Overview

About Dwane Cates

I was born and raised in Wyoming. I started Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC 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 Ariozna.

Practice Areas
Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Managing Partner, Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC1997-Current
I founded Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC right after graduating from the Sandra Day O'Conner College of Law.
Managing Partner, Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC1996-Current
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
Arizona State UniversitySocial Psychology and Persuasion B.A. (1994)
Arizona State University Trial Advocacy Team and Oral Argument CompetitionsJuris Doctorate (1996)
Professional Activities
ActivityOrganizationStart YearEnd Year
Managing PartnerCates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, PLC1997
Details: I founded the firm in 1997 right out of law school. I added four other very experienced lawyers to bring the firm to its present form. We have experienced Criminal Law Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys and a certified specialist in personal injury and wrongful death.
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, Arizona State BarCurrent
Member, Americant Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionCurrent
Member, National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersCurrent
Member, Maricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionCurrent
Member, American Association for Justice, Criminal Law SectionCurrent

Publications

Blogs

Twitter & Social Networks

Videos

Videos


Contact & Map