Richard J. Suzuki - Phoenix, AZ
Attorney at Suzuki Law Offices, L.L.C.
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ
2929 E Camelback Road Suite 224 Phoenix, AZ 85016
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
Attorney Information
Overview
R.J. Suzuki is licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona and the United States District Court. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Suzuki is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 (2012), National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Arizona Better Business Bureau, Los Abogados, the Arizona Hispanic Bar Association, and the State Bar of Arizona. He was a former Trustee on the Maricopa County Bar Foundation.
Upon graduation from the University of Arizona College of Law, in 2000, Mr. Suzuki was selected to serve as law clerk to the Honorable Howard Fell of the Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, who was assigned to the court's criminal calendar. Mr. Suzuki next accepted appointment as prosecutor in the Office of the Maricopa County Attorneys Office. During the next three years, as Deputy Maricopa County Attorney, Mr. Suzuki investigated and litigated felony matters as part of the Major Crimes Gang and Repeat Offender Program Bureau.
From the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Mr. Suzuki accepted a position as Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. In his nearly two years prosecuting federal crimes, Mr. Suzuki was responsible for the resolution of numerous federal felony and misdemeanor cases in Tucson and Phoenix.
Mr. Suzuki primary focus is in criminal defense and personal injury cases throughout the state of Arizona.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40
- N. West Valley Magazine's Top Attorney, 2018
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum®
- Avvo Clients’ Choice, 2015
- Best DUI Lawyer IN Chandler (Expertise) 2017
- Top Valley Lawyers (North Valley Magazine) 2018, 2020
- 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
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
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Legal Education
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University of Arizona College of Law,
Tucson,
Arizona, 2000
J.D.
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University of Arizona College of Law,
Tucson,
Arizona, 2000
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Non Legal Education
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University of Arizona, 1997
B.A.
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University of Arizona, 1997
Past Positions
- United States Attorney Office (Tucson and Phoenix), Federal Prosecutor
- Office of the Maricopa County Attorneys Office, State Prosecutor
- Hon. Howard Fell and Edgar Acuna, Pima County Superior Court, Law Clerk
Languages
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Spanish
Published Works
Articles
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 2000
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Hispanic National Bar Association
- State Bar of Arizona
- Arizona Better Business Bureau
- Arizona Hispanic Bar Association (Member)
- Maricopa County Bar Association, 2000 - 2006
- Los Abogados (Member)
- Maricopa County Bar Foundation (Trustee)
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Richard J. Suzuki
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Consulted Attorney 2019My attorney was very good and professional, Seth Apfel (and his colleague Dave Ryan) was extremely knowledgeable of the law and followed up with honesty every time we spoke. I would highly recommend him and I am grateful for his aggressive and creative approach!
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Contact
2929 E Camelback Road
Suite 224
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 602-635-1369
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.suzukilawoffices.com/
Hours: 24/7
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