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Shahin Damoui is a criminal defense attorney at Mayes Telles PLLC. As a native of Iran, Shahin has demonstrated an unrelenting passion for defending those most vulnerable and in the most need. This passion afforded Shahin the opportunity to graduate from the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. Shahin then obtained his law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. While attending the Sandra Day Connor College of Law, Shahin gained invaluable experience and practice as a Rule 38-certified intern in the criminal division of the Office of the Arizona Attorney General. During his time at the Attorney General, Shahin gained important insight from a prosecutor’s perspective, which has ultimately afforded him a more comprehensive understanding and robust relationship with his clients as a defense attorney.

Madison Van Natter is an Associate Attorney at Doran Justice, PLLC. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, and later moved to Monticello, Minnesota, where she lived during elementary school and the early years of middle school. In 2012, Madison returned to Michigan, where she completed her high school education in Kalamazoo.. During high school, Madison discovered her passion for law through participation in mock trial. She was actively involved in her school’s Model United Nations organization and, in her senior year, began competing in high school mock trial competitions. She enjoyed working on cases and deepening her understanding of the law. Although she always intended to pursue a career in law, her experience in mock trial confirmed her desire to become a criminal defense attorney.. After high school, Madison was accepted into the James Madison Honors College at Michigan State University, a political science honors program. There, she earned a major in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, along with a minor in German. Throughout her four years at MSU, Madison actively participated in mock trial competitions, winning more than ten individual awards for her performances as both a witness and an attorney.. Additionally, she founded the MSU Undergraduate Moot Court Association, where she competed and placed at the national tournament for two consecutive years. Madison credits much of her success to the mentors and coaches who dedicated their time to help her grow as both an individual and a future attorney.. After completing her undergraduate studies, Madison attended the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, she participated in nearly all internal competitions, placing in every single one. She also competed in law school mock trial, where she received personal awards for her performance as an attorney. Madison applied the speaking and advocacy skills she developed through mock trial to her coursework, ultimately earning the CALI award in her Litigation Experience class.. During law school, Madison participated in Arizona's Rule 39 program, which allows law students to represent real clients under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Under the guidance of Chris Doran and Tyler Schwenke, she had the opportunity to second chair DUI trials, conduct evidentiary hearings, and interview several police officers.. Madison also participated in Rule 39 through her law school clinic. In her third year, she joined the Public Defender Clinic, where she contributed to a DUI trial, interviewed clients, and helped negotiate favorable plea deals for several individuals. Madison loved making a difference in her clients' lives and supporting them during their times of need.. In her free time, Madison enjoys traveling, singing, and spending time with her friends, family, and her dog, Maxwell. She also loves getting to know and mentor the undergraduate students competing in Sun Devil Mock Trial. Madison values the opportunity to meet future lawyers and provide them with the same mentorship she received during her own competitive years. While some may argue that she spends too much time focused on law, Madison strongly disagrees. As one of her favorite mentors once said, “True success can only be accomplished by succeeding at something you are passionate about.” – CD. It is this passion that drives her to love her work and contributes to her success.

Practiced in Arizona state and federal courts for 36 years, admitted in 1978. I have been an Arizona State Bar of Arizona, Certified Criminal Law Specialist for the last twenty years. Expert in Fourth Amendment analysis. During the course of the last ten years, I have prepared four or more motions to suppress annually; these include - home, vehicles, Franks motions, as well as wiretap defense. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Have practiced on a pro hac vice basis in California, Pennsylvania, and Utah.. From September 2013 until April 2014, successfully presented a motion to suppress in Maricopa County Superior Court that took five court sessions to resolve - suppression granted.. More than two hundred trials in my career. Of these, approximately fifty to juries. I have filed appellate briefs and argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, I have handled numerous petitions for special actions before Divisions I and II of the Arizona Court of Appeals, as well as petitions for review with the Arizona Supreme Court.

DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney/Lawyer - Arizona.  I have over 19 years of DUI/criminal law experience.  I have been a Deputy County Attorney and an Assistant Municipal / City Prosecutor for Peoria, AZ and Glendale, AZ.  I have attempted to focus my defense practice to those courts located in Central Phoenix and the West Valley, including Phoenix, Surprise, Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, Goodyear, Buckeye, El Mirage, and Maricopa County Justice Courts.

Blake Cormie is a criminal defense attorney at MayesTelles. Blake has represented clients in a wide range of criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, and appeals. Blake’s thorough, strategic, and aggressive advocacy has benefited his clients by securing victories in his trials and pretrial litigation.. Before joining MayesTelles, Blake devoted his career to representing individuals charged with crimes in the Yavapai County Superior Court. During law school, Blake externed at the Arizona Supreme Court Staff Attorneys’ Office where he assisted in drafting memoranda for the Justices of the Arizona State Supreme Court. His appellate experience has benefited his clients by creating a strong record on appeal. He also externed for an Administrative Law Judge at the EEOC Federal Hearings Unit. Blake vigorously defends his clients and develops effective and creative case strategies to meet each client’s specific circumstances.

I am an Arizona native and have practiced law since 1997. I moved back to Prescott, Arizona over seven years ago and opened my own firm after practicing in New York for almost four years with Kindlon Shanks and Associates in upstate New York. In New York, my practice was primarily focused on felony criminal defense, with an emphasis on assisting New Yorkers with various Second Amendment rights issues. I also handled a wide array of administrative matters and a limited number of select personal injury cases. I previously worked as a prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, the City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office, and the Yavapai County Attorney's Office for over twelve years prosecuting almost every type of felony, misdemeanor and traffic offense. I represented the City of Phoenix before the Arizona Liquor Board for four years. Prior to becoming an attorney, I conducted financial investigations for six years for the Arizona Office of the Attorney General and then the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. I believe my combination of experiences as a defense attorney, civil and administrative practitioner, prosecutor, and investigator provide me with invaluable insights to assist my clients with their cases. I appreciate that even the most trivial case may have far reaching implications and is of the utmost importance to my clients' lives and livelihood. I look forward to meeting you and assisting with your legal issue.