Atty. Michael J Dew
Michael J Dew is a lawyer practicing criminal law, appellate practice. Michael received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University, and has been licensed for 50 years.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 50+ Years Experience
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About Michael J Dew at a Glance
Michael J Dew is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Michael J Dew. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and appellate. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1976). Educated at Arizona State University J.D. (—) and Arizona State University B.A. (—). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael J Dew
- Michael J Dew is a lawyer practicing criminal law, appellate practice
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Arizona State University, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Michael practices at Michael J. Dew in Phoenix, AZ
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Michael J Dew's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J Dew handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Criminal Defense in Phoenix
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Appellate Practice in Phoenix
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Michael J Dew
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael J Dew's practice in the field of criminal defense and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael J Dew brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and appellate, Michael J Dew can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Michael J Dew attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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