All Accidents and Serious Personal Injury Cases - DUI, Criminal Defense, and Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Phillips & Associates is one of Arizona's largest consumer law firms. With several Arizona offices serving Phoenix, Tucson, and communities throughout the state, our personal injury attorneys, bankruptcy lawyers, and criminal defense attorneys help people Nationwide injured in an accident, individuals facing financial difficulties, and those arrested for a criminal offense or DUI. Read letters from our clients!

If you need the advice of personal injury attorneys, wish to file bankruptcy, or are facing a criminal charge, we can help you. At Phillips & Associates, we have experienced attorneys available to help you. Some of our lawyers are Board Certified as Specialists in their area of practice. We have attorneys who are Certified Specialists in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, criminal law (which includes D.U.I.) and bankruptcy law.

It is our goal to make quality legal services affordable to everyone and we have a variety of payment options. Your first visit to our criminal defense, bankruptcy or personal injury attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson, and other Arizona locations is free and we encourage you to learn more about how we can help you.

The areas of practice of our attorneys include:

To obtain more information on any of the above practice areas, please click on the area you are interested in.

Phillips & Associates has more than 250 years of combined legal experience and has represented more than 50,000 clients. The firm consists of about thirty experienced bankruptcy, criminal defense and personal injury attorneys, many of whom are Board Certified as Specialists in their area of expertise, and this additional experience can make a difference in your case.

If you want experienced, aggressive criminal defense, bankruptcy, or personal injury attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson, or anywhere in Arizona, contact us now for more information. Our attorneys really care about you and your case. Let us help you.

Certified Specialists

At Phillips & Associates serving Phoenix, Tucson, and communities throughout the state, we have several personal injury attorneys, as well as criminal defense lawyers and bankruptcy attorneys, who are Certified as Specialists in their area of practice by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. The following is information provided from the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

What does it mean to be a Certified Legal Specialist in Arizona?

The Arizona Board of Legal Specialization certifies attorneys as specialists in several areas of law, recognizing them as experts at making sure their clients' voices are heard.

What are the general requirements for Board Certification?

To qualify for certification, an attorney must:

Be licensed to practice law for at least 5 years (7 years for criminal certification).
Have 4 years of practice in the specialty field.
Devote the equivalent of 50% of a full-time law practice in the specialty field
Handle a specific number of cases in the specialty field.
Demonstrate integrity, professionalism and a high degree of competence in the specialty field.
Receive favorable peer review from attorneys, judges or other professionals in the specialty field.
Pass a written examination.

What areas of law have a certification program?

Currently the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization recognizes the following fields of law for Board Certification:

Bankruptcy
Criminal
Estate & Trust
Family Law
Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation
Real Estate
Tax
Workers' Compensation

How many attorneys are currently certified?

Out of a total State Bar membership of more than 11,500 active members, approximately 800 Arizona attorneys are now Board Certified.

How long does an attorney remain certified?

Certification is for a period of 5 years, after which time the attorney may apply for recertification. Attorneys must demonstrate that they meet the requirements of continuing legal education and substantial involvement in the specialty field on an ongoing basis.

How do you know whether an attorney is certified?

A Certified attorney is entitled to:

Indicate certification on business cards and letterhead
Display the Certificate awarded by the Board of Legal Specialization
List the certification in legal directories and telephone listings

Actual Client Letters

The following are quotes from actual letters we received from satisfied clients or their friends or family members at our Phoenix firm serving Tucson and other communities. Our personal injury attorneys, bankruptcy lawyers, and criminal defense attorneys provide aggressive and diligent representation in an effort to instill confidence in our clients. Many clients have been highly satisfied with their experience after retaining our firm.

"I would like to express my satisfaction with your firm and my gratitude for your exceptional representation, resulting in the dismissal of the case filed against me. You are to be commended for the proficient manner in which you handled the entire legal process pertaining to my case. My attorney and his paralegal made me feel confident and were always very accessible, responding promptly to all of my questions and concerns. As a client, I would like to express my appreciation for their integrity and once again commend them for the fine manner in which my case was handled. I am delighted with the outcome of my case and would highly recommend Phillips & Associates to anyone in need of legal representation. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to providing such quality client service."

Renee P

"I would like to recognize the efforts of Laura Lehan in representing my ex-husband, Mark V. She made herself available when she was most needed. She advised him as to the proper course of action to protect him. She accompanied him throughout the day of August 10, 2001 as he appeared before the court and the police to file a complaint against his girlfriend. She stayed with him until late that evening while the police interviewed his girlfriend and ultimately charged and arrested her. She was also available on two recent occasions to assist him in entering his former residence to collect some of his personal property. And, I am confident she will be there for him if the need arises in the future.

I was very impressed with her professionalism and caring attitude throughout the process. She is truly an asset to your firm."

Marilyn M.

"Your thoughtfulness means so much -- more than words can ever say. Thanks for all your help. I was so lost over all this until I went to you. Thank you very much."

Olga R.

"Muchas Gracias! Thank you very much for your excellent defense of my DUI case. I especially appreciated your attention to detail when the jail time was excessive. I believe that things could have been much worse. I'm just happy that this courtroom drama is over. You're a great attorney, sometimes late to arrive, yet you compensate for it in the courtroom. I appreciate your efforts in my case. Best Regards."

Tom W.

"First let me thank you for what you did to help me in a bad situation. I wanted to hug you and thank you when we came out of the courtroom; but I didn't want to cry and embarrass you. I waited until I got home and then cried. This problem had me torn up like I just wanted to hide. Being alone as I am made it worse. But thanks to you I got this far. Your payments will be in the bank for the checks I signed. Let me wish you well and good luck in your practice. Thanks again."

Dorothy N.

"With many thanks. I want to take the time to say thank you for all your hard work. I know in my heart that you did more than your best to help us! May God bless you and once again thank you for all that you have done for my family."

Jennifer L.

"Thank you for keeping me up on what's going on with my situation. I appreciate it very much. Please thank Gordon for his work he done for me. It means a lot to me and has given me peace of mind. Thank you again. Sincerely."

Linda M.

"Thank you very much for helping me get my case going that will get me driving again, not to mention back to life. You helped me through VLP and I will always remember you, especially for future problems that require your services. Again, thank you and everyone I spoke with at your firm, they were all very nice to me."

David N.

"I am writing you to advise you of how impressed and satisfied I was with Mr. Hock. He was excellent in his attitude, demeanor and professionalism in handling my case in court. Although the significance of a misdemeanor case seems small in scope, he approached my case with fairness, concern and directness. He has a way of putting the client at ease even under tense circumstances and his delivery and style had my full confidence. I would recommend him to anyone needing experienced representation. Thank you for assigning my case to him."

Jeffrey P.

"I just wanted to thank you for meeting with me and discussing my case. I feel very confident with the firm and am very glad that I decided to hire you. It makes me feel good to know that I have all of you on my side. Thanks."

Christy Y.

"Please accept my sincerest thank you for handling my bankruptcy case with such expertise. You made something I dreaded easy and with no upsetment to my nerves! I am sincerely grateful to you."

Cheryl S.

"I want to express my sincere gratitude to your firm and particularly, Joel Thompson, for the excellent representation you provided over the past three years. As you may be aware, I was recently acquitted of charges relating to my service as former Superintendent of the . . . The case was high profile over a significant period of time and drew an unfortunate amount of negative publicity towards me and my reputation. The pretrial preparation and execution of strategy during the trial was exemplary. Joel Thompson did an excellent job in providing top-notch representation for me. He was fully versed in the nuances of what was a difficult "paper" case and was significantly more effective in front of a jury in comparison to the state's attorney. We spent many months preparing this case and a lot of late nights during the trial in preparation for the next day's testimony. Joel was full committed to my cause and possesses an outstanding ability to anticipate the motives and strategy of the prosecution. His opening and closing arguments were superb and very effective in getting the jury to understand how the state was trying to obfuscate the facts in the hopes that confusion would result in a conviction. I trust that you'll understand it when I say that I hope I never need the services of your firm again. However, if I did, I would turn to Phillips and Associates without hesitation. The past few years have been a nightmare for myself and my family. The twenty-three verdicts of not guilty go a long way to restoring my reputation. The satisfaction that I've received from seeing the system work is totally a result of Joel's dedication, superior legal skills and the efforts of Karen Chavez and others on your staff."

Mark M.

"We want to thank you for a great job you did at the preliminary hearing. We never dreamed of this kind of outcome. But thanks to your excellent work in the courtroom, it's all over."

Samuel V.

"I would like to take this time to personally thank you for the job you have done on my personal injury case. I understand that it is not easy to deal with insurance companies, but I feel that yourself and your firm did the job. I am also grateful, that we were able to settle this case without any real hassle and that we did it in a timely fashion. The settlement we got was very fair and generous offer considering my injures and the amount of damage. In closing, I would again like to thank you and your entire staff for a tremendous job well done, I couldn't have done it without you. Please be assured that if the need arises again, I will not hesitate to contact you again."

Paul W.

"Than you again for having me for a client. All I can say is you put in a lot of work in my case. Everything came out fine. Very satisfied in what you had to do. My 90-day supervision starts March 24. Enclosed check is for a nice evening out with your wife. Many, many thanks."

Reuben B.

"With much appreciation. Thank you for your work on my behalf. You helped a great deal in my feeling less vulnerable. Your attitude was calming and I appreciate what was done to keep things fair and the least damaging to many. God bless you and your endeavors."

Scott B.

While past results cannot guarantee or predict the future outcome of your case, we want you to know we are dedicated to helping you by providing the best service we can provide.

Please contact our Phoenix and Tucson area personal injury attorneys, bankruptcy lawyers, or criminal defense attorneys now to set up your free no obligation office visit.

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