Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in PHOENIX | 285 available

285 Criminal Defense lawyers are available in PHOENIX, Arizona, including J Swick, J.D. Denny, Jacie Cotterell, and Jack Daniel Litwak. These lawyers are rated between 4.8/5 to 5.0/5 and 53% provide free consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

J Swick

Firm: Ryan Rapp & Underwood Plc
3200 N Central Ave Ste 1600 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jared Patrick Ahern

Firm: Lerner & Rowe Law Group
2701 E. Camelback Rd , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jared Ahern was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Jared went straight through all of his schooling without any breaks. Why? Because Jared has always known this was what he was meant to do. Jared worked full time through all of his schooling, graduated with multiple degrees, and graduated with honors.. After high school in Ahwatukee, he attended Barrett, the Honor’s college, at Arizona State University, where he received two degrees in Political Science and Business Legal Studies. The Fall after he completed his undergraduate studies, he began law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. While in law school, Jared was a part of the school’s Lodestar Mediation Clinic where he focused heavily on alternative dispute resolution strategies. Jared then clerked for a civil litigation firm for a year where he spent most of his time involved in motion practice and arbitration. Jared’s work at that firm assisted in the settlement of claims totaling over $1 million.. After passing the bar exam and receiving his license, Jared quickly transitioned into criminal defense. He worked at a small defense firm focusing heavily on DUI defense and other vehicular crimes. Jared left that firm after several years and joined the team at DM Cantor. Jared took a brief hiatus, and lived in Oklahoma for just over a year. Upon returning to Arizona, he joined the team at Lerner & rowe Law Group. He focuses primarily on vehicular and felony criminal defense.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jeffrey Phillips

Firm: Dayes Law Firm PC
3101 N Central Ave. #1100 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , DUI/DWI, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability, Toxic Substances, Wrongful Death, Car Accidents
Jeffrey Phillips serves as the Supervising Attorney for Phillips Law Group, one of Arizona's largest consumer law firms.. For several decades, eperienced lawyers at Phillips Law Group have fought for the rights of victims across Arizona in a variety of areas, including:. -Car Accident. -Motorcycle Accident. -Trucking/Train Accident. -Personal Injury. -Medical Malpractice. -Employment Rights/Worker's Compensation. -Wrongful Death. If you want experienced, aggressive personal injury lawyers serving Phoenix, Arizona, contact us now for more information. Our attorneys really care about you and your case. Let us help you.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jefferson M Simmons

Firm: Long & Simmons, PLLC
2999 North 44th Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85018
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Juvenile
When it comes to finding the right criminal defense attorney, passion is everything.  As a DUI and criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Jefferson Simmons pours years of skill and experience into every case that he handles. He truly cares about the outcome of each case and is dedicated to providing the best legal advocacy possible.. After graduating from law school, Jefferson moved to Arizona and started his career at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. There, he began working as a prosecutor and gained invaluable courtroom experience handling all types of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, ranging from DUI to homicide, including assault and drug cases.. Today, Jefferson is a Criminal Law Specialist as certified by the Arizona State Bar and uses his experience as a former prosecutor to create aggressive defense strategies for each of his clients. He knows how prosecutors think and uses this knowledge to the advantage of his clients in the courtroom.

Jazmin Alagha

Firm: Zavala Law Offices, LLC
1440 E. Missouri Avenue , Phoenix , Arizona 85014
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jayme Lehman

3420 E Shea Blvd Ste 103 , Phoenix , Arizona 85028
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

Jason Lamm

Firm: Jason D. Lamm Attorney at Law
2501 N. 7th Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85006
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I am Attorney Jason Lamm, a Phoenix criminal defense attorney who has served as a major felony prosecutor in my more than 25 years of experience. I have handled thousands of cases including the most complex and have come away with a successful track record. I know that every individual is different, thus every case must be handled with personalized care. This is the kind of attention when you come to me to handle your case. I provide thorough, detailed, and tenacious counsel for your case so you can move forward with confidence. Call me today to get started.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Jason Karpel

Firm: DM Cantor
40 N Central, Suite 2300 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jason D. Lamm Attorney at Law

Firm: Jason D. Lamm Attorney at Law
2501 N 7th St , Phoenix , Arizona 85006
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jared Allen

Firm: The Law Office of Jared Allen PLLC
6017 N. 15th St. , Phoenix , Arizona 85014
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, DUI & DWI
I received my law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2007.  During law school, I focused primarily on Criminal Law while participating in advanced courses in Comprehensive Pretrial and Trial Advocacy.  Those courses allowed me to prepare for and conduct mock trials with the guidance of King County prosecutors in front of King County judges.  Additionally, I excelled in the nation's #1 Legal Writing program.  When I graduated, I accepted a position as a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.. As a Deputy County Attorney, I continued to work on developing my skills as a trial attorney.  I began my career at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office prosecuting Juvenile offenses where I conducted numerous trials.  For a period of over 5 years as a Deputy County Attorney, I prosecuted thousands of cases including a variety of felony and misdemeanor offenses in the Superior and Justice Courts of Maricopa County.  I have conducted dozens of trials throughout Maricopa County.  I concluded my career at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office after being selected to the elite Sex Crimes Bureau.. As an Attorney/Owner at the Law Offices of Allen & Meyerand PLLC, I have helped manage one of Arizona's fastest-growing law firms.  AM Law has had tremendous success working with high-profile clients and the media attention that follows them.  The firm has a reputation for understanding the unique needs of clients and their families while dealing with media attention related to their cases.. I have also continued to excel as a trial attorney.  Most recently, I secured an acquittal for a client in an extremely serious felony case after succesfully reducing his bond from $100, all the way down to $5,.  I have successfully defended a variety of cases including misdemeanor and felony charges.
Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5

J.D. Denny

Firm: Denny Law Offices
5045 W Baseline Road , PHOENIX , Arizona 85041
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Personal Injury
J.D. Denny is a graduate of Florida A&M College of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2012. Mr. Denny spent his time during law school preparing for various areas of practice, electing classes that would prepare him to represent clients in many disciplines. Mr. Denny is committed to serving the public with his philosophy that attorneys are public servants first and should put the needs of their clients before the needs of their business. Before attending law school, Mr. Denny studied at Arizona State University's Criminal Justice and Political Science programs where he received a Bachelors of Science Summa Cum Laude. Mr. Denny was admitted to the practice of law in Arizona in 2012.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jamie Sparks

Firm: Law Office of Jamie Sparks
1001 N Central Ave Ste 660 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jamie Sparks is compassionate attorney that handles both criminal defense and personal injury cases, with over 16 years of litigation experience.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

James Tinker

Firm: Tinker Law Offices
2 N Central Ave Ste 2600 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

James Peter Palestini

Firm: Palestini Law PLC
1641 E. Osborn Rd. , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence
Originally from Toronto, Canada, I relocated to Arizona where I received my Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies with a minor in Criminology from Arizona State University. I then attended law school at Phoenix School of Law where I earned a Juris Doctorate degree. While pursuing my doctorate, I interned at a criminal defense firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. I handled a multitude of criminal cases there, including felony, misdemeanor and criminal traffic matters.. Following my internship, I was licensed and immediately hired as an attorney at the Scottsdale firm where I practiced for over a year. I then accepted a position with acclaimed boutique criminal defense firm, Kimerer & Derrick, PLC where I worked alongside world renowned attorneys – most notably known for their work establishing America’s Miranda Rights in U.S. v. Miranda. During my 7 years at the firm, I gained notoriety for expertly handling complex felony and misdemeanor cases while maintaining compassionate and genuine client-attorney relationships.. I've since continued my practice with my own firm, Palestini Law, PLC, located in Central Phoenix, where I provide high level criminal defense services to my clients. I have over 10 years of criminal defense experience and I've conducted over 300 trials. I've been awarded by the legal community for my expertise with the Rising Star Award for the last 6 consecutive years, and the AVVO Client Choice Award for the last 5 consecutive years. Clients recognize me for my personable and caring demeanor as well as the detailed attention I pay to each of my cases.. I'm admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona, the Federal District Court for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. I'm a member of the Arizona Bar Association and American Bar Association.. Being charged with a crime will be one of the most difficult situations you or your loved ones will ever face. For aggressive and experienced representation in DUI, felony and misdemeanor cases, I'm here to help. To speak to me directly, and NOT an assistant, call Palestini Law, PLC, at for a free initial consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

James J. Schollian

Firm: Phillips & Associates
3030 North 3rd Street   1100  8501 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Jaime Garcia

Firm: Garcia Law Group PLLC
1302 W Camelback Rd , Phoenix , Arizona 85013
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jacob Faussette

Firm: Faussette & Faussette PLLC
45 West Jefferson Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85003
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Exceptional and Innovative Criminal Representation.. Contact Faussette & Faussette Today For Your Free Consultation.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jack Daniel Litwak

Firm: Litwak Law Group, PLLC
1 N 1st street , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Sex Crime, Drug Crime
Professional and aggressive representation. Free consultations.. Jack Litwak obtained his B.A. from SUNY at Buffalo and his J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Throughout law school Jack focused on developing his litigation and trial skills. Jack practiced as a certified limited practice attorney with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, Maricopa County Legal Defender’s Office, and the City of Phoenix Public Defender’s Office where he gained valuable courtroom and trial experience. He also spent three years clerking at civil litigation law firms in Phoenix. Jack began his legal career litigating matters involving allegations of personal injury and wrongful death, premises liability, construction defect, product liability, and general tort defense. Jack then spent several years with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s office where he handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases ranging from simple assault and drug possession, drug trafficking, white collar, dangerous crimes, all the way up through murder. Jack’s passion for trial work and litigating constitutional violations, coupled with his dedication to his clients, resulted in dozens of dismissals and numerous not guilty verdicts.. Throughout his experiences Jack recognized not only his passion for litigation but also for fighting for the underdog—those who often have no one else to support them when their liberty or wellbeing are at stake. Jack believes there are two sides to every story and that everyone is entitled to have their story told and their constitutional rights protected regardless of race, gender, or class. Jack leaves no stone unturned, as he explores and investigates every possible issue in a case. Jack firmly believes that people need an attorney who truly cares about their clients, who would represent them the same way he would want to be represented, and who will fight as hard as they can to level the playing field at trial and to win. No matter the situation, everyone is entitled to the best representation possible.. In his spare time Jack volunteers as an assistant coach for the Arizona State Sun Devil Mock Trial team where he helps train future lawyers.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jacie Cotterell

Firm: Lerner and Rowe Law Group
2701 E Camelback Rd #185 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
Jacie is an aggressive advocate whose hobbies even reflect that. Jacie teaches hand to hand combat and makes her own knives in her spare time. She also enjoys auto racing. Jacie is a Type A personality who uses that drive to help her clients.
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Jerald Schreck

Firm: The Schreck Law Firm
45 West Jefferson Street, Suite 1400 , Phoenix , Arizona 85003
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
I believe every person charged with a sex crime should be provided with high-quality legal representation. Such representation cannot be received unless you retain an experienced sex crimes litigator. This means an attorney who has attended the most advanced sex crimes trainings offered in this country, and it means an attorney who has significant experience in the courtroom defending clients facing sex crimes allegations, charges and punishments.. I have been a defense attorney my entire thirty-year legal career and I have concentrated my practice on representing persons charged with sex crimes for the past sixteen years. I have routinely attended the most advanced national legal trainings pertaining to sex crimes defense, like the A.T.S.A.’s Annual Conference and N.A.C.D.L.s Annual Defending Sex Crimes Conference.. Additionally, for over a decade I have taught a great number of continuing legal education courses on sex crimes defense practice and procedure to hundreds of other lawyers throughout the state of Arizona. Numerous criminal defense attorneys from Arizona and other states have sought my advice on sex crimes litigation issues concerning their clients. I have also retained as an expert witness on a number of issues pertaining to Arizona Sex Crimes law and practice.. I have been committed to defending people facing sex crimes prosecution for years, and I am the experienced sex crimes litigator you need if you are facing sex crimes allegations, charges and punishments in Arizona. Before you talk to any one else about sex crimes allegations, exercise your right to remain silent and contact me, Jerald J. Schreck, Arizona's Sex Crimes Defense Lawyer, at the Schreck Law Firm, so that your rights are protected

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