Phoenix DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers
The Gillespie Law Firm, PC
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3636 North Central Avenue Suite 510 Phoenix, Arizona 85012 USA |
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(602) 253 1010
or (888) 613-5322
(602) 253-1048
www.craiggillespie.com
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The Gillespie Law Firm, PC is a leading Phoenix criminal defense firm representing clients in felony and misdemeanor offenses. We have been awarded an A+ rating through the Arizona Better Business Bureau.
Our distinctive approach to Arizona criminal defense reflects our belief that an aggressive and thorough investigation of the details of any criminal case will pay dividends in the form of dismissed charges, favorable compromise pleas and victories at trial. For example, we routinely interview all of the prosecution witnesses at an early stage of the case, and review their recorded statements with our clients, and when appropriate, our own consulting experts. This exercise alone yields invaluable information about the hidden weaknesses inherent in the government's case.
Our criminal lawyers represent clients from all backgrounds and circumstances, but the sophistication of our methods makes us a suitable choice for professionals such as airline pilots, physicians, teachers, commercial drivers and even other lawyers. We're well aware of the professional licensing consequences attached to criminal convictions in many occupations, and we develop our defense strategies with those considerations firmly in mind.
Our attorneys also represent vacationers, visitors and other nonresidents who have been arrested for a DUI or other criminal offense 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.
Especially on the more serious range of criminal charges related to Arizona DUI accidents, hit-and-run cases and other major felonies, you'll probably become aware of an investigation before specific charges are filed against you. If you have the opportunity to engage counsel before you're formally charged, we invite you to contact us as soon as you can. There's a lot that an experienced Arizona criminal lawyer can do to help you during the pre-charge phase of a case.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Pre-Charge Cases; MVD Hearings; Bond Hearings; Probation Revocation; Professional Licensing; Asset Forfeiture; Vehicular Crimes; Warrants; Sentence Modification; Appeals & Rule 32; Child Molestation; Internet Child Pornography; Sexual Conduct with a Minor; Solicitation of Prostitution; Indecent Exposure; Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation; Public Sexual Indecency; Sexual Assault; Sexual Exploitation of a Minor; Failure to Register as a Sex Offender.
Practice Areas Description
The Gillespie Law Firm, PC provides legal representation and services in the following areas of practice:- Pre-Charge Cases
Our Phoenix criminal defense law firm has a remarkable history of successful results in pre-charge representation of clients who are under investigation for a suspected Arizona criminal offense but not yet charged.
- Release Hearings
Whether you or a loved one is arrested for DUI or murder, a misdemeanor or a felony, one of the first priorities is to get the accused released from custody. Release may be by way of a simple promise to appear, also known as being released on one's own recognizance. However, for more serious Arizona misdemeanors or felonies, or where the accused has a prior criminal record, posting bond may be required to secure release.
- Assault
If you have been accused of assault or aggravated assault in Arizona, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney immediately to begin your representation. The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. is a leading criminal defense law firm and our Arizona criminal defense attorneys have special knowledge and years of experience in defending clients charged with these crimes. Our firm can handle all of the aspects of your Arizona criminal case.
- Child Abuse
If you are suspected of or charged with child abuse in Arizona, it is imperative that you contact an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyer immediately to begin your representation. The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. is a leading Arizona criminal defense firm with unique knowledge and years of experience in defending clients charged with alleged child abuse in the state of Arizona. Our Phoenix criminal defense attorneys can handle all of the aspects of your case. We will strongly advocate your case at all times, yet do so in a discrete manner as we recognize that your reputation and your future are at stake. If you choose to retain our Phoenix criminal law defense firm, we will provide the highest level of criminal defense representation available.
- Weapons Crimes
In Arizona, a number of weapons crimes fall under the umbrella statute "Misconduct Involving Weapons." These crimes vary in severity of punishment, and there are many exceptions to these Arizona statutes and many situations, depending on the Arizona statute you are charged with violating, under which that statute may not apply. If you have been charged with a violation of a "Misconduct Involving Weapons" statute, it is important to consult an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyer to determine if any of the exceptions apply to your case. Our firm has special knowledge and years of experience in defending clients charged with these crimes.
- Computer Crimes
If you have been charged with any kind of computer or internet crime in Arizona, you should immediately consult with experienced Arizona criminal defense counsel. Because many of these charges can result in extremely serious sentences upon conviction, it is important to retain an experienced criminal defense lawyer familiar with defending these types of crimes, such as a lawyer from The Gillespie Law Firm. Our criminal defense lawyers have special knowledge, years of experience, and a track record of success defending clients charged with these crimes. The firm can handle all of the aspects of your case. We will strongly advocate your case at all times, yet do so in a discrete manner, as we recognize that your reputation and your future are at stake. If you choose to retain our firm, we will provide the highest level of criminal defense representation available.
- Domestic Violence
Our firm has years of experience defending clients charged with alleged domestic violence offenses in Arizona. Our Phoenix, Arizona criminal defense law firm can handle all aspects of your case. If you choose to retain our law firm, we will provide the highest level of Arizona criminal defense representation available.
- Drug Offenses
In Arizona, drug offenses are among the most commonly prosecuted crimes. These offenses vary from possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia for personal use, to possession of dangerous drugs for sale, to manufacture of narcotic drugs. Our firm has years of experience in successfully defending clients charged with drug offenses in Arizona. We can handle all aspects of your case. If you choose to retain our leading criminal defense law firm, we will provide the highest level of Arizona criminal defense representation available.
- DUI / DWI
If you feel your Arizona DUI charges are unfair, The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. can help. Our DUI defense firm has the expertise, the knowledge and the experience to help you fight these DUI charges and win. Our Phoenix, Arizona DUI defense lawyers have a proven track record of getting many DUI cases dismissed or having the charges reduced. We know the ins and outs of the judicial system and are ready to fight to protect your rights.
- MVD Hearings
Our Phoenix criminal defense lawyers regularly appear in Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division ("MVD") hearings. In fact, we have an entire separate web site, PhoenixDUILawyers.com, devoted entirely to DUI, MVD and vehicular crimes defense.
- Juvenile Cases
The Arizona juvenile justice system functions differently from the adult justice system. Juvenile courts tend to gear penalties towards rehabilitation rather than punishment, cases are decided by judges rather than juries, and records of offenses are generally sealed. The Phoenix criminal defense lawyers at The Gillespie Law Firm regularly appear in Arizona Juvenile Courts.
- Probation Revocation
The Phoenix criminal defense lawyers at the Gillespie law firm have successfully defended many Petitions to Revoke Probation. In many of our cases, the petition was dismissed or the client was reinstated back to probation notwithstanding the violation.
- Professional Licensing
The criminal defense lawyers at The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. have the knowledge and experience necessary to represent the professional on their criminal charges and guide the professional through the potential collateral occupational consequence attendant thereto. Although our firm represents clients from all walks of life, our success has led to the representation of many local professionals including attorneys, doctors, federal agents, police officers, professional athletes, executives of Fortune 500 companies, commercial drivers, passenger airline pilots, and even members of the clergy. Mr. Gillespie has lectured on professional licensing consequences of criminal convictions to other members of the State Bar.
- Sex Crimes
The criminal defense attorneys at The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. have successfully represented many clients charged with different sex crimes, including:
Child Molestation
Internet Child Pornography
Prostitution
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Conduct with a Minor
Solicitation of Prostitution
Indecent Exposure
Luring a Minor for Sexual Exploitation
Public Sexual Indecency
Sexual Assault/Rape
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender
- Theft / White Collar Crimes
If you have been accused of any Arizona white collar crime, you should immediately contact an experienced Arizona white collar criminal defense attorney. The criminal defense attorneys at The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. have years of experience defending clients charged with alleged theft and white collar offenses in the state of Arizona. Our firm can handle every aspect of your case, including pre-trial investigation, witness interviews, legal research, defense identification, grand jury and motion practice, plea negotiations, and, if necessary, full litigation at trial and on appeal. We will strongly advocate your case at all times, yet do so in a discrete manner, as we recognize that your reputation and your future are at stake. If you choose to retain our law firm, we will provide the highest level of criminal defense representation available.
- Asset Forfeiture
If you are facing asset forfeiture in Arizona and the government has either physically or constructively seized property or money belonging to you, it is essential that you file a timely claim to have property returned. It is also incumbent upon the government that you are given written notice of their intent to forfeit the assets in issue. There are very specific procedures and requirements governing this process and it is important to consider having an experienced Arizona criminal defense attorney assist you. The Phoenix criminal defense lawyers at The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. are able to provide solid legal assistance to help you in your attempt to have your property returned.
- Vehicular Crimes
Our Arizona criminal law attorneys have years of experience successfully defending vehicular homicide cases, including: Negligent Homicide, Manslaughter, and Second Degree Murder. Our criminal defense lawyers also have years of experience successfully defending individuals accused of other Arizona vehicular crimes which do not result in death. These include: Aggravated Assault, Endangerment, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Reckless Driving, and Aggressive Driving.
- Bench Warrants
Attorneys at The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. have the knowledge and experience necessary to represent an individual threatened with a bench warrant. We are often asked to assist clients in quashing Arizona Bench Warrants. A search warrant is issued when a defendant fails to appear for a scheduled court date. The judge orders the bench warrant for the defendant's arrest. If a defendant is apprehended outside of Arizona on an outstanding Arizona felony warrant, Arizona may seek the defendant's extradition back to Arizona. The decision to extradite depends in large part on the nature of the charges. If a defendant is apprehended in Arizona on an outstanding Arizona warrant, the defendant is not usually eligible for release until the defendant is taken before the court that issued the warrant.
- Extraditions
All extradition cases, whether the underlying charge is a felony or misdemeanor, are very serious and can result in immediate incarceration even though you are innocent of any charges. Therefore, if you have been arrested on an out-of-state arrest warrant, or if you are currently residing out-of-state resisting an Arizona arrest warrant, you should immediately contact an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands this area of the law. The criminal defense lawyers at The Gillespie Law Firm have extensive experience in representing clients being "Extradited" back to Arizona, as well as from Arizona.
- Sentence Modification
In Arizona, courts are required to take into consideration several statutorily identified mitigating factors, and Arizona courts have also recognized numerous nonstatutory mitigating factors. These mitigating factors can be used by an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyer to help obtain a more favorable sentence for his or her client. Our experienced Phoenix Arizona criminal defense attorneys will attempt to persuade the prosecuting attorney and court through the presentation of evidence of mitigating circumstances that a lenient sentence is appropriate based upon the defendant's unique background and circumstances.
- Appeals & Rule 32
Mr. Gillespie and the criminal defense lawyers at The Gillespie Law Firm, P.C. have successfully litigated many appeals and Rule 32 petitions for post-conviction relief. For more information and to discuss your particular case or to schedule a free office consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers, please call (602) 253-1010.
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Mr. Craig Gillespie
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