Criminal Defense. Michael’s ability to defend clients charged with a crime is strengthened by his experience as a criminal prosecutor. In his criminal defense practice, Michael is a skilled advocate in felony and misdemeanor cases, with an emphasis on DUI and traffic violations, property crimes, firearm offenses, violent crimes, orders of protection, and drug possession and trafficking.
Family Law. In his divorce and family law practice, Michael offers committed representation in a wide variety of disputes, including legal separation, temporary orders, orders of protection, child support, child custody (including parental decision-making, parenting time, visitation, and relocation), spousal maintenance, paternity determination, and property settlement (including division of assets and debts). He also assists parents in adoption, name changes, guardianship, and juvenile law matters.
The Chicago native earned his bachelor's degree at Western Illinois University and his law degree at the ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.
While in law school, he served as a judicial clerk to Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Jose Padilla.
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Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Family Law
Professional Memberships
State Bar of Arizona
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 2019
Meet Michael Starrett
Clerkships
Judicial Clerk, Hon. Jose Padilla, Maricopa County Superior Court, 2017
Education
J.D., Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, 2018
B.S., summa cum laude, Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, Western Illinois University, 2016
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