AZ Defenders - Tempe, AZ

Elite Criminal Defense and DUI Advocacy in Tempe, Arizona

AZ Defenders is recognized as one of the preeminent criminal defense practices serving the Phoenix metropolitan area. Centrally located at 404 East Southern Avenue, Suite A, in Tempe, the firm was established in 2006 by esteemed trial attorney Craig J. Rosenstein. The practice is distinguished as one of the few Arizona law firms featuring multiple Board-Certified DUI Specialists and Criminal Law Specialists under one roof. The legal team includes distinguished attorneys such as Craig Rosenstein, former president of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice and board member of the Arizona Justice Project, alongside veteran litigator Craig W. Penrod, who brings over forty years of trial experience and holds the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating. Together, the firm has tried over a hundred cases to jury verdict. When criminal accusations put your freedom and career in jeopardy, clients need a lawyer with certified credentials and proven courtroom skill.

Board-Certified DUI and Vehicular Crimes Defense

The state of Arizona enforces some of the strictest driving while intoxicated statutes in the nation, imposing mandatory jail sentences even for first-time offenders and lengthy driver license revocations for Extreme DUI and Super Extreme DUI charges. As accomplished dui/dwi defense lawyers and traffic ticket lawyers, the firm analyzes every technical facet of an arrest. The attorneys examine the calibration records of Intoxilyzer 8000 breath testing devices, scrutinize the chain of custody for hospital blood draws, and evaluate the lawfulness of traffic stops along Interstate 10, the Loop 101, and US 60. The firm aggressively defends against felony aggravated DUI charges, vehicular manslaughter, and administrative license suspensions before the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Comprehensive Defense for Felonies, Drugs, and Violent Crimes

Beyond vehicular offenses, the attorneys represent clients facing serious state and federal charges in Tempe Municipal Court, Maricopa County Superior Court, and federal court. As dedicated drug crime defense lawyers, the firm challenges unconstitutional police stops, illegal search warrants, and wiretap evidence in cases involving drug possession, narcotics transportation, and prescription fraud. Serving as assertive violent crime defense lawyers and theft and burglary defense lawyers, the team defends individuals against aggravated assault, armed robbery, weapons violations, and shoplifting. Furthermore, as experienced domestic violence lawyers, they defend clients against domestic violence allegations under Arizona Revised Statutes Section 13-3601, safeguarding parental rights and contesting emergency orders of protection.

Key Criminal Defense Practice Areas

AZ Defenders provides aggressive representation across a wide spectrum of criminal matters, including:

• DUI and vehicular offenses: Defense for standard, extreme, super extreme, and felony aggravated DUI allegations.
• Drug crimes: Defending against narcotics possession, drug trafficking, manufacturing, and paraphernalia charges.
• Violent crimes and assault: Tenacious courtroom representation against assault, armed robbery, and weapons misconduct charges.
• Domestic violence charges: Defending allegations under A.R.S. 13-3601 and resolving emergency orders of protection.
• Theft and property offenses: Representation for shoplifting, grand theft, burglary, and white-collar financial crimes.
• Post-conviction relief: Assisting eligible clients with setting aside criminal convictions and petitioning to seal arrest records.

Twenty-Four-Hour Legal Support and Immediate Response

The immediate hours following an arrest are critical in shaping the defense strategy. AZ Defenders maintains twenty-four-hour availability, ensuring an attorney can intervene promptly during police questioning, represent clients at initial appearances, and argue for reasonable bail conditions. Early legal involvement prevents clients from making incriminating statements and preserves essential electronic and witness evidence.

Connect with Tempe Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you or a loved one is facing an investigation or criminal charges in Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, or Phoenix, prompt action is essential to protect your rights. Individuals seeking to hire an attorney or find a lawyer with a track record of dismissals and acquittals can consult an attorney at AZ Defenders. Contact the office 24/7 at (480) 386-1835 or visit 404 E Southern Ave, Suite A, Tempe, AZ 85282 to arrange a free, confidential consultation.