I am certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Specialist in Criminal law. I have been practicing Criminal law in Arizona for over 21 years. I was recently awarded "Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year" (Tom Karis Criminal Justice Award) by the State Bar of Arizona. We also have extensive experience in Mental Health and Addiction issues in Criminal law cases. Myself and my associates travel throughout Arizona representing clients in various criminal matters, including Murder, Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide, Assault, Aggravated Assault, all drug crimes including transportation for sale of large quantities of cocaine and marijuana. We travel to Kingman, Yuma, Prescott, Holbrook, Bisbee, Flagstaff. any court in Arizona. I have appeared on Tru TV (Court TV), Fox News, CNN, HLN, CNBC and many local news stations as a legal expert and commentator. To see clips go to www.toplawyer4u.com.
My team is dedicated to protecting the rights of people accused of crimes.
Since 1997
Since 2015
Since 2015
Since 2015
Current
Arizona State Bar
2013 - Current
Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC
2010 - 2013
Cates & Sargeant Law Group, PLLC
I formed a new law firm concentrating on Criminal and civil Law. Give me a call for any of you legal needs.
1997 - 2010
Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC
I founded Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC right after graduating from the Sandra Day O'Conner College of Law.
Juris Doctorate (1996) | Trial Advocacy Team and Oral Argument Competitions
1991 - 1993
B.A. (1993) | Communication, Persuasion
Honors: Suma Cum Laude
State Bar f Arizona
State Bar of Arizona
Martindale-Hubbell
National Trial Lawyers
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Arizona State Bar
