Zalman Sapad
Founder, Arizona Justice Law Group
I am available 24/7, 365 days a year for free consultations at (602) 730-1756.
As a staunch advocate for justice, I hold a firm belief in the Constitution's promise of the presumption of innocence and the right to fair and equal treatment for all individuals. I believe everyone deserves a second chance, the opportunity to remain with their loved ones, and the assurance that their rights are respected and upheld.
Throughout my career, I have handled hundreds of criminal cases and have secured excellent outcomes for my clients.
I take pride in my conscientious approach, my thorough understanding of the law, and my ability to achieve favorable results through vigorous representation, innovative problem-solving, and a willingness to proceed to trial when necessary.
I am deeply committed to each of my clients and relentless to achieve the most favorable results possible. I have substantial experience in cases where the State has issues with evidence, particularly in DUI charges involving drugs or alcohol.
Some of the favorable outcomes I have achieved include:
- Successfully arguing for dismissals in various drug and alcohol-related cases, such as drug DUIs, driving under the influence of alcohol, disorderly conduct, First Amendment issues, and cases involving first-time offenders.
- Securing a dismissal in a felony case where my client was at risk of facing 200 years in prison.
- Obtaining multiple dismissals and not guilty verdicts in DUIs related to marijuana/cannabis.
- Achieving dismissals due to police misconduct and evidence tampering, as well as securing not guilty verdicts at trial for multiple assault charges stemming from police misconduct.
- Reducing hundreds of DUI cases from extreme DUI to reckless driving or other non-DUI dispositions.
- Securing dismissals in numerous cases involving domestic violence, assault, criminal damage, and disorderly conduct.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- White Collar Crime
- Juvenile Law
- Cannabis & Marijuana Law
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Arizona
- State Bar of Arizona
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- United States District Court of Arizona
- ID Number: Federal Bar
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Filipino: Spoken
- Spanish: Spoken
- Founder
- Zalman Sapad
- Current
- Attorney
- Matthew Lopez Law PLLC
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- Staff Attorney
- Community Legal Services of Arizona
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- Law Clerk
- David N. Ingrassia PC
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- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
- J.D. | Law
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- Arizona State University
- B.A. | Business and Global Politics
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- A+
- Better Business Bureau
- BBB accredited since 2017
- State Bar of Arizona
- Member
- Current
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- The Waivering Renewable Fuel Standard and How to Fix It
- Vermont Journal of Environmental Law
- Economic Development and Eminent Domain in Arizona: When is a Use Truly Public?
- Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University
- The Legal System, Drug DUIs and Substance Abuse Recovery, Cornerstone Community Day, Scottsdale, Arizona
- Cornerstone Healing Center
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/zalmanss_criminaldefense-arizonadui-arizonalawyer-activity-7223900236660850688-76qU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
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- Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- Licensed Attorney
- Arizona State Bar
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Drug DUIs in Arizona and the Legal System
Discussion of defending against Arizona Drug DUIs and criminal charges related to substance abuse recovery.
- Q. If i am 17 yrs old and my bf is 20 yrs old and my mom calls the cops on him will he get in trouble.
- A: If you both are sexually active, yes, your boyfriend could be arrested charged with statutory rape under Arizona law because it seems like he is 24 months older than you.
Unfortunately, there is no defense available for him because your boyfriend more than 24 months older than you.
- Q. I got a trespass charge from Walmart, but I received permission from the manager that I could return. Can it be dropped?
- A: It is a defense to trespassing charges that you had permission to be on the premises--if you have proof in the form of texts or a letter that should be sufficient to get the charges dropped.
For the future, you have to go through Walmart corporate process to get written confirmation from Walmart that you are no longer trespassed.
Specifically, Walmart has a process whereby you can get a trespass lifted, call 1-800-WALMART and you can start the application process--especially if you have approval from the store manager.
- Q. My son (20 years old) was arrested for slapping his roommate after they got into it about his friend using a racial slur
- A: While I do not have a copy of your son's lease agreement or the trespass notice in front of me, these documents can be controlling as to whether or not he still has access to his apartment.
Primarily he needs to get in touch with the management to find out if they will enforce the trespass notice and if they will be proceeding with an eviction or lease termination based on the arrest. It could be that your son was trespassed from all ASU Campus' or from a specific area or from his student housing complex.
The 2nd issue is that your son will likely be facing criminal assault charges in misdemeanor court as well as potential disciplinary proceedings at the university for his conduct ... Read More
