Zachary Divelbiss - Phoenix, AZ
Attorney at Future First Criminal Law
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ
2999 N. 44th St. Suite 307 Phoenix, AZ 85018
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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9
Years
Experience
Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 10/29/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Zachary Divelbiss is the founder of Future First Criminal Law, a Phoenix firm focused on DUI and criminal defense across Maricopa County. He built the firm from the other side of the courtroom.
Growing up in Apache Junction, Zach collected a string of charges before he ever thought about law school: three minor-in-consumption charges, a minor in possession, a DUI, and a false identification charge. At one point he was arrested, represented himself at trial, and lost. He watched the police, the prosecutor, and the judge move a life through the system as a case number, and he saw how little most people understand about what is happening to them.
The experience set his direction. Zach earned a Justice Studies degree with honors from Arizona State University, then graduated seventh in his class with honors from Arizona Summit Law School. His own record followed him for years. It stretched his bar admission over months of review and cost him a legal clerk job at the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office. He knows firsthand how one mistake keeps showing up long after a case closes.
Today Zach handles DUI cases, misdemeanors, and felonies for good people facing the fear and confusion he remembers. He explains the system in plain language, treats every client with respect, and works toward a realistic outcome for your record, your job, and your future. Future First Criminal Law has earned 250+ five-star Google reviews. Call for a free consultation.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Lawyer rating: 10.0, Justia, 2026
- Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2024
- Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Peoria, Expertise.com, 2024
- Client Champion Silver Award (peer reviewed), Martindale-Hubbell®, 2023
- Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Peoria, Expertise.com, 2023
- Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
- Donald E. Lively Mission Pillar Award, Arizona Summit Law School, 2016
- Order of the Quill, Arizona Summit Law School, 2015
- Superb, top attorney DUI & DWI, AVVO
Other Sources of Feedback About Zachary Divelbiss
Included on the 2027 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2025 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Arizona Summit Law School, Phoenix, Arizona, 2016
Juris Doctor
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Top 10% of Class, Graduated Early
Honors: Law Review and Moot Court
Honors: Donald E. Lively Mission Pillar Award
Honors: Castro and Merit Scholarship, Dean's Award
Non Legal Education
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Arizona State University, 2014
B.S.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Provost Scholarship
Major: Justice Studies
Current Employment Position(s)
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Owner and Lawyer
Past Positions
- Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite: Attorney
- Maricopa County Public Defender's Office: Clerk and Extern
- Lorona Mead, Cavanagh Law Firm, Harla Davison Law Firm: Intern and Extern
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Classes and Seminars
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Criminal Law, October Chapter Meeting, 2021
- Guest Speaker, Smart and Safe Arizona Act - Proposition 207, 2021
Published Works
Articles
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James Publishing publication You've Been Arrested. What Happens Now?, 2018
Bar Admissions
- Arizona Supreme Court
- Arizona, 2017
Other Affiliations
- Maricopa County Bar Association: Professionalism Advisory Council, Criminal Law Section
- Member, State Bar of Arizona, 2017 - Present
- Member, American Bar Association, 2017 - Present
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Contact
2999 N. 44th St.
Suite 307
Phoenix, AZ 85018
Phone Number: 844-829-6069
Email: Send a message
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https://futurefirst.law
(Future First Criminal Law Website)
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https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/85018-az-zachary-divelbiss-4956593.html
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days
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