# Criminal Defense Lawyer in Arizona 100+ COMBINED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE **DEDICATED** CRIMINAL DEFENSE You deserve a firm 100% dedicated to defending you. 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We are committed to embodying these values in our work with clients and in our interactions with each other. [Free Case Evaluation](https://www.grandcanyon.law/contact-us/) ## Former Prosecutors Focusing Exclusively On Criminal Defense ## Award-Winning Representation Throughout The State Of Arizona When your rights and freedom are on the line, you need an aggressive Arizona criminal defense lawyer who is not afraid to stand strong in defense of your future. The defense attorneys at Grand Canyon Law Group serve Arizona area with a track record of excellent results. We stand ready to help you tell your side of the story and fight hard against the government to avoid or minimize the damage of a conviction. David Lish and Ryan McPhie are former prosecutors in Arizona prosecuting agencies. They were trained alongside the prosecutors trying to convict you. They know the strategies the State will employ to work for your conviction, and they know the best way to defend against them. 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