Criminal Defense lawyers in Arizona Matthew Black to Michael Ellsworth

Firm: MCRB Law, PLLC

1530 E Williams Field Rd, STE 201 , Gilbert , Arizona 85295

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family

Attorney Matthew Black earned his B.S. in Philosophy, Politics, and Law from Northern Arizona University. After working at a premier family law firm in California as a litigation assistant he decided attended Arizona Summit Law School. During law school, Matthew earned many achievements and accolades. He earned CALI Excellence for the Future awards for his Pretrial & Trial Practice courses. He also was the teaching assistant for the Family Law Clinic and Constitutional Law I & II courses. Matthew graduated law school magna cum laude, was ranked fifth overall in his class, and received the Shirly L. Mays Serving the Underserved Award in recognition for his pro bono work.. Upon graduation, Matthew began representing victims of crime in both criminal and civil proceedings. Thereafter, he accepted a position as a Deputy County Attorney for the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases. Additionally, he worked within the civil division where he successfully defended Yavapai County against civil suits and provided contractual and general legal advice to elected officials.

Firm: South & Wright, PLLC

116 W. Cushing St. , Tucson , Arizona 85701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Meighan was born and raised in Tucson’s east side. She attended the University of Arizona, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Public Health before attending the UA College of Law on a full academic scholarship. While in law school, Meighan served as the Operations Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law in which she published her law school note. Meighan was a distinguished scholar at UA Law, and recipient of multiple awards including the Rose Davis Public Service Graduation Award. She graduated with a certificate in Health Law.. After graduation, Meighan began working at the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. During her time there, she vigorously advocated for her clients and gained experience in all aspects of criminal litigation. She handled a wide range of cases ranging from high-profile murder cases to misdemeanor DUI’s. She quickly earned a reputation as a hard-working, dedicated, and talented attorney and was soon promoted internally to a supervisor role. Because of her background and education, Meighan is particularly adept at handling criminal cases that are medically complex.. She is a skilled negotiator and she understands the importance of working a case thoroughly from the outset. Through robust investigations and motions practice, she is able to work out pre-indictment dismissals for her clients when appropriate and strategically use the flaws of the State’s case to her client’s advantage when negotiating.. Meighan is well-liked and respected both within the legal community and by her clients. She understands that each person facing criminal charges has needs and circumstances that are unique, and she works collaboratively with each client to help them understand their case and their options.

Firm: Kimerer and Derrick, P.C.

221 East Indianola Avenue , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense ,Environmental ,Government Agencies,Government Contracts,Health Care & Hospitalization,White Collar Crime

Firm: Michael J Bloom PC

100 North Stone Avenue , Tucson , Arizona 85701

Practice Areas: Civil , Civil Rights, Criminal Defense , Drug Crimes, DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

I have practiced law in Tucson for over 35 years.  My private practice focuses on criminal defense, including  homicide, sex offenses, vehicular homicide and DUI.  I have personally defended over one hundred jury trials, including many of Tucson’s high profile criminal prosecutions.. Being charged with a criminal offense is among the most serious problems a person will ever face, involving possible loss of freedom, career, and precious reputation.  I am determined to provide individual attention and the most thorough and aggressive defense possible to each client.. In 1994, I was selected  Trial Lawyer of the Year by the American Trial Lawyers for Public Justice.  I have been listed in Best Lawyers of America since 2000, and am listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and Southwest Super Lawyers.. I have lectured throughout the state to attorneys, and others, on legal topics. I am the co-host of the annual seminar on defending vehicular and DUI offenses. I have been the co-host and speaker at that seminar for 30 years. I have spoken to other defense organizations, and the State Bar, on a wide variety of topics involving criminal defense, including witness interview techniques, cross examination, and pretrial investigation.. I  am also interested in the Arizona Public Records law, and have spoken to jounalists, and others, on the broad reach of the public records law. I am particularly interested in the Puiblic Records law as an invaluable  tool in criminal defense.   I recently successfully represented a private investigator when the Pima County Sheriff sought to prevent him from using the public records law to investigate an alleged sex offense.

Firm: The Law Office of Michael Alarid III PLLC

20 E Thomas , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

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).

Firm: The Neufeld Law Firm PLC

2600 N 44th Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85008

Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Mr. Neufeld is an experienced trial attorney who has years of practice in both criminal and immigration courts. He is licensed to practice in Arizona federal court as well as the Arizona state courts and Immigration courts and the 9th Circuit court of appeals.. We handle all types of cancellation of removal cases both 42A and 42B as well as family based visas and adjustment of status, investor visas and citizenship. We have experience with 601 waivers as well.

Firm: Shell, Nermyr, Burkhart, LLC

51 West Elliot Road 112 , Tempe , Arizona 85284

Practice Areas: Appellate ,Assault & Battery,Child Abuse,Consumer Fraud,Criminal Defense ,Domestic Violence,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Felonies,Probate ,Traffic Violations

621 N 5th Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Expungement

Firm: Law Offices of Melinda J Kovacs

7000 N 16th St , Phoenix , Arizona 85020

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Melinda has been advocating for persons accused of crimes for the last 12 years, after spending valuable time gaining skills as a prosecutor.  After training dozens of other prosecutors during her five year stint with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Melinda found her perfect fit on the defense side.  With this knowledge of the prosecution angle, Melinda came into defense work able to provide clients an unparalleled position of support. For over a decade, Melinda led a team of criminal defense attorneys for a boutique firm, teaching new attorneys and helping that group double in size.  Melinda has successfully litigated cases in city, municipal, justice, superior, and federal courts. She works tirelessly for her clients and now as an independent business owner she is able to enjoy a more personal relationship with each client to better suit their needs.

Firm: Mclean Law Firm

3030 N Central Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Firm: Schill Law Group

8700 E. Via De Venture , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

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

Matthew was born and raised in Alaska.  He went to the University of Oregon from 2001-2005 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.  He received a TEFL Certificate in Seville, Spain and then spent time in Buenos Aires, Argentina teaching English.  Upon returning in 2008, he spent some time working as a finish carpenter in Washington State before attending Florida Coastal School of Law from 2009-2012.  Upon completion of a J.D., He moved to Salt Lake City and sat for the Summer '12 Utah State Bar and was admitted in the Fall of 2012. After spending several years in Utah, he waived into the Arizona State Bar and relocated to Phoenix to continue criminal defense work.

Firm: The Marshall Lawfirm, PLLC

4700 S Mill Ave Ste 5 , Tempe , Arizona 85282

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Firm: Arizona Law Group

14362 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Suite #2136 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Collections, Construction , Contracts, Corporate , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Sexual Harassment, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Family

Mr. Hanson was admitted to practice in 1997 in Arizona and the U.S. District Court of Arizona. He has practiced exclusively as a trial attorney appearing in thousands of cases across the state in administrative agency proceedings, arbitrations, bench trials, and multi-day jury trials in a variety of family, civil, and criminal proceedings.. Mr. Hanson is and has formerly been a member of the State Bar of Arizona’s Family Law, Trial Practice, and Criminal Practice sections as well as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the American Bar Association. Mr. Hanson graduated from Arizona State University College of Law in 1997 in the top one-third of his class. While a law student, Mr. Hanson was published in and served as an Editor on the Arizona State Law Journal. Additionally, during law school, he directed the Homeless Legal Assistance Project, a multiple-site, low-income legal clinic, and received the Dean’s Award for service to the law school. Currently, Mr. Hanson give back to the community by volunteering his time to sit as a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court Family Law and Criminal Divisions.. Some of his most notable achievements include:

1421 E. Thomas Rd , Phoenix , Arizona 85014

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Phoenix attorney focusing on criminal defense, wills, power of attorney and gaurdianships.

Firm: Canterbury Law Group

14300 N Northsight Blvd #129 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

Matt Hilscher was raised in Fort Worth, Texas where he grew up knowing the true meaning of hard work by working for his family’s landscaping company. Matt developed a tremendous amount of compassion while working as a caretaker of underprivileged children during his undergraduate studies at Baylor University in Texas. Matt is a second-career attorney as he led a successful career as a Physician Recruiter with the industry leader firm Merritt, Hawkins and Associates. In that career, Matt counseled executives at hospitals situated in small towns across the country to attract quality doctors to their practices.. Matt's case and trial experience includes First Degree Murder down to simple DUI cases. Throughout law school, Matt held the position of Research Specialist with a well-respected Scottsdale law firm where he specialized in legal writing and research keyed specifically to clients who were facing felony criminal convictions. Community service is a pillar of Matt’s life which is evidenced by an award for excelling in pro bono work serving our community’s underserved during law school. Matt has a unique ability to relate to each client due to his remarkable level of empathy. When Matt tells a client how much he cares about them, he is certainly not merely providing them lip service; he genuinely feels their pain and is invested in their position. While other attorneys tend to detach themselves from their client’s lives, Matt loses sleep regarding our clients’ situations.

Firm: Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC

2151 E. Broadway Rd. , Tempe , Arizona 85282

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Matthew Lopez was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University and received his undergraduate degree from the W.P. Carey School of Business. Matthew graduated at the top of his class and was recruited to work for a Fortune 500 Company. While in law school, Matthew was a Staff Editor of the Phoenix Law Review Journal and was a board member of the Hispanic Law Students Association. As a member of the Phoenix Law Review Journal, Matthew authored an award winning publication regarding the environmental effects of globalization. Matthew has worked for a well respected Maricopa County Superior Court judge, the City of Scottsdale Attorney's Office in its real property and civil litigation department and for a highly regarded civil litigation firm. Matthew is well respected within the legal community and collaborates, on a frequent basis, with several other highly respected attorneys.  As a member of the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Matthew is consistently honing his legal knowledge and skills, in an effort to provide his clients with the best possible legal representation.

Firm: Grand Canyon Law Group

1930 E. Brown Road , Mesa , Arizona 85203

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

As a prominent criminal defense attorney in Arizona, Mr. Hayes handles a range of felony and misdemeanor cases throughout the State. Mr. Hayes is committed to both adults and juveniles facing criminal charges, and will aggressively defend the rights of the accused. Regardless of the criminal offense you are charged with, or the work involved with your case, you can rest easy with the knowledge that Mr. Hayes will not quit.. Call for a free consultation 480-400-555.

Firm: Matthew C Davidson

Po Box 4003 , Tubac , Arizona 85646

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

I have been practicing law in Southern Arizona since 1993.  My practice focuses primarily on criminal cases and litigation.  I enjoy what I do and pride myself in fighting hard for my clients.   I am proud of the results that I have achieved in local, state and Federal courts here in Arizona.  My practice has also led me out of state on many occassions. I have  practiced in state and Federal courts in California, to include the Southern, Central and Eastern Districts, Texas, New Mexico, Missouri, and Iowa.  I have also argued on several occasions before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. If I can be of service to you, please do not hesitate to contact my office.  I am working on my Spanish, but my assistant is a native spanish speaker.  I look forward to meeting you.

Firm: Riggs Ellsworth & Porter

240 N White Mountain Rd , Show Low , Arizona 85901

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Family , Family

Firm: Matthew Lopez Law

2151 E Broadway Rd , Tempe , Arizona 85282

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense,