Criminal Defense: When you are accused of a crime, you face the possibility of severe consequences and the damaging effects of a maligned name. While the criminally accused are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and have several rights guaranteed them under the U.S Constitution, these rights may be overlooked if you are not aware of them. Therefore, it is vital that you contact a Phoenix criminal defense attorney when you learn of your charges to ensure that your rights are protected. In addition to having an attorney that will protect your rights, you need an attorney with experience in criminal defense that knows the law well and will defend your innocence with skill. An accomplished defense attorney is essential, especially if you are facing severe criminal charges where your basic freedoms are at stake. When your innocence in a criminal matter is called into question, it is imperative that you seek the counsel of a criminal defense attorney. Police officers and prosecutors are not obligated to act in your best interest; therefore, it is important that you contact an attorney soon after you are aware of your charges. Our Phoenix criminal defense attorneys will fight for your rights and be the legal advocate you need. The criminal defense attorneys at Cates & Sargeant Law Group, PLLC are ready to defend your rights in any court in the state of Arizona We aggressively defend the rights of those accused of all serious crimes, such as aggravated assault, kidnapping, drive-by-shootings, robbery, murder/homicide, all crimes, immigration checkpoint violations and domestic violence.
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Rochelle S.

01/28/2010

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Successful Representation!

Mr. Cates has represented me in several criminal defense matters. I was acquitted at trial directly because of Mr. Cates' intelligence in the law, wit and common sense, which impressed the jury and proved my innocence. Mr. Cates' firm has represented me in civil lawsuits, one of which I was awarded more than $400,000.00. Additionally, in a domestic matter, Mr. Hanson was able to convince the judge that my disabilities would not allow me to adhere to the financial obligations that would have been expected of me and we prevailed in this matter. My attorneys for life!
Mr. Long
Phoenix, Arizona

12/10/2015

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My son, having three felony matters and three misdemeanor matters was represented by Dwane Cates, Esq. Mr. Cates was able to prevent the third misdemeanor from becoming a felony. He also worked with Rennee DeSaye, Mitigation Specialist, to mitigate the issues and causes of the felonious behavior. My son, unfortunately, committed an additional felony while on release from a felony charge and also on probation for another matter. My son was facing 6 to 16 years in DOC. Great lawyering by Mr. Cates and with the services and input of the mitigation specialist'st, Mr. Cates was able to secure my son a sentence of 3 and 1/2 years. My family is forever grateful. The odds against my son were stacked and Mr. Cates went well beyond what was expected to pursue and achieve an appreciable outcome. THANK YOU!

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Brandon R.

06/17/2015

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After the initial DUI consultation with Mr Cates, I left his office feeling pretty good about retaining him for my case. I soon realized that he was just telling me what I wanted to hear, and the things we discussed in the consultation were not communicated to his underlings whom represented me in court. For $1800, the price was better than other law offices I researched, but I guess you get what you pay for because Mr Cate's office just did the bare minimum. Probably would have got the same result using a public defender and saved the $1800

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flyhi152

04/01/2010

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the right guy at one of the worst moments in my life

My ex-fiance accused me of child molestation out of her hurt feelings and also because someone told her that this was a way how to get permanent legal residency as a "victim of a crime". I thought that this was a nightmare and could not believe that this was happening to me. I looked for an expert in criminal law because I understood that in these cases it is very easy for an innocent man to go to jail and I found Dwane Cates. One day the police even showed up at my house because they were looking for a kidnapped child and they had me on their list. The officer even pulled his gun on me.



Dwane did the right things, a polygraph test showed that I was saying the truth - I was never officially accused or arrested. Dwanes fees were reasonable and obviously he knew exactly what to do.

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msmindy

01/29/2010

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thank you

I am sooo greatful to Denessa and Karen at this office. They worked with me. I felt welcomed and I felt like if they were family to me. I am a 23 year old single mom just trying to make a living, and making sure my son has everything. If it werent for this two wonderful people I dont know where I would be. They are my angels. If your thinking on getting a lawyer call these people. They are super GREAT!!!! You will never regret this. Pick them. To me, I will always have them in my heart, because they have been super great to me. Thank you Denessa and Karen.

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dblonon

01/28/2010

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Excellent Experienced Attorney

Mr. Cates represented a family member on several felony charges. He was quite knowledgeable and thoroughly prepared. His years of experience and expertise are well worth the cost. We live out of state, so much of our communications with Mr. Cates and his staff were by phone and email. His legal administrator, Denessa Davis, was especially helpful in keeping us well informed and Mr. Cates himself was quite accessible. If you are in need of an excellent and experienced criminal law attorney, you won't go wrong with Dwane Cates!

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lanth43

01/28/2010

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Exceptional Service

I am from out of state and I hired Dwane to defend a friend who was charged with Aggravated Assault with deadly weopon, a Class 3 Felony, disorderly conduct a Class 6 Felony and felony violation of probation. After a lot of hard work it ended up as probation for disorderly conduct. They always returned my calls and/emails in a prompt courteous manner and explained exactly what was going on. Again, being from the east coast I was not at all familier will Arizona criminal procedures. I called other attorneys but Dwane was the only one who took the time to look up details of the case and let me know the options.

Before you hire an attorney you should contact Dwane and the staff at the firm, you will get honest answers to your questions from people that really know what they are doing.

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bigdave10384

01/28/2010

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The best law firm I've ever dealt with!

Mr. Cates has assisted me and family members. He has given me accurate information and sound advice. His staff have been most helpful on any number of issues, many times just to help me and in some cases those much less fortunate with no resources. When my sister asked me if I knew an attorney to help her son, I recommended Mr. Cates without a moment's hesitation, and the result was far better than any of us could have hoped. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

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Personal Service, Reasonable Fees, Experienced and Aggressive Representation

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Cell Phone: 480-620-8568

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Criminal Law Including: * Aggravated Assault * Domestic Violence * Drive by Shooting * Drug Crimes * Immigration Checkpoints * Kidnapping * Murder/Homicide * Recent Results * Robbery
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Camelback East
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Drug Charges Attorneys, Attorneys, Automobile Accident Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, DUI & DWI Attorneys, Domestic Violence Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys, Personal Injury Law Attorneys
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