Contact criminal defense lawyer Robert Arentz in Phoenix, Arizona.

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In the event you or a loved one is charged with a crime, it is imperative that you enlist an experienced, dedicated, and knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer in Phoenix, Arizona to ensure your rights are upheld and you receive a fair trial. Robert Arentz is the supervising attorney for one of the largest and most well established law firms in Arizona – Phillips & Associates. Mr. Arentz is also head of the Criminal and DUI Defense Lawyers in Phoenix. Mr. Arentz is a Board-Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, a certification given by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

To qualify for certification, an attorney must:

Be licensed to practice law for at least five years (seven years for criminal certification)
Receive favorable peer review from attorneys, judges, or other professionals in the specialty field
Have four years of practice in the specialty field
Devote the equivalent of 50 percent 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
Pass a written examination

In addition to Mr. Arentz’ supervisory roll at Phillips & Associates, he is also in charge of handling the firm's high profile and multifaceted criminal defense cases, as well as felony criminal cases in Arizona and California. For more than 20 years, Mr. Arentz has successfully navigated clients from all walks of life through a multitude of legal dilemmas. He has litigated numerous criminal trials and post-conviction appeals, including capital punishment cases.

Education and Background

Robert Arentz graduated from Michigan State University in 1973 with honors. Following that, Mr. Arentz attended Pepperdine University School of Law in 1978. He is admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona, State of California, and various Federal Courts including the United States Supreme Court. Since 1978 Mr. Arentz has been practicing criminal law as both a prosecutor and as a criminal defense lawyer.

Mr. Arentz assisted in the creation of the Cochise County, Arizona, Public Defender’s Office in 1984. He subsequently served as the director of that office for more than five years. Mr. Arentz also served as Chairman of the State Bar of Disciplinary Hearing Committee.

If you or someone you love is facing criminal charges, contact criminal defense lawyer Robert Arentz in Phoenix, Arizona, today.