Phoenix DUI Attorney

The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C.

3636 N. Central Avenue Suite 510 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 USA

 (602) 253-1010 or (888) 613-5322
 (602) 253-1048

www.phoenixduilawyers.com
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Gillespie Law Firm, PC, has a distinctive approach to the investigation and development of defenses in metro Phoenix DUI cases. With 20 years of practice, AV-rated* Phoenix, Arizona trial attorney Craig Gillespie is a certified specialist in criminal law under standards established by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Gillespie is a frequent lecturer and seminar leader on DUI issues for professional audiences. He was a former deputy county attorney and continues to apply his prosecutorial experience to analyze and favorably resolve criminal charges.

We believe that an aggressive and thorough investigation of the details of any DUI or criminal case will pay dividends in the form of dismissed charges, favorable compromise pleas and victories at trial. This reflects our distinctive approach to Arizona DUI defense. All of the prosecution witnesses are routinely interviewed at an early stage of the case. Their recorded statements would then be reviewed by our own consulting experts. This exercise alone generates invaluable information about the hidden weaknesses inherent in the government's case. Our criminal defense attorneys also represent vacationers, visitors and other nonresidents who have been arrested for an out-of-state DUI during a brief visit to Greater Phoenix. Our DUI and criminal defense practice is suited as well to the needs of Arizona State students and college spring break tourists.

With the more serious range of criminal charges related to Arizona DUI accidents, hit-and-run cases and other motor vehicle felonies, you'll probably become aware of an investigation before specific charges are filed against you. We invite you to contact us as soon as you have the opportunity to engage counsel before you’re formally charged. There's a lot that an experienced DUI lawyer in Arizona can do to help you during the pre-charge phase of a case.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- DUI

Over the years, the Arizona legislature has defined, refined and redefined various drunk driving statutes to apply to increasingly specific sets of offenses. Along the way, our state has also substantially increased the penalties for DUI while making DUI cases all the more important to defend. For the advice of a DUI lawyer who has stayed current with the development of Arizona DUI law over the last 20 years, contact The Gillespie Law Firm in Phoenix for a free consultation.


- DUI Defense

The bad news is that Arizona DUI cases are notoriously difficult to beat at trial. As a result, most experienced DUI attorneys seldom take a misdemeanor DUI charge to trial. The good news is that our skill with the investigation of the facts and identification of the weak spots in the government's case means that we resolve many DUI cases through dismissal, suppression of the evidence, or negotiated pleas on favorable terms.


- MVD

As a full-service criminal defense practice, the lawyers at The Gillespie Law Firm are able to handle all aspects of a misdemeanor traffic violation or felony motor vehicle charge. We work to protect our clients from punishment in the criminal courts while dealing with the administrative consequences of the offense, which are normally handled in separate proceedings by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).


- Vehicular Homicide or Manslaughter

Whether or not related to DUI, a fatal motor vehicle accident can result in serious felony charges against the driver alleged to have caused it. If you're charged with negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter or second-degree murder in the aftermath of an accident, contact The Gillespie Law Firm to discuss your case with a seasoned Phoenix vehicular manslaughter attorney.


- Vehicular Assault Defense

If you're found to have been at fault in a traffic accident allegedly caused by drunk driving, street racing, reckless driving or other serious motor vehicle violations, you're at substantial risk of prosecution for aggravated assault under Arizona law. To learn how an experienced Phoenix aggravated assault lawyer can help you develop and present the right defense for the circumstances of your case, contact The Gillespie Law Firm for a free consultation.


- Reckless Driving

It's a standard tactic among prosecuting attorneys to file as many criminal charges as possible against a single defendant. If a conviction can't be achieved on the most serious offense, there's a good chance that the jury might convict on a less serious charge. The prosecution can also use additional charges as bargaining chips in plea negotiations. Consequently, a single motor vehicle accident or felony drunk driving case can give rise to charges ranging from DUI to aggravated assault or manslaughter. Endangerment or vehicular endangerment is a common additional charge that prosecutors usually add as a separate felony count.


- Hit-and-Run

At The Gillespie Law Firm, our Phoenix hit and run lawyers advise and represent people facing misdemeanor and felony charges of hit and run or leaving the scene of an accident. These are very serious offenses under Arizona law, and they present a substantial risk of jail or prison time. To learn how a seasoned criminal defense attorney can protect your interests in an Arizona hit-and-run case, contact The Gillespie Law Firm in Phoenix for a free consultation.


- Traffic Violations

At The Gillespie Law Firm, our Phoenix traffic violation attorneys focus on the most serious charges that a driver can face under Arizona law, the offenses that can cost you your driving privileges for years at a time or send you to jail. If you need advice about the best ways to resolve serious traffic offenses such as racing, reckless driving, or driving on a suspended license, contact our office for a free consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer.


- Motor Vehicle Felony

Some of the most serious motor vehicle offenses under Arizona law don't involve DUI. Under certain circumstances, for example, leaving the scene of a fatal injury accident could expose you to the risk of a prison term of 12 1/2 years. If you need the advice of a seasoned criminal defense attorney who can help you meet the challenge of a felony charge, contact The Gillespie Law Firm in Phoenix for a free consultation.

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Craig C. Gillespie Attorney Criminal Law, DUI, DWI, White Collar Crime

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