Tolleson Lawyers

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...

Javier C. Grajeda is a native of Los Angeles, CA. Growing up, he worked in his family’s landscaping business, where he appreciated the value of hard work and first became in interested in workers’ rights. Javier is a devoted advocate for injured workers who need a voice.

He is the first person in his family to earn a college and law degree – receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University. Upon graduation, he received high honors for his commitment to...

Angela is a knowledgeable, detail-oriented and empathetic individual. She is also a dominant yet approachable attorney who always seeks to create trust with her clients and colleagues. Angela actively partners with her clients throughout every step of their case and never discounts the emotional turmoil which her clients may be experiencing. While Angela will always enthusiastically advocate for her clients in the courtroom, her first objective is to work closely with them to evaluate whether there is an opportunity to adequately resolve the issues out of court. Although the courtroom process is sometimes necessary for the protection of...

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...

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...

After graduating from the University of Arizona with degrees in Physics and Astronomy, she worked as a Systems Engineer for Raytheon in Tucson. Eventually, Teri found that engineering work didn’t satisfy her need to connect with people and to try to improve the lives of others. She took a job as a paralegal at a personal injury firm to get some exposure to the practice of law, and discovered that she found the work very fulfilling. Teri then went on to attend law school at Arizona State University. Upon admission to the bar, Teri immediately began a career focused on...

Jeff Miller has spent almost 40 years representing injured parties in personal injury matters, particularly complex matters such as professional malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, construction, trucking and motorcycle accidents. He has tried over 50 cases to verdict and has had the highest verdict in Arizona with a psychiatric malpractice matter. Like the other partners in Miller Kory Rowe LLP, he does not handle large numbers of cases so that personal attention can be paid to each client. He is certified as a Specialist by the Arizona State Bar in the are of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law,...

Gabriel was raised in Nogales, Arizona, and received both his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate at Arizona State University. He also studied in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico at EGADE, Tec De Monterrey at the Instituto Tecnologico y De Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, attending the masters program in International Commercial Trade Law, and EIS Estudio Internacional Sampere in Madrid, Spain, earning a minor in Spanish. With a focus on nursing home abuse and neglect since his earliest days as a lawyer, Gabe has developed considerable knowledge and expertise in the area. Gabriel began his practice at a law firm specializing in the defense...

Dr. Gene Cullan is an experienced trial attorney with advanced medical education in human anatomy and advanced training in accident reconstruction. He dedicates his practice to helping individuals who have been seriously injured due to personal injury and medical malpractice, with a special emphasis in semi-truck and auto accident cases, as well as nursing home abuse and medical malpractice cases. He has received various awards and accolades, including being named as “Best of the Bar” by the Kansas City Business Journal for six consecutive years.

Kianna Woods received her B.A. from Soka University of America located in Southern California. She then went on to receive her J.D. from the Western State University of Law. With her years of experience, Ms. Woods has extensive knowledge in solving the most severe cases. Known both as a gifted lawyer and a consummate team player, Ms. Woods is a highly regarded advocate and tenacious litigator for our injured clients.

Criminal defense trial lawyers at Gaxiola Law Group offer every client unyielding loyalty, aggressive representation, nearly 20 years of solid trial experience and a tradition of preparing a thorough, compelling and skillful criminal defense trial strategy for every case. Richard Gaxiola has literally represented thousands of individuals forced to participate in the criminal justice system over the past 20 years. Richard has an impressive criminal defense record of countless not guilty verdicts and complete dismissals.

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....

Raised in the Phoenix area, Mr. Crowley has long been committed to helping his clients handle their legal needs, including criminal defense and DUI defense. The foundation for any legal career is a solid education, and Kevin Crowley’s educational journey towards the legal profession began when he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors from Northern Arizona University in 2002. At the end of his Bachelor’s degree, Mr. Crowley enrolled in the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona and earned his Juris Doctorate degree in 2005.

Upon completion of his education, Mr. Crowley...

For 40 years, Robert has limited his practice to the representation of people injured through the negligence of others, including while on the property of others, in motor vehicle and commercial truck collisions, in wrecks caused by drunk drivers, as well as those who have been harmed in nursing home and other care facilities. He has represented thousands of Arizonans and Washingtonians who have been injured by the misconduct of others. On behalf of his clients he has collected millions of dollars from large insurance companies, major corporations, and numerous others who have caused harm to those clients....

Founded by Adam Feldman, the Feldman Law Firm is a dedicated, aggressive practice that specializes in a wide variety of charges. Using his experience as a former prosecutor, Adam is able to bring a unique edge to the courtroom that other criminal attorneys can't provide. Adam has successfully defended many cases ranging from DUI, assault, domestic violence, theft, prescription drug charges, drug and marijuana charges, sex crimes, violent crimes, white collar or federal crimes, and weapon possession charges.

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...

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,...

Amy Dohrendorf has been practicing law in greater Phoenix for over 15 years. She’s been with the Stewart Law Group and its predecessor firm since 2007, becoming a partner in 2015. A lawyer at heart even as a child, her dedication, hard work, and exceptional ability turned a youthful dream into reality. At graduation, she received a framed newspaper clipping from her Dad that said, “It wasn’t anything that you did or didn’t do as parents. I was born to be a lawyer!” In 1997, she graduated cum laude from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Robert C. Howard has practiced family law in Arizona for more than 35 years. His extensive expertise is complemented by both understanding and a high degree of personal attention. In 2008, the State Bar of Arizona named him as one of the top 50 pro bono attorneys in the state. In 2011, he was inducted into the Scottsdale Historymakers Hall of Fame by the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce. He served as President of the Scottsdale Bar Association from 1985-1986 and, in 2006, the Association gave him the Award of Excellence for Community Service. The Maricopa County Bar gave...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Jon is a partner at O'Steen & Harrison, PLC. He joined the firm in 2005 and practices in the areas of personal injury, car accidents, contaminated food, legal malpractice, insurance bad faith, defective products and commercial litigation.

He graduated from Occidental College in 2002 (B.A., Economics and Political Science) and the Arizona State University College of Law in 2005 (J.D., cum laude). He served as Senior Articles Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal and was a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar.

Jon has been named to the Super Lawyers list and Best Lawyers in America. He is av-rated (the highest rating) by...

I began my career as an inspired entrepreneur with a big idea. Starting a company isn’t easy, but I was surprised at how difficult it was to work with an attorney. I saw this as an opportunity and pivoted to pursue a career as a legal professional. After graduating from a top law school and working at respected Arizona firms, I co-founded Glide Legal. I’ve focused my career on providing legal counsel to entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes, from national corporations to local Arizona start-ups and family run businesses. My approach is simple, to help you navigate your legal issues...

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...

Mike has devoted his career to helping consumers deal with debt. He graduated from St. Mary’s University School of Law in the top five percent of his graduating class. Mike made the Dean’s List every year he was enrolled and graduated 10th overall out of over 200 graduating law students. He was an associate editor on the St. Mary’s Law Review and also clerked for a Federal Judge while in school. Upon graduation, Mike immediately teamed up with his attorney and father, Pete, to form Weston Legal, a full service debt relief law firm. Since Pete practices exclusively in...

"Mick" is an Arizona attorney specializing in business law in the greater Phoenix area and throughout the state. Mick founded Phocus Law to provide business owners and small and mid-sized businesses with a one-stop shop for all their legal needs.

When not at the office or in court, Mick enjoys spending time with his wife, Samantha, and young daughter, Pepper. Mick is also active in the classic car restoration and drag-racing communities.

Rob litigates high-stakes business, constitutional, and public law-related cases in Arizona and throughout the nation at the appellate and trial court levels. He also consults high-caliber trial counsel regarding legal theories, strategy, dispositive motions, and preservation of error at the trial court level. Rob's clients include some of the largest and most sophisticated companies headquartered in Arizona and some of Arizona's most successful business owners. His advocacy skills and commitment to client service have earned Rob the admiration of peers and clients alike. He has been nominated by his peers and selected for inclusion in the esteemed Best Lawyers in...

Jonathan wears multiple hats for the firm, including assisting with both litigation and pre-litigation cases. Jonathan also manages the overall direction of the firm, focusing on new business development. Jonathan’s belief is that if you hire good people and represent good people, then good things will happen.

Jonathan directed the firm into personal injury because he believes that people should have equal standing with the insurance companies. He does not like that people get taken advantage of simply because they don’t have a familiarity with how a personal injury claim works. Jonathan’s goal is to provide a resource to people...

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...

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...

Erlichman Law Offices, an Arizona Personal Injury law firm, was originally formed in 1984 by Joseph Erlichman, who has been a practicing trial lawyer in Arizona since 1968. A graduate of St john's School of Law in New York City, he is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (AZTLA) and the Arizona State Bar. Joseph Erlichman is an experienced trial lawyer, who began his career as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and as head of the felony trial group. Beginning with 1980, he has limited his practice to the...

Danny Chrisney is the managing lawyer at the Wilner & O’Reilly | Phoenix office. The son of a Guatemalan immigrant, Danny speaks fluent Spanish. He studied at Brigham Young University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with a Minor in Portuguese. While at BYU he was involved in the Maya K’iche program.

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...

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.

Matthew Jones is committed to helping the great citizens of Arizona with their Estate Planning and Probate Administration needs. Originally from Michigan, Mr. Jones went to Law School in Chicago and practiced law in Florida before settling in and bring his talents and experience to Arizona. Mr. Jones specializes in making the sensitive process of planning a will or trust progress as simple and seamless as possible.

Available 24/7 365 for free consultation - Call (602) 341-5709 Rebecca Montoya is a former Public Defender with the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender. She was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rebecca earned her law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. While in law school she received the Arizona State Bar Criminal Justice Section’s Future Practitioner Award and was selected for the Order of the Barristers honor society. Rebecca is passionate about criminal law and fighting for her clients’ rights. As a former Public Defender, Rebecca Montoya brings a wealth of experience advocating for...