San Tan Valley Criminal Lawyers

Todd E. Nolan is a respected criminal defense attorney based in Mesa, Arizona. He has practiced criminal law for over 9 years and has extensive experience defending people charged with felonies and misdemeanors.

Salwin Law Group focuses its practice on criminal defense and employment law. If you find yourself facing criminal charges or discrimination from an employer, this can be the most stressful experience of your life. Salwin Law Group understands, and their mission is to help you navigate this stressful situation to get you the very best result.

Stewart Salwin is a Harvard-educated, former prosecutor who has handled thousands of DUIs throughout his career. He understands how the prosecution thinks, and he will put this knowledge and experience to work for you, making him the ideal partner to help you resolve your legal...

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...

Craig Orent has been defending and trying criminal cases for 30+ years, handling everything from criminal traffic matters to capital first-degree murder. He is known to be aggressive, tenacious, and passionate in his defense of his clients. He approaches each case as if he were representing a family member. He is an advocate, defender, and advisor. He appears in all courts (city, state, and federal).

A proven winner in trial, Aaron J. Reed advocates for his clients with outstanding results and top level customer service. Aaron dedicates 100% of his practice to defending people that cannot defend themselves, and has done so even before becoming a licensed attorney. Criminal defense has always been his passion, and his clients are best served because of it. Aaron has had numerous outright jury trial acquittals (not guilty on all charges) in major felony cases, including sexual assault, kidnapping, sale or transportation of narcotic drugs and felony possession of narcotic drugs. Aaron also is unique...

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 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...

Belen is a Phoenix criminal defense attorney. She advocates fiercely for her clients and is an excellent negotiator while maintaining her ethical and respectable approach. She collaborates with civil and immigration attorneys, whenever necessary, to develop the best outcome for her clients. Belen also knows how to develop the best defense possible and recruits psychologists, forensic experts, psychiatrists, accident reconstructionists, ballistics experts, fire experts, videographers, toxicologists, criminalists, and many other doctors.

Ms. Belen Olmedo Guerra is a strong advocate and litigator. She has handled hundreds of felony cases including sexual crimes, child abuse, prostitution, and homicides. She is extremely successful...

I am Board Certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Specialist in Criminal law. I have been practicing Criminal law in Arizona for over 25 years. I was recently awarded the Tom Karis Criminal Justice Award by the State Bar of Arizona. In Arizona only 22 lawyers earned this distinction. I also have extensive experience in Mental Health and Addiction issues in Criminal law cases. I travel throughout Arizona representing clients in various criminal matters, including Murder, Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide, Assault, Aggravated Assault, all drug crimes including transportation for sale of large quantities of...

Jerald Schreck is an award-winning criminal defense attorney in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona. Prior to entering private practice, he was the supervisor of the Sex Crimes Trial Team at the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office where he practiced for approximately twenty-four years. He has concentrated on the defense of persons charged with sex crimes for over twenty years. During that time he has been involved in the defense of college students, teachers, medical professionals, law enforcement officers, corrections officers, attorneys, parents, juveniles, group home workers, coaches, religious leaders, athletes, day care workers and corporate executives on a wide variety...

Jess A. Lorona is a partner at Lorona Mead, PLC, and has been practicing law for over 38 years. He is also a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Justice Courts and Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Tribal Court.

Our criminal defense team has Over 5,000 case victories and 3 Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization (the most Certified Criminal Law Specialists of ANY firm in Arizona). Criminal Charges are Serious - You Need a Highest Rated Law Firm on Your Side!

Since becoming a lawyer in 1989, Arizona Criminal Attorney and Arizona DUI Lawyer David Michael Cantor has handled many high profile cases which have been covered by the local and national news media. He has been interviewed and has appeared on Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Live, CNN, Inside Edition, the CBS...

Alison Briggs has been with the My Arizona Lawyers since 2016. Currently, she serves as the client services manager and an attorney. Alison combines her passion for helping people with the practice of law.

Alison was born and educated in Massachusetts. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from the University Of Massachusetts- Amherst where she was the 2007 commencement speaker. Additionally, Ms. Briggs also holds a Master of Social Work degree from Salem State University. Plus, she is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (Massachusetts).

Alison has worked with children and families in many capacities since completing her...

I found an instant passion for Criminal Defense almost two decades ago and feel blessed to love my work. I have always sought to fight for the underdog, and through my work, get to help people deserving a quality and affordable defense.

I was was born in East Amherst, NY and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. After graduation, I spent two years working for one of the nations most respected Criminal Defense firms in Washington DC., learning early on what qualities make a for a effective defense attorney. I graduated with a Law Degree from California...

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...

Robert F. Gruler is a native of Arizona and has spent his life developing relationships in the local community. The oldest of three boys, Gruler learned at an early age what it means to lead and has carried forth that tradition throughout his life. Mr. Gruler attended Brophy College Preparatory, an all-boys Jesuit high school in downtown Phoenix. While there, Gruler was a four-year letterman on the wrestling team, serving as Team Captain his Junior and Senior years. In 2004, Gruler competed and won first place in the regional tournament. At Brophy, Gruler excelled in his studies and secured...

Michael Kielsky joined Udall Shumway PLC in 2016.

Mr. Kielsky is a 1984 graduate of Grand Canyon University, in Phoenix, holding a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

For 15 years, Mr. Kielsky was employed in a variety of roles in technology, including Software Engineer, Business Analyst, and Manager of Engineering, at well-known companies in industries such as aerospace, communications, defense, finance, and technology.

In 1999, seeking new challenges, and due to his long-running interest in law, Mr. Kielsky began on a path to his second career, enrolling in law school on an academic scholarship. Even with completing law school on an accelerated...

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...

Jack, a graduate of ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, has devoted his entire career to honing his trial and litigation skills. He started in private practice, then went to work at Maricopa County Public Defender’s office where he handled cases ranging from assault, drug trafficking, white collar, dangerous crimes, sex crimes, and homicides. Throughout his experiences, Jack recognized not only his passion for litigation but also for fighting for the underdog—those who have everything stacked against them when their liberty is at stake. Jack believes there are two sides to every story and that everyone is entitled to...

Ray A. Ybarra Maldonado is a human rights activist, author, filmmaker, and public speaker. Born in Douglas, AZ, Ybarra Maldonado’s mother was born just a few miles to the south in the town of Agua Prieta, Sonora. As a lawyer, Ybarra Maldonado is an aggressive trial attorney who has attained not guilty verdicts for his clients in both state and federal courts. In addition to attaining not guilty verdict he has won motions to suppress evidence that have resulted in complete dismissal of cases and has attained victories at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. In the immigration context, his clients...

Armando Nava is the sole own of The Nava Law Firm, PLLC. He is licensed to practice in the State of Arizona and the Federal District Court of Arizona. He is a passionate and experienced criminal law and DUI defense attorney. He is currently a board Member for Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice and works with AACJ's legislative committee to help push criminal justice reform in Arizona.

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!

Former Prosecutor familiar with all courts in the Phoenix Metropolitan area.

Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist and highest rated by Martindale-Hubbell.

Born and raised in Phoenix Arizona.

Mr. Garvey now focuses his efforts in the field of Criminal Law and DUI Law, both Misdemeanor, and minor and major Felony Litigation. Ryan has been practicing for nearly two decades and has won numerous state and national legal awards for the high degree of customer service he provides to his clients and as well for the high degree of skill level and success he brings to each and every case he undertakes.

James E. Novak of The Law Office of James E. Novak, PLLC, is an experienced DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney. He serves clients in Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, and Phoenix AZ. James Novak defends those facing felony or misdemeanor charges and provides both pretrial and trial services. In addition to his hands on experience and proven success in criminal and DUI defense, Attorney James E.Novak, is the author of three free Arizona Winning Strategy Defense Books, and hundreds of impaired driving and criminal defense articles on his website, blog, and the web. ...

Law Offices Michael E Ziton PC is a Trusted and Established Litigation Law Firm. Michael Ziton is a Practicing Member of the Arizona Bar for 25 Years. You Need a Winning Lawyer on Your Side. Michael Ziton is Nationally Recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in America.

Michael Ziton Lawyer admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1992. Michael Ziton established his criminal defense practice in 2001 to protect the rights of the accused. With more than 80 jury trials, Michael Ziton has tremendous experience in the courtroom. It is important to have an attorney that knows the...

Hallam Law Group is an experienced felony trial law firm with an outstanding history of working in criminal courtrooms throughout Arizona. Our law firm offers quality legal counsel in various areas of law including: assault, felony DUI, robbery, domestic violence, sexual abuse, felony shoplifting and many more. Hallam has steered through over a thousand criminal cases and some high-level felonies such as sex crimes, and homicides. Contact our skilled attorneys for a free consultation.

A native of Arizona, Colby Kanouse, is the managing attorney at Stone Rose Law focusing on criminal law and personal injury. Call today at (480) 498-8998 to schedule your free consultation to discuss your case. Consultations are available by phone, video & in-person office appointments.

Colby & the dedicated team at Stone Rose Law are accepting new clients who need top quality and experienced legal representation at affordable rates in several areas of law, including but not limited to DUI defense, criminal defense & personal injury cases.

Colby graduated Summa Cum Laude from ASU with a bachelor's degree in...

Arizona's Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and one of Arizona’s Outstanding Lawyers are only several of the distinguished accolades Bret Royle has been awarded as a Phoenix based criminal defense and DUI attorney. However, before he began praciting law, Bret attended the University of Miami School of Law. After graduation from law school, Bret joined an Arizona criminal defense firm, where he gained valuable experience in numerous areas of the law. He proceeded to open his own firm in 2011, where he focused on DUI and criminal defense, gaining a reputation as one of the more successful...

Ms. Cassels studied psychology and special education as an undergraduate.  Everything changed in her final semester at Augustana College when a grant was awarded by the Kellogg Foundation regarding juvenile justice issues.  After working on a particularly compelling murder case, where the defendant was just fourteen years old, she abandoned her Ph.D. applications and applied to law school. During law school, Ms. Cassels had the opportunity to do numerous clinical programs.  She graduated at the top of her class and was the recipient of the prestigious Dwight D. Opperman Scholarship. Ms. Cassels clerked for the Honorable Ronald Longstaff,...

The Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC provides aggressive criminal and DUI defense throughout the State of Arizona. Mr. Buckallew is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, having been certified by the State Bar of Arizona. Mr. Buckallew has significant experience in representing individuals in both felony and misdemeanor cases, has practiced in almost every county in the State of Arizona, and has a proven track record for achieving favorable outcomes in countless cases over the course of his career. Having earned both his Law Degree (JD) as well as a Master's Degree in Forensic Science (MFS), Mr....

Bruce Blumberg is certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona. Of the 18,000 licensed attorneys in Arizona, only about 750 of them have received specialist certification, and only a handful of those are certified in the area of Criminal Law. During his tenure as a defense attorney, Bruce has represented people in many serious felony matters, including a number of death penalty cases. Bruce has a reputation within the legal community of being an honest, hardworking attorney. He has a passion for his clients and dedicates 100 percent to the defense of any client...

I was a police officer and detective for 15 years before becoming a felony and DUI prosecutor. For several years I prosecuted both felony offenses and misdemeanor and aggravated DUI's with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. I have been practicing exclusively criminal and DUI defense for the last fifteen years. During that time, I have successfully defended people charged with DUI, Aggravated DUI, marijuana and drug possession, marijuana and drug sales,domestic violence, robbery, burglary, sex offenses, weapons offenses, manslaughter and homicide. I have negotiated favorable resolutions, have fought to have cases dismissed and have conducted a...