Fort Defiance Lawyers

Matt Maerowitz grew up in Arizona and went to high school at Brophy. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from Boston College and later graduated from law school at the University of Arizona. Matt Maerowitz’s practice focuses on DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. Before co-founding the Maerowitz Law Firm, LLC, Matt worked for a Scottsdale law firm where he drafted numerous criminal defense motions, primarily in DUI cases. Matt also worked for the Pima County Attorney’s Office as a student-prosecutor during law school where he handled several trials. Matt’s experience with both sides of criminal law...

Attorney Timothy Sparling is a Criminal Defense attorney with Rosenstein Law Group, law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. Serving clients throughout the Greater Phoenix metro area and all across the state of Arizona. Mr. Sparling focuses his practice primarily on Criminal Defense and White-Collar Criminal Defense. Timothy is an experienced trial attorney willing to fight for your rights, he can be reached by contacting Rosenstein Law Group by calling our law office at (480) 248-7666 or visiting our website to schedule a free initial consultation. Timothy Sparling’s legal career began as an extern with the Maricopa County Superior Court. He then went...

Joseph is an award winning personal injury lawyer with a reputation for obtaining significant results, appearing twice in Arizona's Top 10 highest verdicts since 2012, in medical malpractice cases, car crash cases, and other personal injury matters. He is the managing attorney for Gage Mathers Law Group, an elite personal injury law firm that has recovered more than $275 million in settlements and verdicts for its clients. Their results have led to involvement in high-profile cases, including claims against celebrities, athletes, and global corporations. As an Italian New Yorker, Joseph knows how to fight and win. His reputation and...

Ms. Miller has a diverse practice representing both plaintiffs and defendants in employment and business-related matters. Ms. Miller has a passion for problem-solving and assists clients with developing a strategic approach to legal disputes. She is a fierce advocate and has served as lead counsel in thousands of disputes. Ms. Miller has counseled multi-million-dollar companies as in-house counsel and has litigated against national and global entities supporting workers and alleging violations of employment laws. She has also filed appellate briefs and argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a matter that gained national attention....

Ilene L. McCauley has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 1982. She has been certified by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Taxation since 1983. She was named “Top Estate Planning Attorney” in the Valley 2011 through 2022 and has a “superb” rating from AVVO since 2015. Ms. McCauley is a member of Wealth Counsel. She was selected by the Tax Advisory Commission to serve an appointment on the Tax Advisory Commission of the State Bar of Arizona. She was formerly appointed to the position of Adjunct Professor at the Estate and...

Future First Criminal Law is a law firm located in Phoenix, AZ and focuses only on DUI and criminal cases in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Goodyear, Surprise and Glendale. At Future First Criminal Law, the lawyers typically have anywhere from 50-70 cases at a time, which means a lot of attention to their cases and clients. All clients will receive a group text message with the entire legal team so updates, questions and answers are all provided in the quickest time possible. All major case updates are done by the lawyer recording videos on their...

Mr. Bishop is a Board Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona (i.e. one of only approximately 60 specialists in all of Arizona). Bishop Law Office has obtained an AV Peer Review Rating, the highest rating possible by Martindale-Hubbell, and is listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Registrar of Preeminent Lawyers. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (one of only 30 attorneys in all of Arizona) and has also been selected as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers. Such selection is a peer-reviewed nomination based upon “a demonstrated record of high achievement, excellent legal...

Kareen O'Brien joined the Stewart Law Group in 2016 and has been practicing law since 2004. She spent six years with the L.A. County District Attorney's Office in California where, as Deputy District Attorney, she was a Major Crimes Prosecutor. She prosecuted serious and violent felons, primarily those who had committed acts of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and assault. (She prosecuted and won a fraud case where Christopher Darden of the O.J. Simpson trial was defense counsel!) After leaving L.A. for Phoenix, Arizona, she became an active member of the State Bar of Arizona and later joined the Maricopa...

Joel F Friedman has been representing injured workers in claims for Arizona workers' compensation benefits for about 35 years, and he was certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law from October 1993 - February 2021. He continues to specialize in work injuries; he accepts complex cases other lawyers often won't take (like work stress, carpal tunnel syndrome, and gradual - repetitive work injuries); and he has been a frequent speaker at national Social Security, State Bar of Arizona, Arizona Trial Lawyers (Arizona Association for Justice), and private organizers, conferences on a variety of subjects, including psychological - neuropsychological evaluations,...

In 1999, Leah graduated summa cum laude from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science. In law school, she was Editor-in-Chief of the Nevada Law Journal and judicial extern to United States District Court Judge Phillip Pro. She graduated summa cum laude from UNLV's law school in 2002. At graduation, she was recognized as the William S. Boyd Outstanding Graduate. Following her graduation from law school, she immediately began employment at Lionel Sawyer & Collins, at the time the largest law firm in the state, which specializes in a variety of business matters. While at...

Guy W. Bluff has more than 40 years experience in the areas of complex commercial, business, and construction legal disputes. 35+ years as a seasoned trial lawyer, appearing before numerous State and Federal Courts, Arbitration Tribunals, Administrative Boards, and Courts of Appeal. He is licensed to practice in Arizona, Colorado, California, and New Mexico as well as numerous federal courts and courts of appeals. Since 1992, Mr. Bluff has been on the National Panel of Construction Neutrals for the American Arbitration Association and acts as a private Arbitrator and Mediator. As a business owner, systems designer, and general counsel for numerous...

Workers Compensation Attorney Don Fendon is a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer in Arizona. He has been working in the workers’ comp industry since 1972 and has more than 45 years of experience helping clients in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 1990, Attorney Fendon has had the highest possible peer review rating that a lawyer can have by the Martindale Hubble per review rating system. On top of that, he has a 10.0 “superb” rating through avvo which is a client rating system. Don Fendon is a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, the Workers’ Injury and Law Advocacy Group (WILG) and...

My experience as an Arizona family law attorney began in 1995 after acquiring my license to practice law. I received my legal education from Sandra Day O'Connor at Arizona State University in 1994. After my 18 years of legal practice, I have had the ability to reach an elite level of knowledge in divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, child abuse, alimony, paternity, military divorce, estate planning and much more.

JD/MBA services small companies and independent inventors to seek, procure, maintain, defend, and enforce intellectual property. Matthew L. Bycer holds a physics degree from Brown University and a law business degree from the University of Arizona. Mr. Bycer began his career as a technical consultant for Accenture, where he worked on large software installation projects, working with ERP solutions such as SAP and Oracle for large corporate clients such as GE, BSC and EMC2. In pursuit of patent law, Matt returned to Arizona to earn a joint JD/MBA from the University of Arizona, where he worked in the physical sciences...

Jordan was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia, and his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law. While in college, Jordan earned his commission as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army, and attended Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Jordan is licensed to practice law in Arizona, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. After practicing law in Philadelphia for several years, Jordan relocated to Arizona in 2011 to start a Family Law practice with his sister, Amanda, which serves the greater Phoenix area. Jordan is a member of the...

Criminal Defense Attorney Christopher Millar is a Former Prosecutor, Military Veteran and Founder of Millar Law, P.L.L.C. As a Former Prosecutor, Attorney Millar handled all types of criminal cases from Serious Felony Offenses to Misdemeanors. He has extensive experience in DUIs, Felony Offenses, Assaults, Domestic Violence, Weapons Offenses, Drug Offenses, Criminal Traffic Offenses, and more. Contact Millar Law for a no obligation case review to see how we can help you on your case. Attorney Millar is originally from Chicago, Illinois and moved to Arizona in 2005 when he joined the United States Air Force. After serving for 4 years,...

David A. Black is a Phoenix-based criminal defense and trial attorney. His practice includes the representation of individuals accused of crimes ranging from DUI to white collar fraud investigations. He has been named in the Best Lawyers in America 2020-2023, as well as SuperLawyers. David is AV Rated and owns a law firm located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. He was educated at UCLA School of Law and worked as a prosecutor out of law school. He is dedicated to the aggressive defense of his clients and their rights.

Attorney Steven Scharboneau primarily focuses in the areas of criminal defense, legislative advocacy, and appellate advocacy. He is extremely passionate about protecting the rights of others and achieves this by advocating for his clients directly in the courtroom and indirectly at the legislative level as a lobbyist. Steven graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona earning a bachelor’s degree in political science with an emphasis in law and public policy. He then earned his Juris Doctorate degree from ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and is licensed to practice law in Arizona and in U.S. District Court in the...

Ms. Ayensa I. Millan is a Senior Lobbyist and Managing Attorney for CIMA Law Group. Her expertise is immigration law, criminal law, and personal injury law. She was also appointed as a Judge Pro Tem to the Maricopa County Superior Court by the Maricopa County Boar of Supervisors. She resides over a variety of hearings including criminal misdemeanor and traffic arraignments; juvenile alcohol, driving and curfew arraignments; criminal jury and non-jury trials; orders of protection hearings and harassment injunctions just to name a few. As a native of Puerto Penasco, Mexico she immigrated to the Phoenix, AZ and has built a...

Weeks Law is dedicated to providing superior Arizona DUI, traffic and criminal defense in Phoenix, throughout Maricopa County, and surrounding counties. Ashelee J. Weeks is not only an attorney, but a former prosecutor as well. This experience gives Ashelee the edge over other attorneys because of her significant trial and courtroom experience. Ashelee has handled over a thousand DUI, traffic, & criminal cases and has spent her career in a courtroom with various judges, attorneys, and advocates. The skills and knowledge gained from her experience is unparalleled. Call now for a FREE consultation!

"Hirsch and Lyon Accident Law is a Phoenix law firm serving Phoenix and neighboring cities and is dedicated to representing the rights and best interests of accident victims. If you or a loved one has sustained serious personal injuries in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, or were injured on someone’s property, or were attacked by a dog, you can count on Hirsch and Lyon to provide you with the superior legal representation you both need and deserve. Have your case handled by a State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law. Less than 1%...

A compassionate lawyer who has spent his career focusing exclusively on personal injury claims, Steve Patience brings over 30 years of practical experience to every case. Mr. Patience is certified in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory with an AV Rating, which signifies the highest lawyer ranking. His focus on incidents involving motor vehicles, dangerous products and insurance claims has made him a voice for victims and a passionate advocate for those who need one most. A graduate in Business from Brigham Young University in 1978 with a law degree from the University of Arizona in 1983, Steve is a former president...

Quinn has been practicing general business and estate planning law since 1992 and was an equity partner at Jennings Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C. prior to opening his own law firm, DeAngelis Legal, in 2005. He is Board Certified in Estate and Trust Law by the State bar of Arizona, has an AV* Preeminent rating from Martindale Hubble and a 10/10 rating from AVVO. He frequently speaks on a variety of topics, including estate planning, corporate planning and succession planning. During the course of his career he has worked with some of the most successful individuals and businesses...

Jonathan Roeder is a Co-Founder and attorney for The Valley Law Group, a Phoenix & Gilbert based law firm that focuses primarily in the areas of divorce, family, and juvenile law throughout the state of Arizona. With what started as just a two attorney, one support staff law firm, has now grown into one of the largest and highest rated family law firms in Arizona. With what is at stake in each and every family law matter, the law firm and attorney you choose matters! Jonathan and his team of award-winning attorneys are overturning the status quo and perception...

Stewart Law Group is a firm focused on Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody with eight offices in the Greater Phoenix area.

Whether you're facing a divorce, custody battle, or spousal support hearing, facts and information are crucial to supporting your case and protecting your rights. If your spouse has hidden money in bank accounts you never knew existed or suffers from an addiction that could put your children at risk, you need a divorce lawyer who can expose and collect facts important to your case.

The Family law attorneys at the Stewart Law Group have experience working with experts in financial...

John Leader is a highly experienced and successful trial lawyer, focusing on Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Personal Injury cases. He is uniquely qualified to handle your situation and will guide you through the legal process. Unlike other lawyers, he won't hesitate to go to trial if needed. John worked as a federal prosecutor for nine years, where he embraced the responsibility of ethically and aggressively prosecuting criminals on behalf of the United States' government. He honed his trial and appellate skills, entering private practice working for Dale Haralson, one of the most respected trial lawyers anywhere. John has successfully tried numerous...

Arizona family law attorney Debora Levine is an Arizona native. Growing up, she was active in Girl Scouts and studied Spanish and French. She took 3rd in the state in her French examination in high school. She attended ASU for undergraduate school. After graduating from ASU, Debora was a GED instructor for teen moms at Rio Salado. After her work at Rio Salado, she began working for a social services agency, Child and Family Resources. Debora was a life skills educator for teen moms. She then went back to school for her post-baccalaureate in education to become a public-school educator. Debora...

SOLELY Focused on DUI Defense Representation. 19+ years / 4,200+. Multi-Award Winning DUI Specialist. Hire Anyone Else for Your DUI, and You Will Be Paying A Lot More Money, and/or Getting A Lot Less Experience. Call Attorney Brian Sloan Directly For a Free 'In Depth' Consultation - 480-720-7839. * The ONLY DUI Defense Attorney in the United States featured as a "Power Lawyer" in USA Today in 2022... * One of Less Than Ten Lawyers in AZ and NM Named as a "SuperLawyer" in DUI Defense" for four years in a row... * Numerous Awards for "Top 1 Percent," "Top Lawyer," "Top 100,"...

Where I defend you: MOSTLY (usually only) in COCHISE COUNTY courts ; sometimes I will take Santa Cruz, Graham, or Pima County cases * What I do: Misdemeanor and Felony DUI & Criminal Defense for Adults & Juveniles - Driving Under the Influence/”Drunk Driving” (Alcohol, Extreme Alcohol, Drugs), Personal Possession of Drugs, Domestic Violence, Set Aside Conviction (similar to Expungement), MVD DUI Driver License issues, Restore Civil Rights, and more * How long I’ve done it: Licensed as a Lawyer in Arizona since 1987, DUI & Criminal Defense since 1989, in Cochise County since 1998 * What I’ve done:...

Stephen Vincent is a founding member and attorney at State 48. Stephen has a passion for the law and teaching. He has combined those loves as the head of new client intake and head of legal education programs. He also is the firm’s main researcher and works on all appellate cases. Stephen Vincent, Attorney, is a lifelong writer who uses this skill to explain clearly and memorably a client’s case to judges. A native of St. George, Utah, Stephen attended Arizona State University for law school where he interned for the Goldwater Institute and worked as a Justice Court mediator. After...

Richard J. Suzuki brings a wealth of legal experience to his practice, having served as a former Maricopa Deputy County Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney, specializing in both state and federal prosecution. In addition to his prosecutorial background, Richard spent over three years at an insurance defense law firm, enhancing his understanding of accident and injury matters from a diverse perspective. With an extensive history of jury trial engagements, Richard possesses invaluable insights into courtroom dynamics. His commitment to assisting clients facing criminal and personal injury challenges is evident in his passionate advocacy. Whether individuals are grappling with serious criminal...

Perry focuses his practice on cases involving accidents and personal injury, as well as criminal defense and DUI. He has successfully represented clients in large personal injury and wrongful death cases and those accused of serious crimes, including first degree murder. His countless DUI victories have helped clients retain their freedom (and their drivers licenses), while also helping them avoid the career crippling effects of a DUI conviction. He has recovered millions on behalf of his client's in personal injury settlements. His skilled legal advocacy gained him recognition as Two Years 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys for Client Satisfaction from...

Matthew Harrison is the founding member of Harrison Law and has been practicing law for over 25 years. Prior to founding Harrison Law, Mr. Harrison was an attorney with a nationally-recognized surety, construction, and fidelity law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, where his practice focused on complex civil litigation. Previously Mr. Harrison was a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for over seven years where he held leadership positions and mentored less-experienced attorneys. Matthew Harrison has combined these experiences into a law firm that has established itself both locally and nationally as a highly-regarded law firm. Mr....

Dr. Sam Cullan's first degree was from the United States Merchant Marine Academy where he graduated with a major in Marine Engineering and a minor in Nuclear Engineering. After graduating, he ran for public office and was elected to the Nebraska State Senate, at the age of 22. He served in the State Senate for two terms and then attended Creighton University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 1982. While practicing law he pursued a medical degree from Creighton University Medical School and graduated in 1987.
After medical school, Dr. Cullan worked for a large Kansas City firm defending serious...

Michael Gerity is a distinguished attorney in Arizona who brings a wealth of experience to every case. Whether representing a client with a commercial or intellectual property dispute, or providing legal advice for a business entrepreneur, Mr. Gerity is an aggressive and reliable lawyer who knows how to get the results clients need. He is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell in recognition of his high ethical standards and professional ability and has been selected by the American Institute of Legal Counsel for its 10 Best in Arizona list in client satisfaction for 2016 in the Litigation, Lawsuits &...

My name is David Gerszewski and I am an Estate Planning Attorney and Tax Lawyer. I was born and raised in North Dakota and first moved to Arizona in 1992 to pursue graduate studies in applied statistics at Arizona State University. My first career working for Wall Street investment banks and hedge funds took me to New York and then to London for almost 20 years. After leaving institutional finance, I moved to Florianópolis in South America where I developed a restaurant franchise concept that spread throughout southern Brazil.

I again made Arizona my home in 2014 and now...

Attorney Austin Wulf was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa. He received a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Creighton University in Omaha, NE then graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. He clerked with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission before returning home to Davenport to study for the Bar. He was an extremely welcome addition to the Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden, & Lessmann Law Firm in January 2022! Austin’s mother was a single parent to him and his younger brothers. She dotes on her sons and works enormously hard to make them happy and give them the best...

Michael F. Rollins received his law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1978 and was admitted to practice law in Arizona. Following graduation, Mr. Rollins accepted a Federal Judicial Clerkship with the Honorable Carl A. Muecke, Chief Judge for the District of Arizona.

Upon completion, he began his practice in insurance defense, working for an international law firm in its Phoenix office. He was elected to firm partnership and defended Fortune 500 companies and Arizona clients in cases involving personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice and labor law issues. He handled catastrophic injury claims including...

Brandy has assisted Arizona families with family law matters for more than 15 years. She has used her skills to represent clients in every area of family law, including: divorce, legal separation, paternity, child support, decree enforcements and modifications, alternative dispute resolution and more. With experience, determination and finesse, Brandy has successfully guided hundreds of families through difficult times and onto new beginnings. Brandy gives each and every case her full commitment.

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Born and raised in Arizona, Brandy graduated with Honors from Arizona State University in 1998. Brandy is distinguished from other family law attorneys...

With more than 27 years of experience as a trial attorney, Louis Hollingsworth has successfully represented thousands of injured clients in Southern Arizona. Louis is a certified specialist by the State Bar of Arizona in Injury and Wrongful Death. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, is recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers and has been A-V rated by Martindale Hubbell since 2001.