Former Prosecutor

Phoenix Violent Crime Defense Attorney: Former Prosecutor

If you are facing criminal charges, you have a battle ahead and you will need every possible advantage in the defense of your case. Our clients benefit from the valuable knowledge and experience gained by an attorney who understands the tactics used by the state and how to anticipate their moves. Attorney Randall J. Craig is a former prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney's office where he prosecuted many high profile cases and gained insight and experience, which he uses to the advantage of his clients in each case he defends. He has received many awards and letters of commendation for his achievements and has made multiple appearances on national networks including CBS News, Fox News Channel, NBC, Inside Edition and others. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona and United States Federal Court District of Arizona, he has represented the accused in all types of cases from simple misdemeanor to complex major criminal cases.

Aggressive Defense

Whether you face allegations for aggravated assault, domestic violence, are under investigation or charged in a homicide, or other violent felony crime, a conviction will impact many aspects of your life and your future. It will affect your freedom, finances, schooling, possible career choices, personal relationships, reputation in the community, as well as jeopardize certain freedoms and privacy that you may now take for granted. You need an attorney at your side throughout the entire legal process to protect your best interests and your constitutional rights, and who can provide an aggressive and creative legal defense. The valuable insight gained from extensive work prosecuting and defending cases in the Arizona state and federal court systems has proven worthwhile in formulating successful defense cases for clients. Past working relationships with judges and familiarity with the different procedures and strategies of the prosecution can work in the favor of the defendant. This background as a prosecutor assists in making the right decision about when to go to trial and when to negotiate with the prosecutor for the most favorable outcome in a violent crime case. Additionally, a former prosecutor has specific knowledge regarding the likely verdicts of certain judges, which way the courts are leaning, and the ways that individual prosecutors negotiate and what could be expected.

Challenging the Evidence and Procedures

Staying ahead of the prosecution is a large part of a well-executed defense. Careful review of the evidence presented by the prosecution and close attention to detail can reveal flaws in their cases and weaknesses that will not hold up against a challenge. Various areas to consider are the arrest procedure used by law enforcement. Did you receive the Miranda warning? Did police officers follow strict protocol when handling blood, hair, fiber samples or other pieces of forensic evidence? Was a search warrant valid? A former prosecutor will be looking into all of these questions, and has an exceptional ability to provide a high quality defense against all types of criminal allegations.

At The Law Offices of Randall J. Craig Attorney at Law, we work hard for our clients with the goal of attaining the best possible case result, based upon the details of the case. We can consult with you regarding your unique situation and advise you of your available defense options. The attorney you choose to represent you following an arrest, at arraignment, and to act as your counsel at any hearings and other court proceedings, can make a real difference in the outcome of your case.

For more information about The Law Offices of Randall J. Craig Attorney at Law and how the added leverage of having a former prosecutor defend your case could help in your defense, call us today.