Bernardo Garcia
Phoenix Criminal Defense Attorney
Voted Phoenix’s Attorney of the Month by Attorney at Law Magazine!
Caring and Attentive Criminal Lawyer for the Mentally Ill and Substance Dependent
Bernardo Garcia has chosen to focus his practice on representing the mentally ill and substance dependent in the criminal justice system. With over 30 years of experience, he has obtained Guilty Except Insane verdicts in four different counties throughout Arizona, obtained acquittals for his clients, obtained probation for the mentally ill and substance dependent charged with major felonies, and secured diversion for clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors. His experience has allowed countless individuals to receive the care they need rather than punishment.
Bernardo Garcia offers free office consultations, as well as free video jail visits throughout Arizona. If you or your loved one needs an experienced criminal defense attorney, contact Mr. Garcia today.
Attorney Garcia handles all types of criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to major felonies. With over 30 years of experience representing the mentally ill and substance dependent, Mr. Garcia can provide capable and effective representation for you or your loved ones, no matter how large or small the matter. Mr. Garcia can help you every step of the way.
As a family man, Mr. Garcia understands that his clients’ families care deeply about their loved one. Family members can experience shock or anxiety when they find that their loved one has been arrested for a serious offense. Family members may be frustrated when a mentally ill or substance dependent loved one is charged as a repeat offender without ever being afforded the opportunity for care or rehabilitation. Mr. Garcia’s experience and compassion make him well qualified for these types of cases.
The Arizona criminal justice system can be relentless and unforgiving, but Mr. Garcia believes in protecting you or your family member to the greatest extent possible under the law. He protects all clients as if they were members of his own family. He specializes in representing the mentally ill and substance dependent in the criminal justice system. Let Mr. Garcia help you or your family member in their time of need.
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