Richard J. Suzuki - Phoenix, AZ
Attorney at Suzuki Law Offices, L.L.C.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ
2929 E. Camelback Rd #224 Phoenix, AZ 85016
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 09/15/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
Richard J. Suzuki, is the founding attorney of Suzuki Law Offices, holds licenses to practice law across various jurisdictions. He is authorized to practice in the state of Arizona, the US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, and the United States District Courts of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Southern District of Illinois, Eastern District of Michigan, and Western District of Washington. Additionally, he has represented clients in the Federal District Court of Utah, Southern District of California, Middle District of Florida, District of North Dakota and District of Montana.
Before establishing his own law firm, Mr. Suzuki began his legal career as a law clerk for the Honorable Howard Fell of the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, following his graduation from the University of Arizona College of Law. He then served as a criminal prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, where he specialized in investigating and litigating felony cases as part of the Major Crimes Gang and Repeat Offender Program Bureau. During his tenure, he handled numerous felony jury trials and gained valuable experience.
Transitioning from public service, Mr. Suzuki assumed the role of Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. In this capacity, he managed federal felony cases across Tucson and Phoenix, Arizona, and conducted several Federal jury trials. This diverse experience equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of criminal law, which he now applies to his criminal defense practice.
A respected member of the legal community, Mr. Suzuki is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the State Bar of Arizona and the Maricopa County Bar Foundation, where he served as a Trustee. He is also a member of prominent associations such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, SW Super Lawyers, Top Valley Lawyers, the Hispanic National Bar Association, the Los Abogados, and the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.
Specializing in criminal defense across city, state, and federal courts, as well as personal injury law, Mr. Suzuki is committed to providing, compassionate, aggressive and professional representation to clients facing a diverse array of legal challenges. To schedule a free initial consultation with the firm, contact us at your convenience. We are available to assist you 24/7.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers Association, 2012
- N. West Valley Magazine’s Top Attorney, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, 2013 - 2014
- Best DUI Lawyer IN Chandler (Expertise) 2017
- Top Valley Lawyers, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Best of Scottsdale (Scottsdale Progress) 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Best of Arizona Business (Ranking Arizona) 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Best of 2021 (lovinlife.com)
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,2020, 2021,2022, 2024
- Top Attorneys in the Southwest (SuperLawyers) 2023, 2024, 2025
- Top Attorneys (SM Network) 2023
- Client Choice Award, Avvo, 2014, 2015, 2017 - 2022
- Super Lawyers, 2023 - 2026
- Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020 - 2023
Other Sources of Feedback About Richard J. Suzuki
Included on the 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Arizona College of Law,
Tucson,
Arizona, 2000
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Arizona, 1997
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Attorney
Past Positions
- United States Attorney Office (Tucson and Phoenix), Federal Prosecutor
- Office of the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, State Prosecutor
- Hon. Howard Fell and Edgar Acuna, Pima County Superior Court, Law Clerk
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Criminal and DUI Defense - Know Your Rights, Keller Williams, 2014
- A Conversation with Richard J. Suzuki, University of Arizona - College of Law, 2013
Published Works
Articles
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 2001
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of New Mexico
- U.S. District Court District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
Other Affiliations
- Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, 2013 - Present (Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- State Bar of Arizona (Member)
- Arizona Better Business Bureau
- Arizona Hispanic Bar Association (Member)
- Maricopa County Bar Association, 2000 - 2006 (Member)
- Los Abogados (Member)
- Maricopa County Bar Foundation (Member & Trustee)
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Contact
2929 E. Camelback Rd
#224
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone Number: 602-635-1369
Email: Send a message
Hours: 24/7
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