Woodrow C. Thompson

Woody is a criminal defense attorney who advises a myriad of clients on all types of felony and misdemeanor offenses and government investigations. For nearly two decades, he has concentrated his practice in criminal law, representing individuals faced with a wide range of criminal offenses ranging from misdemeanor DUI to Homicide, Sex offenses, and Federal Investigations.

Earlier in his career, Woody worked in complex commercial litigation, products liability, and intellectual property law. While this work was challenging and satisfying, he elected to move into criminal law, where he could use his scientific knowledge and trial skills in a unique and synergistic way to advocate for accused individuals in his community.

As a trial advocate, Woody has successfully handled and resolved thousands of criminal cases, such as DUIs and Vehicular Crimes, Sex offenses, Aggravated Assaults, and Homicide. As a highly skilled trial attorney who is dedicated to providing the finest defense to anyone accused of a DUI or criminal offense, the combination of Woody’s years of experience and his Math and Science education enables him to effectively analyze and evaluate the many scientific details of DUI and forensic data in criminal cases.

Woody routinely draws upon his vast experience in accident reconstruction and his courtroom know-how when it comes to the cross-examination of trial experts for the benefit of his clients. Additionally, Woody offers a wealth of written and oral advocacy talent both in and out of the courtroom, having presented to Senators in Washington D.C. and opposed prosecutors across the State of Arizona behind closed doors and in open court. Known as an effective and persuasive voice for his clients, Woody abides by the personal credo of “A win at trial is great, but getting a case dismissed before it gets to trial is even better.”

Woody completed his B.B.A. in Mathematics in 1998 and his J.D. in 2001 from Arizona State University. While at Arizona State University, he served as Student Lobbyist providing a student voice in Washington D.C., the Arizona State Legislature, and the Arizona Board of Regents. He is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and was awarded “Best of Our Valley” in 2013 for criminal defense attorney from Arizona Foothills Magazine. Woody has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in three separate disciplines – Criminal Defense, White Collar, and DUI Defense – over the last 4 years.