Civil Procedure & More Attorney · Serving Tempe, AZ · 56+ Years Experience
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About Robert D. Bartels at a Glance
Robert D. Bartels is a Member based in Tempe, Arizona, practicing at Robert D Bartels. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1970), Michigan (1970), and Iowa (1971). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1969) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1966). Serves clients in Tempe, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert D. Bartels
- Mr. Robert D. Bartels is a lawyer practicing evidence, civil procedure, trial practice and 4 other areas of law
- Robert D. received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Robert D. practices at Robert D. Bartels in Tempe, AZ
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Robert D. Bartels's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Bartels handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tempe.
Criminal Defense in Tempe
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Civil Litigation in Tempe
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tempe
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 Tempe 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.
Tempe Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tempe-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 Tempe Choose Robert D. Bartels
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 Robert D. Bartels's practice in the field of criminal defense and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert D. Bartels brings 56+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, Michigan, and Iowa, Robert D. Bartels can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and litigation, Robert D. Bartels can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tempe
A Tempe-based practice means Robert D. Bartels 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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