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Criminal Defense

Phoenix Criminal Lawyer

Arizona has many statutes which make prison mandatory even for a first time offender after conviction. Anyone who has been charged with a serious crime should trust only an experienced state certified criminal law specialist with their case. O. Joseph Chornenky is one of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in Arizona. He has spent over 30 years defending thousands of clients in state and federal courts, and is one of only a small number of attorneys to be certified as a Criminal Law Specialist in the State of Arizona by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. At O. Joseph Chornenky, P.C., our criminal law attorneys can meet with you in a free initial consultation if you or your loved one has been charged with any of the following crimes:

• Drug crimes, including drug trafficking, possession, sale, intent to sell, possession of narcotic drugs for sale, and the manufacture / cultivation of meth, marijuana, and other drugs
• White collar crimes, including fraud schemes, credit card crimes, embezzlement, business crimes, mail fraud, securities fraud, forgery, and more
• Gun crimes, including aggravated assault, homicide, illegal possession of firearm, disorderly conduct involving a weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, etc.
• Sex crimes, including rape, sexual assault, indecent exposure, child sexual exploitation, child molestation, internet pornography, and more
• Assault / Domestic violence (See the firm’s Assault Practice Center)
• Homicide, including vehicular homicide

At O. Joseph Chornenky, P.C., we know how to protect clients from the overly severe punishments in Arizona criminal law. For example, if you have a prior Felony conviction, a new Felony conviction will usually get you mandatory prison time. There are a few exceptions possible, and our criminal lawyers work hard to qualify clients for these exceptions. In our criminal defense cases, we do not automatically settle for an easy plea bargain. Rather, attorney Chornenky thoroughly investigates every case for ways to challenge each piece of the government’s evidence. We regularly use polygraphs, psychologists, forensic experts, private investigators, and any other available resource. Our clients are actively involved in their own defense, and our entire law firm commits to helping you get the best possible outcome.

Contact Us

Visit our attorney contact page or call 866-722-4628 to set up a free initial consultation with Mr. Chornenky. To speed up the process, you can also fill out a criminal law intake form. For all future fees, we accept credit cards.

A Chornenky Law Phoenix criminal lawyer is available for large-scale state and federal cases throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tucson, Peoria, East Valley, Flagstaff AZ, and more. For smaller-scale possession cases, we prefer to work with clients from Phoenix and Maricopa County AZ.

For more information about criminal law, see our Criminal Defense E-Newsletter.