Federal Crimes Lawyers in Maricopa County, ArizonaWhile most criminal offenses are prosecuted in state court, the United States federal courts also have jurisdictions over certain types of criminal offenses.
In the federal courts in and around Maricopa County, Arizona, the prosecuting attorneys with the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) prosecute criminal offenses.
Jurisdiction to prosecute the case within the federal criminal justice system can occur because the crime impacts interstate commerce, the crime occurred on land owned by the federal government or an Indian reservation, or the allegations involve a loss or harm to the federal government.
Criminal defense attorneys in federal court fight serious felony charges, minor federal offenses, petty felony offenses, and infractions.
Cases in the federal criminal justice system can include everything from tax evasion to drug or firearm charges, to civil rights violations.
Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.
AACJ seeks to improve the practice of criminal defense law in Arizona, and also serves as an advocate for positive criminal justice reform.
Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service - Since 1964, the Lawyer Referral Service sponsored by the Maricopa County Bar Association has been helping the public and local businesses find a qualified attorney in Phoenix and the surrounding areas of Maricopa County, Arizona. With more than 250 attorneys serving on various panels, the Lawyer Referral Service has qualified attorneys experienced in a wide range of cases. For a $40 consultation fee you receive a 30 minute consultation to discuss your case with an experienced attorney. The fee is waived for workers' compensation, personal injury, social security disability, and DUI cases.
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