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Benjamin received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Liberty University, graduating summa cum laude.. He received his Juris Doctor from Liberty University School of law, where he graduated summa cum laude, at the top of his class.. Benjamin previously served as a police officer with the City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina and as a Deputy with the Dare County Sheriff’s Office. There he served in a variety of roles, including Uniformed Patrol, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, General Law Enforcement Instructor, and Specialized Subject Control and Arrest Techniques Instructor.

Attorney Steven Scharboneau primarily focuses in the areas of criminal defense, legislative advocacy, and appellate advocacy. He is extremely passionate about protecting the rights of others and achieves this by advocating for his clients directly in the courtroom and indirectly at the legislative level as a lobbyist.. Steven graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona earning a bachelor’s degree in political science with an emphasis in law and public policy. He then earned his Juris Doctorate degree from ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and is licensed to practice law in Arizona and in U.S. District Court in the District of Arizona.. Steven works with Arizona’s top criminal justice reform leaders in an effort to transform Arizona’s penal system. He regularly spends time at the Arizona State Capitol meeting with elected officials, community leaders and special interest groups and frequently testifies in Arizona House and Senate committees. He is regularly quoted and interviewed by the media for his expertise on criminal law and justice issues in Arizona and has spoken at a number of private and public speaking engagements. His writings on topics of the law and politics are often published as guest commentary in news media outlets.. During his legal career, Steven has achieved a myriad of victories for his clients including several appellate wins. He is also responsible for drafting and ushering successful legislation such as Arizona’s law prohibiting for-profit commercial mugshot companies and Title 28 (Vehicular Code) reform legislation—both of which were signed into law by Arizona’s Governor. Steven has had a hand in groundbreaking criminal justice reform legislation including expungement legislation, criminal sentencing reform and the elimination of license suspensions for unpaid fines. In 2020, he received a Presidential Commendation from the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice in recognition of his dedicated work at the legislature to improve the lives of Arizonans fighting for a second chance.. When not working, Steven enjoys spending time with his family and rooting on his daughter during her volleyball games. Steven often volunteers in his community and sits on the board of two non-profit organizations as well as serves as the Vice Chair of the Phoenix Rio Vista Village Planning Committee by appointment from the former Mayor, Greg Stanton.

EXPERIENCE COUNTS!. John Scherf earned his nickname the "Bulldog" due to his tenacity in the courtroom and has been selected as one of the "Top One Percent" of attorneys in the United States and named one of Alabama's "Top Ten Trial Lawyers". He has served as the Lead Litigator for various law firms including Scherf, Griffin & Davis; Scherf, Davis & Gedgoudas; and Scherf Law Firm. He has multiple office locations including Andalusia, Alabama and a new location in Northwest Florida to better serve your legal needs.. Mr. Scherf earned his undergraduate degree at the University of West Florida, where he received a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a Minor in Criminal Justice in 1987. He went to law school at the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate of Law (J.D.) in 1991. John "Bulldog" Scherf has over (33) years of experience in Auto/Trucking Accidents, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family Law, Personal Injury, Premises Liability (Slip & Falls), Social Security Disability, Worker’s Compensation & Wrongful Termination.. Mr. Scherf is licensed with the Alabama State Bar and all Federal US District Courts in Alabama. Selected as one of the Nation's "Top One Percent" of attorneys for 2017-2025 by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC). Specifically, less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States are members of the Nation’s Top Attorneys. The roster of NADC members truly includes the leading legends of the legal profession. Recently selected by (YAIOA) as one of the "Top 10 Best Lawyers in Alabama" for 2020-2025. Membership includes the most exceptional and seasoned trial lawyers in the State of Alabama. Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2025 by the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys (AIOPIA). Nominated one of the "10 Best Attorneys" in Alabama for 2016-2025 by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys (AIOCLA). The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTL) selected Mr. Scherf as one of the elite "Top 100" Trial Lawyers" for 2017-2025. Each of the distinguished Top 100 members possesses the knowledge, skill, experience and success held by only the best and finest lawyers in America. The National Trial Lawyers Association (NTL) also selected Mr. Scherf as one of the "Top 30" divorce and family law attorneys in the State of Alabama for 2024-2025. John "Bulldog" Scherf was also recently nominated by "Super Lawyers" which is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only the top 5% of attorneys nationwide are selected for this honor! Let us fight for you!

Meredith is a fourth generation resident of Covington County and a 1993 graduate of Andalusia High School.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Alabama in 1997.  She also attended the University of Alabama Graduate  School of Education and received her Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2001.  She is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and has been licensed to practice law in the State of Alabama since 2001.. Meredith served as a public defender on the steering committee to establish a drug court in Covington County and is currently one of two public defenders with the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit Drug Court.  She is also currently serving a second terms as a state at-large commissioner with the Alabama State Bar Association’s Board of Bar Commissioners, which oversees the regulation of the Alabama State Bar.  She is the only state at-large commissioner to serve in this post from Covington County and is the only female to serve as a bar commissioner from Covington County.  She also is a member of the Alabama State Bar Foundation Board of Trustees.  She is a past President, Vice-President and Treasurer of the Covington County Bar Association, as well as a past member of Covington County’s Local Advisory Board for Indigent Defense Services.  Meredith clerked for the Attorney General’s Office of Alabama for the State of Alabama Oil and Gas Board in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and interned with the Honorable Terry Everett, U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.. Meredith serves as a board member on the Megan Kelley Smiles Foundation and is a member of the Andalusia Kiwanis Club.

Jim graduated from the University of Denver College of Law in 1994 after receiving his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University in 1991.  Jim is a past president of the Pinal County Bar Association, and has practiced locally and served Pinal County for over 23 years.  He is a member of the Arizona Bar Association, Pinal County Bar Association and Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice.       In January of 2015, Jim received an award from Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice for his work on a Capital Murder Case that received national and local media attention and involved the disqualification of the Pinal County Attorney's Office from prosecuting his client because of their unethical actions.     As an experienced trial attorney, Jim practices in the areas of criminal law, DUI, juvenile law, and family law. In 2006, Jim was appointed as a Pinal County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem.. The law firm of Soslowsky Law Firm, plc. offers experienced, aggressive representation in all areas of adult and juvenile criminal law in Casa Grande and Pinal County.  This law firm has the reputation throughout Pinal County for handling the most serious and complex criminal defense cases.  Jim has acted as lead counsel in several First Degree Murder cases where the State has alleged the death penalty.  His success in those cases, the most complex of all criminal defense cases, has led to recognition in the media as well as teaching other attorneys.     Located in Casa Grande, Arizona, we have proudly served Pinal and surrounding counties for over 23 years.

The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner, Your Premier Solo Criminal and DUI Defense Attorney.. Matthew A. Marner, an Arizona attorney since 2008, understands the complexities and stakes involved in criminal and DUI cases. Mr. Marner is a seasoned defense lawyer with a proven track record and provides unparalleled legal representation and strategic counsel to individuals facing criminal charges or DUI allegations across Maricopa County and the East Valley.. Navigating the legal system can be daunting, especially when your future hangs in the balance. That’s why it pays to have an experienced attorney with a proven track record. Mr. Marner's expertise spans a wide range of misdemeanor and felony criminal defense areas, including but not limited to:. • DUI/DWI Defense: Fighting vigorously to protect your rights and minimize the impact of DUI charges on your life.• Drug Offenses: Defending your rights and challenge the prosecution’s case with diligence.• Assault and Disorderly Conduct: Ensuring your side of the story is heard and advocating for your innocence and mitigating circumstances.• Theft and Property Crimes: Crafting strong defenses against theft, burglary, and other property-related charges.• Domestic Violence: Providing compassionate yet resolute defense strategies in sensitive domestic violence cases.• Other Criminal Charges: Fighting for your freedom and your name, from municipal criminal violations to serious felonies.. Unlike many larger firms, Matthew A. Marner offers a personalized approach tailored to your unique circumstances. When you hire Mr. Marner, Mr. Marner is your attorney, not a new associate. Mr. Marner believes in building strong attorney-client relationships based on trust, communication, and respect. With Matthew A. Marner, you gain a committed advocate who listens to your concerns, explains your legal options clearly, and works tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome for your case.. Why choose The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner?• Experience: With many years of experience in criminal defense in dozens of courts in Maricopa County, Mr. Marner brings a deep understanding of local laws and court procedures.• Proven Results: Mr. Marner has a solid track record of securing favorable outcomes, including dismissals, reduced charges, and acquittals in Superior, Municipal, and Justice Courts around the Valley.• Accessibility: Mr. Marner is accessible to clients, providing prompt responses and personalized attention throughout your legal journey.• Confidentiality: Your privacy matters. Mr. Marner handles each case with utmost confidentiality and discretion.Ready to defend your rights? Whether you’re facing misdemeanor charges or serious felony allegations, The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner is here to help. Take the first step towards protecting your rights and securing your future by scheduling a free consultation directly with Mr. Marner today.

Ms. Carey is the principal and owner of the firm that focuses all of her practice in all Criminal Defense matters with an emphasis in the area of DUI defense with the remaining part of her practice on MVD and/or regulatory hearings/defense. She has been practicing DUI defense since 1997, starting as a student in law school with her first case presented in Tempe, Arizona. Ms. Carey previously worked in the Mesa (SEF) office of the Maricopa County Public Defender where she was assigned primarily felony Criminal cases but began being the one attorney in the office to be assigned to DUI cases and/or vehicular crimes in the her trial group. She was then transferred to represent the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office as the first full-time dedicated Lobbyist as that offices' Relations Coordinator, in the country at the state and federal legislatures until she left the office in 2005. Ms. Carey was the private criminal defense Legislative Liason from 2005 to approximately 2008, for the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (the local affiliate for the national organization - NACDL). She received her J.D. from Arizona State University as a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar (1999) where she participated in the Public Defender's Clinic focusing on DUI Defense.. Ms. Carey is a Licensed Attorney in the State of Arizona and a member of the Arizona State Bar Association. She is or has been a member of several professional organizations including the National College of DUI Defense (Current Arizona State Delegate 2012 to Present), Arizona Public Defender Association (legislative and Parity Committees), Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (Legislative and DUI Committees and the statewide Derendal Task Force to preserve the inviolate right to jury trials in Arizona submitting the Amicus Brief on behalf of the Maricopa County Public Defender); and has been a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (State Legislative Network Member) and the American Bar Association. After successfully obtaining a statutory amendment to expand the Committee to include a statewide indigent defense representative, Ms. Carey became the first APDA appointee by the House Speaker to the Arizona Sex Offender Guidelines Committee. She assisted the National Foundation of Women Legislators as a Host Committee member for the 2005 National Conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. She has been certified (admitted) to practice before the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court.. She is trained in the administration of Field Sobriety Testing; the administration of Drug Recognition Evaluations (September 2011) and on instruments being used to test for alcohol and drugs by the Crime Labs in Arizona (July 2012). Ms. Carey is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial College (July 2010 Warrior), Speak Like Leader Trained (Summer 2009) and has frequently presented at DUI and MVD seminars primarily focused at educating attorneys, prosecutors, law enforcement, legislators and the judiciary on Defense of DUI's, MVD and DUI laws and/or the collateral consequences of DUI convictions.. Ms. Carey has an extensive history of community involvement participating on committees, Teen Court and Courthouse Experience Tour Programs, neighborhood watch and legislative action committees. She has frequently been sought by private, legal, criminal justice and defender organizations at a state and national level as a speaker, panelist, and/or participant as faculty for the purpose of educating others, discussing legislative bills, updates, trends, unfunded mandates, collateral consequences and the disenfranchised with an emphasis on restoration of rights, sentencing reform and the need for private citizens and state and national defense bars to become active in legislative affairs and government relations. Ms. Carey has frequently testified before legislative committees at the Arizona State Legislature and has worked with federal legislators on criminal justice issues. Ms. Carey assisted Senator Durbin (D – Illinois) with drafting federal legislation to assist public defenders and prosecutors with student loan forgiveness in an effort to address retention and recruiting shortfalls. She has made numerous visits to schools and/or parks and recreation programs to educate youth on the consequences of illegal behavior with an emphasis on the dangers of underage drinking, driving under the influence and drug abuse

"We, as criminal defense lawyers, are forced to deal with some of the lowest people on earth, people who have no sense of right and wrong, people who will lie in court to get what they want, people who do not care who gets hurt in the process. It is our job–our sworn duty–as criminal defense lawyers, to protect our clients from those people." — Cynthia Roseberry. Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. The Law Firm of Marc J. Victor, P.C. represents clients throughout the State of Arizona including Chandler, Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tucson, Peoria, Yuma, Flagstaff and Glendale.. Our Law Firm represents clients in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law. Marc J. Victor regularly represents clients in felony criminal Law matters such as DUI, Drugs, Murder, Rape, Sex Crimes, Aggravated Assault and Gun Related Charges.. Marc J. Victor is an accomplished attorney who is often invited to speak to audiences across Arizona. He has recently addressed the Freedom Summit, the Eris Society, the AZ Libertarian Party Convention and other events aimed at protecting your rights.. Marc J. Victor has represented clients in more than a thousand major felony cases including first and second degree murder, sex cases, gun cases, major drug cases, complex white collar cases, federal appeals, and other complex state and federal matters.  Jury trial experience includes several murder trials including death eligible matters as well as complex sex cases. Marc J. Victor has represented clients in many high-profile and media attention cases.

Ms. Cox Sandoval is a dedicated attorney, who is familiar with the challenges faced by many of her clients going through divorce, custody disputes, severances and even the practical challenges of blending a family.  Ms. Cox Sandoval provides direct client case management; when you hire her, she will be your advocate throughout your case.  She also tells you the pros and cons of each strategy to guide you towards the most positive outcome for your family.  Ms. Cox Sandoval educates and advocates for her clients, while keeping in mind the family as a whole.  Ms. Cox Sandoval often serves as a best interest attorney and court-appointed advisor, so she is experienced providing oversight from the child's perspective and is able to target and assess the Court's concerns.  Ms. Cox Sandoval has three daughters from a prior marriage, two stepdaughters and recently welcomed a new daughter, who is the glue to her newly formed blended family.

I have fifteen years experience as a former prosecutor.  I've handled felonies and misdemeanors from all aspects of the process; from investigations, to charging, to trial, to appeal.  I have experience with Federal Firearms cases as a former US Attorney.  I founded my firm on the principles of experience, service and dedication.  Let me put these principles to work on your case.  Call me.  Initial consultations are FREE.

Criminal Defense Lawyer Arizona – Andrew C. Marcantel is a criminal defense attorney with a passion for freedom, individual rights, and government accountability. With a background in legal philosophy and Constitutional law, Andrew excels at applying an out-of-the-box approach to contemporary criminal law issues in all of our clients’ cases. As an attorney for The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, Andrew avidly serves his community by defending its citizens’ rights and holding the government to the standards imposed by the state and federal Constitutions.. Andrew earned his B.A. in Philosophy from the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University, graduating with honors and receiving seven Dean’s List Recognitions throughout the course of the program. Andrew completed the Philosophy, Politics and Law Certification Program through the Honors College, and worked with various faculty members to serve as a student mentor in the Honors program. Throughout his undergraduate years, Andrew published several articles on the subjects of moral philosophy, ethics, and literature, receiving notable recognitions and scholarships sponsored by the University.. Upon completing his undergraduate degree, Andrew earned his Juris Doctorate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, receiving a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his achievement in the subject of Philosophy of Crime and Punishment. While in law school, Andrew worked for two years as a Certified Limited Practice Student and Legal Research Specialist at a respected Scottsdale, Arizona law firm, and gained experience on hundreds of state criminal and civil matters. Since joining The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, Andrew has worked on a wide variety of complex felony and misdemeanor cases, spanning from state and federal drug crimes to First Degree Murder. In assisting our clients with their criminal matters, Andrew furthers the firm’s tradition of aggressive, insightful and proficient representation in each and every case.

Tempe Attorney Scott Campbell. In 2009, I started to practice law, but that was not until after a 25-year career in law enforcement. For those 25 years, I worked for the City of Plantation, Florida, Police Department. In addition, for 9 of those years, I was in charge of the “Major Crimes Unit.” The major crimes unit investigated all sorts of violent crimes including murder and rape. During my career in law enforcement, I was able to experience all levels of police work; from being a patrol officer all the way up to a supervisor of detectives.. I believe that my career in law enforcement has been able to help me successfully do my job as a criminal defense attorney. I will often have people ask me, how I can defend accused criminals; after I was the one putting them behind bars for so many years? Because everyone has a right to Due Process and everyone is innocent until proven guilty.. As Americans, we have certain rights and there are people that may try and take those away. They can come in the form of bad laws or bad police officers. If we start cutting corners on how we arrest and prosecute the criminally accused; we would be ignoring the United States Constitution. Without the Constitution, we lose an essential aspect of being an American. We will always need watchdogs to keep an eye on those in power. Whether it’s protecting citizens against a police officer who believes in bending the rules; or protecting citizens from the government imposing unjust laws, it’s a job I am proud to say that I do.

Ursula is the supervising attorney for Gordwin Law, and she personally assists all clients in preparing the most effective case possible given their individual circumstances. Ursula graduated at age 19 from Texas A & M University in College Station, Texas, with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree at age 23 from Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston, Texas, where she was a member of Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity.. Ursula is licensed to practice in all state courts in Arizona and Texas. She received her license in Texas in 1995, and in Arizona in 1998. Her reputation and record are unparalleled and are only exceeded by her desire to ensure that her clients’ needs are met, their lives are restored and their reputations remain intact. Ursula is the mother of two, and enjoys walking, shopping and yoga in her spare time.