Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix | 303 available

Firm: Barber Law Group, PLLC

2 N Central Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: The Cavanagh Law Firm

1850 North Central Avenue Suite 2400 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Car Accidents

Brett Donaldson’s civil practice is primarily focused in the areas of claims and defenses involving motor vehicle collisions, insurance defense/special investigation/fraud and also in areas of contracted agreements.  Mr. Donaldson has extensive trial experience and has tried more than 60 jury trials to date with excellent results for his clients who are both individual and corporate clients.. In addition to his civil practice, Brett T. Donaldson practices in the area of criminal defense.  He has tried dozens of serious felony cases, and has extensive trial experience in both non-jury trials and other criminal defense matters.  Mr. Donaldson previously served as a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s Office and was assigned to the Family Violence Bureau in the Major Crimes Division.  Mr. Donaldson’s recent experience in criminal matters includes:. Before becoming a prosecutor, Mr. Donaldson served as a sworn police officer in southern California and graduated number one in his police academy.  Mr. Donaldson’s experience as a police officer allows for additional insight in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the police investigation.. Mr. Donaldson effectively plans and executes trial strategies and utilizes strong negotiation skills to obtain pre-trial resolutions.  While an early dismissal is certainly desirable, he will not hesitate to go to trial to get the best results for his clients.. Mr. Donaldson has a reputation within the legal community of being an honest, smart, and hard-working trial attorney.  He has a passion for his clients and dedicates 100% to the defense of any client represented by his firm.  Interested parties should contact him directly to discuss any legal issue that they may be facing to determine whether he may be of assistance.

Firm: Carmen Chenal Horne Law Firm PLLC

1934 E Camelback Rd Ste 120 625 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Business, Contracts & Agreements, Gaming, Education, Administrative Law, Personal Injury, Libel & Slander, Medical Malpractice, Commercial, Construction & Development, Appeals, Litigation

Firm: Castillo Law

2025 N. 3rd Street, Suite 150 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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

Firm: Mayestelles PLLC

3636 N Central Ave Ste 1000 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Attorney Candy Marrufo hails from San Luis, Arizona but later moved to Phoenix to pursue her education. Upon graduating with her Bachelor of Science in criminology, Ms. Marrufo went to work for the organization "ICAN." Here, she worked with at-risk youths in Chandler with the goal of keeping them out of gangs and crime. After her time at ICAN, she decided to go back to school to pursue her law degree. Ms. Marrufo's experiences have made her a more compassionate criminal defense attorney.

Firm: Burges McCowan, PLC

1421 E Thomas Rd , Phoenix , Arizona 85018

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Bruce E. Blumberg, P.C.

3600 N 19th Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85015

Practice Areas: Assault & Battery, Consumer Fraud, Criminal Defense , Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Felonies, Juvenile , Parole and Probation, Traffic Violations, White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense

Bruce Blumberg is certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona. Of the 18,000 licensed attorneys in Arizona, only about 750 of them have received specialist certification, and only a handful of those are certified in the area of Criminal Law. During his tenure as a defense attorney, Bruce has represented many serious felony matters, including a number of death penalty cases as a Maricopa County Court Appointed Counsel. Bruce has a reputation within the legal community of being an honest, hard-working attorney. He has a passion for his clients and dedicates 100% to the defense of any client represented by his firm. Although Bruce has always maintained an emphasis on Criminal Law, he also uses his litigation skills in representing many clients on Family Law matters.  Blumberg & Associates was founded in 1988 and was located (in the Luhrs Tower) just a short drive from the Superior Court, the County Attorney’s Office and the Maricopa County Jail. This close proximity has allowed Bruce to develop relationships that would not have been cultivated from an office anywhere else in the Valley. Bruce attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1976 with a pre-law degree. He was subsequently accepted into Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. After receiving his law degree, Bruce was admitted to the Michigan Bar. While practicing law during the day, he studied at Wayne State University in Detroit where he earned Masters of Law in Taxation.. Bruce Blumberg was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. from the National Trial Lawyers Association as well as a Southwest Super Lawyer from Super Lawyers.

Firm: SOTO-LAW PLLC

4001 N. 3rd Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Brian grew up in Nogales, Arizona, a city that lies along the border of the United States and Mexico. Growing up in Nogales gave Brian a unique perspective on some of the major issues our country is currently facing; including but not limited to immigration and drug trafficking. Brian’s is the son of a refugee. His mother was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Although she naturalized many years before her birth, Brian witnessed firsthand the traumatic effects that immigrating to a foreign country at a young age can cause. In 1961, at the age of seven, his mother immigrated to the United States without her parents during Operation Pedro Pan. Brian’s passion for helping immigrants with their immigration process comes not only from being the son of an immigrant, but also from having lived in a bordertown. Brian recognizes that even good people can succumb to the pressures and temptations of life. He truly believes that every person accused of a crime deserves the best representation and the opportunity to demonstrate that their charges do not define them as a person.. When faced with a criminal or immigration court case, let Brian defend you or your loved one!

2 N. Central Ave., Floor 18, Suite 1929 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

3200 North Central Ave, Suite 1850 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Expungement

Arizona's Super Lawyers Rising Star, the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and one of Arizona’s Outstanding Lawyers of 2018 are only several of the distinguished accolades Bret Royle has been awarded as a Phoenix based criminal defense and DUI attorney.. However, before he began practing law, Bret attended the University of Miami School of Law. After graduation from law school, Bret joined an Arizona criminal defense firm, where he gained valuable experience in numerous areas of the law. He proceeded to open his own firm in 2011, where he focused on DUI and criminal defense, gaining a reputation as one of the more successful young criminal defense attorneys in the Phoenix area. Bret has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC News and NBC News amongst others.. Bret joined with fellow Phoenix criminal defense attorney Adam Feldman in founding their firm, Feldman & Royle, where he continues to dedicate himself to the successful representation of clients charged with a wide array of criminal offenses, from criminal traffic violations to murder. Mr. Royle provides a free consultation for those interested in learning more about the ways in which Feldman & Royle can assist those charged or being investigated with a crime.

Firm: The Law Office of Bard Weinstein, PLLC

2550 West Union Hills Drive , Phoenix , Arizona 85027

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bard Weinstein is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with a reputation for providing strategic, results-driven representation. Raised in Northern California, Bard grew up with a strong legal foundation, learning from his father, a general law practitioner. This background shaped his commitment to justice and advocacy for those facing serious legal challenges.. Bard has built a distinguished career defending clients in a broad spectrum of criminal and federal cases. His comprehensive experience includes DUI, drug offenses, assault and domestic violence, fraud, and violent crimes. As both a skilled negotiator and trial attorney, Bard develops tailored defense strategies designed to protect his clients' rights and achieve the best possible results.. At the core of Bard’s practice is a deep dedication to his clients’ well-being. He recognizes the impact that criminal charges can have on a person’s life and provides unwavering support and legal guidance through every stage of the process. Whether in negotiations or the courtroom, Bard Weinstein is committed to securing justice for his clients.

Firm: Gregg R. Woodnick, PLLC

1747 E. Morten Avenue, Suite 205 , Phoenix , Arizona 85002

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Brad is a graduate of The Ohio State University and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Toledo College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona and has been since 2006. Prior to working at Gregg R. Woodnick, PLLC, Brad worked at the Maricopa County Office of the Legal Defender and the Arizona Attorney General's Office. This experience gave Brad a vast working knowledge of Family Law, Juvenile Law, and Criminal Law. Moreover, dealing with CPS for over 4 years gives Brad specific knowledge of child abuse/neglect cases. Brad's ability to represent clients who have cases that involve both CPS and criminal law is an asset to the firm.When not working, Brad enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

Firm: Blischak Law

3770 N 7th St , Phoenix , Arizona 85014

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Ridenour Hienton & Lewis PLLC

201 N Central Ave Ste 3300 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Insurance , Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Business, Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation

Firm: Garcia Law Firm, PLC

827 North 5th Avenue , Phoenix , Arizona 85003

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bernardo Garcia is a bilingual criminal lawyer based in Phoenix, Arizona. He focuses his practice on many areas of criminal defense, including crimes that involve misdemeanors and felonies. He serves clients in the greater Phoenix area, including Goodyear, Avondale, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale and more. Other surrounding areas of practice include Maricopa County and Pinal County.. Mr. Garcia speaks fluent Spanish. If your loved one does not speak English but has been charged with a crime, he or she can be at a serious disadvantage. Some attorneys rely on their legal staff to act as translators, which can lead to breakdowns in communication. This only adds to the confusion that can take place in the criminal justice system. Mr. Garcia can speak directly to your loved one in Spanish to keep the lines of communication open and clear.. Bernardo Garcia offers free consultations, as well as free jail visits within Maricopa County. If your or a loved one need a Phoenix criminal defense attorney, contact Mr. Garcia today.. Attorney Garcia handles many types of criminal defense, including illegal reentry after deportation, DUI/DWI, and aggravated assault. With over 25 years of experience as a Arizona Spanish speaking criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Garcia can provide capable and effective representation for your case, no matter how large or small. If your loved one is caught up in the Arizona legal system, Mr. Garcia can help you every step of the way.. You can expect knowledgeable, professional legal services that are carried out with personal attention and care. Mr. Garcia does not delegate important tasks to his legal staff. Calls from his clients are routed to his personal cell phone, and he will answer day or night. If necessary, he will even take an emergency call at 3:00 AM.. The Arizona criminal justice system can be relentless and unforgiving, but Mr. Garcia believes in protecting you or your family member to the greatest extent possible under the law. He protects all clients as if he were protecting his own. He offers representation for a number of different types of cases, including homicide, mental health defenses, and arson.

Firm: Benjamin C. Green Law, P.L.C.

4808 N. 22nd Street, Suite 200 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Belen Law Firm, PLLC

1 North 1st St , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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.

Firm: Mitchell Stein Carey, PC

Renaissance One , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , White Collar Crime, Criminal Defense

Barry Mitchell is a trial lawyer practicing for over 23 years in the area of criminal defense. He focuses on representing individuals and corporations in criminal, regulatory, and administrative cases. Barry handles the full range of state and federal felony and misdemeanor issues.. Barry is particularly skilled and seasoned in defending cases with an intersection between the criminal justice system and administrative licensing authorities. He has represented hundreds of licensed professionals and entities facing matters ranging from domestic violence to money laundering. Chambers USA says “peers praise his detail-oriented style, his sense of judgment, and his proactive approach.”. Barry has a proven track record of conducting effective internal investigations running the gamut of regulatory issues, including FCPA, EPA, SEC, DEA and HHS – OIG matters. He has also helped create and implement compliance programs for organizations ranging from small companies and healthcare practice groups to Fortune 100 corporations.. Barry graduated from Boalt Hall, University of California – Berkeley, in 1991 where he taught legal research and writing, and chaired the Moot Court Board. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1985.. Before starting the law firm of Mitchell | Stein | Carey, Barry practiced for 22 years at Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A., and was a partner in its Criminal Law and Regulatory Enforcement Group.

Firm: C.G. Law PLLC

420 W. Roosevelt St. , Phoenix , Arizona 85003

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Practicing criminal defense law for over ten years. Experienced in all areas of criminal defense including DUI and related charges.  Extensive experience representing clients charged with domestic violence offenses.  Known as a fierce trial attorney.

Firm: Belen Law Firm

1 N 1st St , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI