The Gillespie Law Firm

A conviction for a felony suspends the right to vote, the right to hold public office, the right to serve as a juror, and during any period of imprisonment, any other civil right which is necessary for the security and protection of the public. Conviction also suspends the right to possess a gun or firearm. Visit our website or contact us for more information on restoring civil rights and setting aside convictions and see what the Arizona criminal defense attorneys at The Gillespie Law Firm may be able to do for you.

Our firm has represented clients from many states throughout the country. Most cases of this nature seem to involve an individual visiting or passing through Arizona who has received a citation for DUI, some other misdemeanor, or low level felony offense. As a practical matter, it can be very expensive and inconvenient to the client to return to Arizona to attend court. Under these circumstances, many courts will authorize our Phoenix criminal defense attorneys to appear on behalf of the client. Of course, this only applies in those informal hearings which do not necessitate the client’s personal appearance. For more information and to discuss your particular case or to schedule a free office consultation with our firm using the information on this profile or by visiting our website.

Yes. Certain types of arrests or subsequent criminal convictions can affect a person’s ability to obtain or keep virtually every professional license that is regulated by the state. Some professions require that the crime be related to the duties of the profession before the license will be affected; others will be affected based solely upon either the arrest or the conviction. Many professional licensing boards require a report within just days of arrest or conviction. For more information and to discuss your particular case or to schedule a free office consultation please contact us using the information provided within our profile.

That depends on the nature of the prior(s) and when the conviction occurred. Generally, prior convictions can affect many issues in an Arizona criminal case, from bond to sentencing. This is often a complicated question, and is definitely a situation where consultation with a knowledgeable Arizona criminal defense attorney is imperative. Under Arizona’s sentencing scheme, a person’s prior felony convictions can significantly impact the amount of time a person can be sentenced to serve in state prison.

If you are charged with a crime in Arizona, only an experienced Arizona criminal defense lawyer, intimately familiar with criminal law, the justice system, and the Rules of Court in the State of Arizona, can provide you with meaningful advice, answers, and guidance. The practice of criminal defense before trial consists of thorough legal research and factual investigation, as well as diplomatic and skillful negotiation. Through a seasoned Arizona criminal defense attorney’s experience, together you will decide how to attack the prosecution’s case.