If you have been arrested for DUI or any criminal offense in Scottsdale, you should immediately contact attorney, Raymond Kimble. Ray Kimble has represented thousands of people in Scottsdale and the surrounding area and has practiced criminal and DUI defense for over twenty years.
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A Different Kind of Criminal Defense
LET 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS
The lawyer you choose to defend you against your criminal charge can have a great impact on the outcome of your case. A quality defense attorney should be able to thoroughly investigate your case by conducting interviews of officers and witnesses, examining police reports and constructing the events of the case to see how they compare with what is alleged.
DUI Attorney Lawyer, Criminal Defense Arizona, AZ, Phoenix
As a former police officer and detective, attorney Raymond Kimbleis able to identify many of the procedures that law enforcement officials use when gathering evidence, interviewing suspects and building cases. As a former prosecutor in Maricopa County, Mr. Kimble understands how prosecutors will pursue criminal convictions. This experience allows Mr. Kimble to evaluate cases from all angles and to provide quality representation to his clients.
Whether you have been arrested for drunk driving, for any felony or misdemeanor offense in Arizona, you need a lawyer you can trust. Contact the Law Office of Raymond Kimble at (480) 833-8613 and talk with us for free about your case.
OUR FIRM
The Law Office of Raymond Kimble was founded in 1999 and has practiced criminal and DUI defense exclusively since its inception.
Our firm is currently located in Tempe, Arizona, and we serve clients throughout Arizona, including the Phoenix area, who have been arrested for misdemeanor and felony offenses, including:
Our firm represents individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes that include:
Drunk Driving and DUI Offenses
Drug Crimes
Assault, homicide and violent crimes
Theft and Property Crimes
Sexual Offenses
Probation violations
Prior to opening his firm, Mr. Kimble worked as a police officer and attended the Seton Hall University School of Law, where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. After completing law school, Mr. Kimble moved to Arizona and prosecuted a wide variety of felony matters, including DUI's, as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.
CONTACT THE LAW OFFICE OF RAYMOND KIMBLE
Our firm is dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients and pursuing justice through experienced legal representation. Contact the Law Office of Raymond Kimble to schedule a free consultation. Call (480) 833-8613 to make an appointment and get the help that you need. For the convenience of our clients, we are available nights and weekends, offer payment plans and accept all major credit cards.
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Expungement of Your Arizona Marijuana Possession Conviction
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The Importance of Setting Aside Your Arizona Criminal Conviction
To lessen the negative impact a conviction may have on your future, you should speak with an attorney about the possibility of having a misdemeanor or felony conviction set aside.
How Will A Domestic Violence Charge Affect Your Fingerprint Clearance Card in Arizona
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