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No matter if your case is criminal, traffic, or DUI, it is very important to you. Mr. Lawson takes all cases seriously no matter what the size. He understands that, to you, this is the biggest problem in your life. He shares your concerns and will work aggressively to defend your rights. Slade A. Lawson is a career criminal defense attorney. He has worked in the defense of Arizona criminal cases for over 20 years and is certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Specialist in Criminal Law. Mr. Lawson's criminal defense experience is vast. He has successfully represented individuals in Arizona accused of offenses ranging from traffic tickets and DUI cases to first degree murder. Mr. Lawson prides himself on providing personal and accessible service to his clients. He is available 24 hours a day to meet the needs of his clients and encourages his clients to contact him any time they have a question. To become certified as a Criminal Law Specialist in Arizona, an attorney must meet the following minimum requirements: * Licensed To Practice Law for At Least 5 Years * At Least 4 Years of Practice In Criminal Law * Devote At Least 50% of a Full-Time Practice To The Practice Of Criminal Law * Handle a Specific Number of Criminal Cases * Demonstrate Integrity, Professionalism and a High Degree of Competence in the Field Of Criminal Law * Approval of Attorneys, Judges or Other Professionals in the Field Of Criminal Law * Passage of an Intensive Written Examination When you are accused of a crime, trust your case only to a Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Don't gamble your freedom with an attorney who's not a proven specialist in his field. When your liberty is at stake, demand a Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Mr. Lawson has dedicated his career to defending the rights of those accused of crimes . He has never prosecuted. Many criminal defense lawyers advertise their experience as former prosecutors. The implication is that these former prosecutors have some sort of connection with the government that will benefit you, or that they know more about defending cases because they once prosecuted them. Don't be fooled. Defending a criminal case is much more difficult than prosecuting one. When hiring a criminal defense attorney, the relevant question is not how long that attorney has worked in the criminal justice system, but rather how long that attorney has worked in criminal defense.