Derek K. Oliverson

Derek Oliverson is a criminal defense attorney in Tempe, Arizona. He grew up in Cedar City, Utah. Derek graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Southern Utah University. He then continued his studies at Creighton University School of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate with a Certificate of Concentration in Litigation. During law school, Derek participated in both advanced mediation and trial teams, and upon graduation was honored with recognition as a top graduating student who excelled in trial and appellate advocacy.

Prior to moving to Phoenix with his family, Derek was a police officer in Henderson, Nevada. Upon being admitted to the Arizona Bar in 2009, he worked as a criminal prosecutor in Mohave County, Arizona. He was then appointed presiding judge for the Page Magistrate Court in Page, Arizona, where he oversaw the adjudication of over 3,000 cases annually. Derek then served as a judge for the Glendale City Court in Glendale, Arizona, that oversees the adjudication of over 40,000 cases annually.

Derek left service as a judge in 2014, intent on helping those charged with a criminal offense. Since then, he has focused his practice exclusively in the defense of those charged. His overall experience and knowledge of criminal law and procedure gained as a police officer, prosecutor, judge, and defense attorney serves as a valuable asset to clients charged with a crime.

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Arizona

Since 2009

Owner

Oliverson Law DUI & Criminal Defense

2016 - Current

Owner

Oliverson & Huss Law PLLC

2017 - 2022

Associate Attorney

Schill Law Group

2014 - 2019

Judge

Glendale City Court

2012 - 2014

Presiding Judge

Page Magistrate Court

2010 - 2012

Deputy County Attorney

Mohave County Attorney's Office

2009 - 2010

Police Officer

Henderson Police Department

2002 - 2006

Arizona Supreme Court - New Judge Orientation

2010 - 2010

Creighton University School of Law

J.D. (2009) | Law

2006 - 2009

Honors: Dean's Academic Scholarship Recipient Lane Foundation Scholarship Recipient Order of the Barristers (Top Graduating Student who Excelled in Trial and Appellate Advocacy)

Activities: Advanced Trial Team Member American Bar Association Client Counseling and Negotiation Board Vice-President Winner, Creighton School of Law Intra-School Negotiations Competition Semi-Finalist, Creighton Trial Competition Semi-Finalist, National Trial Competition J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Southern Utah University

B.S. (2006) | Criminal Justice / Political Science

2004 - 2006

Honors: National Dean's List Southern Utah University Dean' List Alpha Phi Sigma - National Criminal Justice Honor Society Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society Chi Lambda - SUU Political Science Honor Society Law Club - CoFounder

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in America

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

2019

Arizona's Top 10 Attorneys

Attorney and Practice Magazine

2019

Lead Counsel Rated for Criminal Law - State Felony & Misdemeanor

Lead Counsel

2019

AVVO

Client Choice Award

2018

10 Best Attorneys

American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2018

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2017 - Current

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Current

State Bar of Arizona  # 027246

Attorney

2009 - Current

Order of Barristers

2009 - Current

Criminal Motions

Arizona Limited Jurisdiction Reference Manual for Judges

May, 2014

Criminal Motions

Arizona Limited Jurisdiction Reference Manual for Judges

May, 2013

Criminal Motions

Arizona Limited Jurisdiction Reference Manual for Judges

May, 2012

Criminal Motions

Arizona Limited Jurisdiction Reference Manual for Judges

May, 2011

Judicial Responsibilities, Coconino County Limited Jurisdiction Judicial Conference, Page, Arizona