Arizona Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

24 W Camelback Rd #498, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA

Leading criminal defense and DUI lawyer Arja Shah represents clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding areas. Arja gained her experience by successfully defending hundreds of clients who were facing serious criminal charges. Arja takes great pride in providing her clients with highly individualized service because she genuinely understands what is at stake when you are accused of committing a crime or arrested for drunk driving. Arja is adamant that it takes more than just knowing the law to support and guide people through trying times.

Criminal Defense Law

2 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

DUI Defense Attorney Brian Sloan is a Criminal Defense Lawyer SOLELY Focused on DUI Defense Representation. Mr. Sloan has been defending DUI cases since 2004, and has defended more than 2,900 DUI cases, with incredible results. A partial list of accomplishments can be viewed at Mr. Sloan’s website: www.ArizDUI.com. Mr. Sloan is a Founding Member of The Arizona DUI Team; is one of the most award-winning DUI Defense Lawyers in the state, and has an impressive resume of accomplishments. Mr. Sloan is rated 10-out-of-10 on AVvo.com; 4.9-out-of-5.0 on Martindale Hubbell; was awarded the SuperLawyers Southwest Rising Star Award for five years in a row for DUI Defense; and in 2019, he was named a SuperLawyer in DUI Defense, which was given to only 7 people in Arizona and New Mexico combined. Mr. Sloan prides himself on being the ‘Best Value in the State’ when it comes to DUI Defense Representation, due to his years of experience, sole focus on DUI Defense, and what he charges.

Criminal Defense Law

3600 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Bruce Blumberg is the founder and principal attorney at Blumberg & Associates, a Phoenix law firm serving clients throughout Phoenix and statewide in the areas of criminal defense and family law. A leading criminal defense lawyer in the state, Bruce is one of only a handful of attorneys to be certified as a specialist in criminalBruce Blumberg is the founder and principal attorney at Blumberg & Associates, a Phoenix law firm serving clients throughout Phoenix and statewide in the areas of criminal defense and family law. A leading criminal defense lawyer in the state, Bruce is one of only a handful of attorneys to be certified as a specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of Arizona. As a criminal defense lawyer in Phoenix, Bruce handles the full range of Arizona criminal law matters, from juvenile offenses and probation violations to the most serious felonies. Bruce has successfully handled a number of murder and violent crime trials and has served as Appointed Counsel in many Maricopa County death penalty cases. A hardworking, dedicated and passionate attorney, Bruce excels in serious felony cases where the stakes are high. law by the State Bar of Arizona.

Criminal Defense Law

11811 N Tatum Blvd, Unit 3031, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Craig Orent is an experienced, aggressive, passionate trial attorney who has been trying criminal cases for 28 years. He takes on any case where the government has accused someone of wrongdoing; and he approaches each case with the same passion and dedication regardless of the charge, the complexity, or how formidable the governments case. Craig represents accused persons in State, City, and Federal courts. He applies his expertise, skill, and experience to effectively represent his clients and to achieve the very best possible outcome. Though no attorney can or should guarantee results, Craig guarantees that he will fiercely defend and advocate his clients best interests and constitutional rights.

Criminal Defense Law

3838 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Josephine Pesaresi Hallam is a criminal defense attorney with Hallam Law Group PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona. The State Bar of Arizona lists her membership as active. Her bar biography identifies serious felony defense as her principal focus, including murder, aggravated assault, sexual offenses, drug sales and trafficking. Before her work at Hallam Law Group, Hallam held trial and supervisory positions with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office. As a trial group supervisor, she managed 15 attorneys, three investigators and two paralegals. She continued to participate in felony trials with lawyers in the group and to cover court hearings. Her earlier team-leader duties included mentoring new lawyers and serving as second chair alongside them in court. She also taught training classes for new attorneys and continuing legal education sessions at the Statewide Arizona Public Defender Association Conference. Her public defender work began while she was a law student in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After moving to Arizona, she spent two years as a trial attorney before leaving to raise a family. During that interval, she volunteered with the Arizona Justice Project as a supervising attorney, working with law students on post-conviction relief petitions for innocent or wrongfully convicted prisoners. Hallam later returned to the Maricopa public defender’s office, taking first- and second-chair roles in felony trials involving charges from drug sales to murder. Her litigation work has included witness interviews, investigation and motion writing, as well as plea negotiations, jury selection and evidentiary hearings.

Criminal Defense Law

1826 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA

Joy, a Chicago native, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (cum laude) from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Joy attended law school at Indiana University-Bloomington and the University of Arizona. She received her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University-Bloomington in 1996. Joy is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: Wisconsin, Arizona, the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the Western District of Wisconsin, the District of Arizona, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Her criminal practice has handled all manner of cases, from disorderly conduct and littering to white collar fraud and homicide. Her civil practice involves federal trial matters coast-to-coast. Her current practice interests include federal trial consulting, electronic discovery under the Federal Rules of Evidence, complex criminal litigation, and civil rights litigation. Consistent with Joy's commitment to social justice for all, Joy currently serves on the Arizona State Bar Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee. She also serves on the Arizona State Bar Criminal Defense and Procedure Committee.

Criminal Defense Law

4500 N 32nd Street, 201 A, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Kenneth S. Countryman, P.C. is run by Kenneth Countryman who has been practicing law for 15 years. Mr. Countryman has a broad range of experience serving as a prosecutor, and as a special assistant counsel to the Arizona governor. He has been in private practice since 1999. Mr. Countryman has extensive trial experience in felony and misdemeanor courts. He is capitol certified and tried cases involving homicide, domestic violence, property crimes, DUI, white collar crime and other related offenses.

Criminal Defense Law

76 E Mitchell Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

With more than 30 years of dedicated legal service, Marc Adair has solidified his reputation as a cornerstone of the Arizona legal community. Currently serving as a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney at Grand Canyon Law Group, Marc is far more than just a legal practitioner; he is a fierce advocate who brings a seasoned, aggressive edge to every case he handles. His career is fueled by a genuine, singular passion for criminal justice and a deep-seated belief in protecting the constitutional rights of every individual who finds themselves facing the power of the state.Marc’s journey to his current role was built on a long-standing foundation of leadership and professional independence. Before joining his current team, he spent over 25 years successfully navigating the complexities of the legal world as both a partner in a firm and as a sole practitioner. He further sharpened his high-stakes litigation expertise. This diverse history—which includes valuable experience as a former business owner—gives him a unique, well-rounded perspective that makes him an asset not just in the courtroom, but as a mentor and supervisor within any legal organization.In his practice today, Marc is the advocate people turn to when the stakes are at their highest. He is primarily tasked with defending clients through some of the most daunting legal challenges imaginable, including homicide, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and complex sex or drug offenses involving wiretaps. Whether he is appearing in an Arizona state court or a Federal U.S. District Court, Marc utilizes his strong interpersonal and communication skills to help the criminally accused navigate a system that often feels overwhelming and cold. For Marc, the practice of law is a true calling, centered on the idea that every person deserves a perfect advocate to fight for their rights.

Criminal Defense Law

3200 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Michael P. Denea is the founder and principal attorney of Michael P. Denea, PLC, an Arizona criminal defense firm with a published mailing address in Avondale. His work has included trials, pretrial proceedings and appeals. In February 2026, he was identified as defense counsel in a sentencing memorandum filed in United States v. Loredo in the federal District of Arizona. Serious felony defense figures prominently in Denea’s attorney profile: it lists murder, assault, sexual offenses, crimes against children and possession of child pornography. Automobile and white-collar crimes are also named. The firm’s account of his practice adds property crimes, drug offenses and probation violations to that record. The firm credits Denea with challenging portions of Arizona’s criminal sentencing laws before the Arizona Supreme Court. It also reports a trial acquittal for a client charged with aggravated assault and vulnerable adult abuse. Other reported results include reducing felony charges to misdemeanors in cases involving white-collar offenses, violent crimes and drug possession. At the firm level, the published services extend to criminal appeals, post-conviction relief petitions, clemency petitions and administrative proceedings, as well as misdemeanor and felony trials. The firm offers criminal representation throughout Arizona. Its Phoenix connection is documented in a July 2023 United States Supreme Court filing, which listed Denea’s firm at 3200 North Central Avenue; its contact page now lists an Avondale post office box.

Criminal Defense Law

11435 S. Adams Ave., Yuma, AZ 85365

Criminal Defense Law

7373 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Suite 255, Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Zachary Ansell is a criminal defense attorney at Ansell Law in Scottsdale, Arizona. His work includes defense against felony and misdemeanor charges, with cases involving DUI, domestic violence, assault and drugs. He also handles criminal traffic matters, including allegations of speeding, racing and exhibition of speed. Beyond defending accused individuals, Ansell represents crime victims in criminal proceedings, seeking restitution and appropriate sentences. His practice also includes juvenile delinquency matters, personal injury cases and some contract disputes. Ansell was born and raised in Phoenix and grew up in the farmland of Laveen. He earned a degree in psychology before attending law school, graduating from law school at age 25. Early in his legal career, he joined a firm focused on criminal defense. There, he received direct mentoring from a criminal law specialist who had more than 30 years of experience. Cars have been a longstanding personal interest and a connection to his professional work. Ansell traces his early client relationships and career development to that interest, and his clients include members of Arizona’s car-enthusiast community. That connection sits alongside his work defending criminal traffic cases, including racing and exhibition-of-speed allegations. Outside his practice, he attends local car shows, spends time at the race track and spends time with his family.