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Matthew Lopez was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University and received his undergraduate degree from the W.P. Carey School of Business. Matthew graduated at the top of his class and was recruited to work for a Fortune 500 Company. While in law school, Matthew was a Staff Editor of the Phoenix Law Review Journal and was a board member of the Hispanic Law Students Association. As a member of the Phoenix Law Review Journal, Matthew authored an award winning publication regarding the environmental effects of globalization. Matthew has worked for a well respected Maricopa County Superior Court judge, the City of Scottsdale Attorney's Office in its real property and civil litigation department and for a highly regarded civil litigation firm. Matthew is well respected within the legal community and collaborates, on a frequent basis, with several other highly respected attorneys.  As a member of the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Matthew is consistently honing his legal knowledge and skills, in an effort to provide his clients with the best possible legal representation.

I am first generation American, the daughter of an Italian immigrant who settled in New Jersey. We moved to Arizona when I was a teenager. I graduated from Chaparral High School and then returned to the east coast for college. I received my undergraduate degree from Wellesely College in 1995. After Massachusetts’ winters, I returned to Arizona where I became a Wildcat and received my Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arizona in 1998.. Since I started my practice of law, I have always been on the defense side. I have never prosecuted anyone for any alleged crime. My entire legal career has been spent protecting people and their constitutional rights from government infringement and abuse. In my 22 years of practice, I have tried over 90 jury trials.  While I enjoy trying cases, I believe an attorney should get involved in a case as soon as possible to attempt to avoid prosecution or to try to minimize how a case is charged whenever possible. I have learned “to think outside the box.”. I realize that when a person is accused of or charged with a crime, the repercussions can be far more reaching than just what the Judge can do to them. I vow to be open and honest with my clients throughout the process and to analyze and treat every case as I would want the case to be handled if I were the person charged.

Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney Howard Dworman was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. In 2006, he earned his BA in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. Howard enjoyed his years in college and was active in intramural ice hockey, roller hockey, and soccer. During his studies, he was an active member of the Criminal Justice Student Association and a Teaching Assistant for a variety of criminal justice and sociology courses. Howard proudly received a certificate of appreciation from the College of Arts and Sciences for his work as a teaching assistant.. Following graduation, Howard put forward his responsibilities as a parole and probation officer at the Michigan Department of Corrections in 2007. After two years Howard was promoted to Court Liaison where he represented his colleagues in court, conducted pre-sentence investigations, and drafted pre-sentence reports for high profile cases. His analytical thinking complimented his job as a Court Liaison Officer. In 2011, Howard relocated to Arizona. He continued his profession as a probation officer with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department and was immediately placed with an Intensive Probation Supervision team. While supervising probationers, Howard was an active member of the GIITEM task force (Arizona gang specialty team), and an adjunct defensive driving and defensive tactics instructor.. In 2013, Howard retired from community corrections to attend law school. After completing his first year he earned a merit-based scholarship for academic success and performance. During his studies, he was the president and founder of the Criminal Law Society and participated as a student defender for the Honor Court. He was elected by his peers as a delegate to the Student Bar Association, as well as advancing his integrity with the Phi Alpha Delta national law fraternity as chapter Marshal. In 2015 Howard was awarded the prestigious Danny A. Foundation Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Law. Howard graduated in 2015 earning his Juris Doctorate. He graduated near the top of his class and received several Dean’s List awards.. Howard began his career as an associate attorney with a local law firm and expanded his experience working for the Arizona Attorney General’s office and the Maricopa County Public Defender’s office, and another well-known and high profile private criminal law firms before starting Dworman Law.. Experienced in both misdemeanor and felony criminal law matters including; Criminal Defense, Civil Rights Restoration Cases, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended License, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana and Narcotic Drugs, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Assault, Probation Violations, Domestic Violence, Violation of Order of Protection, Disorderly Conduct, Gun Crimes, Computer Crimes, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Fraud, Theft of Property, Theft of Identity, Burglary, Robbery, Homicides, Kidnapping, Theft of Means of Transportation, and Injunction Against Harassment.. Additionally, Howard has drafted appellate briefs for state and federal courts, including special actions to the Arizona Supreme Court and briefs to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Howard has conducted trials, evidentiary hearings, probable cause hearings, and Initial Appearance hearings for clients in-custody.. ADMISSIONS. State of Arizona: June 2016United States Federal District Court, District of Arizona: October 2016The United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: February 2017EDUCATION. J.D., Law. Graduated December 2015. B.A., Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology. Graduated April 2006. Western Michigan University.. MEMBERSHIPS. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL): 2018 – Present. National College for DUI Defense (NCDD): 2019 – Present. DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA): 2019 – Present

Russ graduated with a Bachelors of Science magna cum laude in Justice Studies with a minor in Business from Arizona State University in 1996. In 1999, Russ graduated with a juris doctor from Arizona State University College of Law.. Russ was also formerly known as Sergeant Richelsoph when he was in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He served with Bulk Fuel Company D, 6th Engineering Support Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group from 1991 to 1997. Prior to his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Russ was the Nuclear Biological Chemical Warfare Training Non-Commissioned Officer for a reinforced company of Marines.. When he is not working, Russ enjoys being a husband and the father of three very beautiful and devilishly intelligent daughters. He also enjoys shooting, reading, and traveling.

Derek is ready to bring his experience to the table and provide you the best defense possible. Give Stone Rose a call today at to schedule your free consultation.. Derek Debus is a dedicated trial attorney with a passion for protecting the rights of his clients. Derek primarily practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, military law and veteran’s law.. Derek attended law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He graduated with distinction for pro bono service. He received recognition as a Trial Advocacy Fellow with the College of Law. While in law school, Derek served as a Staff Editor on law review and as Captain of a mock trial team. Additionally, Derek earned numerous awards for academic achievement, including being named a Willard H. Pedrick Honors Scholar and receiving CALI awards in Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and many other subjects.. Derek brings a great deal of prosecutorial experience, having worked for the Crown Prosecution Service in London, England, and city and county prosecutorial offices. In England, Derek worked on a variety of cases, ranging from simple assault to sexual abuse and terrorism. While working at the third-largest prosecutorial agency in the country, Derek prosecuted a wide range of cases — everything from DUI to homicide.. Derek is a service-connected disabled Marine Infantry veteran and former professional law enforcement firearms instructor and has developed a deep base of knowledge regarding firearms issues and self-defense. Derek also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Academe Grove, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing school safety. Derek also serves as a director for Bullshido, a media organization dedicated to debunking falsehoods in science, governance, and martial arts.. When Derek is not fighting hard for the rights of his clients in Court, he can be found expanding his nonprofit endeavors, writing, playing soccer or chess, or volunteering in his local community.

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.

Brian DiPietro, a Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense attorney has more than 30 years experience defending clients in a wide variety of cases involving DUI, drug charges, theft, assault, fraud, domestic violence, and other major felonies and misdemeanors. He began his legal career as an assistant county prosecutor, and also as a contract municipal prosecutor for various communities in Maricopa County, Arizona where he learned the government’s process to prosecute cases. Mr. DiPietro now uses that information for the benefit of defending his clients charged with criminal conduct. He is focused and dedicated on making sure that his clients’ cases receive the best possible outcome. With his extensive experience conducting hundreds of trials, both felony and DUI/DWI cases, Mr. DiPietro has the ability to protect your rights to the fullest extent of the law.

Heather Baker graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 2001, and obtained her Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 2004. Ms. Baker is an Arizona native that left the state for school, but returned home to practice law in 2004. Heather’s primary area of focus at the firm is family law. Ms. Baker also has substantial criminal law experience. Prior to joining Mushkatel, Robbins and Becker, Ms. Baker practiced criminal defense with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, where she handled a wide variety of criminal matters, ranging from the most simple of infractions up to the most severe and complex cases. While practicing criminal defense, Ms. Baker also gained ample experience as a trial attorney.. Ms. Baker is actively involved with the State Bar of Arizona. She currently serves on the Executive Board of the Young Lawyer’s Division, is a member of the Criminal Defense Practice and Procedure Committee, and was selected to be a participant in the 2012-2013 Arizona Bar Leadership Institute. Ms. Baker is also a member of the Arizona Women’s Lawyer Association, Maricopa County Bar Association, West Maricopa County Bar Association, and has served on several panels to educate young lawyers and law students on various aspects of law.

Attorney Christopher Corso is the founder of Corso Law Group. Mr. Corso is solely licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona.. A native of Rhode Island, Corso previously worked as a prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office serving as a mentor to newer prosecutors and specializing in DUI related offenses. Prior to that, he worked as a prosecutor for the Mesa City Prosecutors Office where he specialized in domestic violence offenses.. While employed in Mesa, he assisted in preparing the court’s Domestic Violence Manual. Corso graduated from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island, where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies in 1997. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from Suffolk University School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts.. In 2003, Corso became licensed to practice law throughout the state of Arizona. He is admitted to practice law in the Arizona Supreme Court as well as in the United States Federal District Court. Corso is currently a member of numerous professional legal organizations, including the American Bar Association, the Arizona Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

As an Arizona criminal defense attorney in Scottsdale, Mr. Borrelli handles criminal and DUI cases throughout Maricopa County and the State of Arizona. He has spent more than a decade protecting people charged in Criminal cases from minor misdemeanors to first degree murder. Mr. Borrelli works hard to stay up to date in current developments in Arizona DUI law as well.  While DUIs are criminal offenses, DUI cases are unique. Mr. Borrelli has been defending DUI cases in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert and throughout the State since opening Borrelli Law Office in 2004.

Wendy B. Mendelson is an experienced criminal defense attorney in Phoenix. She has successfully defended clients facing charges ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. Her passion for the law and subsequent long list of victories for her clients have helped shape her career and afforded her the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream of opening her own firm.

Hobbies include hiking, camping, cooking, sewing and traveling.

Richard L. Hartley was raised in a small cabin on the shores of Sebec Lake in rural Maine.  Home-schooled during the early years, Rick then graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1989.  He went on as only the second student from his high-school to attend Princeton University, graduating with a degree in Russian History.After living abroad for a time, Rick made the commitment that he would return to Maine to practice law.  Immediately following Law School Rick became the resident prosecutor for Sagadahoc County.  In his tenure as prosecutor, attorney Hartley became intimately familiar with all facets of Maine's criminal justice system.  He acted as legal counsel and conducted legal training for numerous law enforcement agencies.  He also honed his trial skills during hundreds of trials, many before juries.Since 2002, Rick has dedicated himself entirely to criminal defense.  He has defended clients against charges of murder, manslaughter, sex crimes, robbery embezzlement, drug trafficking, operating under the influence (OUI), operating after revocation (OAR), domestic assault, and a variety of other felony and misdemeanor charges in both state and federal courts.  Rick is a member of the bar of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District of Maine. Committed to criminal defense, attorney Hartley served on the Board of Directors for the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (MACDL). He was elected first as the Vice-President and then the President of MACDL, Maine's voice for it's criminal defense bar.. In 2009, Rick was honored by his selection as Top 100 Trial Lawyer, by the American Trial Lawyers Association - an honor which he as again received for each year since.. Moreover, In his daily practice as a criminal defense attorney, Rick is a savvy negotiator and a tireless advocate in the courtroom for each and every client.

Ben Hodges holds a BFA in Theatre from Otterbein University, is an alumnus of the Commercial Theater Institute, and holds a 2012 Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. He is a licensed attorney in the states of New York and Tennessee, focusing on entertainment, contract, family, landlord/tenant, and estate planning law, with associated and necessary litigation.. Ben Hodges served as an editorial assistant for seven years on the 2001 Special Tony Honor Award-winning Theatre World, becoming the associate editor to John Willis in 1998 and editor in chief in 2007. Theatre World was for sixty-nine years the oldest, most complete annual pictorial and statistical record of the American theatre. Theatre World Volume 69: 2012-2013 was the last volume of the series to be published in hard cover.. The Commercial Theater Institute Guide to Producing Plays and Musicals which Hodges coedited with late Commercial Theater Institute director Frederic B. Vogel, was released by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books in 2007, and has become the definitive resource in its field.. Forbidden Acts, the first collected anthology of gay and lesbian plays from the span of the twentieth century, edited and with an introduction by Hodges, was published by Applause Theatre and Cinema Books in 2003 and became a finalist for the 2004 LAMBDA Literary Award for Drama. It has been adopted as a course book by New York University, Cornell University, and many other colleges and universities.. His Out Plays: Landmark Gay and Lesbian Plays from the Twentieth Century, edited and with an introduction by Hodges, featuring a foreword by Harvey Fierstein and a new introduction to The Boys in the Band by Mart Crowley, was released by Alyson Books in spring 2008.. His The Play That Changed My Life, with essays by scores of America’s foremost American playwrights including Christopher Durang and Doug Wright, was released by Applause Books in 2009.. He also served on the New York Innovative Theatre Awards Committee, selecting outstanding individuals for recognition Off-Off-Broadway.. A native of Morristown, Tennessee, he currently lives in Morristown, located in Hamblen County, Tennessee, was appointed as an assistant public defender for the 3rd Judicial Tennessee, on September 1, 2022.