Top Criminal Defense Lawyers Near Me in Phoenix Area

“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.

With extensive knowledge in several areas of law, Attorney Delano M. Phillips is an important partner of Salvador Phillips, PLLC. He helps clients pursue justice in legal matters involving business disputes and litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury. He believe that aggressive and relentless representation is key to helping clients recover maximum compensation for their injuries and positive results for their business issues. No matter what your case may be, attorney Phillips can formulate strategy for you!. Prior to joining Salvador Phillips, PLLC, Attorney Phillips attended Arizona State University where he receive is Bachelors of Science with concentration in both business and sociology. Following his undergraduate coursework, he enrolled in the Phoenix School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Currently, Attorney Phillips holds memberships for the State Bar of Arizona and the American Bar Association.

Will Harrison was born and raised in Florida. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, where he majored in philosophy with a minor in psychology. This choice of curriculum was based on Will’s affinity for logic and his desire to achieve a deep understanding of human nature. The knowledge that he acquired during his time at USF informs his approach to family law practice to this day.. After graduating with honors from USF, Will moved to Temecula, California to get married and start a life together with his wife. He spent a few years working in commission sales, which honed his capacity for persuasion and motivated him to learn how to interact with and relate to people from all walks of life. However, Will knew that his dream since childhood was to become an attorney. Thus, after acclimating to his new life thousands of miles away from where he grew up, he knew it was time to realize that dream. To that end, Will accepted an offer of admission with a generous scholarship to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During his last semester, he worked as an extern for a Phoenix insurance defense firm. While at ASU, Will dedicated himself to learning as much as he could from the school’s extraordinarily knowledgeable professors. This included taking a course in family law taught by Judge Bruce Cohen, Presiding Judge of the Family Department of the Maricopa County Superior Court and one of Will’s favorite professors.. After earning his Juris Doctor degree, Will worked for a firm in Mesa. He initially worked as a criminal law clerk, but eventually transferred to the family law department. After working on family law cases and communicating with family law clients, Will knew that he found a practice area to which he could dedicate his legal career. His exposure to criminal law gave him valuable experience to prepare him for cases wherein the two practice areas intersect. However, through the time he spent working with family law clients, he found his most powerful source of motivation: his passion for guiding clients through the most tumultuous time of their lives.. That passion led Will to join Cantor Law Group, where providing clients with that guidance is central to the firm’s mission. Will thrives on complexity, whether that complexity derives from issues of property division, custody, or both. He dedicates himself to outsmarting and outworking the other side. At the same time, Will understands the emotional nuances of a family law matter and always keeps that in mind when interacting with and fighting for his clients.. In his free time, Will enjoys spending time with his wife, their dog Penny, and their cat Mooze.

Wilbur F. (Bill) Barry III, born Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 27, 1971.  Admitted to the Arizona Bar, 2010; United States District Court for Arizona; United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit; admitted to the Florida Bar, 2005;  United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit.. After law school, Mr. Barry worked at Century Law Group in Los Angeles, California where his focus was in civil litigation and administrative licensing matters with State and Federal agencies.  Upon relocating to St. Petersburg, FL, Mr. Barry joined the prestigous firm of Abbey, Adams, Byelick, et al. where he was an associate handling workers' compensation defense matters.  In March 2010, Mr. Barry ventured out on his own and began The Barry Law Firm.  Mr. Barry relocated to the greater Phoenix area in October 2010 and has reopened The Barry Law Firm.. Mr. Barry focuses his practice in the areas of car/auto accidents, personal injury, products liability, workers' compensation, debtor-creditor disputes, landlord-tenant disputes and professional licensing defense.

When it comes to criminal matters, Mr. Garcia is an accomplished insider. Having Mr. Garcia on your criminal case gives you an upper hand in that he has a unique perspective on police procedures and practices. This is because prior to joining the Criminal Defense Team at DM Cantor, Mr. Garcia was an accomplished Detective with the Phoenix Police Department for over two decades. During his tenure with Phoenix Police, Mr. Garcia was assigned to various details including patrol, vehicular crimes, motors, air support, night detectives and internal affairs.. As a Detective with the Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit, Mr. Garcia investigated serious injury collisions involving fatalities. He was an accredited accident reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionist. While assigned to the Department’s Motors Unit, Mr. Garcia investigated thousands of collisions. As a Solo Motor Officer, his training and focus also included apprehending and processing individuals suspected of DUI. To that end, Mr. Garcia was HGN (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus) and HGN Instructor trained, a Drug Recognition Expert (IACP #10300) and Drug Recognition Expert Instructor, and a Law Enforcement Phlebotomist. Throughout his tenure with the Motors Unit, Mr. Garcia participated in dozens of DUI Task Forces. Mr. Garcia also routinely appeared in court as a witness for the State in matters related to his traffic enforcement investigations. Mr. Garcia cumulated his law enforcement career at the Department’s Professional Standards Bureau. There, he was tasked with quality assurance of investigations involving officer misconduct.. Prior to his law enforcement career, Mr. Garcia was a Marine Corps Reservist. He served from 1994 through 1999.. Education:. Mr. Garcia attended Law School while working full-time. He graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Garcia followed his JD studies by obtaining an LL.M from ASU Law as well. The focus of his LL.M is in criminal defense. Mr. Garcia also holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University with an emphasis in community college instruction.. Personal Life:. Mr. Garcia has been married for 21 years to his wife, and he has two sons. In his spare time, Mr. Garcia brainstorms on ways to hold officers accountable for the way they carry out their duties. When not brainstorming, Mr. Garcia enjoys outdoor activities in the wonderful Arizona landscapes.

Verdura Law Group PLLC. At Verdura Law Group PLLC, we represent you.  Your freedom and your individual rights matter to us, and we give each individual case the time and attention it deserves.  You are entitled to aggressive legal representation by an experienced attorney who will listen to your story and fight on your behalf to get you what you deserve. At Verdura Law Group PLLC, we strive to give you a voice in the criminal justice system. Call today for a free consultation.. Verdura Law Group PLLC. Here to deliver the representation you deserve.. Call us today for a free consultation.

Tyler Allen Law Firm, PLLC offers legal representation in Employment Law, Commercial and Non-commercial Traffic, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, and Domestic Partnership Planning matters.. Attorney Tyler K. Allen prides himself on providing superior representation and cost-effective solutions to your legal issues.. When you hire Tyler to represent you, you gain the knowledge that that your case is going to be handled by an attorney whom you will work closely with. Open communication is key to effective legal service. You need to feel comfortable speaking with your attorney when you have questions or concerns. When you retain Tyler, you can be confident that you will be empowered with the information you need to make the right decisions.. Attorney Tyler K. Allen was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tyler completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of Utah. There, he founded the Mock Trial team and was a judiciary intern for United States Senator Robert F. Bennett. Prior to attending law school, Tyler worked in Utah Governor John Huntsman's office in communications, campaign finance, and voter outreach.. During law school, Tyler served as a judicial extern for The Honorable Patrick J. Irvine in the Arizona Court of Appeals. He spent time as a law clerk at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office where he worked on juvenile criminal matters. Tyler worked as a law clerk on business litigation matters and participated in Mock Trial.. Admitted: Arizona, U.S. Dt. Ct. of Arizona Law School: Arizona State University College of Law, J.D. Undergraduate: University of Utah, B.S. Political Science, cum laude

Tucson personal injury and criminal defense attorney Scott Zeitler was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, and was raised in the Midwest. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Government/ International Relations and Pre-Law from Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Later, he studied English Literature at the University of Arizona, received his Juris of Doctor Degree from Arizona Summit Law School in Phoenix, Arizona, and was admitted to the Arizona State Bar.. Prior to joining the law offices of Lerner and Rowe, P.C. in December of 2014, Scott worked as a criminal defense attorney in Tucson and Phoenix. He has also volunteered his time at Fresh Start Women’s Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, by providing legal information to underserved women experiencing difficult, and sometimes violent, domestic or marital issues.. A track and field athlete in college, Scott has continued his athletic training and is actively involved in youth competitive soccer with his children.

Trent Buckallew has over two decades of experience in representing clients in the Phoenix area in all Criminal and DUI matters. If you have been charged with a DUI, Assault, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence, or any other criminal or DUI offense contact Trent Buckallew, a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney, at for a free initial consultation.

Too often today hard working individuals who find themselves with legal issues are not sure where to turn to find the counsel they need at a price they can afford.  I started my firm, Lawyers For Less PLLC out of a desire to provide quality legal services to anyone who needs it, not just those who can afford it!. At Lawyers For Less our mission is to help you.  We want to win your case.  We believe in our clients and we DONT overcharge.  Our zeal and passion for the law means that no legal matter is too big or too small, and we offer many flexible payment plans.  In some cases the client will pay nothing unless they win.  Hiring Lawyers For Less does not mean less service, just less fees.

Tom Dean has been using his law practice to advocate for nationwide cannabis policy reform for over 20 years. After honing his courtroom litigation skills for several years in Ohio and Arizona, Tom accepted the position of Legal Director for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and relocated to the organization’s headquarters in Washington, DC. As NORML’s Legal Director, Tom initiated and managed many matters of national importance to cannabis policy reform. He also coordinated the efforts of the NORML Legal Committee and NORML Amicus Committee in key cases throughout the U.S. He continues to serve as a lifetime member of the NORML Legal Committee, Chairman of the NORML Amicus Committee, and Legal Director of NORML’s Arizona state chapter. In 2016 NORML honored his 20 years of achievements by inducting Tom into the organization’s Distinguished Counsel’s Circle. Tom is also active in other important cannabis organizations on both a local and National level. Of note, he is a founding member of both the National Cannabis Bar Association (NCBA) and the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association (ACBA), organizations that seek to help other lawyers develop and understanding of the many unique aspects of cannabis business law and other emerging cannabis related areas of practice. In recognition of his work in cannabis law in Arizona, in 2016 Tom received the President’s Commendation award from the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ). Outside of the courtroom, Tom enjoys presenting at legal and business seminars and conferences around the country.

There is a reason why I have twice as many reviews as anyone else! 2012-2021 SUPER LAWYER * Top 100 Trial Lawyer * Top 40 Under 40 * AV-Preeminent Rated * AVVO 10.0 * Top Valley DUI Lawyer * Top 1% ***. "I Understand That Even Good People Sometimes Find Themselves In Bad Situations.". Listed in Southwest Super Lawyer Magazine as a 2014-2021 Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense and DUI:. Aaron was raised in Phoenix, AZ and attended Brophy College Preparatory. After graduating high school he attended The University of Arizona where he majored in Political Science. While in college, Aaron was president and player for the Arizona Rugby Football Club. After graduating college Aaron decided pursue a Law Degree. Aaron attended the University of South Dakota. While obtaining a very fine education he spent time on the South Dakota family farm hunting and fishing.. After passing both the Arizona and South Dakota Bar Exams Aaron was quickly employed by the Office of the Maricopa County Public Defender. As a Deputy Public Defender he defended hundreds of individuals against serious felony charges. Aaron defended Drug, Conspiracy, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated DUI, Manslaughter, Murder, Money Laundering and almost every other crime in Arizona. Aaron has spent countless hours in the courtroom, has argued over 20 trials, and is extremely experienced.. Currently, Aaron is in private practice. His practice is limited criminal defense and DUI defense in all Arizona justice, municipal, state and federal courts. In addition, over the last three years has placed a strong emphasis on DUI and DUI related crimes such as vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault.. If you ever have any questions or would like to know more about Aaron Black please feel free to contact the Law Office of Aaron M. Black, PLLC.. Aaron M. Black

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.

The Isso Law Firm is an Arizona law practice focusing on criminal defense and personal injury.  We handle misdemeanors, felonies, DUIs/drunk driving cases, domestic violence matters, traffic violations and more -- all at low rates!  We also handle personal injury matters, including slip and fall and auto accidents.  We offer a 20% OFF student discount for our criminal defense clients and a low rate for personal injury clients!  We proudly serve clients all throughout the greater Phoenix area.  We pride ourselves on the genuine care, interest and personal attention we provide to clients.

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Thank you for reviewing my profile and considering me to represent you in your criminal defense, DUI/DWI, or personal injury case.. Choosing a lawyer is as important as picking a doctor, and I encourage you to take your time in making this potentially life altering decision.  I also encourage you to contact several attorneys before you contact me so you can see the difference between their hard-selling, used car dealer approach and my honest, straightforward, no-nonsense approach.  I take great pride in obtaining the best results possible for my clients.  I enjoy an excellent reputation throughout the legal community because of my legal intellect, personal integrity, professionalism, and unrelenting drive to protect my clients.. I represent clients in Tempe, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Maricopa County and throughout Arizona.  I also work with a network of attorneys covering many practice areas, so if I cannot personally represent you, I will help you find an attorney who can.. ADVERTISING SCAM NOTICE:  Many attorneys are now adding to their profiles and websites that they have been "chosen" or "selected" by organizations as being outstanding lawyers.  As an example, I've been offered membership in Best Law Firms of America, Best Attorney of America, Top 40 under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates, Top 40 under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, Nation's Top One Percent by National Association of Distinquished Counsel, 10 Best Attorneys for the State of Arizona in Client Satisfaction in DUI Defense, and many, many more.  Membership in these organizations or acceptance of these "awards" is based solely on the payment of a fee.  Do not be misled by attorneys who use these organizations or awards in their advertisements or websites.  The only reputable attorney rating organizations are Super Lawyers and Martindale Hubbell.

Steven Meyerand received his law degree, summa cum laude, from Michigan State University College of Law in 2007. While in law school, Steven focused his legal education on trial practice as a member of the Geoffrey Feiger Trial Practice Institute. Additionally, Steven received national recognition as a member of the Moot Court program. When Steven graduated, he accepted a position as a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.. As a Deputy County Attorney , Steven focused on continuing to develop his skills as a trial attorney. During Steven's more than 5 years as a Deputy County Attorney, he prosecuted thousands of cases including a variety of felony and misdemeanor offenses in the Superior and Justice Courts of Maricopa County. Steven has conducted dozens of trials throughout Maricopa County. Steven concluded his career at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office as a member of the elite Vehicular Crimes Bureau where he prosecuted a variety of cases ranging from DUI to Vehicular Homicide.

Stephanie Lee Ehrbright, Esq.  Graduated cum laude from Pace University School of  Law, White Plains, New York where she earned the Law Trustee Merit Scholarship for  all three years. While in law school, Ms. Ehrbright interned with the Ninth Judicial  District, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office, competed in several Trial  Advocacy Competitions, and was a Student Attorney in a Criminal Justice Clinic  where she represented indigent clients in the Bronx, New York. In addition to running her own law firm, Ms. Ehrbright enjoys giving back to the  community through activities such as Coaching Metro Tech High School's Mock Trial  program for several years and volunteering as a judge for the State and National  High School Mock Trial Competitions.  Stephanie has also given her time to speaking  engagements such as being a panelist at Law4AZ's Library Law Day, been a volunteer  for AZFLSE's Diversity Pipeline Project, and is currently a member of the Arizona  State Bar's Peer Support Network to help other attorneys who are going through  tough times in their lives.   Attorney Ehrbright has recently volunteered to help pro se litigants argue their cases  in front of the Arizona Court of Appeals Division One.  She is also a NASAR certified  SARTEC II and was a member of the Pinal County Sheriff Department's Search and  Rescue Posse which frequently rescues lost and injured hikers in the Superstition  Mountains and other locations throughout Pinal County.   Prior to law school, Ms. Ehrbright earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with  dual minors in Race & Ethnic Studies and Philosophy, from the University of  Redlands in Redlands, California. While there, she placed on the Dean’s List every  semester and was awarded membership in Psi Chi National Psychology Honor  Society and the Mortar Board National Honor Society.

Shahin Damoui is a criminal defense attorney at Mayes Telles PLLC. As a native of Iran, Shahin has demonstrated an unrelenting passion for defending those most vulnerable and in the most need. This passion afforded Shahin the opportunity to graduate from the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. Shahin then obtained his law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. While attending the Sandra Day Connor College of Law, Shahin gained invaluable experience and practice as a Rule 38-certified intern in the criminal division of the Office of the Arizona Attorney General. During his time at the Attorney General, Shahin gained important insight from a prosecutor’s perspective, which has ultimately afforded him a more comprehensive understanding and robust relationship with his clients as a defense attorney.

Sean McNally is a litigator specializing in criminal and DUI offenses. Sean is a graduate of the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law. His main focus while in law school was primarily on criminal defense law. While at university, he interned at the City of Tucson Municipal Court, as well as with the Pima County Public Defender’s office. Sean’s efforts in criminal defense culminated in him earning a Certificate of Criminal Law and Policy and being presented with the Hon. Joseph M. Livermore Service Award upon graduation.. After law school, Sean clerked at Pima County Superior Court for the Honorable Kellie Johnson, and at the Arizona Court of Appeals; Division 2 for the Honorable Sean E. Brearcliffe. He then spent several years working at a criminal defense firm based in Tucson.. Before becoming an attorney, Sean served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 20+ years mostly at Luke Air Force Base. While at Luke AFB, he attended Arizona State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, receiving a Bachelor of Applied Science in Political Science.. In his free time, Sean enjoys spending his time  unwinding with friends and family during evening and gatherings, and watching his Dbacks.

Sean Kraut was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He attended the University of Manitoba and received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Political Studies. He then attended the University of North Dakota School of Law, before moving to Arizona to begin his legal career.. In law school, Sean focused his studies on criminal law, where he interned at both a prosecutor’s office and a public defender’s office. Working on both sides allowed him to gain valuable insight into how the criminal justice system works, how prosecutors approach different misdemeanor and felony offenses, and how defense attorneys effectively advocate for the accused.. After law school, Sean passed the Arizona bar exam and began working as a criminal defense attorney with the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender, where he handled hundreds of felony criminal cases from arraignment through plea negotiation and sentencing. Sean obtained numerous favorable outcomes for his clients through relentless negotiation, litigation, and effective advocacy both in and out of the courtroom. Sean’s extensive experience ultimately led him to DM Cantor, where he is dedicated to upholding his client’s rights, and to helping them effectively navigate the stress and uncertainty of the criminal justice system.. In his free time, Sean enjoys hiking, going on road trips, and spending time with his Bengal cat, Lily.

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.

Samantha is the founding attorney of DuMond Law, PLLC. Her passion for the legal field started at an early age and has grown stronger over past decades. “I believe in serving the under served and giving a voice to those who are not being heard. Every one should be able to afford the legal representation of their choosing and have the best possible legal defense regardless of their past or current situations.”. Samantha’s education began in upstate New York where she was born and raised the small town of Amsterdam.   Amsterdam was not known for having a high graduation rate. However, she beat the odds when she graduated from high school with honors at the age of 16. She continued on to major in Business Management at the University of Phoenix earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management while also earning an Associate’s Degree from Schenectady County Community College in Aviation Science. A few years younger than most of her peers, Samantha began law school in the Fall of 2010. She participated in an accelerated program and graduated cum laude from Phoenix School of Law (now called Arizona Summit School of Law) in downtown Phoenix, Arizona in the Fall of 2012.  Smantha was later recruited to come back to the school as an Adjunct Law Professor.. During law school, Samantha was a Managing Editor of Law Review, participated in a Summer Abroad program studying International Criminal Law with Creighton University School of Law, and volunteered with the Arizona Justice Project at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Samantha received various CALI awards for excellence in Evidence and Civil Procedure. Aside from her rigorous course schedule and studies, Samantha also worked full time as a contracted Law Clerk for a Trust & Estates Firm, a Criminal Defense Firm, and a Civil Litigation Firm. She also worked part time as a Bail Bond Agent on the weekends.. After graduating from law school and passing the Bar in February of 2013, Samantha’s husband was activated as part of the Army Reserves. Samantha continued to work as a contracted Law Clerk with firms in the Valley while she stayed home to be with her newborn son. When her husband returned, Samantha finished her license application and started DuMond Law, PLLC in April of 2014.. During her time as a practicing attorney, Samantha has been a fighter in the court room and an advocate for her clients. Nothing holds her back from being in the courtroom and being available to her clients. She has since had three more children and was still practicing and managing DuMond Law throughout the pregnancies. Her office is filled with pictures of her adorable family and the walls are adorned with certificates of her accomplishments.. Samantha was also an Adjunct Law Professor at Arizona Summit Law School from 2016 to 2018 teaching Post Conviction Relief and running the Post Conviction Relief Clinic and the Veteran's Legal Clinic where she was able to teach third year law students how to assist Clients with their legal needs.. She is a firm believer that with enough support and guidance, anyone can achieve their goals if they set their mind to believe in themselves. As a lawyer, Samantha is there to provide the support and guidance through any legal battle to help her clients reach their goals for their future. She believes that the struggles her clients are in today is developing the strength they need for tomorrow.. When Samantha is not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, camping, swimming, and browsing Pinterest for new recipes to cook.

Ryan Tait is founding partner of Tait & Hall and the firm’s chief litigator. As a persuasive and effective former prosecutor, Ryan successfully captures the attention and respect of anyone who interacts with him. Equipped with trial skills that earned him recognition in each bureau assignment at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Ryan is someone you want on your side. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Ryan took more cases to trial and boasted a higher success rate than any other attorney in his bureau.. Fighting for those accused of crimes is not just a job for Ryan. As a child, Ryan was taunted and bullied by an older, bigger classmate and has never forgotten the feeling of powerlessness that resulted. He was reminded of that feeling when, as a freshman in college, he had a bill go to collections due to a bank error. Unwilling to admit its mistake, the bank forced Ryan to pay a fee or fight its attorney in court and risk paying thousands in attorney’s fees if he lost. Neither option was palatable for a poor college student working part time just to make ends meet. Those experiences where Ryan felt helpless and pushed around were what convinced him to become an attorney – determined to never again be bullied simply because he didn’t understand his rights.. It was also Ryan’s disdain for bullies that led him to choose a career as a criminal prosecutor once he finished law school. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before Ryan began to see that too often the bullies aren’t the accused, who usually have little power to contest the unfathomably large and powerful government. To his surprise and frustration, Ryan witnessed firsthand the ease with which real people accused of crimes fall prey to overly aggressive law enforcement officers, recklessly one-sided prosecutors, and a mob mentality in public opinion.. Seeing the startling frequency with which those who have the most power casually disregard the real impact their actions have on those with the least power led Ryan to leave his government job and move to private practice, where his empathic and determined approach has led to unrivaled success. Ryan thrives on winning the unwinnable case and defending and fighting for the underdog.

Ron is a graduate of Pomona College and Arizona State University College of Law where he was a Pedrick Scholar and served as a legal research and writing instructor. Prior to joining the firm of Ely, Bettini, Ulman & Rosenblatt, Ron was a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Ron earned Barrister Awards for outstanding trial and appellate advocacy.. Ron has obtained several million dollar plus jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He has tried over fifty cases to juries and has successfully handled numerous bench trials, arbitrations, and mediations.  Ron has extensive appellate experience in State and Federal Courts, and is counsel of record in several published appellate opinions, including Tarron v. Bowen Machine & Fabricating, Inc., 225 Ariz. 147, 235 P.3d 1030 (2010); Morgan ex rel. Clark v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, 563 F.3d 898 (9th Cir. 2009); Tarron v. Bowen Machine & Fabricating, Inc., 222 Ariz. 160, 213 P.3d 309 (App. 2009); State v. Johnson, 198 Ariz. 245, 8 P.3d 1159 (App. 2000); and State ex rel. McDougall v. Strohson (Cantrell), 190 Ariz. 120, 945 P.2d 1251 (1997).. In addition, Ron has been quoted by various media, including The Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, and MSNBC. Moreover, he has served the legal community as a member of the Arizona State Bar Legal Services Committee and the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court.. Ron has been selected to be included as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, based on a peer-reviewed evaluation process. Ron was nominated by his peers and selected by the Executive Board of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers because of his demonstrated record of high achievement, excellent legal skills, and reputation for integrity.  In addition, Ron is rated AV Preeminent®, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, in both legal ability and ethical standards.. As a partner in the firm, Ron represents injured people and their families in the areas of Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Bad Faith, Police Brutality, and Civil Rights.