Best DUI Attorneys in Arizona | 2016

Since admission to practice law, Mr. Illes has always been committed to defending the rights of the accused. This commitment began when serving as deputy defender in Mohave County. Attorney Illes then relocated to Flagstaff to focus on cases throughout the northern Arizona counties. Several years and snowstorms later Mr. Illes decided to give it a go in the warmer climate of southern Arizona. He is proud to call Tucson his home and enjoys working with people of southern Arizona. Mr. Illes believes one of the most important rights the accused has is the right to trial. It is at trial that the state is held to the highest standard — guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Steven D. West is a criminal defense attorney who values individual liberty. His clients are, by law, innocent until proven guilty and are entitled to a competent criminal defense strategy and an effective attorney. If the government has charged you with a crime — no matter how serious or how minor — he believes that there is always something that can be done for you.

Upon moving to Tucson in 1995, Mr. West was placed on the panels in Pima County for first degree murder cases and all felonies. He is qualified to represent Death Penalty cases as the lead attorney. He has represented five clients who were facing the death penalty and successfully obtained life sentences or better in all five cases.

Nathan Leonardo is a trial lawyer practicing in Southern Arizona focusing on criminal defense and personal injury cases. As a former state and federal prosecutor, he has extensive trial experience. After graduating from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1997, Mr. Leonardo clerked for a Pima County Superior Court Judge and then joined the Pima County Attorney's Office as a Deputy County Attorney. As a Deputy County Attorney, Mr. Leonardo prosecuted a wide range of cases, including DUI, narcotics offenses, property crimes, violent felonies, and homicides. After four years at the Pima County Attorney’s Office, Mr. Leonardo spent three years at the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.

The Schill Law Group is a client focused firm with over 100 years of combined legal experience. We will go the extra mile to see that your case concludes with the best possible results. Your case will be handled by one attorney the entire way through, who will keep you informed and work hard to ensure that your case has a satisfactory outcome.

Our experience has taught us not only about the laws and processes, but how to make sure you receive the best possible legal experience. We will provide aggressive and knowledgeable representation and ensure your rights are protected. In addition, our client-oriented approach is not limited to the office.

The People's Law Firm launched in January 2015 with a single bold objective: to combat, and ultimately defeat, the assault on the people's constitutional rights being commissioned by our governmental and corporate power structure. Founded in Phoenix, the Firm was created to represent Arizonans brave enough to stand up to those who abuse their power. The PLF was the vision of Steve Benedetto -- a common lawyer who made the uncommon decision to leave one of the fastest growing personal injury law firms in the state, at the peak of its success, to start a new kind of law firm.

Jay S. Volquardsen attended Arizona State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Project Management in 1997 and a Juris Doctor of Law in 2000. During his undergraduate studies, Mr. Volquardsen served as an intern for the Arizona State Senate Finance Committee. During law school, Mr. Volquardsen served as a Staff Attorney clerk for the Court of Appeals for the State of Arizona , Division One. Mr. Volquardsen gained a wealth of experience and knowledge in the areas of civil, constitutional, and criminal law during his time with the Court of Appeals.

Tyler M. Allen is a graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Florida. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in 2009. Mr. Allen then received his Juris Doctor Degree from Phoenix School of Law in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Allen is a licensed and practicing attorney and has worked for Fountain Hills Law Firm since June of 2012. Mr. Allen is a trial attorney and having handled hundreds of criminal cases has led to him spending a great amount of time in the Courtroom. His representative criminal matters include defending clients against allegations of aggravated assault, theft, shoplifting, prostitution, and domestic violence.

When you have a calling and you know it, you go with it. That’s Guy Brown. He discovered years ago that his purpose in life is to transform people. Not just any people, but people like you who are charged with a crime. And, he does it through the practice of law. For over 20 years, Guy has been defending hundreds of people and helping them get a second chance at life. Many criminal defense attorneys will defend you, but only Guy Brown will care enough about you to give you his cell phone number. The difference is that Guy Brown sees the good in everyone and knows that in the darkest of times, we all need someone who believes in them. He’s not a pushover. He’s tough and demanding, but in truth, Guy is what you need.

Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas, Matt Hilscher learned the value of hard work at a young age. He worked for his family’s landscaping company before attending Baylor University for his undergraduate degree. During his collegiate years, he continued working hard as a caretaker of underprivileged children. Before becoming a lawyer, Matt served as a Physician Recruiter with the Merritt, Hawkins and Associates. He was able to work with hospital executives across the nation to garner excellent medical doctors for their practices.

Roland joined the R&R Law Group in 2015 after working at another large criminal defense firm in Arizona. Roland has experience in major and minor felony offenses, misdemeanor DUI and other traffic violations. Roland brings to the team years of additional experience in providing aggressive and modern criminal defense strategies to his clients.

Michelle Bell was born and raised in Northern California. She began her pre-law studies at Chico State University and finished at the University of Northern Florida, where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a minor in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation, Michelle moved to Phoenix to attend law school at Arizona Summit School of Law. There she received her Juris Doctorate degree in two and a half years, graduating a semester early, and ranked among the top of her class. While attending Arizona Summit School of Law, Michelle interned at the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s office.

Mark A Heath II has litigated hundreds of criminal cases and tried cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to homicides. As a former prosecutor, he understands the other side and knows how the government thinks. Through hard work, Mr. Heath has earned the respect of the legal community in Arizona. He has worked with hundreds of attorneys and appeared before numerous judges in city, state, and federal courts.

TRENT R. BUCKALLEW, ESQ., was born in San Diego, California and raised in Tempe, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies (1996). Immediately thereafter, Mr. Buckallew attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, CA where he graduated and received his Juris Doctorate degree (1999). Upon graduation from law school and passing the Arizona bar exam, he accepted a position with the Mohave County Public Defender’s Office, and subsequently, the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office. While serving with these public defense firms he gained invaluable trial experience, and an extensive knowledge of our often-complicated criminal justice system.

After passing the Arizona State Bar in 2008, Matthew A Marner began working as a criminal defense attorney at the Yuma County Legal Defender’s Office in Yuma, Arizona. He immediately took on an imposing caseload of wide-ranging criminal defense cases for indigent defendants, including drug possession, burglary, domestic violence, theft, shoplifting, and others. He became a member of the Federal Bar in the Federal District Court of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in 2009.

Marc J. Victor is an Arizona State bar certified specialist in criminal law who has been zealously representing clients in serious state and federal criminal law matters for well over twenty years. As a long time freedom activist, Mr. Victor is regularly invited to speak to audiences across Arizona on a variety of issues including ending the drug war, the rights of gun owners, the free market, criminal justice issues as well as a variety of other criminal law related issues. He has twice debated Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery on the drug war.

The Law Offices of Stephen Paul Barnard are known for the variety of people it defends, including blue collar workers, corporate executives, community leaders, national celebrities, and professional athletes. They thoroughly investigate all the allegations and evidence, and we interview all significant witnesses to preserve their testimony. Their technical resources gives them the capacity to prepare state-of-the-art exhibits, and they never miss an opportunity to file a motion to exclude illegal evidence the prosecutor or police have against you.

There is no substitute for experience when it comes to hiring an attorney to defend your legal rights. With more than 40 years of combined experience, the lawyers of Sherick & Bleier P.L.L.C. provide intelligent, experienced and passionate representation to clients in Tucson and throughout southern Arizona.

Attorney Vyvian Reque has dedicated her life to public service. She has spent hundreds of hours serving the community by mentoring youth, as well as providing services to veterans and the elderly. She has worked extensively as a domestic violence advocate. Ms. Reque has spent a large part of her life in South and North America. Her travels have provided her with a unique understanding and respect for a variety of cultures.