Best Civil Lawyer in Arizona
Shannon Peters
Civil Lawyer
Shannon Peters is an experienced and talented criminal defense attorney who joined the Tyler Allen Law Firm in 2013. While her primary focus is in the area of criminal defense, civil traffic defense, and employment law she also represents clients in various administrative proceedings before several state and local agencies, including suspension and revocation proceedings with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department. She also has experience handling Orders of Protection and Injunctions Against Harassment.
Shannon is a Chicago native and graduated from Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa in 2004. After college, she attended Drake University Law School in Des Moines, Iowa and received her Juris Doctorate in 2007. Since her relocation to Arizona in 2007, Shannon has represented countless clients in photo radar, civil traffic, DUI, misdemeanor and felony cases. Shannon strives to provide all of her clients with thorough, competent and aggressive representation on their cases. Through her training at the Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyer’s College, Shannon has the ability to put herself in the shoes of her client and she doesn’t take it lightly that the charges they face could be life altering. When you work with Shannon, you can feel confident that she will be honest and compassionate while recommending the best possible solutions for your case.
Shannon is married with two beautiful boys. She is passionate about serving and giving back to the community. Currently, she is affiliated with multiple animal rescue organizations and volunteers with several animal advocacy groups. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, playing with her three dogs and she also enjoys bikram yoga, cooking and karaoke.
Admitted to Practice:
· State of Arizona
· United States District Court, Arizona
· Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
· Seventh Circuit United States Court of Appeals
· Fifth Circuit United States Court of Appeals
· United States Court of Appeals
· United States District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
· United States District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Cody Hudson
Civil Lawyer
Cody Hudson is the senior paralegal with the DuMond Law Firm. He was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona where he graduated with honors from Mountain View High School. As a high school student, Mr. Hudson was a member of the Model United Nations team where he earned multiple Best Diplomat awards as he learned the importance of levying the needs of each party to find a common ground and forge a fair and equitable solution out of conflict. This is a tool set he uses to this day as he works for the clients of this firm. Though he had grown up working small odd jobs as a boy, he acquired his first official job as a courtesy clerk at Fry’s Marketplace where he expanded on his team building knowledge and learned to expeditiously serve those who entrusted him with a job.
Shortly after graduating high school, Mr. Hudson was blessed with an opportunity to work in the construction industry in Colorado, an endeavor that forced him to truly recognize what hard work is. Initially working as a supply specialist for a construction company, Mr. Hudson eventually found a calling as an interior painter with Xtreme Painting, LLC. It was at that job that Cody emboldened his value for comradery and its ability to foster an atmosphere that makes clients feel comfortable and satisfied. While working for Xtreme Painting, Cody proudly volunteered for the first three Hammers and Angels projects wherein multiple tradesmen worked day in and day out for one week to completely renovate the homes of those in dire need of home-improvement. In this work, Cody found
that, with the help of others, we can always work to rebuild ourselves and renew our standing in this world, regardless of our circumstances. To that end, Cody is proud to work with a company like the DuMond Law Firm, where working to help our clients stand on their own in the face of adversity is paramount.
Mr. Hudson found his way into the world of law by way of association and with the DuMond Law Firm team he quickly found a passion for liberty, fairness, and equality under the guidance of the law. Though Cody has been a paralegal with DuMond Law Firm for many years now, he is currently attending Phoenix College to put his practical knowledge to the test in pursuit of his associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies. He is eager to supplement the already-skilled team at this firm with his newfound knowledge and skills, and further to serve the clients of this firm to the best of his ability as they navigate the legal system. Mr. Hudson is honored and grateful to have the pleasure of working for and with such a magnanimous and professional legal team!
JOSE A. SALDIVAR
Civil Lawyer
In practice since 2004, attorney José A. Saldivar is an experienced Criminal and Personal Injury Law Attorney providing quality legal counsel and representation in a variety of matters. Focusing on both State and Federal criminal law, traffic/dui, civil litigation, personal injury and family law, our office will provide you with the understanding and knowledgeable advice you need to maneuver through both Federal and Arizona laws.
The foundation of this firm is communication and client satisfaction, and our success depends on your peace of mind. If you want the firm that is going to be able to best represent you, the firm that will best be able to understand your problems, and the firm that will get the results you want, please contact us below. We are available to you here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
COURT ADMISSIONS:
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court
- District of Arizona
- District of Nebraska
- District of Colorado
- Arizona Supreme Court
- 8th Circuit Court of Appeals
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
Robert S. Reder
Civil Lawyer
Robert was raised in New York City before becoming a permanent resident of Phoenix in 2005. After completing his Juris Doctorate at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts and Master of Laws at University College London in London, England, Robert practiced law for ten years in Arizona with two of the largest law firms in the country before forming Blythe Grace PLLC, a firm he named after his sisters.
For over 15 years, Robert has represented individuals, small businesses, and large companies located in Arizona and nationwide. With respect to his litigation and dispute resolution practices, Robert has represented clients in cases ranging from small breach of contract actions to complex commercial disputes. With extensive trial experience, he frequently appears in Arizona’s courts and regularly conducts arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings.
Robert also assists businesses with a variety of employment matters related to human resource management, creating and implementing policies, prevention and defense of discrimination and ADA lawsuits, EEOC charges, and investigations by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Robert is involved in numerous community activities including supporting the Girl Scouts and Desert Botanical Gardens and he works with the Volunteer Lawyer’s Program on adoptions and guardianships for deserving families, earning awards for his work. Living an active lifestyle, Robert regularly enjoys hiking, running, cycling, swimming, biking, snowboarding, and traveling. Robert also competes in triathlons and other athletic competitions.
Areas of ExpertiseBusiness and civil litigation
Employment law counseling and litigation
Corporate and limited liability company matters
Select business transactions
Real estate transactions and litigation
Sports law
Cannabis law
Mediation and arbitration
General counsel services
Bar Admissions
Arizona (2005)
Massachusetts (2004)
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona (2005)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2006)
U.S. Supreme Court (2013)
MARC J. VICTOR
Civil Lawyer
Marc J. Victor is a certified Criminal Law Specialist by The Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and is admitted in Arizona & Hawai‘i. Marc has been zealously representing clients in serious state and federal criminal law matters for well over twenty-five years.
Marc has represented clients in more than a thousand major felony cases including first and second-degree murder, sex cases, gun cases, major drug cases, complex white-collar cases, federal appeals, high-profile civil rights, personal injury, and other complex state and federal matters. His jury trial experience includes several murder trials including death eligible matters as well as complex sex and drug cases including both state and federal courts. During his career, Marc has successfully represented clients in many high-profile and media attention cases, including his representation of Elizabeth Johnson in the nationally televised “Baby Gabriel” case. He has twice debated Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery on the drug war and has also successfully argued before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
As a long-time freedom activist, Marc is regularly invited to speak to audiences across Arizona on a variety of issues including ending the drug war, the rights of gun owners, the free market, criminal justice issues as well as a variety of other criminal law-related issues. Most recently, Marc has spoken on the Live and Let Live Principle, the foundation upon which he has established The World’s Only Real Peace Movement.
Marc has also been quoted locally, nationally, and internationally on radio, television, and in print. Several local and national media outlets turn to Marc for his legal commentary and expertise on high-profile criminal cases.
In 2022, Marc accepted an invitation to participate in the Arizona Clean Elections Commission U.S. Senate Debate on October 6th. Marc will appear on the November ballot as a Libertarian, alongside Senator Mark Kelly (Democrat) and Republican candidate Blake Masters
William H. Wynn
Civil Lawyer
Areas of Practice
Criminal Litigation
- Criminal Defense (Felony and Misdemeanor Cases)
- DUI Defense
Civil Litigation
- Plaintiff Personal Injury
Education
Arizona State University – Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law—Juris Doctor 2013
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign—B.S., Political Science 2010
Professional Licenses
Arizona 2013
Professional Involvement
Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court of Maricopa County
Arizona State Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Awards and Achievements
Super Lawyer®, Rising Star, 2020-2023
Best Lawyers®, Ones to Watch, 2021
William H. Wynn focuses his practice on both criminal defense and civil litigation matters. Experienced in both felony and misdemeanor cases, he is dedicated to providing his clients with not only the best possible representation, but also the information required to make sense of the oftentimes confusing criminal justice system.
During law school, William worked as an intern at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. His time there taught him the intricacies of the criminal justice system and also gave him insight into how prosecution in Maricopa County operates. He is able to use this experience as a tool in negotiating a dismissal, reduction in charges, and at trial.
Prior to joining the Law Offices of David A. Black, William worked for private law firms. This gave him an understanding of how the legal system works, and the experience of using that knowledge to his clients’ advantage.
At the Law Offices of David A. Black, William handles all types of criminal matters – from misdemeanors to serious felony charges. He is an experienced trial attorney who is willing and able to fight for the best possible outcome for his clients.
Outside of the office, William spends his time enjoying the outdoors, playing the piano, and spending time with his family.
Mark Shields
Civil Lawyer
Mark Shields began with Gillespie, Shields, Durrant & Goldfarb back when it was Gillespie & Associates in 1996, prior to his last year of law school. Since that time, Mark has practiced heavily in the area of family law and appeals and has also had extensive experience in civil litigation, juvenile law, and other related fields. Mark is happy to report that his approach to practicing law has changed remarkably little during the recessions that have been endured over the course of his career because he has always sought to deliver true value to his clients. Whether the case involves millions of dollars or no dollars, Mark has consistently sought to provide his clients the best service for the most accessible price.
Mark has been married for twenty-five years and is the proud father of five daughters. He is a native of Arizona and has deep Arizona roots, going back four generations. He is also a third-generation Arizona lawyer. Mark graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 with a degree in sociology. Before earning his bachelor’s degree, Mark also spent two years in Portugal as a missionary for his church and working with people of varied backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. After working for a year or two while his wife finished up her degree, Mark entered the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated in 1997. Mark’s law school class was ranked seventh in the nation for average GPA and LSAT scores, so he was immediately initiated into a highly competitive environment.
BAR ADMISSIONS
Arizona, 1997
U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1997
EDUCATION
Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Provo, Utah, J.D., 1997
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, B.S., Sociology, 1993
LaShawn Jenkins
Civil Lawyer
LaShawn Jenkins’ passion for social justice led him to obtain his Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law in 2002 after completing a Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Emory University. He was admitted into the Arizona Bar in 2002 and started his career as a member of one of the largest firms in the State of Arizona, and most reputable in the nation, Quarles & Brady LLP. He spent 7 years practicing at Q&B, focusing on the areas of general corporate and business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, federal and state securities law compliance and reporting matters, landlord-tenant disputes, probate litigation and bankruptcy & creditors’ rights; including foreclosures, receiverships, and garnishments. In July of 2009, LaShawn Jenkins compiled all that he had learned and boldly ventured out to start Jenkins Law Firm.
In addition to his passion for social justice, his innate desires to help people within the law, his love of business growth and its stimulating effect on the economy have led LaShawn Jenkins to build the firm’s practice areas around Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Corporation Formation, Probate/Wills/Trusts/Estates, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Debt Negotiation, and Landlord-Tenant Rights.
Education and Honors
- Howard University School of Law (J.D., 2002). Thurgood Marshall Scholar. Student Bar Association, Class Representative.
- Emory University (B.A., Biology/Environmental Science, 1999). Dean’s List. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholar. Humanitarian Award Nominee. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Undergraduate Man of the Year, 1998.
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 2002
Court Admissions
U.S District Court, District of Arizona, 2002
Arizona Supreme Court, 2002
Professional Recognition
Phoenix Business Journal’s Top Forty Under 40, Class of 2008; Arizona Republic’s 35 Entrepreneurs 35 and Under, Class of 2012.
Professional and Civic Activities
State Bar Arizona (“SBA”), Member; American Bar Association (“ABA”) Young Lawyers Division (“YLD”), Member (2006-2011); ABA Public Service and Conferences Team, Member (2007-2009); Maricopa County Bar Association (“MCBA”), Board of Directors (2007-2010); MCBA YLD: Board Member (2003-2010), Treasurer (2007), President (2009); MCBA, Other: Corporate Counsel Division, Member; Bankruptcy Section, Liaison. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Member; Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals, Member, 2008. City of Phoenix Commissioner, Human Relations Commission, Chair (2008-2009); YMCA YAchievers/Community Initiatives, Steering Committee, Chair; Volunteer Lawyers Program, Volunteer Lawyer; Historically Black Colleges and Universities Alumni in AZ, Co-Founder and President; Association of Emory Alumni in Phoenix, Alumni Coordinator; Homeroom Parent, Capitol School (2002-2006) ; City of Mesa Citizens Bond Committee (2005); City of Mesa Housing and Human Services Advisory Board (2004-2005); Faith Christian Center, Worship Arts Department, Volunteer (2009-Present).
Selected Presentation/Publications
- “Legal Governance: Types of Business Structures and Trade names/Trademarks 101,” prepared for Kingdom Business Institute Faith Christian Center Church (April 2012)
- “Purchase Price Adjustments, Earnouts, and Fairness Opinions,” prepared for the State Bar of Arizona seminar entitled Mergers and Acquisitions II – Let’s Make a Deal: The Current State of Mergers and Acquisitions Practice (June 2008)
Navigating the Grand Canyon State’s Legal Landscape: Why You Need a Top Civil Lawyer in Arizona
Arizona’s stunning scenery and vibrant culture can be overshadowed by complex legal issues. If you’re facing a civil lawsuit, venturing into the Arizona legal system can feel like traversing the Grand Canyon – breathtaking but potentially perilous, demanding a skilled guide. Here’s why securing a top-notch civil lawyer in Arizona is crucial for protecting your rights and achieving the best possible outcome:
1. Masters of the Arizona Legal Maze:
Arizona has its own distinct set of civil laws, statutes, and court decisions. A top-tier civil lawyer licensed in Arizona possesses an in-depth understanding of these nuances:
- Decoding Legal Complexities: They can meticulously analyze your case within the framework of the Arizona Revised Statutes, interpreting key court rulings that may influence the case and identify the best path forward.
- Expert Legal Guidance: Their knowledge of Arizona’s civil law allows them to provide accurate legal advice and craft effective strategies tailored to the specific circumstances of your case. (AZ.gov)
2. Your Champion in Arizona Courtrooms:
The best civil lawyers are your fiercest advocates:
- Skilled Representation: They will represent your interests effectively throughout the legal process, leveraging their experience and legal knowledge to develop a strong legal argument and present evidence persuasively.
3. Building a Strong Case from the Basecamp to Summit:
A skilled civil lawyer in Arizona takes a proactive approach:
- Strengths and Weaknesses Assessment: They will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your case, meticulously analyzing evidence, contracts, and witness statements. This deep dive allows them to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential claims, crafting a strategic plan to maximize your chances of success.
4. Expertise Across the Civil Law Spectrum:
Civil law encompasses a broad range of legal issues:
- In-Depth Knowledge: Your lawyer’s expertise in specific areas of civil law, such as contracts, property disputes, personal injury, or employment law, ensures they have the in-depth knowledge to navigate the complexities of your case.
5. Crafting a Winning Legal Strategy:
- Guiding You Through the Legal Maze: A skilled civil lawyer will develop a sound legal strategy tailored to your specific circumstances. They will analyze the facts, assess the applicable laws, and provide you with an honest assessment of your chances of success. With their guidance, you can make informed decisions and take the most appropriate course of action.
6. Negotiation Expertise for Favorable Resolutions:
Many Arizona civil cases can be resolved outside of court:
- Skilled Negotiation: A skilled civil lawyer can negotiate on your behalf, striving for the best possible outcome. They will have excellent communication and negotiation skills to protect your interests and secure favorable settlements, saving you time, money, and stress.
7. Courtroom Experience: Acing Your Case Presentation:
When litigation becomes necessary:
- Trial-Ready Representation: In the event that your case goes to trial, having the best civil lawyer in Arizona is crucial. They will have experience presenting cases before judges and juries, ensuring that your rights are protected and your arguments are effectively conveyed. They will handle the complex legal procedures, cross-examine witnesses, and make compelling arguments in court.
8. Clear and Comprehensive Legal Guidance:
- Understanding Your Legal Options: A top civil lawyer will provide you with comprehensive legal advice throughout the legal process. They will explain the relevant laws, potential outcomes, and any risks involved. They will guide you on the best course of action, helping you make informed decisions that align with your objectives.
9. Emotional Support Throughout the Legal Journey:
- A Steadfast Ally During Challenging Times: Legal matters can be emotionally taxing. The best civil lawyer will offer support and reassurance during the entire process. They will listen to your concerns, address your questions, and provide you with peace of mind, knowing that you have a skilled advocate by your side.