Alison Briggs is very knowledgeable and efficient. She really cares about her clients needs. No situation is ever too difficult for her to handle. Miss Briggs offers appointments that will fit around your schedule, and will accommodate you wherever she can. Attorney Alison Briggs is an Arizona Bar Licensed attorney in Good Standing practicing law throughout Arizona. Alison, a Massachusetts native, grew up on the East Coast. She received a Bachelor degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Alison went on receive a Masters in Social Work from Salem State university in Salem, Massachusetts. Alison is a Licensed Certified Social Worker. In her spare time,

Jeremy earned his undergraduate degree from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University in 1998. He then attended Pepperdine University and graduated from the Graziadio School of Business Management in 2001 and from Pepperdine University Law School in 2002. In 2003, Jeremy received a Certificate of Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University. Legal Experience Jeremy is a member of the Arizona State Bar Association and has served as secretary for the Dispute Resolution Section. He is also a member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He was also named a Super Lawyer in Arizona. Jeremy’s Criminal Defense practice helps clients facing charges like criminal speeding, possession of marijuana, DUI, domestic violence, and more. You can learn more about his DUI services at MesaDUIAttorneys.com.

Matt Maerowitz grew up in Arizona and went to high school at Brophy. He received his undergraduate degree in economics from Boston College and later graduated from law school at the University of Arizona. Matt Maerowitz is an experienced trial attorney with a practice focused on DUI, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. Matt has successfully represented clients in numerous bench and jury trials over the past eight years. Before co-founding The Maerowitz Law Firm, LLC, Matt worked for a Scottsdale law firm where he drafted pleadings and criminal defense motions, primarily in DUI cases. Matt also worked for the Pima County Attorney’s Office as a student-prosecutor during law school. Matt’s experience with both sides of criminal law cases has helped him anticipate arguments from the prosecution in order to prepare the best defense for his clients. During law school, Matt Maerowitz was recognized for several accomplishments. He was recognized for his excellent oral advocacy skills as a member of the University of Arizona’s ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition Team. Matt was also a Managing Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law.

Manny A. Jacobo is a native of Arizona. He attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate education and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Manny then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Following law school, Manny accepted a position as an Assistant City Prosecutor at the Chandler City Prosecutor’s Office where he served for seven years. As a prosecutor, Manny handled countless DUI cases, Domestic Violence offenses, and misdemeanor violations of Arizona statutes and city ordinances. He then became a Deputy Public Defender at the Pinal County Public Defender’s Office, serving in this capacity for three years. As a public defender, Manny had a felony case load that included high level complex felonies and a high volume justice court dealing with misdemeanor DUI’s and Domestic Violence offenses. Manny then became an Associate Attorney at a downtown Phoenix law firm, where he practiced criminal and family law and learned how to run and manage a private law firm. Throughout his career, Manny has handled countless cases, from misdemeanors to felony trials. As a former prosecutor, he is familiar with prosecutor tactics and utilizes this knowledge in the defense of your case. He has extensive trial experience in a wide range of cases. Manny is also fluent in Spanish.

Elliot Briggs is a former prosecutor who knows the inside of the courtroom well. Mr. Briggs tried many cases as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office and in North Carolina for the Wilson District Attorney’s Office. Since his time at the County Prosecutor’s office, Mr. Briggs has dedicated his law practice to criminal defense, fighting for those accused of crimes. He has handled Thousands of criminal cases, from misdemeanor DUIs to serious felonies up to murder. Mr. Briggs earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Southern Virginia University. Elliot was a member of the school’s legal forum and a member of the basketball team. He attended North Carolina Central University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. A competitive nature and passion for law drives Mr. Briggs to achieve the best results in all his cases. Working always to defend his clients and fight for their rights, Elliot takes great pride in providing exceptional legal representation to Arizona residents. When he is not handling legal matters in court, Elliot enjoys spending his time on the basketball court. He also enjoys playing and watching other sports and spending time with his wife and 4 children.

When you are looking for a lawyer to help you resolve a legal matter, you want to know that your attorney has what it takes to handle your case with efficiency and professionalism. You also want to know that your attorney has the experience, the commitment, and the passion needed to protect your interests. At the Phoenix, Arizona law offices of Kanu & Associates, P.C., we help clients with many legal problems, from immigration concerns to criminal defense to small business issues. We bring experience and know-how to every matter we handle, and we zealously protect our clients' interests. Solomon O. Kanu graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1999. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Economics from M.D. University Rohtak, India, and a Master's degree in Business Finance from M.S. University of Baroda, India. While in law school, Mr. Kanu gained invaluable experience working as a law clerk for the Presiding Judge of the 54th District Court in Lansing, Michigan, and with the California Attorney General's Office in the Licensing Division. Mr. Kanu handled cases dealing with license revocations of registered nurses, pharmacists, dentists, general contractors, auto mechanics, and others. Mr. Kanu was admitted to the practice of law in October 2001 by the Arizona Supreme Court. Since then, Mr. Kanu has focused on immigration law and related matters. He has represented individuals from at least 20 different countries in immigration and related matters. He represents individuals and organizations before the United States Citizenship Immigration Service across the United States and in immigration courts nationwide. Mr. Kanu also represents clients in criminal matters pending in Arizona as well as helps clients with small business concerns. Our Phoenix immigration attorney is a first-generation immigrant. He understands the hurdles involved in moving to and settling down in the United States. His goal is to make the journey easier for those coming after him.

There are numerous characteristics that you want and expect in your criminal lawyer. Integrity, intelligence and an unfailing devotion to his clients are paramount. But those traits alone are not enough – you need a lawyer with significant experience defending clients charged with crimes. And that is exactly what David Black has been doing for the past seven years. Before entering private practice, Mr. Black served as a prosecutor in the Maricopa County District Attorney’s Office. That experience allowed him the unique opportunity to see first-hand how the prosecutors put their cases together, how they assemble their evidence, and how they formulate charges against criminal defendants. By seeing the process from the inside, Mr. Black gained significant insight that taught him how to spot weaknesses in the prosecution’s case; what to do in cases in which the prosecutor inflates the charges; how best to secure a dismissal or a reduction in charges; and how to negotiate the best possible results for his clients. A veteran of the criminal justice system, David is also an experienced trial attorney. The fact is that in some cases, the best alternative for a client is to proceed to trial, and if that is the case, Mr. Black will move forward unafraid. At all times, the essential principal is that every one of his clients is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Attorney Brian Sloan is one of only a handful of Attorneys in Arizona that focuses SOLELY on & Specializes in DUI Defense Representation. Mr. Sloan is a founding member of The Arizona DUI Team; and has been solely focusing on DUI Defense Representation for the past 18+ years. Mr. Sloan has successfully defended more than 4,100 clients on DUI cases; is rated 10-out-of-10 on AVvo.com; 4.9-out-of-5.0 on Martindale Hubbell; and was the recipient of the SuperLawyers Southwest Rising Star Award for five years in a row. Mr. Sloan was named one of the Top Lawyers in 2013, and 2017 - 2021 by North Valley Magazine; named one of the Top 100 Lawyers by Arizona Finest Lawyers; acknowledged as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer Nationally by National Trial Lawyers;, and previously named one of Arizona's Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 by both National Trial Lawyers and American Society of Legal Advocates. Mr. Sloan was also named one of the Top 10 DUI Lawyers in Arizona by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and named one of the Nation's Top One Percent of Lawyers by National Association of Distinguished Counsel. In 2019 -2021, he was named one of less than ten Super Lawyers in DUI Defense amongst all attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico. In 2022, he was the only DUI Defense Lawyer featured as a 'Power Lawyer' in USA Today. However, he prides himself on being the ‘Best Value in the State’ when it comes to DUI Defense Representation, due to his years of experience, sole focus on DUI Defense, and added-value benefits. He has also created a type of contract called Bifurcated Representation, which ensures that people pay a reasonable flat fee for excellent and experienced representation, without paying unnecessary fees for busy work. Mr. Sloan often refers to himself as “The Best Value in the State” when it comes to DUI Defense Representation; considering his years of experience, focus on DUI Defense, and extremely reasonable rates. Hire anyone else, and you will pay a lot more money, and/or get a lot less experience! Mr. Sloan offers a Free ‘In Depth’ Consultation, Reasonable Flat Rates, and Payment Plans are available. If you, or someone you know, has been charged with a DUI Offense in Maricopa County, Arizona, call Mr. Sloan on his personal cell phone number: 480-720-7839.

Joshua A. Lopez, Esq. is an attorney serving Arizona, California, and Nevada. Joshua practices criminal defense and personal injury. Joshua is dedicated to fighting for his clients while providing personal service that exceeds expectations. Before starting his practice, Joshua worked with various private and public law firms where he was exposed to many different areas of law. Joshua is very familiar with the stress and anxiety the legal process puts on people fighting a case. That is why Joshua personally handles all his cases and provides his contact information to clients on day one. Joshua attended California Western School of Law. Joshua’s hard work earned him the Academic Excellence Award in Evidence, one of the hardest classes in law school, for having the highest grade in the class out of 118 students. Joshua graduated cum laude in 2016. Before law school, Joshua attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas and earned his Bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship. Joshua enjoys playing soccer, snowboarding, and hanging out with his wife and dog in his spare time.

R.J. Suzuki is licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona and the United States District Court. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Suzuki is a member of Los Abogados, the Arizona Hispanic Bar Association, and the State Bar of Arizona. He was a former Trustee on the Maricopa County Bar Foundation. Upon graduation from the University of Arizona College of Law, in 2000, Mr. Suzuki was selected to serve as law clerk to the Honorable Howard Fell of the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, who was assigned to the court's criminal calendar. Mr. Suzuki next accepted appointment as prosecutor in the Office of the Maricopa County Attorneys Office. During the next three years, as Deputy Maricopa County Attorney, Mr. Suzuki investigated and litigated felony matters as part of the Major Crimes Gang and Repeat Offender Program Bureau. From the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Mr. Suzuki accepted a position as Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. In his nearly two years prosecuting federal crimes, Mr. Suzuki was responsible for the resolution of numerous federal felony and misdemeanor cases in Tucson and Phoenix. Mr. Suzuki primary focus is in criminal defense in City, State and Federal Courts. Mr. Suzuki provides aggressive and professional representation for his clients.