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Your Trusted Arizona Criminal Defense Partner
Snader Law Group has been a trusted name in Arizona criminal defense for over three decades. Founded by board-certified criminal law specialist Howard A. Snader, the firm combines deep legal expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver aggressive, results-driven representation. Our practice is built on a foundation of meticulous case analysis, strategic defense planning, and unwavering commitment to protecting clients' rights. With a proven track record in complex criminal cases, including sex crimes, violent offenses, and drug-related charges, we leverage our extensive courtroom experience to challenge prosecutions and secure favorable outcomes.Our reputation as a respected legal authority in Phoenix is reinforced by our AVVO Superb rating and numerous successful case dismissals, reductions, and acquittals. We maintain strict adherence to ethical standards while providing personalized attention that distinguishes our small-firm approach from larger legal practices.
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Criminal Defense
Sex Crimes Defense
Domestic Violence
Aggravated Assault
Drug Crimes
Child Sex Abuse
Child Pornography
Sexual Assault
Violent Crimes
Felony Defense
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of legal experience in criminal defense
- Arizona board-certified criminal law specialist
- Aggressive and proactive defense strategy
- Proven track record in defending criminal cases
- Client-focused approach with personalized attention
Associations and certifications
- Arizona Board of Legal Specialization
What people say
Aggressive defense strategy
Proven track record
Board-certified specialist
Personalized attention
Successful case results
Services
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles all felony and misdemeanor charges across Arizona. With board-certified expertise, we challenge prosecutions through evidence suppression, witness cross-examination, and strategic plea negotiations. Our 30+ years of courtroom experience protects clients' rights while minimizing sentencing impacts through tailored defense strategies.
Sex Crimes Defense
Specialized defense for sex crime allegations includes challenging forensic evidence, addressing false accusations, and navigating registration requirements. Our board-certified specialist develops defense strategies targeting evidence reliability and constitutional violations to prevent lifetime registration consequences.
Child Abuse Defense
We defend against child abuse charges through forensic analysis, witness credibility challenges, and alternative explanation development. Our approach addresses false allegations while protecting clients' futures through evidence suppression and expert testimony.
Aggravated Assault
Our defense strategy examines injury severity, self-defense claims, and evidence chain-of-custody issues. We challenge weapon enhancement allegations and seek charge reductions through witness interviews and forensic expert analysis.
Drug Crime Defense
We challenge drug crime charges through search and seizure violations, lab result reliability challenges, and possession defense strategies. Our approach targets evidence suppression and alternative sentencing options for possession, trafficking, and manufacturing charges.
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Howard A. Snader
Board-Certified Criminal Law Specialist
Arizona board-certified criminal law specialist with 30+ years experience. Former prosecutor, AVVO 10-Superb rated, specializing in sex crimes, violent offenses, and complex felony defense.
Questions
Why do I need a criminal defense attorney?
Legal representation protects your rights, navigates complex procedures, and develops defense strategies against potentially life-altering consequences.
What criminal defense services do you offer?
We defend against sex crimes, violent offenses, drug charges, domestic violence, and all felony/misdemeanor cases across Arizona.
What are potential penalties for sex crimes in Arizona?
Penalties include mandatory prison sentences (10-35 years), lifetime sex offender registration, and employment/housing restrictions.
What defense options exist for child abuse charges?
Defenses include mistaken identity, accidental contact, alibi evidence, and challenging forensic/prosecution evidence reliability.
How does child pornography possession get prosecuted?
Arizona law mandates minimum 10-year sentences per image, with consecutive sentencing for multiple files under dangerous crimes against children statutes.
Can rape charges be reduced or dismissed?
Experienced defense can challenge evidence admissibility, present alibi witnesses, and negotiate charge reductions or dismissals.
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