Zachary Divelbiss

Owner of Future First Criminal Law - 12th Fastest Growing Law Firm 2022-23

7 years of experience

Arizona

Future First Criminal Law is a law firm located in Phoenix, AZ and focuses only on DUI and criminal cases in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Goodyear, Surprise and Glendale. At Future First Criminal Law, the lawyers typically have anywhere from 50-70 cases at a time, which means a lot of attention to their cases and clients.

All clients will receive a group text message with the entire legal team so updates, questions and answers are all provided in the quickest time possible. All major case updates are done by the lawyer recording videos on their computer screens so they can highlight certain points of the police reports, body cameras, 911 call, etc. and the recordings are provided to the clients so you can rewatch them as needed. Lawyers will then attend court with their clients once the case is ready to be solved.

Ideal clients for Future First Criminal Law are first time offenders who care about their future and typically have something major to lose such as jobs, residency, driver’s license, child custody, financial instability, reputation, etc.

Future First Criminal Law accepts credit cards and offers flexible financing through Affirm (the same company Amazon uses for payment plans).

Future First Criminal Law handles a wide variety of cases including: DUI, criminal speeding, racing, reckless driving, leaving scene of accident, shoplifting, theft, trespassing, criminal damage, disorderly conduct, domestic violence, felony DUI, drug possession, drug sale, unlawful flight, theft & criminal damage, prohibited possession of a weapon, leaving scene of accident, aggravated assault, fraud and prefile cases.

DUI & DWI
Criminal Law

Video Conferencing Zoom Loom
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Financing Options Available via Affirm (the same company Amazon uses for payment plans)
Arizona
State Bar of Arizona
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Attorney
Future First Criminal Law
2018 –

Current

• Advocate and educate criminal defendants through all processes of felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses throughout Maricopa County. At Future First Criminal Law We Help Keep Good People From Going to Jail! We Advocate and Educate Criminal Defendants Through All Processes of Felony and Misdemeanor Criminal Offenses Throughout Maricopa County.
Attorney
Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite
2017 –

2018

• Reviewed and analyzed documents for discovery in a large, complex intellectual property and breach of contract case using Relativity platform. • Analyzed complex legal documents including emails, contracts, spreadsheets and other contract documents. • Determined which issues applied to each document and coded the documents accordingly. • Reviewed and determined if the document was responsive to the issues in the case and determined if any type of attorney-client privilege applied. • Performed quality control on other reviewers work to ensure the client was receiving a top quality product.
Law Clerk/Extern
Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office
2016 –

2017

• Received projects from a team of over twelve attorneys while working hand-in-hand with paralegals, investigators, and secretaries. • Successful Motions: Rule 20 – Charge Dismissed, Reaffirmation Finding of Incompetency – Case Dismissed, Severance of Charges – Granted, and Necessarily-Included Lesser Offense – Granted in Jury Instruction. • Compiled thorough pre-litigation research memorandums for matters involving double jeopardy, standing, discovery and counsel disqualifications. • Performed expedited projects for attorneys during trial on matters involving judicial discretion and prosecutorial misconduct. • Completed extensive post-litigation research memorandums for matters involving sentencing, restitution, and expungement laws. • Research, memo writing, courtroom observation, various criminal pre-trial and trial proceedings. • Completed over 200 hours of legal research and writing while working in close contact with supervising attorney. • Courtroom Duties: Assist with Voir Dire, Attend Conferences, Assist with Clients at Health Court Probation Violations, and Observe Complete Trial. • Motions: Franks and Pre-Indictment Delay. • Memorandums: Pre-Indictment Delay, Sexual Misconduct – Position of Trust as Teaching Assistant, Possession of Marijuana – Fresh vs. Burnt, and Misidentification. • Attend: Psychiatric Review Board Hearing and Restoration of Rights Volunteer.
Law Clerk
Lorona Mead, PLC
2016 –

2016

• Gained general and advanced civil litigation experience in over 30 separate cases. • Drafted complaints, answers, amended complaints, 26.1, interrogatories, request for production, attorney fees, wrongful termination, negotiation letters, status reports, scheduling orders, failure to prosecute, and specific research memos. • Completed over 400 hours of research, writing, and client interaction.
Law Extern
Cavanagh Law Firm
2016 –

2016

• Researched complex insurance statutes and cases involving insurers obligation to provide replacement parts of “like kind and quality” and “diminution of value.” • Created and compiled a 36-page report including statutory and case law for all 50 states to be included in insurance treatise. • Completed over 200 hours of legal research and writing.
Law Extern
Harla Davison Law Firm
2015 –

2015

• Experience drafting motions to suppress, remand grand jury and sentencing memos. • Observational experience with change of plea, continuances, initial pre-trial conferences, discovery requests, oral arguments, witness interviews. • Completed over 350 hours of overall experience with Rule 38(d) Limited Practice Certification.
Arizona Summit Law School
J.D. (2016) | Legal Studies
2014


2016

Honors: Donald E. Lively Mission Pillar Award Cum Laude Castro and Merit Scholarship Dean’s Award 2014-2016 Top 10% Graduation
Activities: Law Review Moot Court
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Arizona State University
B.S. (2014) | Justice Studies
2010


2014

Honors: Cum Laude Provost Scholarship
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Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbard
2024
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best, their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
Client Champion Award
Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best, their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
112th Fastest Growing Law Firm 2023
Law Firm 500
2023
Law Firm 500 ranks the top firms in the nation based on review growth over a three year period. Rankings are trusted because this award is based on actual tax returns and cannot be paid for.
Top Attorney DUI & Criminal 2023
Avvo
2023
Avvo awards the years top lawyers to proudly recognize thier distinguished accomplishments provided each year.
Best Criminal Defense Attorney 2023
Expertise
2023
Expertise reviews and rates all lawyers and places only the top among those that are proudly diplayed with Expertise.

Client Champion Award 2022
Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best, their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
12th Fastest Growing Law Firm 2022
Law Firm 500
2022
Law Firm 500 ranks the top firms in the nation based on review growth over a three year period. Rankings are trusted because this award is based on actual tax returns and cannot be paid for.
Client Champion Award 2021
Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best, their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.
Client Champion Award 2020
Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Client Champions are an elite group of attorneys who have received exceptional reviews from the people that know them best, their clients. The confidential client review process is managed and monitored by the world’s most trusted legal resource, Martindale-Hubbell.

State Bar of Arizona

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Member
Current
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Articles & Publications
Rewrite Your Story: Seal Your Record
Future First Criminal Law
October 3, 2024
Preliminary Hearings – 6 Steps Explained
Future First Criminal Law
October 1, 2024
Your Right To A Speedy Trial
Future First Criminal Law
September 29, 2024
Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyers
Future First Criminal Law
September 2, 2024
Police Access: Can Law Enforcement Enter My Property in Arizona?
Future First Criminal Law
August 2, 2024

7 Consequences of a Guilty Plea in Arizona
Future First Criminal Law
April 1, 2024
9 Plea Bargain Facts
Future First Criminal Law
February 1, 2024
3rd DUI in Arizona
James Publishing
November 1, 2023
2nd Offense DUI in Arizona
James Publishing
October 1, 2023
1st Offense DUI in Arizona
James Publishing
September 1, 2023
8 Ways To Find The Money To Pay For A Lawyer
James Publishing
August 1, 2023
10 Tips to Successfully Complete Probation
James Publishing
May 1, 2023
13 Traffic Stop Tips
James Publishing
February 1, 2023
5 Effective Strategies for Defending a Drug Possession Charge
James Publishing
January 1, 2023
7 Tips for Dealing with Police
James Publishing
July 1, 2022
7 Ways a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help You
James Publishing
June 1, 2022
8 FAQ Dealing with Justice System
James Publishing
May 1, 2022
8 Things to Expect Visiting a Loved One in Jail
James Publishing
April 1, 2022
9 Actions When Law Enforcement Shows Up With A Search Warrant
James Publishing
March 1, 2022

Speaking Engagements

Arizona State University Criminal Justice Presentation, ASU Downtown
November 2, 2021
School of Criminology and Criminal Justice
Watch: Presentation: Live presentation to ASU criminology students about the justice system and the complexities of short term criminal justice vs. long term unforeseen consequences. Hosted by: Claudine DeCarolis, Ed.D. Lecturer/Honors Faculty Alpha Phi Sigma Advisor Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Arizona State University
Arizona State University Alpha Phi Sigma Presentation, ASU Downtown
October 18, 2021
Alpha Phi Sigma
Presentation: To Alpha Phi Sigma sorority presentation in relation to the criminal justice system and how the consequences of criminal charges can damage future potential unexpectedly and how to avoid the long-term consequences of criminal cases.
Scottsdale Community College – Criminal Justice & Justice Studies, Virtual
November 2, 2020
Scottsdale Community College
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0f01XvvC_k&t=343s Presentation: Legal and Ethic Perspective from a Criminal Defense Lawyer Assignment: 1. In one or more paragraph/s explain what you would do if you were the defense attorney in this case – what you would do and why? 2. In one or more paragraph/s explain what the ethical issues are in this particular case, as it relates to the defense attorney. Use words and terms you have learned from reading your textbook and studies.


Future First Criminal Law
Phoenix Office
2999 N. 44th St.
Suite 307
Phoenix, AZ 85018
US
Cell: (480) 452-0024
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Notice: Please CALL before arriving at office to confirm we are at the office and not at court.

Future First Criminal Law
Phoenix Office
8650 N 35th Ave
Suite 110
Phoenix, AZ 85051
US
Cell: (480) 452-0024
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Notice: Please CALL before arriving at office to confirm we are at the office and not at court.

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Zachary Divelbiss

(480) 452-0024