Arizona Criminal Law and Civil Litigation Attorneys

Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC

1747 E. Morten
Suite 205
Phoenix, Arizona 85020
USA

(602) 296-3434

(480) 905-3166

www.toplawyer4u.com

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Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC is a full service law firm that combines the work of a team of trial lawyers to help you get the results you need and deserve. We have dedicated Criminal Lawyers and Family Law Lawyers. While we handle a wide range of matters including Criminal Law, family Law, much of our focus is on representing people facing criminal charges in both state and federal courts.

Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC offers top-quality criminal defense at reasonable rates. We offer free initial consultations and make sure that you'll always understand our fees, so you know exactly what to expect.

Dwane Cates is a high profile Arizona lawyer who regularly appears on national TV shows such as Nancy Grace, CNBC, Fox News, HLN, and TruTV (Court TV). He is an expert in Crisis communication and can handle any situation involving the press.

We use our criminal defense experience to represent people who have been arrested along Arizona roads, including I-8, I-10, I-15 and I-40 for a wide range of crimes. We handle drug offenses related to drugs including marijuana, methamphetamine and cocaine. We also handle DUI and felony DUI cases.

We also offer effective representation. This means that we are always prepared to take the most effective actions. Our team of lawyers has one goal in mind: to get you the best possible results. In criminal defense matters, this means knowing when to deal with prosecutors and when to take a case to trial. It means knowing which strategies work to get charges dismissed or dropped to lesser offenses, and to get acquittals at trial.

Year this Office was Established: 1997

Languages: English, Polish

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Civil Forfeiture, Kidnapping, Drive by Shootings, Immigration Checkpoints, High Profile Crimes, wrongful death.

Practice Areas Description

Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC provides legal services in the following practice areas:

- Criminal Law

When you are accused of a crime you face the possibility of severe consequences and the damaging effects of a maligned name. While the criminally accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty and have several rights guaranteed them under the U.S Constitution, these rights may be overlooked if you are not aware of them. Therefore, it is vital that you contact a Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney when you learn of your charges to ensure that your rights are protected. At Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC we have the experience, knowledge and resources to help you fight the charges that you face.

- Drug Crimes

The government comes down hard on those convicted of drug crimes with severe penalties such as mandatory minimum sentencing and a permanent felony record. It is vital that you get good representation, because drug crime convictions are life-altering, can affect future jobs, relationships and personal freedoms. Drug crimes include possession, trafficking, manufacturing and distributing. A good attorney should be able to determine if the evidence against you was collected properly and if the correct procedures were followed during your arrest. If any of your rights were violated during your arrest, an experienced attorney may be able to get your charges reduced or dropped completely. We at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC are those attorneys.

- Aggravated Assault

Aggravated assault occurs when one person inflicts bodily harm on another; this includes use of a deadly weapon and assault with the intent to rape or murder. It is a violent crime that often carries penalties at both the state and federal levels. In Arizona, aggravated assault is a felony and is punishable by prison time, restitution, fines, counseling and community service. A felony conviction can have lasting impact on an individual’s life, so it is important to seek legal counsel from an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as you suspect you may be charged with aggravated assault. Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC will help you understand your rights and make sure your basic freedoms are protected.

- Kidnapping

Kidnapping is a felony offense in Arizona. Having a felony conviction on your record can change your life forever. That’s why it’s important to contact an attorney as soon as you’ve been arrested for kidnapping. It takes time to develop a strong legal defense for kidnapping and the longer you wait to talk with an attorney, the less time your attorney will have to develop a solid defense for you.

- Drive by Shootings

Drive by shootings can happen in the heat of the moment but can have a lifetime of repercussion. These and other gang related crimes are serious offenses that are dealt with severely under Arizona law. Those convicted of a drive by shooting may lose their license, the vehicle associated with the crime and face prison time for a class 2 felony. For this reason, it is important to take an arrest for drive by shooting very seriously. Due to the serious consequences of drive by shooting convictions, only an attorney with significant experience representing gang related crimes can effectively build a defense for those accused of drive by shootings. An attorney that is well-versed in laws regarding gang related crimes is better able to handle such a case. When your freedom is at stake, you need the best representation possible.

- Robbery

Robbery is a violent crime whereby one person tries to take possession of property that belongs to another through use of force, violence or fear. Those charged with robbery face incarceration, fines, restitution and a permanent felony record. All of these things can severely impact the rest of an individual’s life—affecting future employment opportunities and relationships. If you have been accused of robbery, it is imperative that you take the time to talk to an attorney as soon as possible. Time is of the essence when you are facing felony charges. Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC will investigate your case, make sure your rights were not violated in the course of your arrest and develop a solid legal strategy for your defense.

- Murder / Homicide

Murder is the taking of another person’s life. But when it comes to punishing those convicted of murder/homicide, there are careful distinctions made to differentiate the severity and nature of the crime. In Arizona, murder/homicide is divided into four classifications: negligent homicide, manslaughter, second degree murder and first degree murder (the most serious of the four classifications). Each of these crimes is a serious offense that carries strict mandatory sentencing.

- Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are serious offenses that are aggressively prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. If convicted, sex offenders not only face steep consequences like jail time and fines, but the lasting effects of a maligned name. Having to register as a sex offender can affect the type of careers you are eligible to pursue and even place restrictions on where you live—for the rest of your life. If you have been charged with a sex crime or are under investigation for a sex crime, it is important to take charge of the situation and hire an experienced Phoenix sex crimes attorney. A qualified attorney can not only make sure that your rights are upheld, but provide you with a solid strategy for fighting the charges you face.

- Immigration Checkpoints

Immigration checkpoints are a common sight along Arizona thoroughfares—especially I-40, I-15, I-10 and I-8. While these checkpoints are supposed to be looking for illegal immigrants, more often than not these checkpoints are actually looking for illegal drugs. Many times, an individual’s rights and personal freedoms are violated during these immigration checkpoint search and seizures. Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC is well-versed in the local rules and customs of the primary Arizona courts used to prosecute these cases (Wellton Justice Court, Yuma County Superior Court, Holbrook Justice Court and the Navajo County Superior Court), but we are ready to travel anywhere in Arizona to aggressively protect your rights and freedom.

- Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a crime that takes place within families and is committed by family members, or those who reside in the same home. Domestic violence often takes place between spouses or ex-spouses and often endangers children that reside in the home physically and/or emotionally. Some forms of domestic violence include: sexual abuse, verbal abuse and physical abuse. At Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC , our attorneys are well acquainted with the laws surrounding domestic violence. Our experienced team of Arizona criminal defense lawyers pool resources and information to come up with the best possible defense for each of our clients. We know that a domestic violence conviction can irreparably change your life, affecting your lifestyle and the role you have in your children’s lives. For this reason, we work very hard to defend those who have been falsely accused of domestic violence.