Buckeye Criminal Defense Lawyer

Work With a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney in Buckeye, AZ

Buckeye is not only the westernmost city in Maricopa County, but also the largest geographical city in the state of Arizona, totaling almost 400 square miles.  Its boarders extend as far north as Carefree Highway, as far west as 371^st Avenue, while its eastern boarder lies near Perryville Road and its southernmost border just south of Hunt Highway at Cloud Road. With its geographical size, Buckeye has room to grow and in recent years, has become one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, with a current population of nearly 115,000. (Wikipedia)

Buckeye is also home to Skyline Regional Park, situated at the southern edge of the White Tank Mountains.  This is a scenic mountain preserve area with lots of biking, hiking, and equestrian trails and a popular area for enjoying the great outdoors.

Facing Criminal Charges in Buckeye, AZ?

In terms of safety and crime rates in the City of Buckeye, the City reported a total of 2,859 criminal offenses during the 2023 calendar year.  The reporting breaks down criminal offenses into three different categories, including Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Property, and Crimes Against Society.

Crimes Against Persons include offenses involving another person, as the name implies, including assault, homicide, kidnapping and sex crimes.

Crimes Against Property involves crimes relating to residential and commercial structures, such as arson, property damage / criminal damage, auto theft and robbery.

Crimes Against Society involve other offenses such as DUI, drug crimes, animal cruelty, and weapons violations.

The categories which involved the highest number of offenses for 2023, included larceny/theft crimes (716 instances), destruction / damage / vandalism of property (594 instances), assault related offenses (516 instances), and drug related crimes (253 instances). (Buckeye Police 2023 Annual Report)

Since Buckeye has its own court – the Buckeye Municipal Court, any arrests for misdemeanor criminal violations by the Buckeye Police Department will likely be cited into this court. The Buckeye Municipal Court is located at 21749 W. Yuma Road which is just west of Verrado Way on Yuma Road. 

However, if you were arrested by either the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) or the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS), your case will likely be filed into one of the following Justice Courts:

White Tank Justice Court

10420 West Van Buren Street

Avondale, AZ

Hassayampa Justice Court

14264 Tierra Buena Lane

Surprise, AZ

Ironwood Justice Court

209 E. Pima Street

Gila Bend, AZ

If you are facing felony charges out of Buckeye, Arizona by any of the three state agencies previously mentioned, your case will most likely be filed in the Maricopa County Superior Court in downtown Phoenix.

Work With an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

If you are facing criminal charges in Buckeye, AZ this Firm can help.  Mr. Buckallew has been defending against all types of criminal charges over the course of his nearly 25-year career as a criminal defense attorney.  He has successfully handled a wide range of criminal, and DUI matters from underage drinking to felony aggravated DUI charges, disorderly conduct and domestic violence charges, as well as weapons violations, and very serious and complex cases involving aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and homicide charges.

Mr. Buckallew is known for zealously defending his clients and takes pride in personally handling every case from start to finish.  This means you will be represented by a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney and have the assurance of consistent and experienced representation throughout the pendency of your case.

Contact the Firm today for a free case evaluation of any pending criminal charge in Buckeye or throughout the Phoenix area.