Cates, Hanson, Sargeant
& Schoenau, PLC

The Lawyers at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Schoenau, PLC Will Fight for You

Countless people each year are arrested on I-8 at the immigration checkpoint, on I-40 and other Arizona roads. They face potentially serious consequences — including long prison sentences — for crimes ranging from drunk driving to drug trafficking.

At Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw, in Phoenix, we are a team of experienced criminal defense attorneys that fights for people facing criminal charges in federal and Arizona state courts. We always strive for the best possible results — doing everything possible within the bounds of the law to protect your rights and your freedom.

If you or a loved one are in legal trouble, call a lawyer now. No matter what time of the day or night, no matter what day of the year, the attorneys at Cates, Hanson, Sargeant & Rakestraw are ready to fight for you.

Please Call: 480-620-8568

Dwane Maxwell Cates 
Phoenix, Arizona

Founder Managing Partner
phone	(480) 620-8568
fax	(480) 905-3166
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Mr. Cates is the founder of the firm. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelors Degree in Communication, studying primarily in the area of persuasion. He attended Arizona State University College of Law distinguishing himself in oral argument competitions and participating on the Trial Advocacy Team.

Mr. Cates practices in the areas of Criminal Defense Law, Family Law, General Civil Litigation, and has handled actions in the Arizona Court of Appeals and Arizona Supreme Court.

In the area of Family Law, Mr. Cates has experience in Interstate Custody Disputes, Divorce, Legal Separation, Child Support, Spousal Maintenance, Alimony, Child Custody, Visitation, Parenting Time, and all aspects of Family Law. This experience includes numerous trials and appellate actions dealing with complex assets and custody issues.

In the area of criminal defense, Mr. Cates has experience handling a variety of cases from major felonies in Federal Court to misdemeanors in municipal court. No matter what the case, Mr. Cates, has the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.

In the area of civil litigation, Mr. Cates has represented clients ranging from individuals to large companies, both as plaintiffs lawyer and as a defense lawyer. His experience includes tobacco litigation and law suits against both state and local government. Mr. Cates founded the firm in 1997 and has owned and managed the firm to the present. He has experience at all levels of criminal law from first degree murder cases to misdemeanor DUI cases in municipal court. He has handled several high profile cases including the "baby formula" case in federal court and the matricide murder case. No matter what the case, Mr. Cates, has the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.

Mr. Cates has a wealth of life experiences ranging from the oil fields of Wyoming to various sales positions here in the valley. This wide variety of life experience is extremely valuable in the representation of the diverse clientele found here in the valley.

Give him a call he would love the opportunity to earn your business.

Mr. Cates is the managing partner and has experience handling criminal defense matters at all levels and is standing by to take your call.

Please Call: 480-620-8568