Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC

Aggressive, experienced attorney ready to fight for you

This lawyer is licensed to practice in Arizona and has no record of discipline from the Arizona bar association.*

Firm Overview

I founded the firm in 1997 and have owned and managed the firm to the present and am currently the managing partner.

Example cases

Sexual abuse and burglary, full jury trial, not guilty on all counts.

First degree murder with video confession facing death penalty or 20 to life, pled to second degree murder, 16 years.

Armed robbery and extortion, designated dangerous, facing 10 years, pled to 20 months.

Possession for sale of over 50 pounds of marijuana, facing 5 years, plead to unsupervised probation.

Aggravated assault, kidnapping, designated dangerous, facing 10+ years prison, case dismissed.

Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, case dismissed.

Burglary class 5 felony, case dismissed.

Arrested for aggravated assault on a police officer, charges not filed.

Main Office

STATEWIDE
1747 E. Morten Avenue
Suite 205
Phoenix AZ 85020

Phone

(602) 296-3434

Fax

(480) 905-3166

Websites

http://www.azlaw4u.com

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Free initial consultation.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

We charge a flat rate for pretrial services and we charge $1,500 - $2,500 per day for trial. Charges depend on the type of case, court, and location.

Hourly Rates

Criminal is billed as a flat fee for services.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Office Manager

Denessa Davis

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

Polish and Spanish

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

I like pressure and high stakes. There are no higher stakes than a person's personal freedom, even if it is for only one day.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

Clients should be educated but must keep in mind that it costs ten times as much to fix a legal situation as it does to do it right the first time and sometimes things can't be fixed if they get to messed up. So, be careful when you handle your own legal matters.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

No.

Dwane M. Cates

I have experience at all levels of criminal law from first degree murder cases to misdemeanor DUI cases in Municipal Court. I have handled several high profile cases including the "baby formula" case in federal court and the matricide murder case. I have experience handling a variety of cases from major felonies in Federal Court to misdemeanors in municipal court. No matter what the case, I have the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.

I started out years ago as a car salesman, where I learned the art of persuasion. Next, I studied persuasion in college, and now I apply what I learned to my I work, protecting the rights of the accused.

I am a talker and a deal maker. I love trial and that is where I shine.

I like to use humor in my presentations if possible.

Personal interests:

I ski, scuba dive, play golf, and sail.

License

Bar Number: 17964
Arizona , 1997

Education

Arizona State University
Juris Doctorate , 1996
Tempe, AZ
Trial Advocacy Team and Oral Argument Competitions
Arizona State University
B.A. , 1994
Tempe, AZ
Social Psychology and Persuasion

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