Phoenix Lawyers

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...

I merge my legal and business degrees to help your small business thrive in today's economy by providing efficient, cost-effective legal representation.

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...

Myles Schneider became a licensed attorney in Arizona and Minnesota because of his undeniable will to fight for your case. He has proven this will to fight in proudly contributing to the United States of America by serving in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. After his time in the army, Myles followed his business intuition and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he secured a degree in corporate finance. However, during his devoted time at UIC, Myles attended and graduated from the ever so established Chicago Board of Trade Commodity Institute.
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My practice focuses largely on representing small businesses and startup companies, although I have represented major subsidiaries of publicly-traded companies such as Kroger Co. and the Hillman Group. I also have represented a number of financial institutions such as GE Capital Corporation, Colonial Bank, National Bank of Arizona, Western Alliance Bank and, more recently, Tennessee Commerce Bank. My smaller clients have benefitted from my counseling through their entire life cycles from formation through the moment they have been acquired or have filed bankruptcy, and I have represented executives in their companies' transitions to their children. More specifics...

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...

Charles Wilmer Jr. graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in economics and has been practicing law since 1989, after graduating from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. A third generation Arizonan, Charles’ community ties are deep. He has been committed to helping the people of Arizona for more than two decades. “I help clients as they navigate the complexities of the Social Security Administration and Worker’s Compensation issues,” says Charles. “In my years of practice I have learned answers to the most often asked questions and I enjoy using that knowledge to...

Attorney Michael Skupin is a licensed Arizona family law and divorce attorney who proudly serves residents in and around Phoenix. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Arizona State University, College of Law back in 1997. With more than 14 years of experience under his belt, he has helped countless families with a wide range of contentious family issues. Attorney Skupin has extensive courtroom litigation experience and he can help you with variety of family matters including child custody, paternity, child support, debt and asset division, legal separation, divorce and visitation. Every family situation is unique, which is why Michael...

Mr. Thornley is a successful trial attorney in Phoenix Arizona. He spent years working for a large corporate defense firm. His current focus is representation of Commercial Creditor clients in recovering and mitigating loss on purchase agreements and lease contracts. Pursuing Counts of Replevin and domestication of foreign judgments when necessary. Mr. Thornley has also held an active Real Estate License since 2013. He has been party to millions in purchases and sales. He has extensive experience in real estate transactions and has the expertise to know where and when problems may arise. Mr. Thornley has earned a reputation for...

Mr. Maahs has tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases throughout his career. These cases involve multi-million dollar exposure and significant injuries such as traumatic brain injury, paraplegia and burns. Mr. Maahs’ experience and practice includes automobile liability, premises liability, products liability, professional liability, trucking accidents, workers’ compensation, employment law, insurance, and commercial litigation.

Throughout his career, Mr. Maahs has represented consumers and numerous Fortune 500 companies, including Walgreens, United Technologies, Nationwide, State Farm, Chubb Insurance, Auto-Owners, Hartford, AIG, Johnson and Johnson, Marriott, Phillip Morris, Home Depot and DaVita. With 26 years of extensive experience, Mr. Maahs is committed to...

Derick Runion was born and raised in Phoenix and is dedicated to serving the city’s citizens to this day. He graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2007. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2010. During law school, Derick was a member of the dean’s list, the order of the barristers, and the moot court. Before Derick got licensed to practice law, he spent some time working for insurance companies. This gave him a unique insight into the strategies these...

Michael Dvoren focuses his legal practice on intellectual property litigation, pre-litigation enforcement, intellectual property transactions, and trademark and copyright prosecution. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, Michael was a partner at Weiss & Moy, P.C. and an associate attorney at Bryan Cave LLP prior to that. During law school, he externed in the civil division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona and counseled start-up companies as part of Arizona State University’s Technology Venture Services Group. Prior to law school, he was a television producer in Los Angeles.

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, attorney Douglass S. Lodmell is an expert in estate planning, taxation and strategic asset protection for domestic and international clients. In addition to a Juris Doctorate degree, Doug Lodmell has a Bachelor of Science degree in finance as well as an advance law degree in taxation. He has authored numerous articles for professional journals as well as a popular book about the explosion of lawsuits in America called The Lawsuit Lottery: The Hijacking of Justice in America. Doug’s extensive expertise in estate planning and asset protection make him a frequent guest speaker at medical, dental and...

Adam D. Martinez is a real estate attorney and founder of Martinez Law, P.L.C., a boutique real estate law firm. Adam is an experienced litigator and handles all types of real estate issues, including foreclosures, deficiency defense, easement and property use disputes, residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, business and partnership disputes, contract disputes, and broker/agent disputes. Adam handles all aspects of appealing cases involving real estate issues, and has argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals. In addition to handling lawsuits, Adam structures and facilitates real estate and business transactions. Adam's litigation experience provides...

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...

Mr. Brody is a Certified Family Law Specialist practicing law for over 30 years. Specializing in complex family law cases involving divorce, legal separation and annulment, he also has extensive experience as a Mediator, Arbiter and Special Master. Mr. Brody's areas of expertise include business valuations and goodwill calculations, real estate appraisals, stock options, retirement plans, employee benefits and forensic searches. Mr. Brody has an extensive business and accounting background, and is skilled in resolving large and complicated cases.

Andy is originally from Cincinnati, OH. He moved to Columbus to attend the Ohio State University and he acheived a Bachelor's Degree in History. After undergrad, Andy moved to Southern California and attended the University of LaVerne, College of Law. He now lives in North Phoenix with his wife and two daughters.
Andy's approach to practice is a combination of aggressive legal advocacy and practical real world solutions. His focus on clients allows him to tailor case strategy based on your personal goals. He has been with the firm of Platt & Westby since 2012.

Edmundo Robaina practices in the areas of labor and employment law, representing private and public employees and business clients in cases involving claims of discrimination/harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, breach of contract, licensure and discipline, and other employment-related matters.

Brian grew up in Nogales, Arizona, a city that lies along the border of the United States and Mexico. Growing up in Nogales gave Brian a unique perspective on some of the major issues our country is currently facing; including but not limited to immigration and drug trafficking. Brian’s is the son of a refugee. His mother was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Although she naturalized many years before her birth, Brian witnessed firsthand the traumatic effects that immigrating to a foreign country at a young age can cause. In 1961, at the age of seven, his mother immigrated to the...

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.

Ms. Speth practices in the areas of intellectual property, internet law, and commercial litigation, representing clients throughout the United States. She focuses her practice on assisting businesses in protecting their trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, information technology, and other intellectual property through preventative measures to avoid disputes and through aggressive measures when disputes arise. Ms. Speth has authored articles on the topics of litigation and intellectual property, published in The Business Journal, the Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business, and the Arizona Attorney. Her profile has been featured in the Arizona Business Gazette and The Herold Report. In October of...

The law firm of Robert J. Campos & Associates, P.L.C., has been proudly serving the citizens of Arizona since 1996. The Firm specializes in the defense of clients who are accused of, or charged with, a criminal offense.

Robert J. Campos founded the Firm in 1996, after serving 7 years as a Maricopa County Prosecutor and 2 years as a La Paz County prosecutor. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Campos gained extensive training and experience handling very serious cases.

In addition to his extensive experience as a former prosecutor, Mr. Campos also has several years of experience as a city court...

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY where I earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Journalism from Brooklyn College which TIME Magazine then labeled, “The Poor Man’s Harvard.” I also hold a Master of Arts in Mass Communications from California State University, Fullerton where I graduated at the top of my class. I attended The College of Law at Arizona State University where I graduated early and with a certificate in Indian Law. I was selected the student commencement speaker for both the law school and the graduate school. I am also a former award-winning reporter...

Steven Janssen has been practicing law since 2002 and has extensive experience with trusts, wills, estate planning, probate, trust administration, personal injury, wrongful death, business law, and real estate. Steve is an Arizona native who lives in the West Valley with his wife and children. In addition to his dedication to his clients, Steve is involved in his church and the West Valley.

Focused on Family, Probate, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business Law. Jonathan S. Collins received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and then his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law. He was a visiting student at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law for his last semester of law school. Jonathan has been a member, in good standing, of the State Bar of Arizona since 2003. He is also licensed to practice law before all Federal Courts of the State of Arizona. Jon has been a law clerk for a...

MARGARITA SILVA is an attorney focusing in the areas of immigration (deportation defense and family immigration) and criminal defense (federal, state, municipal courts). Ms. Silva is in involved in various professional and community service organizations, serving as member of the Arizona State Bar delegation to the ABA House of Delegates, 2008 – Current; Board of Directors, Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, 2011 – Current (2016 Vice President); St. Joseph’s Hospital Community Board 2012 – Current (Chair, Medical Staff Relations Committee); Board of Directors, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association (14 years, President 2006); Criminal Justice Act Panel Review Committee (2010-2016);...

Kamper, Estrada & Simmons, LLP, with attorney, Giancarlo Estrada offer comprehensive Estate and Trust Administration services to business owners, individuals, and families. Giancarlo Estrada and his legal team are experienced in legal matters of Estate Planning including Wills, Probate, Asset Protection, Living Trusts and Trust Administration. The firm offers administration in any type of Revocable and Irrevocable Trust including Firearm Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Qualified Domestic Trusts and more.In addition to serving families and individuals, the firm offers services to business owners for the formation and protection of the business. The legal team at Kamper, Estrada...

Austin is an associate attorney whose practice includes representing and advises small business owners on the legalities of structing their business and the drafting of agreements. He also represents clients who have been personally injured, and helps them recover from their loss. Austin attended undergraduate school at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where he studied Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management and competed on the track team in the 200m and 400m dash. During college Austin worked for a small business where he learned the importance of properly structuring your entity and having valid agreements in place. After college, Austin...

Magaly was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico and is fluent in English and Spanish. She is proud to have personal experience navigating immigration law, which enables her to better serve her foreign clients as a professional advocate. Magaly is blessed with an excellent team at Silva & Fontes and a wonderful, loving family. Silva & Fontes dedicates their time and commitment to advancing the family immigration interests of clients from many parts of the world and representing local clients in the realm of Criminal defense. We welcome the opportunity to evaluate your case.

Mark D. Bogard is a partner with the Arizona law firm Jaburg & Wilk, P.C., where his practice focuses on construction related matters and disputes, with an emphasis on construction payment rights and remedies including private and public payment bonds, mechanics'/materialmen's liens, stop notices, prompt pay law, and 'no-pay' claims before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Mr. Bogard regularly appears before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and Arizona Superior Court, with civil trial court experience that includes jury and bench trials. He also serves as an arbitrator for the Maricopa County Superior Court. For the past eight years, he has...

Kevin G. Liebeck began his career defending physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice lawsuits. With that knowledge, he decided to start representing victims of medical malpractice in suits against their health care providers in 2003. Since then, he has seen success in trials of personal injury, medical malpractice and consumer and business fraud actions.

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...

Cristina Perez Hesano is a bankruptcy, personal injury, and civil litigation attorney with a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University. After starting her career as a judicial extern in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona, for the Honorable Redfield T. Baum, Cristina gained experience in consumer bankruptcy matters at two law firms, honing the skills that would allow her to open her own firm. In 2010, Cristina established Perez Law Group, PLLC.

At Perez Law Group, PLLC, Cristina provides experienced representation to individuals and businesses in bankruptcy and debt negotiation, as well as...

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.

Max Mahoney practices mainly Family Law with Keith Berkshire, but also has experience in the areas of business, construction, real estate, and collections law. Before coming to Berkshire Law Office, Max practiced civil litigation at Rose Law Group and was a litigation file clerk with Cantelme & Brown, PLC and the Goldwater Institute. Max graduated cum laude from Arizona State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing in Anthropology, History, and Political Science. Max attended Phoenix School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2011. While at Phoenix School of Law Max was the Administrative Editor for...

Ms. Sirlin has practiced family law for almost 27 years. Having worked with a Certified Family Law Specialist, she began drafting Family Law Appeals and complex motions during 2003. She has a unique perspective regarding family law, in that she experienced a very contentious "custody battle" as a child, which spanned many years. Ms. Sirlin's practice consists of some family law litigation (trials) but her main focus consists of family law post-trial motions and family law appeals. It is important to know that the judge's orders may not be the end of the line. Ms. Sirlin is also...

I advise and represent business owners in day-to-day legal matters such as allegations of discrimination and retaliation in the workplace, potential wage and hour violations, assisting contractors with filing and foreclosing on mechanic's liens, and business disputes. I am licensed to practice law in six states (Arizona, Nevada, California, Maryland, New York and D.C.) I litigate cases in state and federal courts as well as represent clients in arbitrations and mediations.

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...

Samuel Pittman is an Arizona native. Once he realized the full scope of the positive impact he could have for families going through bankruptcy, he focused on bankruptcy law as his chosen practice area.