The Law Offices of Robert J. McWhirter
“Every client gets my personal attention and I will follow every detail to defend you.”
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Facing federal charges is serious—these cases involve complex laws, government prosecutors, and severe penalties. Robert J. McWhirter is an experienced federal defense attorney dedicated to protecting your rights in cases like fraud, drug trafficking, white-collar crimes, and other federal offenses. With deep knowledge of federal court procedures, he builds strong defense strategies to fight for the best possible outcome. When your future is on the line, trust a skilled advocate to navigate the complexities of federal law. Contact Robert today for a confidential consultation.
Mr. McWhirter is a criminal defense attorney representing clients in federal, state, city, and justice courts. Mr. McWhirter has:
- Successfully taken over 100 cases to trial and teaches trial advocacy both nationally and internationally
- Successfully defended death penalty cases, first degree murder cases, fraud cases, drug conspiracy cases, and other criminal defense matters
- Successfully resolved scores of DUI and DWI cases in municipal courts of Arizona
- Argued over 25 times in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court
- Handled postconviction relief petitions and petitions for commutation before the Arizona Board of Commutation and Paroles
In addition to his accomplishments in court, Mr. McWhirter is an expert on all aspects of criminal immigration law and citizenship having testified as an expert on these issues, represented thousands of clients on these cases, and published two books on the topic.
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One of the top legal minds in our community.
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Highly intelligent and talented professional. Excellent knowledge of the law and legal system.
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A top shelf attorney with not only a strong academic understanding of the law but the street smarts to negotiate and win at trial.
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I have been passionately defending my clients for over 30 years and it is important to me that each of them get the time and attention they deserve.
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