Kristen M Curry
Phoenix, Arizona · United States
★ 5.0 (22reviews)
About
Kristen M Curry is a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix, AZ with 32 years of experience. Kristen focuses on appeals cases.
Practice areas
Languages
English
Office location
814 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85016
Client reviews · ★ 5.0 (22)
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- ★★★★★Great attorney with excellent communication skills
Andrew · litigation ·
I can say without a doubt that my attorney Stephen Johnson, was very effective and carefully scrutinized all relevant details. Thanks to Stephen, I was able to move back to New York and participate in the case by phone. This is not an easy task, and I immensely appreciate the work Stephen did to get my case dismissed. Stephen is a rockstar at navigating the court system! Wishing him the best future possible.
- ★★★★★super satisfied
Claudia · dui ·
We hired Stephen over the phone to take care of a DUI case involving my husband. Stephen was able to get the case dismissed which made us really happy. Stephen was consistent and even though we were only talking over the phone and through EMAILS he would always answered our questions. I would totally recommend him.
- ★★★★★Very Impressive
Andi M. · criminal defense ·
We all run into personal challenges throughout life and things happen. When I first engaged with Stephen he was soft spoken and young, which raised red flags for me. In our minds we all want to think of our personal legal defense as bull dogs, right? Well, I soon realized that our perception of wh at we want is not at all what we NEED. After talking with him, I was quickly introduced to a new approach. For example, if the top rated attorney (pit-bull) walked into the courtroom and everyone hates him you have to ask yourself how far you really think you'll get come time for negotiating? On the flip side of that, Stephen walked into the courtroom and there were smiles all around. I mean clerk of court, judges clerks, assistant prosecutor, and other attorneys. How far do you think you'll get if everyone loves your lawyer? Exactly! It's about finding the right fit with an attorney that has a relationship to leverage. People love this guy and want to work with him which will help your case in the long run. Stephen is very friendly, charming, quick witted, genuine, but more importantly - he cares about his clients. Stephen was excellent in negotiating and got me what I was hoping for (anger management classes). When I 1st walked into the courtroom for the final disposition, he was actually on his personal cell phone using my home address trying to research the closest location for me - that's the kind of lawyer you should hire! I will continue to recommend Stephen Johnson to anyone who seeks a criminal defense attorney. Stephen would be an asset to any case and any defendant who needs a trusted legal counsel. He is very easy to work with and truly amazing at what he does. Let's hope I don't run into another legal situation, but in the event - I now have him on my side.
- ★★★★★Superb customer service and ehical integrity
Monica · litigation ·
I have seldom written a comment like this on an entirely unsolicited basis. However, in this case I was so impressed by the customer service Mr. Stephen A. Johnson provided that I felt compelled to go on record with my praise. I have worked with Stephen for over 2 years now; I have observed him in action defending clients on jury trials and I believe he truly deserves this praise. In an era where exceptional one-to-one customer service excellence has virtually disappeared especially from the attorney-client industry, the passion for Mr. Stephen A. Johnson’s job truly shines through and should be held up as an example for others to try to emulate. What has particularly impressed me about the level of customer care was that Mr. Stephen A. Johnson seemed truly passionate about his work. In closing, Stephen is confident in his abilities, but also takes realistic assessments of his weaknesses. He seems to see beyond his own perspective. A great lawyer, needs to be able to see cases and situations from the perspective of not just his client, but also that of the opposing counsel, judge, and jury. And this is what Stephen does.
- ★★★★★Very Professional and Compassionate
Leanne · family law ·
Chris was hired by my ex to handle his court cases and I do agree he is the best.....i will hire him if I need help and I recommend him to every body.
- ★★★★★Leslie is a flawless attorney
anonymous · criminal defense ·
she worked hard on my case and was on time with everything and Will hopefully earn me a better deal. regardless she's a hard-working professional defense attorney that I would recommend to anyone no matter how serious or minor your case is!
- ★★★★★Outstanding representation!
anonymous · litigation ·
Leslie was outstanding at handling my case and was able to get the case dismissed. Her thoroughness and responsiveness were better than I could have imagined.
- ★★★★★Respectful and knowledgeable
Brian Miller · family law ·
Unfortunately went through a divorce. Markus was my council. It was excellent. He is knowledgeable, respectful and truly wants to help people.
- ★★★★★Excellent service from a first time client
anonymous · dui ·
I was charged with a DUI under some unusual circumstances. A friend recommended James to take my case. I hired him. From day 1, James walked me through what I needed to do and explained all aspects of the law to me. We got the case dismissed with his excellent help. I had never been arrested befo re and felt bad about what happened. James made me feel comfortable under the circumstance as we proceeded through the case details. He provided excellent advice and referrals in every step of the way. His knowledge of the law is outstanding, and I always had confidence that he would do the best for me. He did!
- ★★★★★Great Lawyer
Andrew · dui ·
James Tinker took over my DUI case that I had been fighting for almost three years using another attorney. He worked diligently and quickly to get my case dismissed within weeks. Thanks to Mr Tinker I am now a free man!
- ★★★★★Professional and personable during uncertain times.
anonymous ·
I hired Mr Tinker after a close personal recommendation to do so during some uncertain times and I couldn’t have been happier. From start to finish the professional and personable approach was balanced and invaluable. His knowledge and experience are top notch attributes and I’d recommend him to ever yone I know.
- ★★★★★Thank you Mr. Tinker, my hero!!
Kathleen · dui ·
A little over a year ago I was in an accident, totaled my car, rear-ended another driver and was arrested for an extreme DUI, (thank God, no one was injured.) Mr. Tinker came highly recommended to me by another well respected attorney in our city. He was available for a consultation with-in a few day s. Of course I was ashamed, humiliated by my huge mistake, nervous and probably a bit “scattered.” However, Mr. Tinker was extremely kind, non-judgmental, patient, straightforward, knowledgeable, gracious and a gentleman. I knew immediately that I could trust him, and he would “go to bat” for me. He also went to court for me, a few times which I truly appreciate. I must say, that he went above and beyond guiding me through every stressful detail associated with an extreme DUI; directing me to alcohol screening classes, assisting with ADOT and DMV requirements, and even connected me to an insurance agent and a manager of a local car dealership. It was a long drawn out year, however, when we went to court he was successful in negotiating a plea agreement which was most agreeable. Should anyone find themselves, family or friends in such a predicament as mine, I would highly recommend Mr. Tinker. He is now my hero!
- ★★★★★AMAZING ATTORNEY!!!
Travis ·
Through a series of unfortunate life events mixed with poor personal decisions, I found myself in need of an attorney. I was recommended James Tinker through a friend, and I could not have been more pleased with Mr. Tinker's work. From our first meeting, James showed compassion and empathy for my sit uation. He clearly laid out our options and likely outcomes. He worked extremely hard to negotiate a fair outcome. I was in need of some additional assistance several months following my outcome, and James was there to help. He truly went above and beyond to help me get through a very difficult situation with professionalism and compassion. I would recommend James Tinker 10 out of 10 times. Do yourself a favor and hire this attorney.!! You will not be sorry.
- ★★★★★Patient, great listener, great knowledge
John · litigation ·
Erica successfully administered an appeal for me at the Arizona Superior Court. During initial consultation, she was a great listener and I could tell she understood my problem well, and knew how to fix it. She did exactly what she said she would do and now I can go back to work. Thank you so much Er ica.
- ★★★★★Outstanding attorney
anonymous · litigation ·
Erica did an amazing job with my appeal!! She was easy to work with and did a great job!! I would highly recommend her!!
- ★★★★★Most wonderful lawyer and person I have met in a very long time!
Jennifer · family law ·
Erica Gadberry is truly the best lawyer I have ever used. She was always available to me, and always made me feel as though I were her only client. Even at my worst moments and most difficult times, Erica supported me through my divorce modification, and made me feel confident and strong. Erica will always be my attorney, and I’m proud to say, always my friend now too!!
- ★★★★★Excellent Attorney
Juan ·
I highly recommend Erica. She is a tremendous advocate. Her writing skills were impeccable. She gave me sage advice and put time and effort into my case.
- ★★★★★Life-changing legal representation
Courtney · criminal defense ·
For people who like short reviews when making decisions- When dealing with criminal charges, you get ONE chance to hire the right person. Hiring Kristen Curry was the best decision we ever made, as she is the most passionate, competent litigator you’re going to find. We were terrified when we first met with Kristen. Having no criminal background and being falsely accused of 6 felonies will do that to your typical law-abiding citizen, but Kristen meticulously navigated an extremely complex, detailed case that could’ve resulted in nearly 2 decades in prison. Instead, Kristen’s expertise during a month-long trial allowed for the jury to see the truth and produce a not-guilty verdict on each charge. Kristen literally produced life-changing results, and I am confident saying you will not find a better attorney than her. I wish I could pay her more money, as she is worth every penny and more! For people who like the more detailed reviews – Kristen is the third criminal defense attorney we hired when 6 felony charges were filed against my husband, and the trial she produced should be a masters class in criminal defense. Many attorneys are great at selling potential clients on how it will be if you hire them, but just as many do not follow through. When we first met with Kristen, it was apparent immediately that she is passionate about criminal defense. She gave us an honest and realistic assessment of our situation. We knew we had an uphill battle but felt immediate confidence once we retained Kristen. This was due in large part due to her immediately apparent expertise and trial strategy. I am a massive control freak, but Kristen’s sheer competency allowed me to step back and trust her process. Her paralegal Isabel was also at the absolute top of her game. She will change clients’ lives in the future the same way Kristen has for 30 years. The more we got to know Kristen, the more evident it became just how competent, compassionate, and caring she is. Kristen (and her entire staff) is extremely responsive to calls and emails and always keep up well informed throughout an excruciating, lengthy legal battle. There was not a single time in two years that we felt brushed off. In fact, the personal care Kristen provides left us feeling like her only clients. It was obvious that she cared about not only our case, but what happened to our family. I can’t imagine the many hours of sleep she lost to get an aspect of our case at an A+ rather than an A. Kristen maintained professionalism at every stage of our case, even when the other side’s lack of professionalism was apparent. At every stage, she was a step ahead of the prosecution, often predicting and neutralizing their next move. She is exceptionally well-rounded: she writes well, knows case law, and is an extraordinary trial attorney. Her cross examination expertly revealed the lies that witnesses in our case were telling. I would NOT want to be on the other end of Kristen’s cross-examination! Her paralegal Isabel was a massive asset and will make an amazing attorney in the future. This speaks to this firm’s ability and desire to hire competent people no matter which job title they possess. Other attorneys in Kristen’s firm showed up to offer support on the day the verdict was read, which speaks to the supportive, close-knit community this firm has built. I could quite literally spend pages detailing the ways this firm impressed us while passionately defending against criminal charges; however, there are no adequate words to ever appropriately convey just how thankful I am that in the most terrifying period of our lives, we had Kristen and this firm in our corner. We will forever be her biggest fans.
- ★★★★★Kristen M Curry is the best criminal defense attorney.
Margarita · criminal defense ·
Kristen M Curry is very knowledgeable and kind. She treated me and my family with kindness and respect. She prevented me from going to prison on 15 felony charges because of her knowledge of the law and her strategy to go to trail. My family and I will be grateful for life. I recommend her with confi dence to represent anyone. Recomiendo a la bogada Kristen M Curry para que le represente a usted, sus amigos o familiares pues es la abogada más conocedora, bondadosa y amable. Ella me representó durante mi juicio y evito que me dieran más de 20 años de cárcel por 15 felonias.
- ★★★★★Kristen- A rare individual!
Steve · criminal defense ·
Kristen Curry is a life saver!! Facing 30+ felony charges worth 3 life sentences I had been through 3 different law firms. Not having any criminal background and finding myself in a falsified nightmare, every prior Attorney was all about my case and gave me the "hard sell" after paying each of them large sums of money they became unreachable could never talk to them only would get their paralegal. They don't even show up for your court hearings they send junior Attorneys for the day to day stuff and they don't know how to stand up for you. In the end they all try to convince you that your only hope is to get the best plea deal you can. None of them even tried to defend me against false accusations no less. Kristen Curry is the exact polar opposite of those sham Attorney wanna be's. Kristen is an actual strong, educated and skilled professional. I only ever talked to Kristen, she was the one in court strong, confident and respected. Kristen is no BS, was strait and to the point with me, It was a complicated serious case and she went to work on it and worked hard. *Case was dismissed* 2 year nightmare over. I will never be able to say enough about Kristen, she saved my life and my family. Kristen is the real deal and you couldn't do better hands down
- ★★★★★Forever Grateful
JOHN · litigation ·
I've been a client of Kristen Curry for over 5 years now. She has handled a few of my cases. If you are looking for an attorney...... stop now and Hire Her!! She is simply the best. Knowledgeable, Caring, Thorough, and knows all the right people to get the most favorable outcome. Yes she returns phon e calls, yes she actually does care, and yes I have used other attorney's and regretted doing so. Just meet with her one time and you will know why I give her my highest recommendation. I am thankful to Kristen for helping me and my family attain the best possible outcome. Finally, I sleep better at night knowing I can call her if I have a legal issue or potential legal issue.
- ★★★★★Honest and Fair
anonymous ·
Kristen Curry represented my husband, she was honest and upfront about the case. She was in constant contact with us updating us along the way. I would definitely recommend her for any of your legal matters.
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