1. MARIA I. GONZALEZ
290 W. Chandler Heights Blvd, Suite 1 Chandler, AZ 85248
(Office) 480-206-4558 Maria@mariagonzalezlaw.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Gonzalez Law Firm, PLLC Chandler, AZ
Attorney 6/07- Present
Practicing criminal defense in Maricopa County including felony defense in Superior Court and
Arizona Federal District Court to include, Aggravated DUI, Murder, Child Molestation, Aggravated
Assault, Burglary and Robbery, Illegal Re-entry and Bank Robbery. Misdemeanor defense in
Gilbert City Court, Mesa City Court, Chandler City Court, Scottsdale City Court, Justice Courts and
Tempe City Court to include DUI, Assault, Shoplift and Indecent Exposure. Managed and
represented mental health clients in Chandler Mental Health Court. Case work includes, motion
practice, settlement conferences and multiple trials for felony and misdemeanor cases.
Practicing personal injury law, representing clients who have been injured in a motor vehicle
collision, preparing and sending out demands, negotiating with adjusters and providers and
litigating cases which do not settle.
Michael Cordova, P.C. Phoenix, AZ
Attorney 4/05 – 6/07
Prepared and negotiated cases on behalf of various plaintiffs dealing with personal injury, products
liability, premise liability and wrongful death, negotiated liens and reduction of medical specials,
tried jury and bench trials, researched, drafted and responded to Motions for Summary Judgment.
Provided criminal defense for misdemeanor and felony cases including, aggravated assault,
kidnapping, burglary, DUI, assault and indecent exposure, negotiated plea offers with the State and
researched and drafted motions.
Gannon & Associates Phoenix, AZ
Attorney 3/02 – 4/05
Prepared and tried numerous Jury trials on behalf of Allstate Insurance Company, reviewed police
reports, bio mechanical expert reports, medical records and IME reports, researched and drafted
various motions and negotiated personal injury claims.
Chandler Gilbert Community College Chandler, AZ
Adjunct Professor 1/01 – 5/02
Prepared and taught Introduction to Criminal Law class which included a review of basic criminal
law concepts, learning and reading elements of an offense and reviewing different crimes and their
punishment, presented various guest speakers on numerous topics, graded assignments and exams.

2. Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
Vehicular Crimes Unit SEF Mesa, AZ
Attorney 5/00 – 3/02
Prosecuted DUI, Aggravated Assault and Manslaughter cases in Superior Court, tried over 20 jury
trials in Superior Court in two years and presented vehicular crimes lecture to new attorneys.
Pretrial Division SEF Mesa, AZ
Attorney 3/00 – 5/00
Prepared and tried misdemeanor cases in Justice Court, reviewed police reports and drafted plea
agreements for misdemeanor cases, prepared and conducted preliminary hearings in Justice Court,
staffed and reviewed felony cases, drafted felony plea agreements, met and conferred with
witnesses and victims, researched, drafted and responded to various motions.
Juvenile Division Mesa, AZ
Attorney 12/97 – 3/00
Provided effective and caring prosecution of juvenile offenders focused on rehabilitation. Prepared
and tried over 100 bench trials, researched and drafted various motions, conferred with witnesses
and victims, presented numerous lectures on effective prosecution of domestic violence cases in
Juvenile Court.
Pretrial Division Downtown Phoenix, AZ
Attorney 9/97 – 12/97
Prepared and tried misdemeanor cases in Justice Court, reviewed police reports and drafted plea
agreements for misdemeanor cases, prepared and conducted preliminary hearings in Justice Court,
staffed and reviewed felony cases, drafted felony plea agreements, met and conferred with
witnesses and victims, researched, drafted and responded to various motions.
EDUCATION
University at Buffalo School of Law Binghamton University- S.U.N.Y.
May 1995 May 1991
Jurist Doctor Bachelor of Arts in History
LANGUAGES, SKILLS, AND INTERESTS
Spanish – Read, write and speak fluently
CONTRACTS HELD
Defense contracts include Chandler City Court, Gilbert City Court, Maricopa County Office of
Public Defense Services, Gila River Indian Reservation, Arizona Federal District Court and
Phoenix Law Enforcement Association.