Criminal Defense Overview

Arizona Criminal Defense Attorneys

The Joseph Chornenky law firm is well known in Arizona for effective defense in high profile criminal cases. Attorney O. Joseph Chornenky is certified as a criminal law specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Attorney Rae Chornenky is a former prosecutor and judge. At our law firm, the entire firm is devoted to each case we take.

When Freedom Matters · 45 years of Experience
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We advise every person who has contact with the police to avoid answering questions. The next step should be: contact a criminal defense lawyer. This cannot be stressed too much. An experienced criminal defense attorney can protect your rights and begin immediately to negotiate in your best interests.

Drug crimes: The penalties are increasingly severe for drug offenses — and police and prosecutors are aggressive with arrests and prosecutions. Do not take chances with your future. We can help.

Gun crimes: Talk to a lawyer experienced with firearms defense in Arizona.

Theft/fraud: The charges — and the penalties — can multiply.

White collar crimes: Fraud and embezzlement can be complex court cases.

Campus crime: Early intervention by a lawyer can change the course of a case.

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Our lawyers are available for large-scale cases throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tucson, Peoria, East Valley and Flagstaff. For smaller-scale cases, we prefer to work with clients from Phoenix and Maricopa County.