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Born in the small border town of Douglas, AZ, Ray Ybarra Maldonado is a Stanford educated attorney who took a two-year leave from his studies to directly intervene in the vigilante movement that was starting in Arizona. While working for the American Civil Liberties Union, Ybarra Maldonado was instrumental in starting a major civil rights lawsuit against one of the vigilantes and trained hundreds of volunteers and spent months following the Minutemen as they patrolled the U.S.-Mexico Border.. He co-wrote and co-produced the award winning documentary, Rights on the Line: Vigilantes at the Border and he has been quoted frequently in the national and international media on the topic of immigrants’ rights and the vigilantes.. Ybarra Maldonado is a noted public speaker who has given presentations at Harvard, the University of California at Berkeley, the Universidad Autonoma de Mexico, and dozens of other universities, colleges, and community groups across North America.. Ybarra Maldonado has testified in front of local and state government entities and is work has been profiled in the Intelligence Report, Stanford Lawyer, and in a documentary that premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, entitled “Crossing Arizona.”. As a trial attorney, in the anti-immigrant state of Arizona, he has attained not guilty verdict on felony charges for immigrants in both state and federal court. He has also won cases at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of migrants and currently remains in the trenches fighting to stop deportations in the Florence, Eloy, and Phoenix immigration courts and representing immigrants charged with both state and federal crimes. His recent victories include a not guilty verdict following a jury trial in one of Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s workplace raid cases.. Ybarra Maldonado attended Cochise Community College in Douglas, AZ on a baseball scholarship and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a degree in Religious Studies. He previously volunteered at migrants centers in Agua Prieta, Sonora and Tapachula, Chiapas where he assisted with cleaning, preparing food, and conducting human rights discussions.. Ybarra Maldonado is currently a non-residential fellow at the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, a board member of Los Abogados, and the Litigation Liason for the Arizona Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).. He lives with his wife and children, Ray Emerson and Stokely, in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to his marriage to his wife Dr. Angeles Maldonado he was “Ray Ybarra” and legally has changed his name to “Ray Ybarra Maldonado.” The family are avid fans of the Arizona State Sun Devils, Stanford Cardinal, and all things Arizona (minus the anti-immigrant politics).

I am a dedicated criminal defense attorney at Nova Law Group, PLLC, committed to helping clients navigate the complexities of the legal system. My practice encompasses a wide range of criminal cases, from misdemeanors to high-level felonies. Throughout my career, I have remained focused on criminal defense, driven by a genuine commitment to protecting my clients' rights and futures.. Before joining Nova Law Group, I served as a deputy public defender with the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office. There, I honed my skills in legal advocacy and trial practice, gaining invaluable experience in defending individuals facing challenging circumstances.. At Nova Law Group, we understand the profound impact criminal charges can have on your life. I am dedicated to securing the best possible outcomes for my clients, standing by their side every step of the way. My goal is to provide compassionate, effective representation that empowers you to move forward with confidence.

Professional and aggressive representation. Free consultations.. Jack Litwak obtained his B.A. from SUNY at Buffalo and his J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Throughout law school Jack focused on developing his litigation and trial skills. Jack practiced as a certified limited practice attorney with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, Maricopa County Legal Defender’s Office, and the City of Phoenix Public Defender’s Office where he gained valuable courtroom and trial experience. He also spent three years clerking at civil litigation law firms in Phoenix. Jack began his legal career litigating matters involving allegations of personal injury and wrongful death, premises liability, construction defect, product liability, and general tort defense. Jack then spent several years with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s office where he handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases ranging from simple assault and drug possession, drug trafficking, white collar, dangerous crimes, all the way up through murder. Jack’s passion for trial work and litigating constitutional violations, coupled with his dedication to his clients, resulted in dozens of dismissals and numerous not guilty verdicts.. Throughout his experiences Jack recognized not only his passion for litigation but also for fighting for the underdog—those who often have no one else to support them when their liberty or wellbeing are at stake. Jack believes there are two sides to every story and that everyone is entitled to have their story told and their constitutional rights protected regardless of race, gender, or class. Jack leaves no stone unturned, as he explores and investigates every possible issue in a case. Jack firmly believes that people need an attorney who truly cares about their clients, who would represent them the same way he would want to be represented, and who will fight as hard as they can to level the playing field at trial and to win. No matter the situation, everyone is entitled to the best representation possible.. In his spare time Jack volunteers as an assistant coach for the Arizona State Sun Devil Mock Trial team where he helps train future lawyers.

David is a seasoned trial and appellate attorney who entered private practice after a distinguished career as a state and federal prosecutor. As a former homicide and sex crimes prosecutor, he has handled numerous complex and high-profile cases, including death-penalty litigation that reached the United States Supreme Court. David’s trial experience spans a wide array of criminal matters, from first-degree murder and sexual assault, to white-collar crimes, child exploitation, aggravated assaults, armed robberies, vehicular crimes, and DUIs.

Attorney Timothy Hintze is a skilled criminal defense and family law lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona. He provides the highest quality legal representation in divorce and child custody cases and to those accused of all types of criminal offenses ranging from misdemeanor DUI charges to serious felony charges in Courts throughout Arizona. He gained extensive experience at some of the largest firms in Arizona, obtaining numerous victories, including jury trial acquittals and complete dismissals. Tim also has experience in complex and high conflict divorce and child custody cases. Contact Tim today at.. Prior to beginning his practice, Tim graduated from law school with the highest distinction of summa cum laude. He was an executive board member for his school’s law review journal and competed in national legal writing and oral argument competitions. During law school, he received multiple CALI awards, which are awarded for the highest grade in a class, for subjects including criminal law, evidence, criminal procedure, civil procedure, contracts, and property law. Tim graduated in the top 3% of his law school class.. Tim was nominated by his peers, vetted, and awarded the honor of being selected for the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. He was also awarded the distinction of being named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and selected by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 40 Under 40 Attorney.. Tim prides himself on exhausting all avenues to ensure that his clients receive the highest level of representation. His comprehensive approach to representing his clients has earned him a reputation as an extremely effective negotiator and trial attorney.. Timothy Hintze's Areas of Practice Include:. • DUI• Criminal Defense• Divorce• Child Support• Child Custody• Parenting Time• Spousal Maintenance/Alimony• Assault and Violent Crimes• Burglary and Theft Crimes• Domestic Violence• Drug Crimes• Expungments• Fireaem and Weapons Crimes• Homicide• Drug Crimes• Probation Violation• Sex Crimes

Originally from Toronto, Canada, I relocated to Arizona where I received my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies with a minor in Criminology from Arizona State University. I then attended law school at Phoenix School of Law where I earned a Juris Doctorate degree. While pursuing my doctorate, I interned at a criminal defense firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. I handled a multitude of criminal cases there, including felony, misdemeanor and criminal traffic matters.. Following my internship, I was licensed and immediately hired as an attorney at the Scottsdale firm where I practiced for over a year. I then accepted a position with acclaimed boutique criminal defense firm, Kimerer & Derrick, PLC where I worked alongside world renowned attorneys – most notably known for their work establishing America’s Miranda Rights in U.S. v. Miranda. During my 7 years at the firm, I gained notoriety for expertly handling complex felony and misdemeanor cases while maintaining compassionate and genuine client-attorney relationships.. I've since continued my practice with my own firm, Palestini Law, PLC, located in Central Phoenix, where I provide high level criminal defense services to my clients. I have over 10 years of criminal defense experience and I've conducted over 300 trials. I've been awarded by the legal community for my expertise with the Rising Star Award for the last 6 consecutive years, and the AVVO Client Choice Award for the last 5 consecutive years. Clients recognize me for my personable and caring demeanor as well as the detailed attention I pay to each of my cases.. I'm admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona, the Federal District Court for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. I'm a member of the Arizona Bar Association and American Bar Association.. Being charged with a crime will be one of the most difficult situations you or your loved ones will ever face. For aggressive and experienced representation in DUI, felony and misdemeanor cases, I'm here to help. To speak to me directly, and NOT an assistant, call Palestini Law, PLC, at for a free initial consultation.

Michael Alarid, III is a preeminent criminal defense attorney in the State of Arizona. His passion for criminal defense started when he was a young child listening to his father's stories about representing his criminal clients in New Mexico. After graduating the University of New Mexico, Mr. Alarid moved to Arizona to attend law school at Arizona State University. While in law school Mr. Alarid won his first felony jury trial in the public defender clinic where he appeared in court as a Rule 38 certified student attorney. At law school graduation, Mr. Alarid received the award for Distinguished Achievement in the Art and Science of Advocacy from The International Academy of Trial Lawyers.. After graduating from law school at ASU, Mr. Alarid went to work for one of the most distinguished boutique criminal defense firms in Arizona. During that time Mr. Alarid cut his teeth handling complex high-profile cases, including arguing before the Arizona Supreme Court twice within the first five years of his career—an opportunity most lawyers never experience in an entire career. In one of those cases, Mr. Alarid successfully persuaded the Arizona Supreme Court to change the law on marijuana DUIs statewide.. After five years at the boutique law firm, Mr. Alarid joined one of the largest criminal defense firms in Arizona. During his seven years as a trial attorney at the firm, Mr. Alarid continued to handle complex high-profile cases. Mr. Alarid gained invaluable experience handling hundreds of criminal cases of all types, taking dozens of cases, both misdemeanor and felony, to verdict at a jury trial. Mr. Alarid handles every aspect of criminal defense including pre-charge investigations, discovery review, witness interviews, pretrial motions, plea negotiations, professional board investigations and hearings, evidentiary hearings of all types, bench trials, jury trials, and state and federal appeals. He has handled every type of misdemeanor and felony criminal case including traffic offenses, DUI, theft, assault, domestic violence, drug cases, gun cases, vehicular crimes, sex crimes, white collar crimes, and homicides. Mr. Alarid has practiced in courts all across the state of Arizona including city courts, county courts, superior courts, the lower court of appeals, the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and U.S. District Court of Arizona.. Mr. Alarid is Board Certified in DUI Defense Law by the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), the only DUI board certification recognized by the American Bar Association. He is 1 of only 5 attorneys in the State of Arizona who have passed the NCDD Board Certification Examination. He was also selected to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 for 2020. Mr. Alarid is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ).

All of his professional life, Bami has fought injustice or unfairness. He knows what it means to be unfairly targeted or unfairly charged with a crime by authorities. He knows what it feels like to have a family member deported for immigration reasons. Bami brings a unique perspective to the practice of law and to the defense of his clients be it criminal or immigration. This is as a result of his work at the public defender’ and prosecutor’s office.. From the moment he begins your representation, Bami guarantees that he will be personally involved in your case from beginning to end, and that you will always be fully informed of the status of your case.

Mr. Ullah is a former Deputy County Attorney, Assistant Attorney General, and Deputy Public Defender. He is an accomplished criminal trial lawyer, who has handled countless felony and misdemeanor cases in Superior Courts, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts across the State of Arizona. Also licensed in U.S. District Court, Mr. Ullah has handled cases in federal court in Phoenix, Tucson, & Flagstaff. Mr. Ullah has also successfully represented clients in matters before various professional licensing boards, the state parole board, and in administrative law trials.. As a Deputy County Attorney, Mr. Ullah successfully handled white-collar, DUI, drug, sex, and forfeiture cases at the trial level, including gangs, weapons, drug possession and trafficking, and complex multi-defendant matters. Mr. Ullah was also successful in several criminal matters at appellate levels representing the State of Arizona.. As an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office, Mr. Ullah investigated and successfully prosecuted complex criminal cases in many counties throughout Arizona. His cases included a variety of white-collar matters, including money laundering, fraudulent schemes, theft, forgery, and credit card fraud cases; several types of government fraud and benefits cases; AHCCCS fraud cases; health care fraud cases involving doctors, nurses, pharmacists, EMTs, and medical transport providers; a variety of drug cases, including simple possession, tranportation, transfer, and possession for sale; and a variety of abuse and exploitation cases victimizing the elderly or those with disabilities. Mr. Ullah also provided training to state and federal law enforcement officers across the State in the intricate areas of health care fraud and in successfully investigating prescrption drug diversion investigations involving medical service professionals, such as doctors and nurses.. Mr. Ullah originally started his career in criminal law as a public defender, when he represented indigent defendants in various court matters, including all types of DUIs, an array of felony cases ranging from low-level felonies to first-degree murders, misdemeanor, probation violation, and mental health matters.. A member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Mr. Ullah has received an Advanced Certificate in Immigration Law. He proudly volunteered with Lutheran Social Services to mentor and provide immigration assistance to various immigrant groups, including refugees. He is proud to continue helping immigrant and non-immigrant clients in immigration and criminal matters through reduced legal fees.

I believe every person charged with a sex crime should be provided with high-quality legal representation. Such representation cannot be received unless you retain an experienced sex crimes litigator. This means an attorney who has attended the most advanced sex crimes trainings offered in this country, and it means an attorney who has significant experience in the courtroom defending clients facing sex crimes allegations, charges and punishments.. I have been a defense attorney my entire thirty-year legal career and I have concentrated my practice on representing persons charged with sex crimes for the past sixteen years. I have routinely attended the most advanced national legal trainings pertaining to sex crimes defense, like the A.T.S.A.’s Annual Conference and N.A.C.D.L.s Annual Defending Sex Crimes Conference.. Additionally, for over a decade I have taught a great number of continuing legal education courses on sex crimes defense practice and procedure to hundreds of other lawyers throughout the state of Arizona. Numerous criminal defense attorneys from Arizona and other states have sought my advice on sex crimes litigation issues concerning their clients. I have also retained as an expert witness on a number of issues pertaining to Arizona Sex Crimes law and practice.. I have been committed to defending people facing sex crimes prosecution for years, and I am the experienced sex crimes litigator you need if you are facing sex crimes allegations, charges and punishments in Arizona. Before you talk to any one else about sex crimes allegations, exercise your right to remain silent and contact me, Jerald J. Schreck, Arizona's Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer, at the Schreck Law Firm, so that your rights are protected

Charged with a serious crime? Drug Sales, DUI, Murder, Violent Crimes, Federal crimes? Call me, as a former federal and state prosecutor I can provide the best criminal defense possible. With over 14 years of trial experience I have won numerous jury trials on serious felony cases and can best defend my clients. Here are a few of the highlights of Mr. Suzuki's accomplishments on behalf of his clients.. At Suzuki Law Offices, two attorneys are assigned to each case, not just one. You get an experienced legal team to fight for your rights. That's the definition of quality service. That's how you get results. That's the Suzuki difference.. Call to request a free consultation.

Belen was recently named “2020 Litigator of the Year” by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.  Belen has focused her career as a Phoenix criminal defense attorney and was never a prosecutor. She advocates fiercely for her clients and is an excellent negotiator while maintaining her ethical and respectable approach. She collaborates with civil and immigration attorneys, whenever necessary, to develop the best outcome for her clients. Belen also knows how to develop the best defense possible and recruits psychologists, forensic experts, psychiatrists, accident reconstructionists, ballistics experts, fire experts, videographers, toxicologists, criminalists, and many other doctors. She also possesses a Masters in Education with a focus on elementary education, which she used while teaching for 8 years. She has extensive knowledge of special needs, learning disabilities, accommodations, 504 plans and IEPs. This knowledge allows Belen to provide a well-rounded representation to all her clients.