Dworman Law

• State of Arizona (June 2016)
• United States Federal District Court, District of Arizona (October 2016)
• United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (February 2017)

Education

• Arizona Summit Law School

J.D., Law – Graduated December 2015

• Earned a merit-based scholarship for academic success and performance
• Multiple Dean's List awards
• Western Michigan University

B.A., Criminal Justice – Graduated April 2006

Professional memberships and roles

Howard is active in a number of professional organizations, including:

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Member
• Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ), Member and Board of Directors
• DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA), Member
• National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), Sustaining / Lifetime Member
• National Criminal Defense College (NCDC), Member
• Lawyers of Distinction, Member
• Maricopa County Bar Association, Member
• Lifetime Member of Top Lawyers in the USA

Honors and recognitions

Selected recognitions include:

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® – DUI/DWI Defense, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2024, 2025)
• Excellence in Criminal Defense Law – Lawyers of Distinction (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
• Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rated – Highest Level of Professional Excellence (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Martindale-Hubbell® Client Champion Award (2021 – present)
• AVVO Clients' Choice Award (2017 – present)
• AVVO rating: 10 out of 10 ("superb")
• Super Lawyers Rising Star (2024, 2025)
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Lawyers in Criminal Defense (2024, 2025)
• American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys – Top 10 Best Attorneys in Criminal Law (2024, 2025)
• Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyer (2025)

Prior career in law enforcement and corrections

Before becoming a criminal defense attorney, Howard spent a significant portion of his career in law enforcement and community corrections, including:

• Parole and Probation Officer with the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)
• Promoted to Court Liaison, representing colleagues in court and preparing pre-sentence investigations and reports in high-profile and non-bondable cases
• Probation Officer with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department (MCAPD) in Arizona
• Assigned to an Intensive Probation Supervision (IPS) caseload
• Served as an active member of the Arizona Gang and Immigration Intelligence Team Enforcement Mission (GIITEM)
• Adjunct instructor for defensive driving and defensive tactics courses

Legal experience and approach

• Howard has tried numerous jury and bench trials and has obtained not-guilty verdicts in the majority of his jury trials.
• His experience includes evidentiary hearings, probable cause hearings, in-custody initial appearances, probation violation hearings, and appellate work in state and federal courts.
• He has drafted and argued appellate briefs, including matters before the Arizona Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
• Howard is known as an appropriately aggressive trial attorney who works diligently and tirelessly to empower justice and defend his clients' rights.

The firm focuses on aggressive defense aimed at protecting clients' rights and futures.

Primary practice areas

Dworman Law handles a wide range of criminal matters in Arizona state and federal courts, including but not limited to:

• DUI / DWI, including:
• Misdemeanor DUI
• Aggravated DUI
• Reckless driving
• Driving on a suspended license
• Drug and narcotic offenses, including possession of marijuana and narcotic drugs
• Domestic violence offenses
• Assault charges, including:
• Misdemeanor assault
• Aggravated assault
• Probation violations
• Violations of orders of protection
• Disorderly conduct
• Gun and weapons crimes
• Computer crimes
• Sex-related offenses, including:
• Sexual assault
• Sexual abuse
• Sexual exploitation of a minor
• Property and theft offenses, including:
• Theft of property
• Theft of identity
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Theft of means of transportation
• White collar and financial crimes, including fraud and embezzlement
• Homicide and other serious felony charges
• Rights restoration cases

Courts and proceedings

Dworman Law represents clients in:

• Arizona state courts
• United States Federal District Court for the District of Arizona
• Appeals, including matters before:
• The Arizona Supreme Court
• The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Representation can include jury trials, bench trials, evidentiary hearings, probation violation hearings, and other criminal proceedings.

Client focus

• The firm emphasizes protecting clients' constitutional rights at every stage of a criminal investigation or prosecution.
• The goal is to minimize the impact of a criminal charge on a client's life and future.

Office location

• Address:

6910 E 5th Ave Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Service area

Dworman Law represents clients in:

• Scottsdale
• The greater Phoenix metro area (including Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, and Mesa)
• Other communities throughout Arizona

Availability

• The firm invites calls 24/7 for individuals facing criminal charges or needing to discuss a pending investigation.

Consultations and intake

• The firm offers a free initial consultation for individuals facing DUI, misdemeanor, or felony charges.
• Potential clients can reach out by:
• Calling the office
• Submitting an online contact or "Review My Case" form
• Completing the online intake form to provide background and case information

Submitting a form or contacting the firm does not by itself create an attorney–client relationship; a formal retainer agreement is required, as explained in the firm's legal disclaimer.

Lists Easton, Parole, Mission, Howard, Chandler, Gilbert, Maricopa, and Mesa as a location. Names Arizona, Michigan, United States, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, and Scottsdale as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

Field sobriety tests in DUI/DWI stops

• After a traffic stop, officers commonly ask drivers to perform field sobriety tests (FSTs) such as:
• Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) – following a moving object with the eyes
• Walk-and-turn test
• One-leg stand test
• These are tests, not simple safety checks, and they are designed to gather evidence that may be used against the driver.
• A driver has the right to refuse field sobriety tests in Arizona. Officers are not required to tell drivers that these tests are voluntary.

Right to an attorney

• Whether the charge is a petty offense, misdemeanor, DUI/DWI, or felony, all criminal accusations can carry serious and potentially life-changing consequences.
• A person always has the right to request an attorney during an investigation, interview, or interrogation.
• When someone clearly asks for a lawyer, police must stop questioning until counsel is present.
• Dworman Law encourages individuals to contact the firm as soon as possible if they are being investigated or have been arrested.

Right to remain silent

• A person has the right to remain silent, and the exercise of that right cannot legally be used as evidence of guilt.
• Speaking to police without an attorney present may provide statements or details that strengthen the state's case.
• The firm stresses that people under investigation should not attempt to "explain their way out" of a criminal situation to officers; instead, they should clearly request an attorney and decline to answer questions.

Firm availability to protect your rights

• Dworman Law invites individuals in Scottsdale, the Phoenix metro area, and throughout Arizona to call 480-256-2449 24/7 for a free initial consultation about a criminal or DUI matter.

No attorney–client relationship from the website

• Use of the website and viewing its content does not create an attorney–client relationship with Dworman Law LLC or attorney Howard F. Dworman.
• Dworman Law does not take action on behalf of any person based solely on website use, contact forms, or initial communications.
• An attorney–client relationship is formed only after a formal retainer agreement has been fully executed between Dworman Law LLC and the client.

Deadlines and statutes of limitations

• All legal matters are subject to deadlines or statutes of limitations that may require a lawsuit or administrative charge to be filed within a specific time.
• The firm's ability to evaluate any potential case depends entirely on the accuracy and completeness of the information provided by the person seeking help.

No guarantees or warranties

• Any descriptions of past verdicts, settlements, or case outcomes do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of any other case.
• Case results mentioned may not represent the final disposition of a case after appeal, settlement, or other developments.
• Every case is different, and no lawyer can guarantee a favorable result.

Service area reminder

• Dworman Law serves clients in Phoenix and throughout Arizona.
• Individuals facing criminal charges or investigations in Arizona are encouraged to call 480-256-2449 to discuss their situation.

This disclaimer summarizes key points from the firm's published legal disclaimer and is intended to be consistent with that document.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.