Griffen & Stevens Law Firm, PLLC
Criminal Defense | Serving Flagstaff, AZ
928-416-1532Get experienced Criminal Defense help from Griffen & Stevens Law Firm, PLLC, a reputable law firm in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Elevated Representation
At Griffen & Stevens Law Firm, PLLC, we are backed by decades of combined legal experience, including a 40-year veteran defense attorney and a former felony prosecutor. We bring deep trial expertise to high-stakes cases, achieving complete acquittals and multimillion-dollar settlements for our clients. As long-standing members of the Northern Arizona community, we leverage our strong professional relationships with local courts, prosecutors, and judges to deliver unmatched defense strategies tailored to local legal nuances. Above all, we are committed to helping people through life’s most difficult moments by offering compassionate, multilingual counsel, transparent pricing, and free, no-obligation case reviews.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Car Accident
- Criminal Defense
- DUI/DWI
- Personal Injury
Call 928-416-1532 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Bruce S. Griffen
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
Education:
- Northern Arizona University, 1975
- B.A.
- Pepperdine University School of Law, 1978
- J.D.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- 2021 Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating
- American College of Trial Lawyers (2009-2021) – “Fellowship limited to one percent of the lawyers in any individual State or Province.”
- Arizona Bar, Admitted/Member (1978)
- Recipient, Tom Karas Criminal Justice Award (2009) – presented by the Board of Governors of the Arizona Bar Association “to a criminal defense practitioner who has worked tirelessly to advance principles of criminal justice by representing clients with integrity, fairness, tenacity, creativity, brilliance and above all professionalism.”
- Coconino County Bar Association (Flagstaff, AZ), Member, Past President (1987)
- U.S. Supreme Court (1983 - present)
- U.S. District Court for Arizona and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1980 - present)
- Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Founding Member
- National Organization of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- American Bar Association, Member (Criminal Justice Section)
- Coconino County Bar Association (Flagstaff, AZ), Member
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Ryan J. Stevens
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
Education:
- College of William and Mary, 2005
- B.S.
- William & Mary School of Law, 2008
- J.D.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Top 10 Attorneys in the State of Arizona, American Institute of Legal Counsel
- Arizona Criminal Practice and Procedure Committee (State Bar of Arizona), 3-year appointment (2020-2023)
- American Association for Justice, Member
- Former Felony Prosecutor, Coconino County Attorney’s Office (Flagstaff, AZ)
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (Federal), Admitted/Member
- U.S. District Court for Arizona, Admitted/Member
- Hopi Tribal Court, Admitted/Member
- National Organization of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
- American Bar Assocation, Member (Criminal Justice Section)
- Coconino County Bar Association (Flagstaff, AZ), Member
- Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, Member
- Better Business Bureau, Accredited
- Poore Medical Clinic, Board of Directors
Languages Spoken:
- English
Attorney Ian van Schilfgaarde
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
- U.S. District Court
Education:
- Northern Arizona University
- Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- CALI Excellence for the Future
- Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Pedrick Scholar
- Highest Distinction in Pro Bono Service
- NACDA Premier Top Ten Ranking
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Attorney Gage Earle Griffen
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
Education:
- University of Arizona
- B.A.
- University of Montana School of Law
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Coconino County Bar Association
Languages Spoken:
- English
Griffen & Stevens Law Firm, PLLC Awards
AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
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