Arizona

The best lawyers in Phoenix (2026)

Injury, divorce, criminal defense, DUI and immigration lawyers across the Valley, with every firm's office, phone and practice focus.

6 practice-area guides · 18 law firms profiled

Phoenix-area lawyers are spread across the Valley, from downtown near the Maricopa County courts to Central Avenue, Camelback, Tempe and North Phoenix. Arizona has its own rules and terms, from pure comparative negligence to some of the country's strictest DUI laws, and the State Bar of Arizona certifies specialists in some fields. We publish a separate guide for each legal problem, and every firm has its own profile page.

Lawyers by neighborhood and suburb

Pick where you'd rather meet. Each page lists every firm we profile with an office there.

Finding a lawyer in Phoenix: common questions

How do I check that a lawyer is licensed in Arizona?

Use the free lawyer search from the State Bar of Arizona. It has a Find a Lawyer directory and a tool to check a legal professional's public discipline.

How do I get free legal help in Phoenix?

Start with Community Legal Services (free civil legal aid for eligible residents, including housing, family and consumer law) or AZLawHelp (free legal information and help finding services in Arizona). Legal aid usually depends on income and the type of case, so ask whether you qualify.

Which type of lawyer do I need in Phoenix?

It depends on what happened, because most lawyers concentrate on a few kinds of case. We publish 6 separate Phoenix guides by practice area. If you're unsure, our which-lawyer tool will point you to the right one.

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