Pima County Lawyers

Chad Pajerski is a highly qualified and experienced attorney who specializes in criminal defense cases. He has been licensed by the State Bar of Arizona since 1999. Mr. Pajerski delivers excellent service to his clients by taking a personal, vested interest in each individual case. Pajerski Law does not employ junior attorneys or associates, thereby ensuring that all aspects of each case are handled exclusively by Mr. Pajerski himself. Unlike large firms that handle a high volume of cases, Pajerski Law limits the number of active cases to fewer than 20. By doing this, Mr. Pajerski can ensure that each...

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...

Ken Booth is an IP Strategist, Registered Patent Attorney and IP Coach specializing in patent and trademark services. Ken is registered to practice and appear before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in all matters. Despite being a patent attorney living in Mesa, Arizona and working in Tempe, Arizona, Ken represents clients throughout the United States and other countries. His emphasis is on client education in intellectual property protection and strategies to advance company value in the fields of mechanical, software, aerospace and electrical engineering; and computer, communication, information, medical and medical device technologies. Ken also...

I am a registered patent attorney. My legal practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of biotechnology patents. I also analyze freedom to operate, invalidity/non-infringement, and patentability of technologies in the agricultural and biotechnology fields. I have counseled clients in patent matters related to medical diagnostics, nutraceuticals, biofuels, bio-pesticides/pesticides, plant growth promoters, anticancer therapeutics, and vaccines.

5 Star Reviewed. Former Major Crimes Prosecutor focused on DUI & Criminal Defense. We defend DUI, Drugs, Assaults, Domestic Violence, Vehicular Crimes, White Collar Crimes, all Felonies and Misdemeanors. We practice in all courts state-wide including, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert. Avvo rated 10/10 and North Valley Top Lawyers in Arizona. Member of Arizona's Finest Lawyers.

Adithya Bala is a top-rated attorney practicing in the Tempe, Arizona area. Providing legal representation in Arizona for a variety of different issues, Adithya Bala was selected to Rising Stars for 2021. He is admitted to practice before the courts in Arizona. After completing undergraduate studies, Adithya Bala attended law school. Adithya Bala was enrolled at Arizona Summit Law School. He earned a juris doctor degree in 2015. Adithya Bala was admitted to the practice of law in 2017.Attorneys like Adithya Bala are recognized by their peers for their outstanding work and commitment to the spirit of the legal profession.

Ryan Hodges practices in the areas of probate, estate and trust administration, and elder law, including long-term care planning and special needs trusts. He is also a Registered Patent Attorney with experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Bar Admissions: Ryan was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2008. He is licensed to practice in all state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education and Honors: Ryan earned his undergraduate degree...

Attorney William D. Black has over 30 years of experience in business law, business litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice law, estate planning, probate and trust litigation and other areas of law. His firm, the Law Offices of William D. Black, is committed to helping clients achieve their legal, business, and personal goals. For a consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of William D. Black, call 602.265-2211 or 1.844 224 0054 contact us online. Our firm serves clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout the State of Arizona. The Law Offices of William D. Black, to...

Vianey Kristina Hurtado was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. As the daughter of immigrants from Mexico, Vianey became interested in immigration law. Vianey moved to Phoenix, AZ, where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree at Arizona State University and later her Juris Doctorate Degree from Phoenix School of Law. With over 10 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to assisting immigrants in attaining their “American Dream.” Vianey also focuses her practice in the area of criminal law, as she saw a great need among the immigrant population for a criminal lawyer to be well-versed in immigration law. With...

Focus Mr. Benikov only practices in the areas of criminal defense and DUI defense. This means that all his knowledge is focused on one area of law. Hire an attorney that only practices the type of law that will help your case. Reputation Mr. Benikov is known for his excellent reputation in the areas of criminal defense and DUI defense. A lawyer is only as good as his reputation. When you hire Mr. Benikov, he will put his reputation to work for you. No matter if Mr. Benikov is dealing with prosecutors, other attorneys, or Judges, they all know his word is his...

As a former Registered Nurse and an active Attorney in both Arizona and Texas, I understand that your injury is personal to you. My team and I recognize that no two cases are the same. We give each claim the individual care and attention that it deserves. With our no up-front fee structure, we are focused on winning your case. Our team will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the justice and compensation you deserve!

Unlike other law firms, we handle our litigation in-house, which means we keep your case from beginning to end.

With over 25 combined years of...

Roya graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006 with Bachelor degrees in History and Spanish—in the Honors program. In 2009, she earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School. While in law school, Roya was a member of the Wisconsin International Law Journal and authored a published article. Although born in Memphis, Tennessee, Roya’s parents are from the Middle East. Roya has traveled the world learning about other cultures, languages, peoples, and food. She has taught English in China, and studied in Turkey and Spain. She has also engaged in...

Melissa Kleminski Bower is an Associate Attorney with the Stewart Law Group. Having joined the legal team in 2011, she works from the firm’s Peoria office location. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2000 with a 3.6 GPA from the University of Arizona. Her Juris Doctor degree (2004) is from The University of Denver Sturm Law School. No stranger to personal challenges, Melissa worked full time while attending law school classes at night, holding externships, and participating as a volunteer in legal programs. As a law school student, she took a month and travelled to Beijing, China,...

Stanna Michelle Slater (born Jeffery Slater) works in civil litigation and estate planning. The civil cases involve inheritance, contracts and injuries. The firm is qualified to practice in all Arizona state and federal courts. Stanna Michelle Slater became a licensed Arizona attorney in 1989. Stanna founded the Law Office of Jeffery S. Slater, P.C. in 1999 after practicing for nearly 10 years with Arizona's finest trial lawyers (handling the most complex civil cases, including disputes alleging medical malpractice). Ms. Slater has evolved her practice into the ...

Mr. Winter received his B.A. in Government & Politics in 1990 from St. John's University and then received his Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 1993. He has extensive practice in Family Law, Divorce Mediation, Divorce Collaborative Law, Probate Law, and Civil Litigation. Mr. Winter is admitted to practice law in Arizona, Connecticut, New York and Florida. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court, District of Connecticut. As a native of Connecticut, Mr. Winter was actively involved in the local community and was a member of the Board of...

My favorite part of being a lawyer is hands down the connections I’m able to form with my clients. I’ve always been a people person, and I love the personal aspect of advocating on behalf of someone. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a top law school and work in a variety of law firms and offices, representing everyone from everyday Arizona locals to large, multinational corporations. I’ve represented insurance companies and gained invaluable insight into how they operate and evaluate cases. Though I’m thankful for the experience, I much prefer representing the underdog. My approach to cases is to, in...

Russell S. Thompson IV has dedicated his legal career almost exclusively to litigation under consumer protection laws, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Consumer Leasing Act, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Mr. Thompson currently represents consumers in individual and class action lawsuits, and has successfully briefed and argued complex consumer law issues in both state and federal courts. Mr. Thompson, a New York native, moved to Arizona in 2009 after spending considerable time managing restaurants in Florida. During...

Ryan was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio where he remained to complete his undergraduate degree. He attended the University of Mount Union as a student-athlete where he majored in Political Science and competed on the football field. Ryan’s time as a student-athlete taught him great time management and multi-tasking skills that came in handy once he started law school. He enrolled at Arizona Summit Law School in the fall of 2014. Ryan completed his Juris Doctor in 2.5 years, graduating near the top of his class with cum laude honors. Ryan gained his first professional experience as both a...

Gary Phillips is the senior partner and founding member of the law firm of Gary Phillips Accident Law Professionals. He attended Arizona State University and graduated with a Bachelor in Science and he received his Juris Doctorate at the Chicago Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology.

Prior to starting his current law firm he was a founding member and senior partner with the law firm of Phillips & Lyon. For more than forty years he limited his practice to representing only injured people. During his time with Phillips and Lyon he personally represented all the significantly injured...

Luis A. Ayon, owner of Southwest Injury Law, has significant litigation experience in Nevada's state and federal courts and currently focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, and contested matters in real estate litigation and financial institutions litigation. Prior to establishing his solo practice, Luis was a partner at Maier Gutierrez Ayon. His previous experience also includes being an associate at Fox Rothschild where he focused on commercial litigation and contested bankruptcy matters. He has worked for one of the nation's largest plaintiffs' firms where he managed a significant case load involving catastrophic brain and spinal injuries,...

Paul Djurisic, born and raised in Chicago Illinois, is a graduate of the University of Illinois – Urbana with honors in economics. He obtained his Juris Doctor from DePaul University in 1991. Following graduation, he did a six month internship with United States District Court Judge George M. Marovich, and then began his legal career as General Counsel for a professional golf tournament operations company. He spent the next 14 years practicing immigration with his own boutique immigration practice before merging with Chicago’s largest immigration firm in April, 2007. He was the 2006-2007 President of...

Attorney James Weiler primarily focuses his practice on litigating employment law matters including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Mr. Weiler also has significant experience handling a wide variety of litigation matters in the areas of Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Product Liability, General Liability/Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice and Workers’ Compensation. Mr. Weiler has successfully represented clients in matters involving serious damages with significant potential trial awards. As a result of his diverse legal experience, Mr. Weiler has gained unique insights into both the Plaintiff and Defense sides of litigation. Mr. Weiler utilizes this unique perspective to obtain the best possible...

I have been practicing law in Arizona since 1993, having moved here from Ohio straight out of law school. I spent six years employed at a large downtown law firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Having seen countless victims of wrongful death and injury first-hand, and the suffering and their losses, it was only a matter of time until I started my own law firm fighting for the 95% that cannot afford large firm fees of $400/hr. It was and remains my goal to represent individuals who cannot afford big firm fees, with the same quality, drive, and caliber of...

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....

Cindy Castillo is a board certified criminal law specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. She has litigated criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to felonies including first degree murder, manslaughter and complex designated cases, throughout Arizona. She has represented clients in juvenile court, misdemeanor and superior courts, federal court, forfeiture proceedings, administrative board hearings, MVD hearings, Rule 11 competency hearings, Simpson hearings and appellate courts. She has successfully represented numerous professionals governed by licensing authorities that include board members of publicly traded entities, doctors, dentists, psychologists, chiropractors, nurses, realtors, appraisers, airline pilots, commercial truck drivers, actors as well as professional...

"DEDICATED TO GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE SERIOUSLY INJURED
OR KILLED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS"

Robert H. Kleinschmidt earned his B.S. degree in 1979 from the University of Illinois and his J.D. degree in 1982 from the John Marshall Law School. With 25 years of litigation experience, he is an accomplished trial attorney who focuses his practice in the areas of Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Surgical Error; and other serious injuries caused by the negligence of others. He has a passion for children and served for several years as the Chairman of the Board of Gompers Rehabilitation Center, a...

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,...

Clark W. Watkin, Jr. has been a trial lawyer for 35 years. He began his career as a felony prosecutor and has spent the balance of his career handling complex civil cases in the State and Federal Courts. He remains dedicated to providing clients prompt, professional, courteous and fairly-priced services, direct attorney-client communications, and something even more important -- results. The Watkin Law Office, PC offers Arizona injury victims aggressive representation in the following areas of practice: Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents, Construction Accidents, Dog Bite Injury, Injuries to Minors, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning,...

Attorney Jason Hutzler completed his undergraduate degree at Arizona State University, graduating summa cum laude in 2002. He then worked as an insurance adjuster for six years. In that capacity, he investigated and resolved personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of the insurance companies for which he worked. Mr. Hutzler subsequently attended law school at the University of Miami School of Law, graduating in 2010 with his Juris Doctor. In 2011, Mr. Hutzler was admitted to practice law before all of the state courts of Arizona and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona in...

Riley Snow serves clients in Arizona and Utah on matters relating to business formation and compliance, property and resource development, and civil litigation. Riley represents small businesses, professional entities, partnerships, cooperatives, publicly traded companies, government entities and individuals. Specialties Business/Corporate Representation Real Property Acquisition Water and Mineral Development Estate Planning Civil litigation

I am an Attorney that is dedicated to providing quality services to my clients. I believe that being open and honest with my clients are the key ingredients to being successful. As an expert in law, it is my responsibility to help my clients understand what is going on in their case and to give an honest evaluation of my client's situation. It is my honest belief that a successful law practice flows from integrity, hard work, and dedication. If you hire me that is what you will get. I look forward to meeting with you.

My office is conveniently located in Downtown Phoenix and serves the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, and all of Arizona. I have decades of experience, and focus my practice on DUI and criminal defense cases. Since 1982 I have been a member of the Arizona bar and have worked on countless criminal defense cases, as well as handling criminal and civil matters for Colorado River Indian Tribe members. I am a sole practitioner which means, I will handle every aspect of your case from start to finish, including after sentencing. I have represented over 5000 clients, and offer extensive experience and legal expertise....

Attorney Justin Wyatt is the founder and Managing Attorney of Wyatt Injury Law, PLLC. He focuses 100% of his practice on prosecuting serious personal injury and death claims that involve auto collisions, pedestrian injuries, dog bite injuries, product liability injuries and wrongful death, among others. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts, District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Justin Wyatt navigates his cases following a strict...

Daryl Manhart is a partner (shareholder) with Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.. His principal areas of practice are in commercial transactions and real estate, commercial litigation, and civil appeals throughout Arizona. He is the firm's principal appellate attorney. Mr. Manhart also was an adjunct professor of business law, teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, at Grand Canyon University from 1995 - 2004, in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Manhart's professional engagements and experience include: * representation of buyers and sellers of both unimproved and developed Arizona real estate * representation of buyers and sellers of businesses, or with respect to sales of...

Adam is a founding shareholder in Palmer Law Offices, P.C.. He has had extensive litigation and trial experience in cases involving workers’ compensation, personal injury, and legal and medical negligence. Adam has appeared before numerous administrative agencies including, the Industrial Commission of Arizona, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, Arizona Medical Board, Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners, and California Medical Board. He has also appeared in both State and Federal Courts in Arizona, Maryland, Missouri, Florida and California. Adam received his Board Certification in Workers’ Compensation by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization in 2009. Less than five percent of all...

I help individuals and businesses manage their legal risks. This includes a significant number of companies based or doing business in Arizona. My practice includes resolving and litigating all manner of contract-based and business related disputes from debtor/creditor issues to disputes between owners/shareholders to employment, real estate and construction related matters. I also negotiate and draft all manner of contracts and agreements, and have served as a private mediator in both state court and bankruptcy court cases. In every representation my goal is to complete the scope of work required in the most expedient and economical manner possible, with a...

Joseph Gmuca has been protecting the rights of persons injured and victimized since 1987. Over this time he has represented people from all walks of life and has done so knowing that his clients – injured, in pain and placed in a very financially shaky position and often abused – need an attorney who is tough and aggressive with the other side and caring and attentive to his client’s needs. We have successfully fought for our clients against all the major insurance companies and know their tactics and how to defeat them. This is true whether you are the...

Brian was born and raised in Arizona, and joined Snyder & Wenner in 2008, after compiling a distinguished record of achievement at Brandeis University and at Chapman University School of Law. While at Chapman University, Brian received numerous awards, including two CALI Awards For Excellence, and first place in the National Arbitration Competition. He was also the President of the legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi, which focused on community outreach programs, and an editor on the Nexus Law Journal. In college, Brian was also president of the Brandeis University chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu for two years. Since...

James Goodnow is Fennemore’s President and CEO. Nearly two decades after starting his career at our firm as a file clerk, he became the youngest known chief executive of a major law firm in U.S. history. He holds his JD from Harvard Law School and dual management certificates from MIT, where he was an enrolled MBA student before pivoting to the University of Cambridge Business School (U.K.). He earned a BS at Santa Clara University, where he graduated first in his class. James is known for his thought leadership at the intersection of law and business. He has been featured on...