Violent Crimes Defense Lawyers in Phoenix, Arizona
Violent crimes and homicide cases are often complex and can result in the most severe penalties. Crimes against other persons will also affect victims, the families, as well as members of the jury. When you are faced with violent crimes charges, it is important to protect your rights and work with an attorney who is experienced in all aspects of criminal defense, from investigations to sentencing. At Alcantar & Associates, our founding attorney is both experienced in violent crimes trials and is a certified death penalty attorney.
Violent crimes and homicides result in serious penalties in Arizona. Protect your rights and reduce charges in your case.
Call us today at 602.281.4009 or contact us by email to schedule a free initial consultation.
Violent crimes and homicide investigations
Violent crimes cases will often depend on the presentation of evidence and facts, including police reports, medical documentation, witness statements and victims’ testimony. As your attorneys, we will thoroughly evaluate all of the evidence presented by the prosecution and build our own case in your defense. We are experienced in exploring all avenues of defense, including self-defense, lack of intent and false identification of suspects.
We are experienced in violent crimes cases, including:
- Assault and battery
- Homicides and capital murder
- Sexual crimes: rape, assault
- Manslaughter
- Assault with a deadly weapon
- Aggravated assault
- Kidnapping
- First-degree murder; second-degree murder
Certified death penalty and capital murder defense attorney
Only certified death penalty attorneys can represent clients in Arizona death penalty cases. Herman Alcantar Jr. is a well-known and respected criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in homicide and violent crimes cases. He is one of the few criminal defense attorneys in the area who is certified to represent clients in death penalty cases. He also won the first two death penalty cases tried in Arizona. He was able to reduce the sentences of two clients facing the death penalty to life sentences in the first two verdicts after the Ring decision in Arizona.
Contact Alcantar & Associates for a free initial consultation with an experienced Phoenix, Arizona, criminal defense lawyer • Se habla español • Flexible appointment schedule • Home, hospital and jail visits upon request



