Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer

Arrested? A Phoenix criminal defense attorney can help! Whether you have been arrested or if you are currently under investigation for a crime, the actions you take right now may have a significant impact on your future. It is in your best interests to hire legal representation to guide you through this situation and help you avoid the possibility of a conviction. The attorneys of our firm provide experienced and aggressive criminal defense counsel to individuals throughout Phoenix and the surrounding areas in Arizona. We offer legal assistance to English and Spanish speaking clients.

Have you been charged with a crime in Phoenix?

The city of Phoenix ranks 10 on a crime index where 100 is the safest, and there are 48.14 annual crimes committed per 1,000 residents. Local law enforcement agencies are tough on crime, and are known to use aggressive tactics to secure a conviction. It is true that law enforcement may have extensive evidence against you. It is also true that they may lie to you during questioning, claiming that they have a witness who will step forward to testify to your guilt.

Taking immediate action by involving a Phoenix criminal defense lawyer is the one way you can ensure that your legal rights are protected from the very beginning. Even if formal charges have not yet been filed against you, you may benefit greatly from having a legal professional to intervene on your behalf with investigators and seek to prevent an arrest or filing of charges.

When you have been charged with a crime, it is easy to feel confused, distressed and even embarrassed. You deserve hard-hitting legal defense and experienced counsel to help you find a way out of the criminal justice system. Don't hesitate to contact us for a confidential evaluation of your case, to tell us your side of the story and learn about possible strategies for fighting the charges.

Key Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense

Whatever charges you face, an experienced criminal lawyer from our firm can provide you with the aggressive representation you need. Our attorneys work on a wide range of cases, from drug possession to murder and federal charges, and we take on misdemeanor and felony cases in city, state, federal and juvenile courts. Don't make the mistake of thinking that you can resolve the situation by explaining yourself to investigators or in court.

The police already believe that you committed the crime, and anything you say will be used to add to the evidence against you. For example, if are accused of assault and battery and claim that you hit the other person in self-defense, you have confirmed both that you hit the other person and that you were at the scene of the crime. By placing the burden of proof on the prosecutor, an attorney from our firm may be able to exonerate you or have the charges dropped.

We are prepared to take on any case, no matter how challenging. Contact us whether you are accused of kidnapping, hate crimes, white collar crimes such as fraud and embezzlement, domestic violence, child abuse, arson, stalking, weapons charges and gun crimes, a violent crime, theft, vandalism, animal cruelty or false reporting. Our legal team can help if you have been accused of a probation violation and can also assist you with any type of traffic offense in the Phoenix area, ranging from running a red light to racing.

Sex Crimes
The aggressive defense of sex offenses is an important part of our legal practice. The nature of a sex crime alone may cause other attorneys to turn away, but we strongly believe in every defendant's right to legal counsel. We have the tenacity and resources to take on all kinds of sex crime cases, including those related to child molestation, child pornography, statutory rape, failure to register as a sex offender, prostitution and dangerous crimes against children. Allegations of this type can have a devastating effect on your reputation—even if you are not convicted—but we will take immediate action to limit the damage and defend your future.

Arrested for drunk driving in Phoenix, AZ?

Many of our clients—people who have never before been accused of a crime—come to us for help with drunk driving charges. The State of Arizona does not take this crime lightly and is vigorous in prosecuting anyone who stands accused. If you have recently been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, don't think that you have to plead guilty based on the fact that there is evidence against you—we may be able to have the charges dismissed or to exonerate you entirely.

No matter whether you are facing charges for an Extreme DUI, Super Extreme DUI or even if you have multiple DUI convictions on your record, you can have confidence in our ability to defend your legal rights. An attorney from our firm will review the situation to determine the most effective strategy for your case, such as seeking to invalidate the blood tests, breath tests and field sobriety tests which form the evidence against you in the criminal case, as well as fighting for you in the MVD hearing. When you are facing potential DUI penalties such as a driver's license suspension, imprisonment, fines and the possibility of mandatory installation of the ignition interlock device (IID), you owe it to yourself to do everything you can to defend your future.

About Suzuki Law Offices, LLC

Attorney Richard J. Suzuki has extensive experience in both the federal and state criminal justice systems. As a Phoenix criminal defense attorney, he is passionate about helping people. His background as a former Assistant United States Attorney and Deputy Maricopa County Attorney gives him a distinct advantage in defending clients on charges such as yours. He is often able to anticipate the prosecution's next move and seeks to defeat charges by exposing weaknesses in the case.

We provide our clients with personal attention, unwavering support and aggressive defense of their rights during what is often the most difficult experience the person has ever lived through. You simply have too much at stake not to take action now to fight the charges—not only could you be sent to jail or prison, but you would also end up with a criminal record which could ruin your career and follow you for years. Our team knows how to get results in the Phoenix courts, and will work to help you find your way out of the criminal justice system as quickly as possible. Call or visit us today so that we can fight for you.

Office Address:
2929 E. Camelback Road
Suite 110
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
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We are proud to serve residents of Phoenix, Maricopa, Tempe, Mesa, Tucson, Prescott, Chandler, Gilbert and Scottsdale.