Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Scottsdale | 83 available

Firm: Stone Rose Law

8010 E McDowell Rd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85257

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Military Law

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.

Firm: The Checkett Law Firm PLLC

4835 E Cactus Rd Ste 345 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254

Practice Areas: Civil , Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Litigation

Firm: DiMaggio Law Office, PLLC

10611 N Hayden Rd Suite D-106 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Appeals, Expungement

Kaitlin Simone DiMaggio is a graduate of the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law. She went to law school so she could represent a close family member after he was unjustly sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole. Her involvement in his case drives her passion to help others who are enmeshed in the legal system.. During her time in law school, Kaitlin worked over 350 hours of pro bono service working on the post-conviction cases of men and women who experienced a manifest injustice or who claimed innocence. She also holds a Master of Counseling degree from Arizona State University, and maintains her license to practice therapy.. Before earning her law degree, Kaitlin practiced as a licensed therapist. She worked at a court-mandated counseling agency running group and individual therapy sessions for those convicted of domestic violence and drug-related offenses, later becoming the Clinical Supervisor of an offender treatment program and a Program Manager for a government contract. Kaitlin is an advocate for criminal justice reform and is passionate about helping clients who are enmeshed in the legal system.. Kaitlin has experience working on criminal cases involving domestic violence, sex-related offenses, DUI’s, and more. Additionally, she has worked on numerous post-conviction cases and parole hearings. Simone is also a zealous advocate for clients in family court, and has worked on cases involving custody disputes, divorce, and child support.. Kaitlin is admitted to practice law by the State Bar of Arizona. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the Criminal Justice Reform Team of the Arizona Faith Network, and the Healthy Families Arizona Advisory Board.

Firm: R & R Law Group

5111 N. Scottsdale Road #275 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85250

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding Ticket, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Domestic Violence

Jushin excelled academically from an early age, earning a scholarship towards his undergraduate degree. Jushin graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Dean’s List awards throughout his college career. Jushin received his Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School where he also received multiple Dean’s List Awards in addition to maintaining a Merit Scholarship based on his academic history and graduated in the top of his class. Jushin was also the President of the Intellectual Property Student Association and volunteered countless hours to help those less fortunate. While working for a Criminal Defense firm, Jushin worked on a wide range of cases from misdemeanors to homicides. Jushin is a hardworking, aggressive and personable attorney who provides his clients with informed and thorough representation.

Firm: Joy Bertrand, Esq., LLC

PO Box 2734 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85252

Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Civil Rights, Criminal Defense

Firm: DM Cantor

40 N Central Avenue , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Josh Austin is a Phoenix native with deep ties to his community. After graduating summa cum laude with a degree in Economics from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business, Josh went on to earn his Juris Doctor, Criminal Law Certificate, and a Master’s in Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University’s top-ranked Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution.. While in law school, Josh externed with the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps, and upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force as an active-duty JAG. His first assignment took him to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan, where he served as a prosecutor. In this high-tempo environment, Josh tried numerous cases involving sexual assault, drug crimes, and more. He then deployed to Afghanistan, where he mentored Afghan prosecutors and judges in a centralized terrorism court, playing a key role in closing U.S.-controlled detainee operations.. Following his deployment, Josh was hand-selected as a Defense Counsel for the Western U.S. Region, successfully defending military personnel in a wide range of criminal cases, including sexual assault, wrongful drug use, and child pornography.. After transitioning to the Air Force Reserves, Josh brought his skills to the City of Scottsdale Prosecutor’s Office. There, he managed cases involving DUIs, domestic violence, theft, and other criminal offenses, and served as the lead prosecutor for Scottsdale’s Veterans and Community Courts. With over 50 jury trials and hundreds of bench trials under his belt, Josh has consistently demonstrated his courtroom prowess.. In addition to his prosecutorial work, Josh also served as an Appellate Counsel and Disability Counsel for the Air Force, advocating for veterans to ensure they receive the compensation and support they deserve for their service-related injuries and illnesses, including mental health challenges.. Outside of the courtroom, Josh is passionate about Arizona sports, enjoys golfing, hiking, and working out, and loves to travel with his wife and three sons. They share their home with a dog, fish, and a mouse.

Firm: Petti and Briones PLLC

8160 E Butherus Dr Ste 1 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Entertainment, Gaming, Native Peoples Law, Criminal Defense, Federal Regulation

Firm: Rosenstein Law Group, PLLC

8010 E. McDowell Road, Ste 111 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85257

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

Jonathan Goebel has over 20 years of experience fighting for clients throughout Arizona. A Pepperdine School of Law graduate, he is licensed to practice in all Arizona state courts and the U.S. District Court of Arizona.. As managing attorney at Rosenstein Law Group, he handles everything from DUIs, drug offenses, assault charges, domestic violence charges, disorderly conduct charges, and misdemeanors to complex felonies, delivering exceptional results in courtrooms across the state.. Jonathan combines aggressive courtroom advocacy with genuine client compassion, bringing a comprehensive and individualized approach to each case. He leaves no stone unturned in fighting for the best possible outcome. Jonathan has won countless jury trials and earned many complete dismissals for his clients by successfully arguing numerous types of pretrial motions throughout Arizona courts.. Jonathan holds a rare distinction as one of only five attorneys in the entire state of Arizona certified as a DUI Defense Specialist by the National College of DUI Defense. This prestigious credential highlights his exceptional knowledge of DUI law and defense strategies. His insider knowledge as a former Maricopa County Deputy Attorney and Assistant Arizona Attorney General provides clients with a powerful strategic advantage.. His excellence has earned him a 10.0 "Superb" rating on Avvo (the highest possible), AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (2024 & 2025), and recognition among the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers. He was also selected to serve on the State Bar of Arizona's Criminal Law Advisory Commission in 2019, one of only ten attorneys chosen statewide.. Jonathan was featured on CBS's Pink Collar Crimes for his representation in the largest coupon scam case in US history. When facing criminal charges, your choice of attorney matters. For dedicated representation from one of Arizona's most respected and effective defense attorneys, contact Jonathan Goebel for a free initial consultation.

Firm: Vingelli & Company Law Offices, PLLC

15169 N. Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident

Firm: The Schill Law Group

8700 East Via De Ventura , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Sex Crime, Family, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Sex Crime

John Schill has handled many high profile cases which have been covered by the local and national news media. He has been interviewed and has appeared on Fox News, CNN, Inside Edition, Nancy Grace, HLN and every local news channel including Univision. In addition, his cases have been covered by CNN, MSNBC, TIME, Newsweek, The New York Time, The Los Angles Times, The Huffington Post and USA Today.

Firm: Law Office of Derron D Woodfork

3260 N Hayden Rd Ste 210 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense

Firm: Silver Law PLC

7033 E. Greenway Parkway , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Criminal Defense , Estate Planning, Probate , Tax Audits, Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Tax, Business, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Criminal Defense

I always put my client's first.  I treat their case as though it was my own case.

Firm: Law Office of Janis G. Pelletier, PLLC

7150 E. Camelback Road, Ste. 444 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85281

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents

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

Firm: Padish & Wells PLLC

7373 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Suite 255 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: Civil , Divorce, White Collar Crime, Family, Family, Family, Criminal Defense, Commercial, Litigation

Firm: Rosenstein Law Group, PLLC

2501 N. Hayden Rd., Suite 101 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85257

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

Firm: JacksonWhite Attorneys at Law

5635 N Scottsdale Rd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85250

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Criminal Defense, Wills, Trusts, & Probates

Firm: Dworman Law

6910 East 5th Avenue , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Sex Crime, Drug Crime

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

Firm: Global Hearts United Immigration Law

3014 N Hayden Rd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family

Firm: Leary & Wence, PC

5950 N. 78th St. , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Litigation, Criminal Defense, Probate

Firm: Swisher P.C.; and University of Arizona College of Law

6619 North Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale , Arizona 85250

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