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Matthew A Marner

Matthew A Marner

The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner, PLLC
  • DUI & DWI, Criminal Law, Domestic Violence
  • Arizona, California
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Ryan McPhie
Ryan McPhie May 4, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Mr. Marner is a top-notch criminal defense attorney. He has a rare combination of skills, experience, and training. He not only gets excellent results, but also excels in communicating with his clients. He is fierce when it comes to his work against the government, but compassionate with his clients. He genuinely cares.
Client Reviews
Dawn M. October 16, 2023
Confident and Knowledgeable I recently became in need of legal counsel and was blessed to have found Mr. Marner. From our first meeting, he listened, was very patient and understanding. He spent a lot of time reviewing my case; hours of footage, note taking and hours of conversations communicating everything. It was nice to feel like I had a friend along side me, someone that stood up for me , helping ensure I understood the process and the next steps. Matt made this feel like it was more than just his job, it was personal. He came prepared for battle and was able to secure the best possible outcome, a dismissal! Should you ever find yourself in need of legal defense Matthew Marner is unequivocally that Attorney. Thank you for being my advocate Matt and keeping my thoughts from going all cattywampus!
Roger L. August 7, 2023
Matt is the best of the best Your true personal lawyer. Don’t waste your time and money with a big box law firm that you see on television. Matt is the best of the best. His professionalism, caring, understanding, experience and dedication to helping you achieve the best outcome on your legal matter is practically amazing. I feel very fortunate to have had Matt as my representation and I’m very grateful for his assistance.
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Biography

It's hard to tell one lawyer from the next. It's hard to tell which ones are full of it, and which ones can back it up. So, I want you, my potential client, to learn about me, what I've done, and what I can do. I also encourage you to go to my website: www.marnerlaw.com. There you can watch video of me actually fighting for my clients in the courtroom before the judge and jury, you can read about my most recent successes, and you can get to know the person you are counting on. I serve clients in felony and misdemeanor cases in superior court, justice courts, and municipal courts throughout Maricopa County including: Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and others.
I tell my clients that we are a team. When you are scared and uncertain about criminal charges, about the court system, about the punishment you might face; or when you feel helpless because your loved one is facing charges, you want to know about the person you are investing your trust, time, and money in. When you retain me as your attorney, you will know who I am and what I can do for you. You won’t have to wonder, “who is this guy?,” “is he any good,” “can he help me, my child, my spouse?” You or your loved one will be my client and my teammate, not simply a paycheck as many other attorneys see you.
I run my own law practice with the same dedication to fighting relentlessly for my clients as I have since my first day as an attorney. I hate bullies. I hate when the state comes after good people. I hate when the police use scare tactics and trickery to do harm to my clients and their families. And I will fight back with every tool I have at my disposal. My clients are not simply just a paycheck. I believe in what I do and I don't take my clients for granted. If you are looking for a fighter and a team approach to your case or that of your loved one, I’m sure I’ll be speaking with you soon.

Practice Areas
    DUI & DWI
    Criminal Law
    Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
    Domestic Violence
    Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Video Conferencing
  • Skype
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I am happy to offer potential clients a free consultation. Simply give me a call at (602) 730-1211 or send me an email with your contact information to matthew@marnerlaw.com.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    I accept payment via credit card, cashier's check, or money order. Payment plans available.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    I offer flat-fee representation, which means that your case has a set cost from the outset and will not increase as the number of hours I work goes up.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
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California
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9th Circuit
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Federal District Court - Arizona
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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Court
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Special Prosecutor
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- Current
Prosecution of tribal criminal case(s) on ad-hoc basis for Prosecutor's Office upon determination of office conflict.
Owner / Managing Attorney
The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner, PLLC
- Current
I own and operate my own law practice, defending good people in criminal defense, DUI, domestic violence, and other cases. I have won numerous awards for the quality of my legal work and my service to my clients. I fight every day to make sure they are protected and will not stop bullying the people that bully them.
Public Defender
Town of Guadalupe, Arizona
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Served as the Public Defender for the Town of Guadalupe, Arizona. Responsible for litigating court appointed criminal cases, identifying and reassigning conflict cases, conducting legal research and investigations, engaging in administrative and logistical meetings with town prosecutor, presiding judge, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office personnel, and town administration.
DUI Criminal Defense Attorney
Maricopa County Public Defender's Office - Vehicular Unit
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In the Vehicular Unit in the biggest county in Arizona, I conducted numerous felony jury trials. I worked on cases including aggravated DUI, aggravated assault, manslaughter, murder, unlawful flight, and endangerment (to name a few). I fought and won jury acquittals on cases and charges, and procured lesser-included charges for numerous clients. I’ve fought and had charges for my clients dropped from felonies to misdemeanors. I’ve fought and won suppression hearings (to have evidence thrown out), hearings to have my clients released from jail, and am widely regarded as an intelligent, effective, thoughtful, and caring advocate for my clients by my prosecution adversaries and from the judges and court staff I practice in front of. After receiving a hung jury in one of my trials, one juror even gave me a hug and asked me to keep doing what I was doing, later becoming my personal friend. I’ve saved my clients decades upon decades of jail and prison time through hard work, creativity, perseverance, and performing well under pressure.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Yuma County Legal Defender's Office
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I immediately took on an imposing caseload of wide-ranging criminal defense cases for indigent defendants, including drug possession, burglary, domestic violence, theft, shoplifting, and others. Fighting for my clients, I received numerous case and charge dismissals, conducted numerous hard-fought hearings, got plenty of clients out of jail, and even assisted capital attorneys on a death penalty case during my first year as an attorney.
Education
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
J.D. (2008) | Law
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Honors: Carpenter's Scholarship, Arizona State Bar Criminal Justice Section Book Scholarship, Law School Scholarship
Activities: Student Bar Association
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Michigan State University
M.S. (2001) | Criminal Justice
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Honors: 4.0 GPA
Activities: Michigan Victim Assistance Academy, Teaching / Research Assistant - Department of Criminal Justice, Lansing Police Department Victim Advocate Volunteer
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Washington State University
B.A. (1998) | Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science
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Honors: Graduated Magna Cum Laude - 3.87 GPA with double-major and a minor, University Writing Portfolio - Pass with Distinction, Dolores Huertas Scholarship, Fred G. Zahn Scholarship, Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Scholarship
Activities: Kyokushin Karate
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Awards
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubble
Client Champion - Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com
Client Champion - Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com
Client Champion - Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
Top 10 Attorney Award - Arizona - Criminal Defense
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com
Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com
Top 10 Attorney Award - Arizona - Criminal Defense
Attorney and Practice Magazine
Southwest Rising Stars
Super Lawyers
Awarded Rising Star Award in 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Only 2.5% of trial lawyers in Arizona and New Mexico combined are awarded as Rising Stars.
2018 Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney - Arizona
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Client Champion - Platinum
Martindale-Hubbell
Awarded for 10+ outstanding client reviews.
AV Preeminent - Rated 5.0 out of 5.0
Martindale-Hubbell
10.0 Rating
Avvo.com
Top Contributor
Avvo.com
Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com
Client's Choice Award
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Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com
Top 40 Under 40 (Criminal Defense)
The National Trial Lawyers
Top Lawyer
Global Directory of Who's Who
Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Client's Choice Award
Avvo.com
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal Defense
The National Trial Lawyers
Professional Associations
State Bar of California
Member
- Current
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State Bar of Arizona  # 026304
Member
- Current
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Arizona Public Defender's Association
Member
- Current
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Speaking Engagements
An Ethics Lesson, 2019 APDA Conference, Tempe, Arizona
Arizoan Public Defender's Association
An hour long presentation on legal ethics lessons related to an identity theft case.
Brady Bullsh*t: Getting Your Legally Mandated Brady Disclosure, 2018 APDA Conference, Tempe, Arizona
Arizona Public Defender's Association
A one hour presentation on compelling the prosecutorial disclosure of exculpatory evidence in criminal cases.
DUI Judo: Impeaching the Super-Cop with his own Excellence, Arizona Public Defender's Association, Tempe, Arizona
Certified Ignition Interlock Devices, Demonstration and Explanation of Ignition Interlock Device, Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
Know Your Rights Arizona, Know Your Rights Arizona, Phoenix, Arizona
Streets of Destiny Church
Effective Use of Demonstrative Evidence, Arizona Public Defender's Association Conference, Tempe, Arizona
Arizona Public Defender's Association
21st Century Demonstrative Evidence, Arizona State University College of Law - Speed DUI XXVII Seminar, Phoenix, Arizona
Arizona State University College of Law, City of Phoenix Public Defender's Office
Websites & Blogs
Website
The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner, PLLC
Contact & Map
The Law Office of Matthew A. Marner, PLLC
442 W. Chandler Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85225
Cell: (602) 730-1211
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