About Dwane Cates
I was born and raised in Wyoming. I started Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC in 1997 and I am currently the managing partner. I practice primarily in the area of Criminal Defense. I 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. I 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.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Criminal Law
DUI / DWI
Domestic Violence
General Civil
Juvenile Law
Professional Experience
| Experience | Years |
|---|
| Managing Partner, Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC | 2010-Current |
| I formed a new law firm concentrating on Criminal and civil Law. Give me a call for any of you legal needs. |
| Managing Partner, Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC | 1997-2010 |
| I founded Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC right after graduating from the Sandra Day O'Conner College of Law. |
Education
| School | Focus | Degree | Year |
|---|
| Arizona State University | Trial Advocacy Team and Oral Argument Competitions | Juris Doctorate (1996) | |
| Arizona State University | Communication, Persuasion | B.A. (1993) | 1993 |
| Honors: Suma Cum Laude |