A law firm can never guarantee or predict the final outcome of a trial, but at Stephen Paul Barnard, P.C., our experienced attorneys know how to prepare each case for the best possible chance of success. We do everything possible to maximize our clients' chances for the best possible outcome, including making creative arguments for decisions that change the law. We have been responsible for more than twenty precedent setting cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Arizona. Our efforts on behalf of clients have served to establish or enhance the right to change judges in lower courts; the right to counsel during a DUI investigation; and the right to obtain independent evidence.

Every case is significant to us, whether or not it makes new law, because we know that the future of our clients can be deeply affected by the outcome. Please feel free to call us any time at 520-624-2494 to discuss how we can put our experience to work for you.

A few of our published decisions are:

State v. Sanchez, 967 P.2d 129 (Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 2, Department A 1998)

Valenzuela v. Cowan, 877 P.2d 1342 (Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 2, Department A 1994)

Ciulla v. Miller, 821 P.2d 201 (Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 2, Department A 1991)

State v. Velasco, 799 P.2d 821 (Supreme Court of Arizona 1990)

Johnson v. Tucson City Court, 751 P.2d 600 (Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 2, Department A 1988)

Mongan v. Pima County Superior Court, 715 P.2d 764 (Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 2, Department A 1985)

Amos v. Bowen, 693 P.2d 979 (Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 2 1984)

Cain v. City Court of City of Tucson, 659 P.2d 654 (Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 2 1982)