Atty. Vicki Lopez
Vicki Lopez is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who devotes 100% of her practice to criminal defense. She has decades of experience representing clients in the entire spectrum of criminal matters, from misdemeanors to major felonies, such as homicide and sex offenses.
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Vicki Lopez is an Attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Rosenstein Law Group. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1985), United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1985), and United States District Court for the District of Arizona (1985). Educated at Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (J.D., 1985) and Arizona State University B.A. Political Science University of Southampton M.S. International Politics (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Vicki Lopez is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who devotes 100% of her practice to criminal defense
- She has decades of experience representing clients in the entire spectrum of criminal matters, from misdemeanors to major felonies, such as homicide and sex offenses
- Vicki received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arizona State University and a Masters in International Politics from the University of Southampton, England
- She graduated from Arizona State College of Law in 1985
- She is licensed to practice in the State of Arizona, the Federal District Court for the District of Arizona, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- She is a well-respected trial attorney known to be a powerful and vigorous advocate for her clients in the courtroom
- Vicki resides in Phoenix
- She has two daughters, and both of them are attorneys
- She enjoys various arts, and crafts as an outlet for her artistic side works out and is an avid NFL fan
- She grew up in Chicago but now lives in Phoenix, so her two favorite teams are the Chicago Bears and the Arizona Cardinals
- CERTIFIED LEGAL SPECIALTIES • Certified Criminal Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona, 2008 HONORS & AWARDS • Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® 2025 for Criminal Defense: General Practice • The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 & 2025 for work in: - Criminal Defense: General Practice - Criminal Defense: White-Collar - DUI / DWI Defense • Selected to the 2025 Arizona Super Lawyers list for: - Criminal Defense - DUI-DWI Defense • Phoenix Magazine: Top Criminal Defense Lawyer, 2023 & 2024 • Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating: High Profession Level of Achievement 2024 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS • Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Member • The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
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 Scottsdale 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 andnue, 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.
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