Valley Farms Criminal Lawyers

Ryan Tait is founding partner of Tait & Hall and the firm’s chief litigator. As a persuasive and effective former prosecutor, Ryan successfully captures the attention and respect of anyone who interacts with him. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Ryan took more cases to trial and boasted a higher success rate than any other attorney in his bureau. Ryan's disdain for bullies and his experiences feeling helpless at their hands is what ultimately convinced him to become an attorney – determined to never again be bullied simply because he didn’t understand his rights. Those experiences also led him to choose...

Ryan M. Borges is a member of the Arizona State Bar and licensed to practice in the State of Arizona. Ryan received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Roger Williams University School of Law in 1999, and his Master of Law (L.L.M.) from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000. Ryan worked for five years as a state prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Ryan handled and litigated thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases as a prosecutor, and eventually was one of the attorney’s picked to start the new Major Crimes Auto Theft bureau...

Brian DiPietro has more than 39 years experience as a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor. He has conducted numerous jury trials covering such cases as DUI/DWI, murder, aggravated assault, bank robbery, armed robbery, drug sales and manufacturing drugs, theft, sex offenses, burglary, fraud and domestic violence.

I am proud to say that my office offers personalized service to my clients. Your case is important to me and I appreciate your business.

Mr. Lane graduated from Northern Arizona University in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy. After college, he worked for Landmark Education as a production and finance manager. He then received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Arizona State University. Mr. Lane began his legal career as a prosecutor and much of his time was spent in the Vehicular Crimes unit of the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. As part of this group, he dealt specifically with Felony DUI/DWI cases, vehicular homicide, aggravated assault and related offenses. In addition, Mr. Lane...

Matt focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Misdemeanor and Major Felony defense, including Juvenile Law. While pursuing his law degree at ASU, Matt served as a Student Ambassador for the Center for Law and Global Affairs, and participated in a humanitarian trip to Panama with the Law Society for Human Rights. During law school, he gained valuable experience in Washington, D.C. working as a legal intern for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, and as an intern at the Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA). He also worked as a legal research assistant...

I received my law degree from Seattle University School of Law in 2007. During law school, I focused primarily on Criminal Law while participating in advanced courses in Comprehensive Pretrial and Trial Advocacy. Those courses allowed me to prepare for and conduct mock trials with the guidance of King County prosecutors in front of King County judges. Additionally, I excelled in the nation's #1 Legal Writing program. When I graduated, I accepted a position as a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. As a Deputy County Attorney, I continued to work on developing my skills as a trial...

Tyler K. Allen was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tyler completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah. There, he founded the Mock Trial team and was a judiciary intern in the United States Senate. Prior to attending law school, Tyler worked in Utah Governor John Huntsman’s office in communications, campaign finance, and voter outreach. During law school Tyler was active in mock trial, completed an externship with the Arizona Court of Appeals, and worked as a law clerk for Maricopa County Attorneys Office. Tyler graduated from Arizona State University Law School and was admitted...

Adrian Contreras, a Texas native, embodies a life defined by service, education, and unwavering dedication. Raised in the border town community of El Paso, Texas, Adrian embarked on a journey marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for justice. After graduating from high school, Adrian pursued higher education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Shortly after starting college, Adrian answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist. Today, Adrian continues to honorably serve in the Navy Reserve, balancing his military duties with his legal career. Upon completing his military service, Adrian...

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

• Litigation- Litigated over 60 Family Law Matters; Prosecuted 18 felony trials and 7 misdemeanor jury trials and over 50 bench trials. Also, 11 litigated juvenile trials.
• Negotiations- Adjudicated over 100 felony cases and 200 misdemeanor cases;
• Discovery-Conducted numerous depositions, interviews; interrogatories and document productions;
• Motions & legal research- Have done 20 motion to suppress responses; filed numerous motions to compel and argued other evidentiary motions and responded to multiple appellate briefs.

WORK:

- Schill Law Group- March 2014 to present
Senior Family Law attorney. Litigating divorces; modifications; UCCJEA claims; relocation cases; 4D actions; Orders of Protection and child...

Mark Beller is former Prosecutor with both the City of Scottsdale and The Maricopa County Attorney's Office. He has spent his entire career practicing criminal law. He is a veteran trial attorney with a proven record of sucess. Mr. Beller is a graduate of The University of Arizona and he received his law degree from Arizona State University College of Law. While in school he worked as an intern for the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s Office and the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. After Mr. Beller was...

Joshua Edwards is a family law and criminal defense attorney in Arizona who strives to give each and every one of his client’s a voice. It is Josh’s belief that all too often, the legal system charges forward without stopping to hear and truly understand the situation placed before them. When this occurs, individuals are left feeling hopeless and frustrated.

Gene Stratford is an experienced attorney based in Phoenix. He has been successfully representing clients for more than 33 years in various legal matters including criminal law.

Matt Hayes has a vast amount of legal experience, to include working as a prosecutor, civil litigator, and criminal defense attorney. Because Mr. Hayes worked on both sides of the aisle, he possesses the unique ability to examine a case as both a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney. Attorney Profile: Admitted: Arizona, 2005 United States District Court, District of Arizona, 2005 Education: University of Tulsa College of Law J.D., 2005 Brigham Young University B.A., 2000

I grew up in a police family and this gives me a different perspective to Criminal Defense. I understand the ins and outs of law enforcement, as well as the distinct issues that clients can face in their cases. The criminal justice system punishes individuals who are guilty of breaking the law. However, things are not as straightforward as they seem. Those who aren’t guilty may face a compelling case by the prosecution, and those who did commit a crime may be treated unfairly. After the commission of a crime, those who are accused, arrested, and charged have rights...

Derek Debus is a dedicated trial attorney with a passion for protecting the rights of his clients. Derek attended law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He graduated with distinction for pro bono service. He received recognition as a Trial Advocacy Fellow with the College of Law. While in law school, Derek served as a Staff Editor on law review and as Captain of a mock trial team. Additionally, Derek earned numerous awards for academic achievement, including being named a Willard H. Pedrick Honors Scholar and receiving CALI awards in Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and many other...

Todd E. Nolan is a respected criminal defense attorney based in Mesa, Arizona. He has practiced criminal law for over 9 years and has extensive experience defending people charged with felonies and misdemeanors.

Altieri Law Office is located in Phoenix, Arizona. We specialize in criminal defense, personal injury, DUI and general practice matters. CALL TODAY for a free consultation.

I have been practicing since 2001. I began my practice by working on cases involving personal injuries, slip and falls, criminal defense, and family law. I currently have an office in Mesa, Arizona and an office in Phoenix, Arizona, and I focus my practice around Personal Injury Law/Auto Accident Injuries and Family Law.

Matthew Lara is the founding member of the Lara Law Group, PLC and a licensed attorney with the Arizona State Bar and with the Federal District Courts in Arizona. Matthew Lara is a native to Arizona, born and raised in Chandler and a graduate of Chandler High School. He has lived in various areas around Arizona and currently resides in Mesa, Arizona. Matthew Lara has assisted clients in a variety of legal matters. Matthew Lara speaks fluent Romanian and interned for a prominent law firm in Romania while in law school, learning various matters of international and EU laws.

In 2009, I started to practice law, but that was not until after a 25 year career in law enforcement. For those 25 years I worked for the City of Plantation, Florida, Police Department and 9 of those years I was in charge of the “Major Crimes Unit.” The major crimes unit investigated all sorts of violent crimes including murder and rape. During my career in law enforcement, I was able to experience all levels of police work from being a patrol officer all the way up to a supervisor of detectives. I believe that my career in law enforcement has...