Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C.

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Phoenix Arizona Criminal & DUI Lawyer

Our Firm Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C. is a Phoenix, Arizona law firm that provides personalized and affordable representation in the areas of DUI and criminal laws in the Phoenix-metropolitan area and across the state of Arizona.   After working for other law firms and governmental agencies for a number of years, Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C.'s founding attorneys, Woody Thompson and Jay Volquardsen, joined together to form a law firm based on the idea that they could provide superior, personalized legal representation at a price that everyday individuals could afford. We have intentionally kept our overhead low so that we can provide effective, affordable legal representation you can trust. In short, our expectations are to exceed yours.   Experience Counts: Mr. Thompson and Mr. Volquardsen have collectively handled thousands of cases. Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C.’s attorneys have quality trial experience ranging from DUIs and traffic offenses to Aggravated Assaults and Homicide. This experience forms a vast knowledge base of legal strategies that is used in the vigorous representation of our clients. To be sure, your case will be personally handled by Mr. Thompson and Mr. Volquardsen, not some lesser-experienced associate attorney or paralegal.   Comprehensive Representation Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C. will aggressively defend you every step of the way. We start each case with a comprehensive investigation to form the basis for strategic pretrial motions. Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C. believe that winning a case at trial is great, but getting a case dismissed before it gets to trial is even better. Please Call : 877-DRUNK 13 Attorney Profile   Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C. consists of Woody Thompson and Jay Volquardsen, two conscientious attorneys who share the same idea about what a law firm should be and do for its clients. Thompson & Volquardsen, P.C. provides the highest quality legal advice and will aggressively fight for you.           Woody Thompson Jay S. Volquardsen Jim Simpson         Woody Thompson     Woody Thompson is a graduate of Arizona State University where he earned a degree in Mathematics. As an Honors student, Mr. Thompson received an academic full ride through a variety of academic scholarships including, the ASU Leadership four-year scholarship, Regents Scholarship, and Medallion of Merit Scholarship. While at Arizona State University Mr. Thompson served as Student Lobbyist providing a student voice in Washington D.C. , the Arizona State Legislature, and the Arizona Board of Regents. Mr. Thompson then continued at Arizona State University where he earned his Law degree. Once again, Mr. Thompson received high academic honors and was the recipient of the Dean's scholarship. While in law school Mr. Thompson clerked at the law firms of Peshkin and Kotalik, P.C. and Snell & Wilmer, LLP. Most significantly, Mr. Thompson began his work as a devoted criminal defense attorney, working as a Rule 38 student attorney representing numerous people on DUI and Criminal offenses at a Trial Court and Appeals level. After graduating from law school, Mr. Thompson embarked on a brief career at the largest law firm in Arizona, Snell & Wilmer, LLP. At this top civil law firm, Mr. Thompson worked on cases in areas of complex commercial litigation, products liability, and intellectual property law. While this work was challenging and satisfying, Mr. Thompson was not ultimately fulfilled. So, he returned to practice where he could use his scientific knowledge and trial skills in a unique and synergistic way to advocate for accused individuals in his community. Mr. Thompson returned to the practice of DUI and Criminal Defense law. Mr. Thompson has successfully handled thousands of DUI and Criminal cases. As a trial attorney, Mr. Thompson has vast experience from DUIs and vehicular crimes to Aggravated Assaults and Homicide. Mr. Thompson is an experienced and highly skilled defense attorney dedicated to providing the finest defense to anyone accused of a DUI or Criminal offense. It is important to note that Mr. Thompson's solid foundation of Math and Science enables him to analyze and evaluate the many scientific details of DUI and forensic criminal cases. Mr. Thompson has vast experience in accident reconstruction and is able to communicate on the same level as the trial experts. It is this unique insight that has helped a great many of Mr. Thompson's clients in cases ranging from DUI to homicide. Most importantly, Mr. Thompson has a wealth of oral advocacy experience in and out of the Courtroom. Mr. Thompson has dealt with Senators in Washington D.C. and prosecutors across the state of Arizona behind closed doors and in open Court. Mr. Thompson has the highest level of experience necessary to effectively and persuasively advocate for you at every level of your case. Remember, a win at trial is great, but getting a case dismissed before it gets to trial is even better. E-mail: mailto:woody@tandvlaw.com           Jay S. Volquardsen     Jay S. Volquardsen attended Arizona State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Project Management in 1997 and a Juris Doctor of Law in 2000. During his undergraduate studies, Mr. Volquardsen served as an intern for the Arizona State Senate Finance Committee. During law school, Mr. Volquardsen served as a Staff Attorney clerk for the Court of Appeals for the State of Arizona , Division One. Mr. Volquardsen gained a wealth of experience and knowledge in the areas of civil, constitutional, and criminal law during his time with the Court of Appeals. In January 2001, Mr. Volquardsen began his legal career in bankruptcy law working for another local law firm.   Since 2001, Mr. Volquardsen has effectively represented numerous clients in both bankruptcy and criminal proceedings. Since Mr. Volquardsen has been practicing law he has been integral in obtaining several published opinions on behalf his clients, including: Arizona v. Bliemeister (In re Bliemeister) , 296 F.3d 858 (9 th Cir. 2002); Smith v. Lachter (In re Smith) , 293 B.R. 220 (9 th Cir. 2003); North v. Winterthur Assurances (In re North) , 2003 Bankr. Lexis 829 (9 th Cir. B.A.P. 2003), reversing without opinion, North v. Winterthur Assurances (In re North) , 279 B.R. 845 (Bankr. D. Ariz. 2002)); and In re Castro , 285 B.R. 703 (Bankr. D. Ariz. 2002). Prior to embarking on his legal career, Mr. Volquardsen worked as a project engineer on an inner -city, Housing and Urban Development Project in downtown Los Angeles , California . Mr. Volquardsen has lived in Chandler , Arizona since 1984 and in his spare time, enjoys playing basketball and golf and spending time with his friends and family. E-mail: jay@tandvlaw.com       Jim Simpson     Jim Simpson is a former DUI prosecutor and is now diligently representing the clients of Thompson and Volquardsen. Jim attended California Lutheran University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. Jim then went on to earn his law degree from Quinnipiac College School of Law in 1997. Since that time, Jim as gained extensive and valuable legal experience particularly in the area of Criminal Law. This experience includes five years as a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, one year as an insurance defense attorney for a major insurance company, one year as a criminal defense attorney, and two years as an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office Jim’s five years with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office were served predominately in the Major Crimes Bureau split between the Gang\Repetitive Offender Program Bureau and the Sex Crimes Bureau. During this time, Jim prosecuted thousands of cases which included conducting an extremely large number of jury trials in cases ranging from DUI and simple drug possession, to serious, high profile sex crime and violent, gang related cases. As a result of this work and the results obtained, Jim received numerous recognition awards for his handling of those cases. Finally, while serving two years as an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney Generals Office in the Drug Conspiracy Unit, Jim prosecuted hundreds of cases ranging from methamphetamine possession, sales, and labs to large multi- defendant drug trafficking rings and wire tap cases. Jim is originally from San Diego, California, but has now lived in Arizona for approximately 10 years and enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 year old son, Jack. Jim also enjoys all sports, golf, and fishing trips to the White Mountains. E-mail: jim@tandvlaw.com   Please Call : 877-DRUNK 13 Please Call : 877-DRUNK 13

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