Goodyear Criminal Defense Attorney

Work With a Board Certified Criminal Defense Lawyer in Goodyear, AZ

Goodyear is a suburb in the west valley, situated between Dysart and Perryville Roads, and borders Glendale to the north. According to the 2020 census, Goodyear is home to approximately 95,000 people.  According to the City of Goodyear’s website, the area was founded back in 1917, became a town in 1946 and then later became a city in 1985.  Despite its age, most of the housing development in Goodyear didn’t happen until the early 1990’s and one of the largest communities in Goodyear today is the Estrella neighborhood.

Goodyear is a popular destination for baseball fans in the spring when the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians head to the Goodyear Ballpark for spring training. The city also boasts the beautiful Estrella Mountain Regional Park with lakes and water activities, along with miles of walking and biking trails.

Goodyear Criminal Defense Lawyer

Goodyear is generally a safe place to raise a family. Looking at a snapshot of crime statistics reported by Goodyear Police, they reported 274 total crimes in January 2024.  Of those crimes, the highest percentage of crimes were theft related crimes which accounted for nearly 45% of the total crimes that month. The next largest percentage were burglary crimes, which accounted for approximately 15% of total crimes during that time. Other arrests included assault, drug crimes and sex crimes. The month of January (2024) also saw 62 DUI related incidents in the City of Goodyear.

The City of Goodyear has its own police department so if you have been arrested by Goodyear Police, your case will likely be filed in the Goodyear Municipal Court, if you are charged with a misdemeanor violation.  The Goodyear Municipal Court is located at 14455 West Van Buren Street which is just south of the I-10 near Bullard Avenue. The court has jurisdiction over civil and minor criminal traffic offenses, misdemeanor crimes, city ordinance and code violations, orders of protection, and injunctions against harassment.  Some of the most common types of crimes we see in the Goodyear Municipal Court include, DUI violations, Reckless Driving charges, Assault related crimes, Shoplifting and Theft violations, Domestic Violence related crimes and charges involving Disorderly Conduct. These cases are prosecuted by the City of Goodyear Prosecutor’s Office.

Arrested in Goodyear, AZ?

If you were arrested by either the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office or Arizona Department of Public Safety within the City of Goodyear, misdemeanor cases will most likely be filed in the White Tank Justice Court.  This courthouse is located at 10420 West Van Buren Street in Avondale, which is off 105^th Avenue and Van Buren Streets.  Felony arrests by these law enforcement agencies will likely be filed in the Maricopa County Superior Court in downtown Phoenix. Cases in both the Justice Courts and Superior Courts in Maricopa County are prosecuted by the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s Office.

If you were arrested in the City of Goodyear for a felony violation, your case will most likely be filed in the Maricopa County Superior Court in downtown Phoenix and these cases will be prosecuted by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.

If you are facing criminal charges in the City of Goodyear, this Firm can help.  Attorney Trent Buckallew is a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney with nearly 25 years of experience handling all types of criminal and DUI matters.  He handles all types of cases from DUI charges – both misdemeanor and felony, to assault and domestic violence cases, DUI homicide cases and most other criminal violations. Mr. Buckallew is a solo practice attorney and takes pride in handling each case himself from start to finish. This ensures continuity throughout your representation and provides peace of mind knowing that your case will be handled by an experienced attorney throughout the pendency of the criminal proceedings. 

Contact our office today to arrange a consultation on any pending criminal matter in Goodyear or surrounding areas.