Festa, Jonathan Gerald

Rachelle S. Ferraro is a Wellesley College graduate originally from New Jersey who has settled down in Phoenix, Arizona after having obtained her Juris Doctor Degree at the University of Arizona in 1998. Certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Arizona State Bar Board of Specialization, she stands out at the top of her field of practice. Ms. Ferraro has tried in excess of seventy (70) jury trials in local, state and federal court and has obtained Not Guilty verdicts and dismissals in rape, kidnapping, drug sales, aggravated assaults, DUIs and many other areas. Because she also gets involved before charges are filed whenever possible, she has been able to prevent charges from being filed in aggravated assault, money laundering, sexual assault, and many other situations.

Advocate for the Wrongly Accused and for those who Deserve a Second Chance.

Ms. Ferraro has practiced criminal defense since her admission to the Arizona State Bar and the Arizona District Court in 1998. She has never prosecuted for any agency but has always defended and truly believed in protecting the rights of those accused and persecuted by the State and the Government. Her clients include those innocent individuals who have been wrongly accused and those who, due to circumstances beyond their control or poor decisions, deserve a second chance. Ms. Ferraro believes it is her duty to hold the State, the Police, the Prosecution and the Courts to the constraints of the Constitution and to present a different version or perspective than has been considered by the Prosecution and the Courts.

Misdemeanor and Felony Criminal Defense Practice.

Ms. Ferraro's practice includes the defense of criminal traffic violations, DUIs, domestic violence offenses, all misdemeanor offenses including thefts, assaults, disorderly conduct, criminal damage, contempt, violations of orders of protection, graffiti and all felony offenses, including computer crimes, crimes of violence, identity theft crimes, sexual offenses, aggravated assaults, thefts, weapons charges, drug offenses, and homicides. Ms. Ferraro accepts representation of individuals before they are charged, while their cases are pending and after conviction for sentencing, appellate or post-conviction relief, probation violations/modifications/early terminations, restoration of civil rights and the setting aside of convictions.

Certified Criminal Law Specialist

Ms. Ferraro has been certified as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization in 2006 and maintains that certification. She practices in all cities and jurisdictions in Maricopa County including but not limited to Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Peoria, Glendale, Surprise, Avondale, Goodyear; and in outlying counties including Pinal and Yavapai Counties and surrounding areas.