Waddell Lawyers

I am a Family and Juvenile Law attorney practicing in Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding areas. I began my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office representing the Department of Child Safety. In this position I appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings and mediations. As a result I have extensive experience in juvenile court matters. Upon resigning from the Attorney General's Office, I started as an attorney with the Cantor Law Group. My practice includes: Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, Child Support, Paternity, Parenting Time, Legal Decision-Making (formerly "Custody"), Spousal Maintenance, Modifications and Enforcement...

I found an instant passion for Criminal Defense almost two decades ago and feel blessed to love my work. I have always sought to fight for the underdog, and through my work, get to help people deserving a quality and affordable defense.

I was was born in East Amherst, NY and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. After graduation, I spent two years working for one of the nations most respected Criminal Defense firms in Washington DC., learning early on what qualities make a for a effective defense attorney. I graduated with a Law Degree from California...

Clark Fielding is passionate about fighting for the “underdog” and standing up to the “bully” and punching back. As such, he concentrates his law practice on Plaintiff Personal Injury. In Clark, clients who have been wronged and injured have a tenacious advocate with compassion, integrity and a winning track record. He and his team have successfully and strategically handled complex catastrophic and fatal injury cases. These tragic cases include wrongful death, quadriplegia and traumatic brain injuries. He is a leader who builds people up. During Law School, he worked as a Commercial Construction Project Manager. He is passionate about the...

Mr. Califano has defended thousands of Arizonans charged or investigated for crimes. He has been a state-bar licensed Arizona attorney for more than 10 years and has substantial jury trial experience on felony and misdemeanor cases. Mr. Califano has defended cases ranging from first-degree murder to civil speeding cases. He has received numerous recognitions and awards.

Kris is often asked and conducts seminars for other attorneys about DUI laws and trial strategies. He is results oriented, tenacious and pragmatic. His success can be attributed to his knowledge of the law, a strong motion practice, jury appeal, work ethic, and...

A proven winner in trial, Aaron J. Reed advocates for his clients with outstanding results and top level customer service. Aaron dedicates 100% of his practice to defending people that cannot defend themselves, and has done so even before becoming a licensed attorney. Criminal defense has always been his passion, and his clients are best served because of it. Aaron has had numerous outright jury trial acquittals (not guilty on all charges) in major felony cases, including sexual assault, kidnapping, sale or transportation of narcotic drugs and felony possession of narcotic drugs. Aaron also is unique...

JD/MBA services small companies and independent inventors to seek, procure, maintain, defend, and enforce intellectual property. Matthew L. Bycer holds a physics degree from Brown University and a law business degree from the University of Arizona. Mr. Bycer began his career as a technical consultant for Accenture, where he worked on large software installation projects, working with ERP solutions such as SAP and Oracle for large corporate clients such as GE, BSC and EMC2. In pursuit of patent law, Matt returned to Arizona to earn a joint JD/MBA from the University of Arizona, where he worked in the physical sciences...

Mr. Slavin (Buzz) has over 35 years experience in Government and Administrative Law, founding Phoenix’s Premier Real Estate Litigation Firm. He has testified as an expert witness in Maricopa County Superior Court in 3 jury trials involving legal malpractice and one bench trial involving rezoning and development feasibility. He also served as an expert witness for the City of Santa Fe in a lawsuit in Santa Fe County, New Mexico brought by the owner of a proposed master planned community and testified only at deposition. “After so many years of experience, our firm can quickly break down a problem into its critical...

In 1999, Leah graduated summa cum laude from UNLV with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies and Political Science. In law school, she was Editor-in-Chief of the Nevada Law Journal and judicial extern to United States District Court Judge Phillip Pro. She graduated summa cum laude from UNLV's law school in 2002. At graduation, she was recognized as the William S. Boyd Outstanding Graduate. Following her graduation from law school, she immediately began employment at Lionel Sawyer & Collins, at the time the largest law firm in the state, which specializes in a variety of business matters. While at...

The skilled & trusted lawyers at TopDog Law strive for excellence in the representation of people who have suffered a personal injury, been hurt at work, or been a victim of medical malpractice. We pride ourselves in hearing your story no matter how you were injured. The types of accident and injury cases we handle include: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Medical Malpractice. TopDog Law works on a contingency fee basis. Our contingency fee arrangement means that you don’t pay a penny up-front. Our personal injury lawyers don’t get paid unless we win. Yes, it’s really that simple. If you have been...

In more than 25 years of practice, Brad has represented businesses and individuals in many different areas. Helping Small Businesses. Brad spends a lot of time working with small business owners. He has developed expertise in the areas of law that are important to small businesses. He helps business owners decide the structure of their businesses, whether corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or something else. Businesses often have legal issues related to their employees, and so Brad has developed expertise in that area. And because legal disputes can happen, Brad can help his business clients prosecute and defend lawsuits. Brad’s...

Mark Breyer has been practicing law with his wife, Alexis, since 1996. They, from the start, have only focused on injury and wrongful death cases. Mark is a certified specialist in injury and wrongful death law. This distinction has been awarded to him by the State Bar of Arizona. Less than 2% of attorneys have this distinction. Mark also has received the highest possible ranking from Martindale Hubbell, a renowned legal source for over 100 years. This award symbolizes the highest legal ability and highest ethics. Mark loves to go to trial and fight...

Attorney Timothy Sparling is a Criminal Defense attorney with Rosenstein Law Group, law firm in Scottsdale, Arizona. Serving clients throughout the Greater Phoenix metro area and all across the state of Arizona. Mr. Sparling focuses his practice primarily on Criminal Defense and White-Collar Criminal Defense. Timothy is an experienced trial attorney willing to fight for your rights, he can be reached by contacting Rosenstein Law Group by calling our law office at (480) 248-7666 or visiting our website to schedule a free initial consultation. Timothy Sparling’s legal career began as an extern with the Maricopa County Superior Court. He then went...

Accepting new clients and ready to start working on your case immediately with phone and video consultations now available in addition to in person office appointments. Call (480) 248-7666 to get an experienced and a top-rated criminal defense attorney on your side, who will work tirelessly on the best possible defense for you and the outcome for your case. Mr. Smith has gained a reputation as an aggressive defender in the courtroom representing clients who are facing all types of DUI & Criminal offenses throughout Courts in Arizona. He has a strong focus in the defense of the impaired driver...

Johnny J. Sorenson is the founding and managing attorney of The Sorenson Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Sorenson has been practicing law since 1995. In 2005 Mr. Sorenson left his partnership with a national law firm 480 Lawyers to form The Sorenson Law Firm, LLC, with a commitment to providing excellent legal representation, obtaining outstanding results, and maintaining long term relationships with his clients. Mr. Sorenson is an experienced trial lawyer. His experience spans personal injury, construction law, real estate law, contract and business disputes, insurance law, and wrongful death. His reputation for aggressive representation, practical solutions, and a no-nonsense...

Robbie Hendricks is the founder and Managing Partner of State 48 Law Firm. Over his eight years of practicing family law, Robbie has emerged as one of the state’s best family law attorneys. He is respected for his professionalism, knowledge, and most importantly, the results he gets for his clients. He primarily handles complex divorce litigation and high conflict custody cases. He knows the key to success is developing a clear strategy and executing it. Robbie has successfully handled all types of family law cases, including complex / high-asset divorces, high-conflict child custody matters, and family law appellate cases. Robbie understands the...

Jake Carlson is an attorney, recognized business leader, inspiring presenter, and popular podcast host. He is personable and connects immediately with others. A natural storyteller, he loves listening to your story and exploring what matters most to you.

Jake earned his law degree (JD) from California Western School of Law concurrently with a business degree (MBA) from San Diego State University. He attended law school on a Creative Problem-Solving Scholarship and was awarded the 2005 Outstanding Case Award for best MBA consulting project. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona.

Jake's career began in the nonprofit sector as...

Michael York is a founding member of the Wattel & York personal injury law firm located in Arizona. Mr. York obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Arizona State University in 1989 and later earned his Juris Doctor from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1992. Mr. York served as a law clerk in the personal injury field from 1989 to 1992 and began actively practicing law in that area when he became licensed in 1993. Mr. York is a Phoenix injury attorney that has represented thousands of clients in personal injury, property damage, and insurance...

I have always found joy in helping others overcome challenges. I have always been extremely competitive, yet at a young age, I discovered I had a heart condition that would prevent me from competing in sports. I have found my passion and competitive drive in representing my clients to achieve success. My team and I are no strangers to hard work, and complex cases. We love a challenge and the feeling of accomplishment after a difficult WIN! As a family law and divorce attorney in Arizona, I am dedicated to helping my clients overcome extremely challenging events in their lives. My goal...

It's hard to tell one lawyer from the next. It's hard to tell which ones are full of it, and which ones can back it up. So, I want you, my potential client, to learn about me, what I've done, and what I can do. I also encourage you to go to my website: www.marnerlaw.com. There you can watch video of me actually fighting for my clients in the courtroom before the judge and jury, you can read about my most recent successes, and you can get to know the person you are counting on. ...

Jordan was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his B.A. from the University of Virginia, and his J.D. from Villanova University School of Law. While in college, Jordan earned his commission as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army, and attended Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia.

Jordan is licensed to practice law in Arizona, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. After practicing law in Philadelphia for several years, Jordan relocated to Arizona in 2011 to start a Family Law practice with his sister, Amanda, which serves the greater Phoenix area. Jordan is a member of the...

Rob Siddoway grew up in the Pacific Northwest in Bellevue, WA and during the last stretch of high school moved to Gilbert, AZ where he graduated from Highland High School. After high school Rob was called to serve as a missionary in the Amazon region of Brazil - he has maintained many great friendships from that experience and is still fluent in Portuguese. Upon returning from Brazil Rob continued his education earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Marriage, Family, & Human Development from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. Upon completing his undergraduate work Rob continued his education...

My name is David Gerszewski and I am an Estate Planning Attorney and Tax Lawyer. I was born and raised in North Dakota and first moved to Arizona in 1992 to pursue graduate studies in applied statistics at Arizona State University. My first career working for Wall Street investment banks and hedge funds took me to New York and then to London for almost 20 years. After leaving institutional finance, I moved to Florianópolis in South America where I developed a restaurant franchise concept that spread throughout southern Brazil.

I again made Arizona my home in 2014 and now...

Kina Harding is a criminal law and family law attorney at The Harding Firm. While she has built her legal career by focusing on defending the rights of others and dealing with all of “loves’ tragic side effects” – divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, and grandparent’s rights. Attorney Harding serves the legal community by volunteering with the Family Lawyer’s Assistance Project, where she provides pro bono legal advice to those in need. She serves on the Maricopa County Bar Association Board of Directors. She is also a former member of the Bench and Bar Committee, facilitating a candid...

My experience as an Arizona family law attorney began in 1995 after acquiring my license to practice law. I received my legal education from Sandra Day O'Connor at Arizona State University in 1994. After my 18 years of legal practice, I have had the ability to reach an elite level of knowledge in divorce, child custody, alimony, child support, child abuse, alimony, paternity, military divorce, estate planning and much more.

Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

Zachary Law Group is without question the law firm you want and need to hire. Its founder, Steven Zachary, has a unique background including over 33 years of legal experience. After years of practicing law in both Minnesota and Arizona, Steven Zachary opened Zachary Law Group in Gilbert, Arizona. His desire was to create a one stop law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families through their difficult legal troubles. Steven’s distinctive background brings the intelligence of graduating from a nationally ranked top 20 law school and the legal experience of being a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100...

Dr. Sam Cullan's first degree was from the United States Merchant Marine Academy where he graduated with a major in Marine Engineering and a minor in Nuclear Engineering. After graduating, he ran for public office and was elected to the Nebraska State Senate, at the age of 22. He served in the State Senate for two terms and then attended Creighton University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 1982. While practicing law he pursued a medical degree from Creighton University Medical School and graduated in 1987.
After medical school, Dr. Cullan worked for a large Kansas City firm defending serious...

"Hirsch and Lyon Accident Law is a Phoenix law firm serving Phoenix and neighboring cities and is dedicated to representing the rights and best interests of accident victims. If you or a loved one has sustained serious personal injuries in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident, or were injured on someone’s property, or were attacked by a dog, you can count on Hirsch and Lyon to provide you with the superior legal representation you both need and deserve. Have your case handled by a State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law. Less than 1%...

Attorney Wright earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Arizona and Wisconsin, as well as the U.S. District Court of Arizona. Attorney Wright practices in the fields of bankruptcy and debt settlement and will navigate you around any potential problems in a bankruptcy, whether it be a Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 Business Bankruptcy. He has years of experience in both the bankruptcy and criminal fields of law. Attorney Wright interned for Bankruptcy Judge Martin in the Western District of Wisconsin, and also worked with...

Arizona's Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100, and one of Arizona’s Outstanding Lawyers are only several of the distinguished accolades Bret Royle has been awarded as a Phoenix based criminal defense and DUI attorney. However, before he began praciting law, Bret attended the University of Miami School of Law. After graduation from law school, Bret joined an Arizona criminal defense firm, where he gained valuable experience in numerous areas of the law. He proceeded to open his own firm in 2011, where he focused on DUI and criminal defense, gaining a reputation as one of the more successful...

Legal Background Donald W. Hudspeth was admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona in 1988. He practiced corporate law representing financial institutions such as the Bank of Hawaii and founded The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C. in January 1993. Mr. Hudspeth served as a Professor of Business Law at Arizona State University, West Campus and has conducted classes and seminars for Phoenix College, Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center, and the Arizona Small Business Association. Former Business Background Donald Hudspeth held a stock brokers license by the age of twenty-one and became a business owner by the time...

I am an experienced attorney, eager to help clients in cases involving Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence, and Bankruptcy.

I graduated from the Western New England University School of Law. I am an active member of the State Bar of Arizona's Criminal Justice Section and I volunteer with the United Way, providing legal advice to the Valley’s homeless.

I provide personal attention, thoughtful guidance, and will help you through every step of your case. Call today!

Our criminal defense team has Over 5,000 case victories and 3 Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists per the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization (the most Certified Criminal Law Specialists of ANY firm in Arizona). Criminal Charges are Serious - You Need a Highest Rated Law Firm on Your Side!

Since becoming a lawyer in 1989, Arizona Criminal Attorney and Arizona DUI Lawyer David Michael Cantor has handled many high profile cases which have been covered by the local and national news media. He has been interviewed and has appeared on Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Live, CNN, Inside Edition, the CBS...

David A. Black is a Phoenix-based criminal defense and trial attorney. His practice includes the representation of individuals accused of crimes ranging from DUI to white collar fraud investigations. He has been named in the Best Lawyers in America 2020-2023, as well as SuperLawyers. David is AV Rated and owns a law firm located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. He was educated at UCLA School of Law and worked as a prosecutor out of law school. He is dedicated to the aggressive defense of his clients and their rights.

Joel F Friedman has been representing injured workers in claims for Arizona workers' compensation benefits for about 40 years, and he was certified as a specialist in workers' compensation law from October 1993 - February 2021. He continues to specialize in work injuries; he accepts complex cases other lawyers often won't take (like work stress, carpal tunnel syndrome, and gradual - repetitive work injuries); and he has been a frequent speaker at national Social Security, State Bar of Arizona, Arizona Trial Lawyers (Arizona Association for Justice), and private conferences-seminars on a variety of subjects, including psychological - neuropsychological evaluations, traumatic...

Jennifer Rebholz - Board-Certified Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Plaintiff Specialist | American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) | ex-President State Bar of Arizona I’m a Board-Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, with two decades of civil litigation experience and 35+ jury trials across Arizona. My career has spanned both sides of the courtroom—from defending corporations to now standing powerfully with individuals and families after life-altering injuries. Top 2% of AZ litigators (State Bar Certified) American Board of Trial Advocates Advocate Former President, State Bar of Arizona (2021–2022) My approach is grounded in empathy, guided by strategy, and sharpened by...

Jess A. Lorona is a partner at Lorona Mead, PLC, and has been practicing law for over 38 years. He is also a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Justice Courts and Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Tribal Court.

Attorney Armando Nava, sole owner of The Nava Law Firm, PLLC, is a licensed Arizona and Federal District Court attorney specializing in criminal and DUI defense. As a board member of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, he advocates for reform and passionately defends his clients with a personalized approach. Mr. Nava established his firm after working in a large firm to ensure every client receives individualized attention and robust defense. Raised in El Paso, Texas, inspired by his father's role as a police officer, Mr. Nava pursued a career in criminal justice. He earned his degree from Texas A&M University and...

Mr. Garvey now focuses his efforts in the field of Criminal Law and DUI Law, both Misdemeanor, and minor and major Felony Litigation. Ryan has been practicing for nearly two decades and has won numerous state and national legal awards for the high degree of customer service he provides to his clients and as well for the high degree of skill level and success he brings to each and every case he undertakes.

Omer Gurion is a Criminal Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of Arizona, Board of Legal Specialization. Omer is a highly skilled attorney who brings his talent, his work ethic and his passion to each case he handles. When Omer takes on a case, his clients reap the benefit of his considerable knowledge, experience and intense personal investment in obtaining the best possible outcome in their case. He graduated from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Political Science magna cum laude and continued to law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Omer has handled numerous...