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My sole focus is criminal defense.. I have proudly defended the constitutional rights of people in thousands of cases across the State of Arizona. I've helped Client's defend against accusations ranging from marijuana to murder.. I believe that everyone must be presumed innocent and that we must always FORCE the Government to carry its burden of proof - beyond a reasonable doubt - before we allow the loss of any freedom whatsoever. I work hard to make sure that these principals are honored by Prosecutors, Judges, Police, and even my own Clients!

I am a native Arizonan.  I was born in the Valley and raised in Prescott, where I attended high school.. I attend Arizona State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing in 2000.  After a successful career exercising my creative talents as an entrereneur and computer artist, I decided to attend the Phoenix School of Law in 2008.. During my law school education, I served on the Executive Board for Phoenix Law Review's Fourth Volume as a Managing Editor.  I also participated in the Veteran's Legal Assistance Clinic, drafting wills and solving landlord/tenant issues for qualified Maricopa County veterans.  I further went on to serve veterans through my volunteer work at the Bob Stump Veterans Administration Medical Center.  After graduation from law school, I worked briefly in the field of bankruptcy law.. In March of 2013, I joined a large firm in downtown Phoenix where I practiced criminal defense exclusively for over 3 and a half years.  During those years, I represented hundreds of clients in various Arizona courts.  In October of 2016, I left that firm and founded Hassen Law Group, PLLC with the mission to provide those charged with crimes a compassionate and dedicated representation.   I firmly believe that everyone charged with a crime deserves quality representation, a zealous defense, and respect.

I am focusing my practice in NORTHERN AZ - Sedona, Prescott, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, Flagstaff, Holbrook, Lake Havasu, Parker -- all counties-- Yavapai, Coconino, Mohave, LaPaz and Apache counties in justice, municipal, city or superior courts. I will do telephone conferences so you do not have to travel unnecessarily.  No case is too small! I am available on weekends too. I have been practicing for almost 33 years, 29 on my own in state and federal court. I have successfuly defended white collar cases, drug cases, assaults and murders among many others. I am committed to assisting clients in every aspect.  Even though most lawyers won't, I will talk to family members if given permission to do so by the client. I know how difficult it is to go through "the system" for clients and their families. My clients will always be fully informed throughout the process.

Ms. Ayensa Millan has years of experience handling criminal and immigration matters. Her past work with various firms and non profits strengthened her belief that there is a need for compassionate and effective legal representation. This understanding compelled her to form CIMA Law Group, PC.. As an immigrant herself, Ayensa relates to the needs and struggles of her clients. She has worked tirelessly in her community and devoted her life to improving the lives of those she represents. Her commitment and dedication stem from her own personal experiences; knowing first hand the struggles and needs of the immigrant community.. Ayensa volunteers her time, expertise, and resources with various community organizations; including the handling of low-bono and pro-bono cases. This type of advocacy has established her as a trusted and respected attorney among her colleagues.. Ayensa is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and currently serves as the Chair of the Immigration Section of the Arizona State Bar. She is also the host of “Al Dia con Ayensa Millan” on local channel 44, where she offers advice on various legal matters. In 2014, she was one of the recipients of the “40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40” award for her work and commitment to the community.

Sean Forrester has made a career advocating for the rights of the citizen accused. He understands the complex legal issues facing those charged with a criminal offense, and has the knowledge to explore and present the best defense possible. Mr. Forrester is tireless in his dedication to seek justice on behalf of his clients.. Additionally, he was part of a trial team that has obtained over $11 million dollars for clients in civil rights actions  brought against law enforcement and other state agencies.

Jacie is an aggressive advocate whose hobbies even reflect that. Jacie teaches hand to hand combat and makes her own knives in her spare time. She also enjoys auto racing. Jacie is a Type A personality who uses that drive to help her clients.

David V. Telles is a partner at MayesTelles PLLC. An experienced criminal defense lawyer with a background in law enforcement, Mr. Telles formerly worked for the Secret Service, the DEA (Narcotics Interdiction Task Force), and the Anti-Terrorist Unit of the U.S. Air Force. Throughout his career, he has handled all types of misdemeanor and felony cases, and takes pride in protecting the rights of accused individuals. Mr. Telles earned his legal degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. He is included in the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” list.

“True success can only be accomplished by succeeding at something you are passionate about.”. Chris Doran’s passion is in the courtroom and speaking up for those who need a voice. To date, every one of his jury trials have resulted in directed verdict dismissals, full acquittals, hung juries, or guilty verdicts with the same or lesser sentence than the plea that was offered. The one case that resulted in a guilty conviction for his client was later overturned and completely dismissed for egregious discovery violations by the police and the prosecution. In addition to success at trial, Mr. Doran has also achieved many victories in the pre-trial phase of cases, including: negotiating hundreds of deviated plea offers, helping to significantly reduce people’s bonds to allow them to be out of custody while they fight their case, receiving numerous case dismissals, obtaining significantly mitigated sentences from judges, handling various kinds of evidentiary hearings that have resulted in the suppression of crucial evidence, fighting injunctions harassment and orders of protections on both sides, reuniting parents with their children in contentious child custody matters, and assisting injured clients with receiving large monetary settlements. While Mr. Doran is still early in his career, he has already represented professional athletes, lawyers, doctors, police officers, and various high-profile cases that have gained national media attention. He has appeared on local news stations multiple times, and he was featured on CNBC’s show “American Greed”. In just two short years, he rose from an associate attorney at DuMond Law to a named partnering attorney of the DuMond & Doran Law Firm. Before he was 30-years-old, Mr. Doran started his own law firm in 2019: Doran Justice.. Mr. Doran’s primary experience is with criminal defense (over 800 cases) and personal injury civil litigation. He has also represented clients on contract disputes, landlord tenant issues, bond forfeiture hearings, juvenile delinquency matters, and family law cases. He represents people all over the State of Arizona in city courts, justice courts, municipal courts, superior courts, federal courts, and at the Court of Appeals. He has defended clients on small traffic offenses, DUIs, drug offenses, domestic violence offenses, violent offenses, sex offenses, white collar crimes, and even on charges of manslaughter and first degree murder.. Mr. Doran traces the groundwork of his many successes back to his participation in collegiate undergraduate mock trial with Sun Devil Mock Trial at his alma mater, Arizona State University. Mr. Doran was a captain and a leader in the program, earning individual lawyer awards, witness awards, team awards, and awards for professionalism and integrity (SPAMTA). More importantly, undergraduate mock trial taught him effective trial advocacy techniques; it took his public speaking to new levels; and it gave him a strong grasp of the Rules of Evidence used at trial. These skills serve as some of his greatest advantages over his opponents in the courtroom. Anyone that faces Mr. Doran in the courtroom can attest to his trial advocacy skills and his public speaking abilities.. After he graduated with two bachelor’s degrees and a 4.0 grade point average from ASU, he continued straight to law school with the Sun Devils at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. During his time in law school, Mr. Doran continued to compete in internal and external moot court, mediation, and mock trial competitions. Mr. Doran graduated from law school in 2015 with various 1st place victories, as a member of the exclusive Order of the Barristers, as a top moot court / mock trial law student of his graduating class by receiving the Janet S. Mueller Oral Advocacy Award, and with many other accolades. He was also President of the Executive Moot Court Board during his final year.Despite his busy schedule and his successes, Chris has always found time to improve the community and the world. During his undergraduate years, he jointly started the first collegiate chapter of New Global Citizens, a non-profit, grassroots organization that helped indigenous, third-world countries to meet Millennium Development Goals. In law school, he was a homeless shelter director for the Homeless Legal Assistance Project (HLAP) at the East Valley Men’s Center, and he served as President of the Pro Bono Board for two consecutive years. Chris set, and still holds, the record for the most pro bono hours ever recorded by an ASU law student during law school with more than 2,000 logged pro bono volunteer hours. Chris still regularly attends the East Valley Men’s Center to provide free legal advice to the homeless. Additionally, Chris currently serves as co-head coach for ASU’s undergraduate mock trial team. This is his 12th year coaching the Sun Devils. During these twelve years, he has been coaching undergraduate students to guide and train future lawyers, and to give back to them what he was given in college. In these twelve years, the program has advanced beyond Regionals all but once, has consistently sent two teams to the Opening Round Championship Series (ORCS), has competed at Nationals, and in 2023 advanced all 5 of ASU’s teams out of Regionals – making it only the second time in history that a program has done that.. As previously mentioned, Mr. Doran’s success is rooted in his participation in undergraduate mock trial, but what he, his clients, his friends, his family, and his colleagues attribute most of his success to is his passion for his clients. Mr. Doran is hard-working, dedicated, and passionate about each and every one of his clients. He does not stop in his pursuit for fairness, rehabilitation, second chances, and justice. By all accounts, Chris Doran truly cares about all clients that he represents in a unique and individual capacity. To him, this is more than just a career, it is his purpose.

"The Best Lawyers in America" has recognized Robert as one of the best lawyers in the United States for Criminal Defense (2023). Robert is also a former Criminal Prosecutor, who used to prosecute dangerous gangs as a Deputy Maricopa County Attorney.. Robert is a seasoned, long time Partner at Snell & Wilmer, established in 1938, and one of the largest firms in the West.  He is a well respected, experienced and effective trial lawyer.  Robert has received the highest rating through the peer review process of Martindale Hubbell in both legal ability and ethics.  Historically recognized by "Ranking Arizona" and "Arizona's Finest Lawyers", Robert understands both the legal and emotional needs of those accused of criminal offenses and offers practical and elegant solutions to challenging situations.. Robert has numerous publications and presentations, including a chapter in a leading book put out by the American Bar Association (2015), titled:  "From the Trenches:  Strategies and Tips from 21 of the Nation's Top Trial Lawyers".. Having represented high level executies, professional athletes, and those who may otherwise be subject to media exposure, Robert is adept at navigating the complexities associated with today's evolving legal landscape.

Cara Dames is a licensed Arizona and California* attorney. She began her legal career as an attorney at the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona. She has significant experience representing clients facing felony charges in Maricopa County Superior Court proceedings, such as initial appearances, status conferences, oral arguments, motion hearings, and sentencings. She focuses her practice on tenacious negotiations and strong advocacy, with an emphasis on client communications.Cara graduated cum laude from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and completed the law school’s Trial Advocacy Certification. While in law school, she completed multiple externships, internships, and clinics in criminal defense, trial advocacy, and family law. Notably, she worked as a Summer Fellow at Harvard Law School in the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. During the Fellowship, she directly represented indigent clients in family law cases and successfully won a contested guardianship removal trial that reunited a single mother with her child.. Cara received numerous awards for her academic achievements including CALI Awards in Legal Advocacy and the Public Defender Clinic, William H. Pedrick Scholar Awards, the Maricopa County Bar Foundation Justice Michael D. Ryan Diversity Award, the Sun Devil Giving Day Scholar Award, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Alumni Association Scholarship Award, the State Bar Criminal Justice Section Future Practitioner Award, and the Paul Holloway Trial Advocacy Graduation Award. She also served as the Vice Chair of Internal Affairs for the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association and as the Director of Victory Place for the Homeless Legal Assistance Project. Through all of these organizations, she volunteered more than 580 hours of pro bono service and received the Highest Pro Bono Distinction.. Prior to law school, Cara obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Crime, Justice, Law, and Society, from the University of San Diego, graduating with Departmental Honors. She also previously worked as a legal secretary and law clerk for multiple years in both California and Arizona. She is a first-generation college student, who was born and raised on the Island of Guam.. *CA Bar Admission Currently Pending

The law firm of Robert J. Campos & Associates, P.L.C., has been proudly serving the citizens of Arizona since 1996. The Firm specializes in the defense of clients who are accused of, or charged with, a criminal offense.. Robert J. Campos founded the Firm in 1996, after serving 7 years as a Maricopa County Prosecutor and 2 years as a La Paz County prosecutor. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Campos gained extensive training and experience handling very serious cases.. In addition to his extensive experience as a former prosecutor, Mr. Campos also has several years of experience as a city court judge. Robert J. Campos served as a pro-tem judge for the Scottsdale City Court for 4 years and as a pro-tem judge for the Glendale City Court for 2 years.. Robert J. Campos is a dedicated and knowledgeable defense attorney. Mr. Campos understands that good people make mistakes. Mr. Campos strives to expertly and aggressively defend the rights of his clients.. Because Mr. Campos served as a former sex crimes prosecutor for 5 years with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, he developed expertise in the defense of sex crimes. Mr. Campos has been consulted as an expert by KFYI and KTAR radio stations, the Arizona Republic Newspaper, and U.S. News and World Report.

Julia Cassels provides an unparalleled level of representation. With over 17 years of experience, including over 80 felony jury trials, over 25 misdemeanor trials, and having seen thousands and thousands of cases to completion, Ms. Cassels has a level of experience that is exceptionally rare.  Ms. Cassels regularly represents high profile defendants and appears frequently in the national media.. Ms. Cassels is committed to providing excellent, personal service. Types of cases include homicides, sex crimes, drug offenses, weapons cases, and other felony representation.. Through an alliance with a well-respected immigration attorney, she will also provide comprehensive immigration representation so that if immigration is a concern, your rights are protected from the very first moment.. Ms. Cassels provides flat fees and affordable payment plans for your convenience. Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express are accepted.

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.

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

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.