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Tait Elkie

Fountain Hills Law Firm

22 years of experience
Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning ...
Arizona

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Biography

I have been a licensed attorney since 2002, and have handled thousands of cases. The focus of my practice is Estate Planning and Probate, Personal Injury, and Criminal/DUI defense. Prior to becoming an attorney, I held various positions within the legal field to include process server, law clerk, and private investigator. I am licensed to practice in all Arizona State Courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.

Practice Areas

Criminal Law: Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Fees

Free Consultation
Credit Cards Accepted
Contingent Fees

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Arizona
Since 2002

9th Circuit
Since 2004

Languages

English

Professional Experience

Attorney-Owner: Fountain Hills Law Firm; 2008 - Current

Attorney: Mid-Sized Law Firm, Scottsdale, Arizona; 2005 - 2008; Responsibilities included representing hundreds of clients in a variety of civil, misdemeanor and more serious felony matters. Conducted bench and jury trials, evidentiary hearings, change of plea appearances, and other routine court matters. Appeared in numerous courts, both felony and limited jurisdiction, throughout the State of Arizona.

Attorney: Mid-Sized Law Firm, Phoenix, Arizona; 2003 - 2005; Responsibilities included assisting clients through the various stages of the legal system in civil and criminal matters. To include, but not limited to, felony and misdemeanor trials, dispute resolution, legal research and writing.

Sgt./E-5: United States Marine Corps; 1989 - 1993; Responsibilities included setting up and maintaining radio communications utilizing high frequency, microwave, and satellite modes of communication. Responsibilities also included training, motivating, and supervising a unit of 30 - 40 Marines on a daily basis. Operation Desert Shield/Storm, August 1990 - March 1991 Operating Restore Hope, December 1992 - April 1993