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Protect Your Freedom — Aggressive Criminal Defense in Phoenix, AZ

An arrest is not a conviction. Draper & Kane are former prosecutors who now defend the accused across Maricopa County — and we know exactly how the state builds its case, because we used to build them. Call us before you say a word to anyone else.

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Charges We Defend — Select Yours

Whatever you're facing, the first move is the same: talk to us before you talk to the state.

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3,600+Cases Defended
19Years in the Courtroom
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4.9★Google Rating (231)

Arrested or under investigation? Every hour matters. Speak with a Draper & Kane attorney now — your first call is free and completely confidential.

How We Defend You

A Defense Built to Win, Not to Settle

We prepare every case as if it's going to trial. That's what forces the best outcomes — whether your case ends in a dismissal, a reduction, or a not-guilty verdict.

Prosecutor's Playbook

We spent years as prosecutors. We know how the state charges, negotiates, and where its cases fall apart — and we use that against them.

Independent Investigation

We don't take the police report at face value. We re-investigate, challenge the stop, the search, and the evidence chain from the ground up.

Trial-Ready From Day One

Prosecutors offer their best deals to lawyers who will actually try the case. We prepare for a jury from the first meeting.

Protecting Your Record

A conviction follows you for life. We fight for dismissals, diversions, and reductions that keep your future intact.

Reachable When It Counts

Arrests don't happen 9-to-5. You get a direct line to your attorney, day or night, throughout your case.

Straight Answers

No false promises, no legalese. You'll always know exactly where your case stands and what comes next.

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Our Firm

Former Prosecutors. Now on Your Side.

David Draper and Elena Kane spent a combined 14 years as prosecutors in Maricopa County before founding this firm. They saw how easily an ordinary person — a good person — could be swept into the system on thin evidence and heavy pressure.

They started Draper & Kane to be the defense they wished more defendants had: aggressive, prepared, and unintimidated by the state. Today they lead a team that has defended more than 3,600 cases, from first-time DUIs to serious federal felonies, with a single standard — treat every client's freedom as if it were our own.

  • 14+ combined years as Maricopa County prosecutors
  • 3,600+ cases defended — misdemeanor to federal
  • Available 24/7 for arrests and emergencies
  • Free, confidential case review — no obligation
Why Draper & Kane

Five Reasons the Accused Call Us First

When your freedom is on the line, experience and preparation are the only things that matter.

1

We Know Both Sides

Former prosecutors defend better. We've stood in the state's shoes and know exactly how to dismantle its case.

2

We Prepare for Trial — Always

Cases resolve on the best terms when the prosecutor knows you're ready to go the distance. We always are.

3

We Move Fast

The first 48 hours after an arrest can decide everything. We act immediately to protect your rights and evidence.

4

We Fight for Your Record

Beyond the case itself, we fight to keep a conviction off your record so it doesn't cost you your future.

5

We Never Judge

You'll get a relentless defense and zero lectures. Our only job is to protect you — full stop.

The First 48 Hours

What to Do Right Now — Before You Say Anything

If you or someone you love has been arrested or contacted by police, protect yourself with these steps.

Stay silent

You have the right to remain silent. Use it. Anything you say — even to explain yourself — can be used against you.

Do not consent to searches

Politely decline any search of your phone, car, or home unless police have a warrant.

Ask for a lawyer, then stop talking

Say clearly: 'I want a lawyer.' Questioning must stop once you invoke that right.

Write down everything you remember

Times, names, badge numbers, what was said. Details fade fast and can matter enormously.

Don't discuss your case

Not with cellmates, not on jail phones, not on social media. Assume everything is being recorded.

Call Draper & Kane — 24/7

The sooner we're involved, the more we can protect. Reach us any hour at (602) 555-0148.

What Happens Next

How Your Defense Begins

From your first call to the resolution of your case, you'll always know exactly where you stand.

1

Free Case Review

Call any hour. We'll listen, explain the charges you face, and tell you honestly where you stand — at no cost.

2

Investigation & Strategy

We dig into the evidence, challenge the stop and search, and build a strategy aimed at the best possible outcome.

3

Negotiation & Defense

We push for dismissals and reductions — and prepare relentlessly for trial if the state won't offer what's fair.

4

Resolution

Whether it ends in a dismissal, a plea, or a verdict, we fight to protect your freedom and your future record.

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Available 24/7

The Call You Make Tonight Can Change Everything

Police can question you the moment you're arrested — but you don't have to face them alone, and you shouldn't. The decisions made in the first hours of a case often determine how it ends.

That's why a Draper & Kane attorney is reachable around the clock. Call us before a bond hearing, before an interrogation, before you sign anything. One phone call is free, confidential, and could be the most important one you make.

  • Direct line to an attorney, day or night
  • Guidance before any police questioning
  • Immediate action on bond and release
Client Results

Outcomes That Speak for Themselves

4.9
★★★★★231 reviews on Google
Marcus T.
I was facing a felony that could have ended my career. Draper & Kane got the charges dismissed before it ever reached trial. They knew exactly which pressure points to hit because they used to be on the other side.
Danielle R.
Arrested on a Saturday night, on the phone with an attorney by 1am. They walked me through every step and kept me calm. The DUI was reduced to a non-alcohol offense. I can't overstate what that meant for my job.
Anthony V.
They treated my case like it was the only one they had. No judgment, no lectures — just a relentless, strategic defense. The prosecutor clearly did not want to face them in front of a jury.
Jordan M.
Domestic violence allegations turned my life upside down. Draper & Kane found the inconsistencies, held the state to its burden, and the case was dropped. I got my life back because of them.

Don't Face the State Alone

Every case starts with a free, confidential conversation. Tell us what happened and we'll tell you exactly where you stand — no obligation, no judgment.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to talk to you?

Your first case review is completely free and confidential. We'll listen to what happened, explain the charges, and tell you honestly where you stand and how we can help — with no obligation to hire us.

I've been arrested. What should I do right now?

Stay silent, do not consent to any searches, and clearly say 'I want a lawyer.' Then stop talking and call us at (602) 555-0148. We're available 24/7 and the sooner we're involved, the more we can protect.

Were you really prosecutors?

Yes. David Draper and Elena Kane spent a combined 14 years prosecuting cases in Maricopa County before founding this firm. We know how the state builds its cases because we used to build them — and we use that knowledge for your defense.

Can my charges be dismissed or reduced?

Often, yes. Many cases can be dismissed, diverted, or reduced when the stop, search, or evidence is challenged properly. We can't promise an outcome, but we can promise a relentless, trial-ready defense aimed at the best possible result.

Do you handle both misdemeanors and felonies?

Yes — from first-time DUIs and misdemeanors to serious violent crimes and federal felonies. We've defended more than 3,600 cases across the full range of state and federal charges.

What areas do you serve?

We defend clients throughout Maricopa County, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale, in both Arizona state courts and federal court.

Talk to a Defense Attorney Today

Tell us what you're facing. A Draper & Kane attorney will respond fast — day or night — to protect your rights.