School in West Phoenix, and afterward attended Arizona State University on an academic scholarship.  After working for several years, Allyson ultimately received her Bachelor of Science in Business, with an emphasis in Marketing, from University of Phoenix.  She subsequently pursued a career in healthcare sales and maintained this career while earning her law degree at Phoenix School of Law. While in law school Allyson participated in the ABA Representation in Mediation competition and was able to assist pro se debtors in reaffirmation proceedings before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.  In addition, Allyson participated in a legal externship with Snow, Carpio and Weekley, focusing on Social Security Disability.  She looks forward to devoting her practice to assisting disabled workers pursue their Social Security Disability claims.

Alicia is a relentless advocate who puts the interests of her clients first in all aspects of litigation. Her experience is guided by compassion, empathy, and respect for the individuals she represents, many of whom have been the victims of extreme negligence. Alicia prides herself in working hand-in-hand with her clients, through the many challenges of litigation, to ensure each client gets the just result they deserve.. As a partner with the firm, Alicia focuses her practice in the areas of motor vehicle and trucking collisions, medical malpractice, premises liability, and product liability against a broad spectrum of defendants. She successfully represents injured clients against major hospitals, large corporations, trucking companies, governmental entities and insurance companies.. Alicia is also continually recognized by her peers as a top–tier personal injury attorney. In 2018 and 2019, Alicia was the only woman in the state of Arizona selected by Super Lawyers Magazine for inclusion as a Southwest Super Lawyer® in the general Plaintiff Personal Injury category. Previously, Alicia was selected by Super Lawyers Magazine for inclusion as a Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Star in the field of personal injury from 2012-2017.. Alicia is rated AV Preeminent® through the Martindale Hubbell ratings system. AV Preeminent® is a significant rating accomplishment – a testament to the fact that a lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence.

Alexis a native of Tucson, Arizona, and has lived in Phoenix since 2001. In law school he worked for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office representing the Arizona Real Estate Department, Insurance Department and Banking Department. He also interned with the United States Attorney’s Office – Criminal Division and clerked for Judge LeVay and Judge Richardson at the Executive Office of Immigration Review. His first job after graduating from law school in 2004 was with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted numerous misdemeanor and felony cases. Alex then went on to practice with private firms practicing in insurance defense, commercial litigation and criminal defense.

Alejandro is a partner at Jaburg Wilk. Alejandro has committed his career to improving the workplace. He routinely defends companies of all sizes against claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, wage and hour violations, wrongful termination, retaliation.. Additionally, Alejandro assists clients with a range of compliance issues, internal and government investigations, compliance audits, restructurings, reductions in force, restrictive covenant agreements, employment handbooks and policies, and other employment law-related issues.. Alejandro’s clients value his proactive approach to identifying preemptive strategies that increase job satisfaction and minimize risk. Alejandro also conducts training on a number of employment-related topics, as well as on diversity, inclusion, implicit bias, respectful workplace norms, and leadership development.. Alejandro also represents professionals before their licensing boards in both investigations and in defending their licenses. He has represented medical professionals, including physicians, nurses and pharmacists; mortgage professionals; contractors; and various other professionals.. Additionally, Alejandro has litigated cases involving complex probate disputes, defamation, invasion of privacy, breach of contract, and other commercial matters.. Outside of his law practice, Alejandro is an active member in his community. He also serves as a legal commentator in the media discussing emerging employment issues and other legal topics.. El Abogado Alejandro Pérez habla español.

Alden chairs the firm’s Employment and Education Law Departments. She assists employees and employers with wage and hour disputes, harassment and discrimination claims, restrictive covenant disputes, whistleblower claims, and federal and state compliance issues. In her education practice, she assists students and educators with residency, tuition, disability accommodation, discrimination and retaliation, disciplinary matters, and tenure and promotion disputes. Alden has substantial experience representing clients in state and federal court, private arbitration, mediation, and in administrative proceedings. Her wide array of experience affords her unique insight into how to best protect her clients’ interests.. Alden has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star, Best Lawyers One to Watch, and Phoenix Magazine Top Attorney. Before entering private practice, she clerked for the Honorable Patricia Orozco (Ret.) at the Arizona Court of Appeals.. Alden enjoys giving back to her community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Audrey’s Angels and volunteers for the Times Up Legal Defense Fund. She has also coached multiple undergraduate and law school moot court teams. In 2017, the ASU Law Moot Court Board named her the Coach of the Year after her Representation in Mediation team placed third at the ABA’s national competition. Alden won the national championship as a competitor in law school.

After obtaining a degree in Political Science from Arizona State University in 2011, Nick completed law school at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State. He also recently took and passed the Arizona Bar Examination. Nick currently works as an attorney for Snow, Carpio, & Weekley doing Worker's Compensation. He is active both in his community and in his church. He is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese having lived in over 4 different countries. In his free time he enjoys going to the gym, surfing, kayacking, writing, reading, ASU football, and hanging out with his wife and daughter.

A partner in Keller Rohrback’s Phoenix office focusing on business and estate matters, Stephanie uses her substantial skillset to dissect and analyze the problems that her clients bring her in order to find solutions that put them in the best position possible.. Stephanie firmly believes that proper preparation on the front end of an issue helps avoid difficulties on the back end when emotion might otherwise interfere. She applies this philosophy when guiding clients through legal matters ranging from basic estate planning to multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions.. In her estate planning practice, Stephanie has significant experience with standard estate planning as well as sophisticated estate planning for high-net worth individuals. She is also well versed in probate and trust administration matters, and routinely helps clients resolve real property title issues.. As a former sole practitioner, Stephanie knows what it takes to build, run, and maintain a successful business. She brings this experience to her corporate practice where she helps her clients with all aspects of corporate transactional work including the formation of new business entities, general counsel, business and planning, succession planning, and mergers and acquisitions.