Practice areas: DUI-DWI, Criminal Defense; view more
Licensed in Arizona since: 2008
Education: California Western School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2015 - 2018, 2020 - 2022 Call today:
602-858-8218
Shah Law Firm, PLLC
2 N Central AveSuite #1926
Phoenix, AZ 85004 Visit website
With over 18 years of experience, Arja Shah has become a pillar of leadership within her legal community through her sheer dedication and commitment to her clients, helping them navigate hurdles and challenges in their complex criminal law matters. At the Shah Law Firm, PLLC, in Phoenix, Arizona, she handles a wide variety of criminal law matters, including:
- DUI/DWIs
- Marijuana laws
- Aggravated assault
- Assault and battery
- Disorderly conduct
- Domestic violence and abuse
- Drug possession
- Identity theft
- Robbery
- Theft charges
- Vehicular manslaughter
- Expungements
Ms. Shah completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in behavioral science and law. She went on to attend the California Western School of Law, where she bolstered her shrewd legal acumen and talents that still inform her today. After receiving her Juris Doctor, she obtained her license to practice law in Arizona in 2008.
A stalwart advocate for her clients, Ms. Shah fights tooth and nail to protect their rights and freedoms through employing her tenacious work ethic, meticulous attention to detail on every aspect of every case she handles, and in addition, practical knowledge of criminal law that is vast and expansive through her many years of practice.
Within her legal community, Ms. Shah maintains close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, such as the State Bar of Arizona, in an effort to progress the standard of client care in her industry to even greater heights. For her many contributions, she has been rated a perfect “10.0” on Avvo, as well as hosting many positive client testimonials on the site. She has also been included in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40 lists by the National Trial Lawyers, as well as the 10 Best in Client Satisfaction list by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI, Criminal DefenseFocus areas
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Debt, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, Failure to Pay Child Support, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Parole, Probation, Prosecution, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Traffic Violations
- 70% Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
- 30% Criminal Defense
First Admitted: 2008, Arizona
Professional Webpage: https://arjashahlaw.com/about/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Licensed to practice law in Arizona, 2008
- State Bar of Arizona, Member
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- State V. A.M. – DUI Impaired, DUI W/Drugs – Reduced to Traffic Violation & No Jail
- State V. D.K. – Felony Fraudulent Schemes – Reduced to Misdemeanor with Probation
- State V. Najera – Domestic Violence – Case Dismissed
- State V Torres – Domestic Violence – Case Dismissed
- 2015-036-436 – Regular First-Time DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- TR-2014003745 – Class 1 Misdemeanor DUI – Case Dismissed
- TR-2014910402 – Extreme DUI Charge – Case Dismissed
- State V. Vargas – Extreme DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- TR-201428095 – .086 Bac Level DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving
- 2014-1590245-001 – Misdemeanor Regular DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- 2014–12616cr2014-001 – Aggravated Assault Class 5 Felony – Reduced to a Misdemeanor
- 2014–12616-001 – Regular Misdemeanor DUI – Case Dismissed
- CR 2014-105913-001 – Aggravated Assault Class 5 Felony – Reduced to a Misdemeanor
- State V. E.Y. – DUI Impaired, DUI Drugs – Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- 2015–0300442 – Criminal Assault – Reduced to No Jail
- 2015-195-2730 – Domestic Violence and Disorderly Conduct – Case Dismissed
- TR2015-157538 – Felony Super Extreme DUI Reduced to First-Time Regular Misdemeanor DUI
- 2016-107-048 – Felony Shoplifting – Reduced to Probation
- State V. F.N. – First Time Regular DUI – Case Dismissed
- 2015-155-685 – Extreme DUI – Reduced to First-Time Regular Dui
- 2015-5033175 – Mesa Municipal Court – Regular DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- State V. S.W. – DUI Charge – Case Dismissed
- State V. Aguilera – Domestic Violence – Case Dismissed
- State V. Tuli Das – Domestic Violence – Case Dismissed
- TR2017-117100 – University Lakes Regular DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- State V. C.M. – Charged with Attempted Murder – Plead to a Felony Plea & No Jail
- CR2016-126913 – Class 2 Felony Sexual Assault- Reduced to a Class 6 Undesignated/Misdemeanor & No Sex Offender Registration
- 2016-000714 – Extreme DUI Charge – Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- State V. A.M. – Charged with Felony Aggravated DUI – Case Dismissed
- State V. E.V. – Charged with Felony Aggravated DUI - Reduced to Endangerment and Misdemeanor Dui & No Jail
- 2016-031167-1 – Charged with a Prescription Drugs DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- TR2017-109558 – Medical Marijuana DUI Charge – Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- State V. Delci -2017-109558 – Marijuana DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- State V. Ysco – Regular DUI – Case Dismissed
- State V. Kwitanda – Regular DUI – Case Dismissed
- State V. Mora – Regular DUI – Case Dismissed
- State V. Harden – Regular DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving & No Jail
- State V. Kando – Superior Court DUI – Case Dismissed
- State V. Walter – Domestic Violence Charge in Peoria – Case Dismissed
- State V. Diller – Felony Aggravate DUI Wrong Way Driver – 4 Months Prison Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor and 20 Days Jail
- State V. Vincent – Marijuana DUI W/ THC Present – Reduced to Reckless Driving
- State V. Cholaveti – Double Vehicular Manslaughter – 4.5 Years in Prison Reduced to Misdemeanor with Home Detention & No Jail
- State V. Mcmahon – Extreme DUI – Reduced to 1st Regular DUI
- State V. Batson – Regular DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving
- State V. Lamson – Disorderly Conduct & Criminal Defacing of Property – Complete Dismissal of Charges
- State V. Chavez-Iniguez – Disorderly Conduct – Complete Dismissal of Charges
- State V. Brooks – Felony DUI Charges – Reduced to Misdemeanor
- State V. Montero – Disorderly Conduct – Complete Dismissal of Charges
- State V. Jarratt – Regular DUI – Complete Dismissal of Charges
- State V. Yates – Regular DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving
- State V. Alexander – Open Container – Complete Dismissal of Charges Upon Completion of Class
- State V. Mceuen – Reckless Driving with Prior – Complete Dismissal of Charges
- State V. Miranda – Extreme DUI – Complete Dismissal of Charges
- State V. Batson – Regular DUI – Reduced to Reckless Driving
- State V. Alvarez Rojo – Domestic Violence – Case Dismissed at Trial
- State V. Rager – Aggravated Assault W/ Deadly Weapon – Reduced to Disorderly Conduct
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified DUI Specialist DUI Counsel, 2013
Honors
- Expertise.com - Best DUI Lawyer in Phoenix
- Super Lawyers - Rising Stars, 2015 - 2023
- Justia 10.0 Rating
- Avvo Clients’ Choice Award - Avvo 10.0 Rating, Best Criminal Defense
- Best Of Thumbtack
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
- Top 40 Under 40 lists, National Trial Lawyers
- Named Top 100 Attorneys by Phoenix Magazine
- Ten Best Client Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
Educational Background
- University of Wisconsin–Madison, bachelor’s degree in behavioral science and law
- California Western School of Law, Juris Doctor
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2015 - 2018, 2020 - 2022
