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Criminal Law Overview
Criminal Law consists of a wide range of issues, from simple traffic violations and DUIs to domestic violence and assault. Dealing with the criminal justice system can be very intimidating. Our team of qualified attorneys have the hands-on experience and expertise with the criminal justice system that you need to protect your rights and your future. Whatever your legal issue may be, we will listen to your needs and work tirelessly to advocate for you so that your voice is heard.
Your Criminal Law Team
Our criminal attorneys have the hands-on experience with the criminal justice system that you need on your side to protect your rights and your future. Whether you have been falsely accused of a crime or you have made a serious mistake, the criminal law team at GillespieShields can protect your rights while you navigate the tough Arizona judicial system. Our attorneys will help you in court, but they will also provide valuable counsel during the investigation phase and work to protect your rights if and when you face charges. The sooner a criminal defense attorney can start working on your case, the better your chances may be of having the claim dropped before you are charged with a crime.
John Foley
During my time in Arizona, I have been a civil litigator, dependency trial attorney and I worked a year for the Pinal County Attorney. For that period I was the supervisor of the Juvenile Delinquency Unit and worked in the Major Crimes Unit.
Robert O. Newell
Robert believes in weighing every option and exploring every potential solution to his clients’ legal troubles. He does everything in his power to give them the best options to choose from, and advises his clients as they make the final decisions on how to proceed.
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