Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC
1747 E. Morten Avenue, Suite 205
Phoenix, AZ 85020

Phone: 602-296-3434
Toll Free: 877-229-9508
Fax: 480-905-3166
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Criminal Appeals

Arizona Criminal Appellate Attorneys

Only a small percentage of criminal appeals are successful. You must take care to base your appeal on the right legal and procedural issues and argue them correctly, because most defendants will have only one opportunity to obtain relief.

Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC has successfully argued a number of criminal and civil appeals before Arizona courts. We have extensive experience with direct appeals, Rule 32 petitions, and other post-conviction relief matters. These have included appeals based on inadequate representation by counsel, sentencing errors, irregular procedure and other matters.

Call 602-296-3434 or toll free 877-229-9508 for a free initial consultation with Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC regarding a criminal appeals matter.

Experience, Integrity and Dedication

William P. Sargeant served as a Superior Court judge for 19 years and as a judge pro tem at the Arizona Court of Appeals. He has successfully handled numerous civil and criminal appeals cases, including Rule 32 appeals and petitions for post-conviction relief.


As a former appeals court judge himself, Mr. Sargeant understands what appellate court judges look for in petitions and appellate briefs. He has excellent research skills, a comprehensive knowledge of appellate law and the ability to make convincing written arguments based on the law. You can depend on our firm to craft and argue your appeal in a powerful and persuasive manner.

Read about our recent results then talk with an attorney at our firm about our record of success in criminal appeals and what we could do in your case.

Contact a Criminal Appeals Lawyer

For a free initial consultation with Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC, call 602-296-3434 or toll free 877-229-9508.

Located in Phoenix, the firm represents clients in cases in all Arizona appeals courts.


Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC represents clients throughout the state of Arizona, including the cities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, Tucson, Flagstaff, Prescott, Bullhead City, Kingman, Wellton, Yuma, Holbrook, Globe, Superior, Glendale, Chandler, Gilbert, Surprise, and Flagstaff, and all areas throughout Maricopa County, Yuma County, Yavapai County and Pima County.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.