My practice is, and always has been committed to criminal defense. I have NEVER prosecuted, and have ALWAYS fought for the rights of the accused. Over the years I have handled thousands of criminal cases, more then half of which have been DUI or alcohol related offenses. To stay at the top of my profession, I have attended numerous legal education seminars, the majority of which involved specialized training in DUI and criminal defense.
- Bachelor of Arts in History - Arizona State University
- Post Baccalaureate Certification in Secondary Education - Arizona State University
- Juris Doctor - University of Arizona
- Member of Arizona Attorneys For Criminal Justice (AACJ)
- Years of experience litigating criminal cases ranging from misdemeanor bench trials, DUI jury trials, and full felony jury trials
- Faculty Speaker at AACJ Aggressive Defense of The Accused Driver multiple occasions
- Speaker at Arizona Public Defender's Association multiple occasions
Professional Memberships
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State Bar of Arizona, since 1998
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Pima County Bar Association, since 2004
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, since 2004
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Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, since 1998
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Better Business Bureau, since 2013
Speaking Engagements
2019
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AACJ 32nd Annual Aggressive Defense of The Accused Impaired Driver (AACJ)
Issues With DPS Blood
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16th Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar (APDA)
DUI Intensive
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16th Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar (APDA)
FSTs and NHTSA
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Pima County Public Defender's Office
Blood Testing 101
2018
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AACJ 31st Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver (AACJ)
Case Law Review
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15th Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar (APDA)
Rule 12.9 - Challenging Grand Jury Proceedings
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15th Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar (APDA)
Using NHTSA and Other Studies to Your Advantage at Trial
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Pima County Legal Defender's Office (LDO)
Blood Alcohol Testing
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Pima County Legal Defender's Office (LDO)
Field Sobriety Tests
2017
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AACJ 30th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver (AACJ)
Developing Trial Strategies
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14th Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar (APDA)
No Fear - Eliminating The Unknown From The DUI Trial
2016
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AACJ 29th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver (AACJ)
Ideas To Help With The DUI Trial
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13th Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar (APDA)
DUI Trial - From Motions In Limine, To Cross Examination, To Closing
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DUI Pro
Winning DUI Cases
2015
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AACJ 28th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver (AACJ)
Challenging Breath Test Results
2014
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AACJ 27th Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver (AACJ)
Things That Work
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12th Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar (APDA)
Using Openings To Set Up Your DUI Closing
2012
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10th Annual Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar (APDA)
Ethical Jeopardy
2010
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AACJ 23rd Annual Aggressive Defense of the Accused Impaired Driver (AACJ)
Vampire Challenge
2009
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7th Annual Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar
Phlebotomy Challenges in DUI Cases
2008
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6th Annual Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar
DUI Blood Draws
2007
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5th Annual Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar
Police Blood Draw Litigation
2006
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4th Annual Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar
Latest Developments in Blood Draw and Phlebotomist Cases
2005
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3rd Annual Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Seminar
Police Blood Draw Litigation
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Pima County Indigent Defense 2005 Contract Attorney CLE
DUI Issues and Litigation
Awards / Recognition
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2016 Robert J. Hooker Award - Arizona Public Defender Association
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AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale-Hubbell since 2014
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A+ Accreditation - Better Business Bureau since 2013
Recent Blog Posts
DUI and Marijuana
Martial Privilege And DUI
Arizona Supreme Court - State v. Maciel & Miranda Rights
Holiday DUI Task Force
Lost and Found Evidence
Recommendations
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