Derek Oliverson | Gilbert Criminal Defense Lawyer

Mr. Derek Kevin Oliverson

Mr. Derek Kevin Oliverson

Experience: 16 years
Language(s): English

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About Derek

Get Representation From a Former Judge, Felony Prosecutor and Police Officer

We Offer Aggressive DUI and Criminal Defense Representation

At Oliverson Law PLLC, our attorneys include a former police officer, felony prosecutors, and judge.  We have more than 40 years of experience in handling a variety of criminal cases. We utilize this experience to get our clients the best possible results!

We offer affordable flat fees for all of our clients, including affordable payment plans if necessary.

Experience

Owner

Oliverson Law PLLC

2017 to Present

Tempe Arizona

Owner

Oliverson & Huss Law PLLC

2019 to 2022

Gilbert, Arizona

Associate Attorney

Schill Law Group

2014-2019

Scottsdale, Arizona

Judge

Glendale City Court

2012-2014

Glendale, Arizona

Presiding Judge

Page Magistrate Court

2010-2012

Page, Arizona

Deputy County Attorney

Mohave County Attorney's Office

2009-2010

Kingman, Arizona

Police Officer

Henderson Police Department

2002-2005

Henderson, Nevada

Admission

Verified Arizona

2009

Education

Southern Utah University

B.S. (Criminal Justice)

2006

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • State Bar of Arizona Admitted October
    2009
  • DUI Defense Lawyers Association to
    2017 / Present
  • Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
    2017-Present
  • Order of Barristers
    2009-Present
  • Creighton University Alumni
    2009-Present
  • J. Reuben Clark Law Society
    2006-Present
  • Southern Utah University Alumni
    2006-Present
Honors / Awards
  • Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in America The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
    2019
  • Arizona's Top 10 Attorneys Attorney and Practice Magazine
    2019
  • Client Choice Award AVVO
    2014 / 2015 / 2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019
  • 10 Best Attorneys American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
    2018
  • Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense Lawyers The American Society of Legal Advocates
    2016 / 2017 / 2018
  • Lead Counsel rated for Criminal Law (State/Federal/Misdemeanor) Lead Counsel
    2016 / 2017 / 2018 / 2019
  • Top 40 Under 40 Attorney Award National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
    2016 / 2017
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers The National Trial Lawyers
    2015 / 2016
  • Premier 100 Trial Attorney National Academy of Jurisprudence
    2016
  • Top One Percent The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
    2015

Notable Work

Publications

I was the author of the chapter on Criminal Motions for the Arizona Limited Jurisdiction Reference Manual for Judges from through , published by the Arizona Supreme Court.

2011 / 2014