Seeking a pro bono criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, AZ. Please help..court date is April 28

Going this alone could keep you on the hook. Get a lawyer to advise you. You have rights but you must act to protect those rights. Call your local bar association if you need a referral. Get a good lawyer so you can answer for your situation, but still be able to move on with your life. Good luck to you. NOTE: This answer is made available by the lawyer for educational purposes only. By using or participating in this site you understand that there is no attorney client privilege between you and the attorney responding. This site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney with whom you have established an attorney client relationship. The law changes frequently and varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. The information and materials provided are general in nature, and may not apply to a specific factual or legal circumstance described in the question.

I am not a AZ attorney, but if you are looking for a "free" attorney you may want to call around to private criminal defense attorneys in the area. Hey, you might get lucky. If you cant afford a private attorney, and you cant find a pro bono attorney then ask the judge to assign a Public Defender to your case.

While finding a Pro Bono (meaning a free lawyer) may sound great, you know the old adage "you usually get what you pay for"? Well, if you pay nothing for an attorney's services, consider how much you will get. Its always best to pay for an attorney and its best to find an experienced criminal defense attorney in your local area. They will know the DA and Judges better than anyone else. If you can't find one on your own, call your local Bar Association and ask for three referrals and interview them all before hiring one. Good luck.

I agree -- get an attorney. I also urge you to get a package price that will include filing a motion to expunge a year after your case resolves. Chris