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Top-rated criminal defense attorney.  Over 19 years trial experience, I love what I do do and am passionate about defending my clients' rights in court and maximizing their case results. In order to ensure your rights are protected, it is vital that you have an experienced, skilled criminal defense attorney at your side.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:. Howard Shanker has worked with tribes, tribal entities and grass roots organizations for about 30 years. He has worked in the areas of tribal governance, enrollment, elections, personnel, contracts, sacred sites, gaming, and litigation in tribal, federal, and state courts.. THE SHANKER LAW FIRM, PLC: Tempe and Flagstaff, AZ (2003 - present)MANAGING PARTNER: As Managing Partner for the Shanker Law Firm, PLC, Howard is responsible for the supervision and training of associate lawyers and support staff. He also oversees the administration and budgeting for the Office. In addition to being the Managing Partner of The Shanker Law Firm, Howard served as an Adjunct Professor at the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law from approximately 2004 through 2016 where he taught upper level courses in Environmental Justice and Environmental Litigation – where he mentored law students on, in part, their research, writing, and oral presentation skills.. Howard was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council ("NEJAC"), Enforcement Subcommittee, where he worked to create policy to mitigate disparate negative health and environmental impacts on low income and minority communities. Howard served as the Chief Judge for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians in 2014 and has served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Grand Canyon Resort Company of the Hualapai Tribe from 2014-2015 on an as needed basis. In 2008. Howard was a Congressional candidate in Arizona’s first Congressional District. As a Member/Partner of The Shanker Law Firm, Howard assisted a delegation of the Navajo Nation in testifying at a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the issue of uranium mining and contamination on the Navajo Nation. He also conducted government-to-government negotiations on behalf of the Navajo Nation, with the Obama Administration, on the issue of sacred site protection. In 2013, Howard helped represent the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission present to a United Nations working group. In 2010, he provided testimony to the U.S. Department of State, on behalf of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission, regarding protecting Native American sacred sites.. Howard has negotiated, reviewed, and drafted contracts on myriad issues. He has also litigated contract issues on various occasions. Indeed, over the years, Mr. Shanker has provided general counsel services to various tribal entities. Mr. Shanker represented the Hopi Village of Bacavi, where he successfully litigated a “certified question” in the Hopi Court of Appeals that clarified the Village’s authority to remove its Tribal Council Representatives under the Hopi Constitution. On February 15, 2019, Mr. Shanker again prevailed in the Hopi Court of Appeals in a case regarding challenges to the constitutionality of the recently elected Chairman of the Hopi Tribe – on behalf of the Hopi Election Board. Howard also helped to represent the Navajo Nation on various matters under the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) in Arizona state courts.. In 2018, Howard briefed and argued two cases regarding the application of a state-based grave site protection law to burial mounds in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court – on behalf of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Also, in 2018, he argued a NEPA-based case, opposing the construction of an Arizona freeway expansion, before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Howard recently negotiated a Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. Howard previously worked with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe on enrollment, gaming, election and tribal governance issues. Howard has also represented the Gila River Indian Community gaming enterprise on licensing issues.. From 2005-2008, Howard represented the Navajo Nation, the Yavapai Apache Nation, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, and others in NEPA/RFRA/NHPA- based litigation in an effort to stop the use of reclaimed sewer water in artificial snow-making on the San Francisco Peaks, Coconino County. He prevailed in front of a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit only to be reversed by a split decision of an en banc panel. See, Navajo Nation et al, v. U.S. Forest Service, 535 F.3d1058 (9th Cir. en banc, 2008), cert. den. 129 S.Ct. 2763 (2009). Howard successfully helped represent the White Mountain Apache Tribe on issues of Tribal sovereignty in Elliot v. White Mountain Apache Tribal Court, 566 F.3d 842 (9th Cir. 2009). He was also attorney-of-record on the ESA case that helped protect the Desert Nesting Bald Eagle. See, Center for Biological Diversity v. Kempthorne, No. CV 07-0038-PHX-MHM (D. Ariz. 2008). Howard has been the attorney-of-record on myriad of high-profile cases including, in part, Save Our Sonoran v. Flowers, 408 F.3d 1113 (9th Cir. 2005) (NEPA/CWA); NAACP et al. v. Maricopa County, CV 03-2409-PHX-EHC (D. Ariz. 2004) (EJ); Sierra Club v. Dombeck, 55 Fed. Appx. 411, 2002 WL 31887831 (9th Cir. 2002 – unpublished), 161 F. 1052 (D. Ariz. 2001) (NEPA/FLPMA); Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Forest Service, 349 F.3d 1157 (9th Cir. 2003) (NEPA); Benchmark Resources v. U.S., 64 . 526 (2005) (mining/reclamation).. ADDITIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE: HAGENS BERMAN: Phoenix, AZ (2000 - 2003); FENNEMORE CRAIG: Phoenix, AZ (1993 – 1995); DEWEY BALLANTINE, Washington, D.C. (1990 – 1993); U.S. DEP’T OF JUSTICE, Washington, D.C. (1987 – 1990).. HONORS/APPOINTMENTS:. * Howard has been a guest lecturer/presenter at Berkley, Boalt Hall; Univ. of Arizona Law School; Vermont Law School; The Sandra Day O’Conner School of Law; Indiana Law School; the Natural Resources Law Teachers Institute; National Lawyers’ Guild; California State Bar; and Arizona State Bar Conventions.. * Howard was appointed by President Clinton to serve a three-year term on the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council ("NEJAC"), Enforcement Subcommittee, where he worked to create policy to mitigate disparate negative health and environmental impacts on low income and minority communities;. * In 2014, Howard was presented with a blanket by the Omaha Tribe for his work in negotiating a Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice vis-à-vis provision of Tribal utilities (drinking water, treatment of effluent);. * In 2008, The Navajo Nation President and Council presented Mr. Shanker with a blanket and a plaque commemorating his work on behalf of the Tribe to protect sacred sites;. * Howard was presented with a Living Luminary Award, presented by the Sedona Group for his work on behalf of Arizona tribes and the environment;. * In October 2013, DNA Legal Services presented Howard with a pro bono award for “Valor” recognizing his legal work on behalf of Native American communities in Arizona;. * In 2008, in recognition of his long-standing advocacy on behalf of the Navajo Nation, Howard was honored with the role of Grand Marshall in the Navajo Western Agency fair and parade;. EDUCATION:. Georgetown University Law Center, Juris Doctorate (J.D.) (1989);Pace Univ., Masters in Public Administration (M.P.A.) awarded with Distinction (1984);Pace University, B.A. History magna cum laude (1982);Middlebury College, Intensive Russian Language Program (Summer 1982).. BAR ADMISSION:. Admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Arizona, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania (inactive), Hopi Tribal Courts, Fort McDowell and Pascua Yaqui Tribal Courts (inactive), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. PUBLICATIONS:. Contributing Author, Environmental Justice Chapter – Most Frequently Asked Questions in Environmental Law (Maricopa County Bar Association 2011);. Shanker, Commentary: Hormesis and Toxic Tort Litigation, Belle, Vol. 14, No. 2 (October, 2007); Human & Experimental Toxicology, Vol. 27, No. 2 at 117 (2008);. Shanker & Gupta, Taxing the Environment, 27 Envtl. L. Rep. 10165 (1997); 74 Tax Notes 1451 (1997);. Shanker & Hourcle, Prospective Purchaser Agreements Under CERCLA, 25 Envtl. L. Rep 10035 (1995);. Shanker, Developing Environmental Policy for Lenders, 111 Banking L.J. 540 (Nov. 1994);. Shanker, Lenders Beware . . . Are You Environmentally Liable?, National Real Estate Investor (August 1994); The Secured Creditor Exemption Under CERCLA: The Chill is on Again, 13 Maricopa Lawyer 6, 15 (April 1994);. Ragosta & Shanker, Specificity of Subsidy Benefits in U.S. Department of Commerce Countervailing Duty Determinations, 25 Law & Pol’y Int’l Bus. 639 (1994);. Shanker, Cogeneration and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, 2 U. Balt. J. Envtl. L. 111 (1992); 16 U. Colo. J. of Energy & Dev. 51 (1992);

Kolby has spent the last 20+ years as an active Tempe resident.. He graduated from McClintock High School and  has three degrees from ASU; a B.A. in Secondary Education, a M.Ed. in Educational Media, and a J.D. While at ASU, Kolby competed on the Sun Devil archery team, achieving All-American status as one of the top 10 collegiate male archers in the United States.. Kolby was elected to the Tempe City Council in May 2012. He previously co-chaired the City Council's Neighborhoods and Education Committee and was named by the Arizona Republic a 2013 Tempe Person of the Year.

Jessica Tinoco is Lead Litigation Attorney at Vrana Law Firm. Practicing as a lawyer since 2013, she has the experience to handle tough cases involving accidents at work, severe auto and trucking accidents, and complicated cases requiring litigation. Jessica’s areas of practice include personal injury, bad faith, medical malpractice, work accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death.. Jessica worked as a legal assistant and quickly moved up to litigation paralegal handling personal injury claims for six years. Jessica attended Arizona State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies and a Certificate in International Relations. She graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2012.. While in law school, Jessica earned the highest recognitions in Legal Writing and Claims Against Governmental Entities. Jessica worked for the Arizona Justice Project for post-conviction relief, and also interned for the Staff Attorney’s Office at the United States District Court for the District of Arizona under the direction of Chief Deputy Peter Lantka.. Born in Zacatecas Mexico, Jessica moved to the United States with her family at age six. Being bilingual, Jessica helps many clients who prefer a native Spanish speaking personal injury attorney.. Jessica joined Vrana Law Firm in 2021. Prior to this, she was with Cruz & Associates.

Jacqueline practices in the areas of labor and employment. Within the employment context, she represents workers facing discrimination and wrongful termination due to age, gender, race, ethnicity or disability. In this capacity, she has faced both public and private employers, before the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and state and federal court. In addition, Jacqueline advises employees on their rights to engage in protected concerted activities and represents unions before the National Labor Relations Board in representation proceedings and post-hearing motion practice. Her past experience as a field examiner with the National Labor Relations Board has given her the insight to effectively represent clients before the NLRB.. Prior to co-founding Barton Mendez Soto PLLC, Jacqueline served as in-house counsel of labor affairs for U-Haul International, Inc. and was an associate with the labor and employment section of Snell & Wilmer LLP. After obtaining her law degree, Jacqueline had the honor of serving as judicial law clerk at the Arizona Court of Appeals for the Honorable Ann A. Scott Timmer, who now serves on the Arizona Supreme Court.. In addition to her labor and employment practice, Jacqueline also practices in all aspects of family law, assisting clients through their divorce and custody proceedings. She also represents clients in private adoption proceedings and guardianships.

I was a police officer and detective for 15 years before becoming a felony and DUI prosecutor.  For several years I prosecuted both felony offenses and misdemeanor and aggravated DUI's with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.. I have been practicing exclusively criminal and DUI defense for the last fifteen years.  During that time, I have successfully defended people charged with DUI, Aggravated DUI, marijuana and drug possession, marijuana and drug sales,domestic violence, robbery, burglary, sex offenses, weapons offenses, manslaughter and homicide.  I have negotiated favorable resolutions, have fought to have cases dismissed and have conducted a number of jury trials to successful outcomes.. Clients will find that they benefit from personalized and individual attention.  From start to finish, I investigate all aspects of a matter including both factual and legal issues in order to achieve the most favorable result possible.  Clients can reach me directly anytime by cell phone, text or e-mail and I am always available to answer questions and respond to their needs.

I understand the emotional difficulties of divorce, separation and paternity actions.  I know that each case presents unique facts and deserves my full attention.  My varied background includes having been a radio and television journalist and former business owner. I know my way around the court system and am an efficient litigator and advocate but do my best to settle cases whenever possible.

I have been practicing for 16 years. I started with criminal law until I went though my own divorce. I then switched to Family Law to help protect parents from what I went though. Every client has my cell phone number and I take calls on the weekends. I love what I do. No divorce is easy for the people going through it. But going through it knowing your rights, obligations and having someone there to guide you makes this tough experience less painful.

I am an Arizona native that never wanted to be an "ambulance chaser." However, when I finished law school I found myself taking the first job available and fell in love with the practice area. I get to help real people against the bullies of the world that are trying to take advantage of my clients when they are down on their luck. If it isn't the auto insurance carrier undervaluing claims or misapplying responsibility, it's the health insurance trying to recover the clients money, or the doctors over billing. While the substantial majority of our cases settle, there are those that need to be litigated and we're not afraid to do so. The insurance companies know this and we see the results. We want to make sure you see them too.. Our philosophy is that you should not be just another number. We keep our ratio of both staff and attorneys lower than you will see almost anywhere else. We remain accessable to you at all times. Our firm is presently two attorneys and four paralegals with two other full time staff. Despite this, every single time our phone rings it rings in the attorney's offices as well. Every after hours call, fax, text, voicemail and e-mail goes directly to my personal cell phone. You won't see us on billboards or television because our business comes from referrals from past clients, doctors and even other lawyers that trust us to handle these cases.

I am a career criminal defense lawyer with over 25 years experience defending Arizona criminal cases.  I am certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Criminal Defense Specialist.. I understand that your case is the most important thing going on in your life.  Rest assured that your case is just as important to me and I will work tirelessly to get you the result you expect.  I am DEDICATED to my clients.. My office is different than most law firms.  I provide a level of personalized service that is unmatched by any other firm.  When you hire me to represent you on your criminal case, you will be able to contact me as often as you'd like.  You will ALWAYS have direct access to me.  I know that when you contact my office, you want to talk to me, not to some associate, paralegal, or receptionist.. I am available to my clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  I encourage all of my clients to contact me whenever they have questions.

Education and law are two of my greatest passions. Throughout my career, I’ve committed myself to educating others about their rights and assisting them with their legal needs.. After obtaining my undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, I attended Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education where I studied educational pedagogy and learned how to effectively convey information to diverse groups of people. I then went on to study law and legal advocacy at the University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) where I was a member of the California Law Review. After law school I was privileged to clerk for renowned civil rights jurist, Judge Damon J. Keith on the United States Court of Appeals and to work at one of Arizona’s premier law firms, Osborn Maledon. At the firm, I represented businesses and governmental entities in a variety of complex litigation matters in state and federal court.. In 2015, I founded Yaser Ali Law in order to focus on serving the needs of individuals, families, and small businesses. My exceptional training has enabled me to better understand my clients’ unique personal situations, to convey complex concepts in simple terms, and to aggressively advocate on my clients’ behalf. Whether you’re contemplating drafting an estate plan for your loved ones or are unclear about how to resolve a dispute with a business partner, give us a call. We’d be honored to assist you.

Charity Clark is determined to help individuals address their legal needs creatively and to assist them in moving past their time in the legal system. We understand that navigating the complex world of law can be daunting for many people, and we strive to provide an understanding environment while delivering quality services.. Our legal team dedicates our time to providing personal attention and support to each case we work on. Everyone deserves the right to individualized services, and we take significant measures in developing a personalized plan suited best for you. You can rest assured we will handle your case with respect and precision. We pride ourselves on providing thorough legal support and understanding each situation’s unique needs.. Having dedicated time to mastering the art of legal practice and uncovering optimal approaches to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients, Charity concluded that legal work extends far beyond mere administrative tasks. She aspired to aid her clients in attaining exceptional results and transcending the challenges of navigating the legal framework. With her proficiency spanning various domains, she became adept at tackling intricate problems across all aspects of the justice system. Moreover, the firm’s extensive network of supplementary legal assets offered alternatives beyond the immediate case.. The strain of navigating the legal system and the journey that brought you to this point necessitates attention to the current issue. By doing so, you can secure the most favorable outcome for yourself and preempt potential setbacks down the road. At Charity Clark Law, we do not treat you as just another case file; your unique requirements will be thoroughly acknowledged and resolved.

Alyson Foster is a native Arizonan, born and raised in the East Valley.  She grew up in Tempe and Mesa, within ten miles of her current office, and she and her brother attended Mountain View High School in Mesa.  Her parents went to Chandler and Tempe high schools, attended ASU, and became teachers– her father teaching at McClintock High School and her mother teaching in the Mesa Public School system. Both sets of her grandparents lived in Arizona as well and her grandfather was a  professor at ASU. While most of her grandparents have passed away, her paternal grandmother still resides in Tempe and recently celebrated her 92nd birthday.. Alyson admits that she was a bit of a black sheep in her family because she chose to attend U of A instead of ASU. Alyson earned both a Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology and a Juris Doctorate in Law at U of A, graduating from her undergraduate studies Summa Cum Laude and from her Doctorate program Magna Cum Laude.. After graduating from law school, Alyson moved to California for a brief time.. While there, she took the bar exam and passed and was admitted to the California State Bar. Alyson missed Arizona, however, and wanted to raise her children near their extended family, so she moved back to the Valley in 2005 and obtained her license to practice law here.. Upon moving back to Arizona, Alyson held positions with several large law firms in the Valley and learned to practice law in a “trial by fire” setting.  She was forced to work long hours and follow strict firm policies.  The office procedures were always out of her hands and she had little control over which cases she accepted and rejected or how she handled representation of the clients. Ultimately Alyson’s role also shifted away from direct representation of the clients and more toward the role of a salesman and office manager. None of this was conducive to the type of representation she believed the clients deserved or to the type of personal, family life she desired.. While Alyson believes clients were attracted to the large firm advertising and the “beyond aggressive” representation slogan, they generally preferred the no nonsense, honest approach with which she handled their cases.  “I don’t make promises to clients that I can’t keep and I believe it is my duty to assist clients in weeding out issues that can and should be settled from those that are worth ‘fighting for’.”. Alyson is now a partner at Aslamy & Foster and can provide the type of representation she believes is in the best interest of her clients. Alyson’s clients benefit from the big firm experience she obtained, while receiving the dedication and attention only provided by the intimate setting of a small firm.

Adam J. Gross is nothing if not persistent. He works tirelessy to defend his clients by carefully reviewing the evidence, finding the issues, and developing creative strategies to defend and negotiate for his clients. Adam knows that being charged with any crime is serious, and he has learned through his experience that persistence pays off.. Adam represents clients in a wide range of criminal cases including felonies, misdemeanors, and DUIs. Adam worked at a large firm where he successfully respresented clients in cases ranging from criminal speeding charges to serious “life-ending” felonies. Before his work at the large firm, Adam was a criminal defense attorney with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office where he represented hundreds of clients with felony charges ranging from drug possession to murder charges. Adam has argued hundreds of motions ranging from evidence suppression to release condition modifications and defended clients both serious felony and DUI jury trials, and misdemeanor bench trials.. Adam attended the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. While attending law school, Adam was awarded the Best Student Note for his article that was published in The American Bar Association’s Jurimetrics, The Journal of Law, Science, and Technology. Adam externed at the Federal Public Defender’s Office in Phoenix. While there, Adam researched and wrote memos and motions to challenge unlawful searches and seizures, drafted Freedom of Information Act requests and response letters, and helped research and edit a capital habeas petition. Adam also externed at the Court of Appeals with the Honorable Jon W. Thompson where he reviewed trial court records and drafted Anders appeal decisions. Finally, Adam served as a Rule 38 Limited Practice Student at the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, practicing as an attorney for several clients and acting as trial co-counsel that gave the opening statement and cross examining the State’s main witness and the victim.. When not working, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife and their two children in a wide range of activities like hiking, sightseeing, and sledding (when there’s snow) to name a few.

A Brown University trained, board certified medical DOCTOR with over 20 years experience as an emergency room physician, hospitalist, urgent care doctor, internist and an ATTORNEY who advocates for the victims of medical malpractice and personal injury. MILLIONS Recovered for the victims of personal injury, motorcycle accidents, traumatic brain injuries, and of course, medical malpractice. If you've been injured as a result of the negligence of another, experience the game changing power of a combined Medical Doctor/Lawyer. Every prospective client gets an initial FREE ,no obligation, CONSULTATION. And as always, there are no fees unless we win.

"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." …Nelson Mandela. Tamera focuses on Adoption Law, Juvenile Law, Child Advocacy and Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) matters. She has dedicated her entire legal career to championing children’s interests in the foster care system, having been the “voice” for thousands of abused and neglected children. Tamera has legally assisted in creating thousands of “forever families” through representation of Foster Families, Blended Families, Relatives, Private Couples, Same-Sex Couples, LGBTQ families and Birth Mothers.. Tamera has served as an Associate Justice for the White Mountain Apache Tribe Court of Appeals (three-year term); served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court (three years); is a member of the Arizona State Bar, Juvenile Law and Indian Law Sections; the National Native American Bar Association (NNABA); the Native American Bar Association of Arizona (NABA-AZ); National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA); and National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC). Tamera serves as a founding member on the National Adoption Day Planning Committee for Pinal County. Tamera is on the Advisory Council and is Chair-Emeritus for the Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (AFFCF) after serving as a Director for 20 years, Board Chair for three years, and 18 years as the Scholarship Program Chair for AFFCF. Since its inception in 2012, Tamera has served as a Community Advisor on the Fostering Advocates Arizona (formerly Arizona Youth Opportunities Initiative). She served on the State of Arizona’s Foster Care Review Board from 1993-1996. Publications include: A Citizen’s Guide to Fact Finding and Action in the Juvenile Justice System, Children’s Action Alliance/Juvenile Justice Project, Arizona, contributor, 1995; Financial Services in the European Market of 1992, American Bar Association, Section of International Law and Practice, 1989 Spring Meeting, Washington, D.C.; Europe 1992: Obstacles & Opportunities for United States Business, Utah Business Magazine, August 1989. Tamera (Arapaho) was one of the founding directors of the Inter-Tribal, Native American Communications Council, established in 1993. Tamera worked directly with Senator Ted Kennedy on the drafting of the “Torture Victims Protection Act.”. Tamera is a graduate of Georgetown University Law Center (1994) in Washington D.C., where she served as the Senior Editor on the Law Center’s Legal Journal: Law & Policy in International Business. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California (1984) where she majored in International Relations. Tamera is admitted to practice in state, federal and Tribal courts in Arizona: Hopi, Pascua Yaqui, Gila River Indian Community, and Tohono O’odham Tribal Courts; and admitted before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.