Law Offices Of Trent R. Buckallew, J.D., M.F.S. A Professional Corporation Engaged in the Practice of Law

Mr. Buckallew is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, certified by the State Bar of Arizona.  He has extensive trial experience handling the defense of all types of misdemeanor and felony offenses.  Mr. Buckallew is not only well versed in criminal law, having earned his law degree (J.D.) from California Western School of Law, where his academic concentration was in criminal litigation, he also holds a Masters of Forensic Science (M.F.S.) degree and is an Associate Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.  Having an attorney trained in both the law, and the forensic sciences, is critically important given the growing importance of forensic science in criminal litigation.  Whether it is a misdemeanor DUI, simple drug possession, or a major homicide, forensic science will likely play a significant role in your case.  Having an attorney who understands the complexity of the science behind the evidence, including the potential weaknesses of the scientific evidence in your case, can help insure that you are properly represented and defended in court.

Education

            California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA

            Juris Doctorate (J.D.), January 1999

·        First year class standing in the top 1/3 (fall/spg. 96-97).

·        Dean’s List Fall 1997 (Sem. GPA >85.0).

·        Am Jur Award - Juvenile Justice Law Fall 1997.

National University, San Diego, CA

Master of Forensic Science (M.F.S.), October 2004

·        Academic focus on Psychology, Psychiatry and Law, and Crime Scene Investigation.

·        Complete program covering toxicology, DNA, serology, trace evidence, investigative methods, forensic medicine, firearms, forensic anthropology, violent crime investigations, fingerprints,  psychology of offenders and DSM –IV.

·        Membership in the American Academy of Forensic Science. 

            Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

            Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Justice Studies, 1996

·        1996 Recipient of the ASU Regents Scholarship for academic performance.

·        Dean’s List, Fall 1994 and Fall 1995 (Sem. GPA >3.5).

·        Academic emphasis: Criminal Justice.

State Bar Membership

             Member - State Bar of Arizona

             Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, State Bar of Arizona

             Member - U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

Professional Training

             Institute for Criminal Defense Advocacy - Trial Skills Academy,      California Western School of Law, May 2000.

             Maricopa County Public Defender Trial Skills Academy, ASU Law    School , March 2000.

Professional Memberships

            National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member

            American Civil Liberties Union - Member

            Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice – Member

            American Trial Lawyers Association – Former Member

            National College for DUI Defense – Member

            American Psychology-Law Society, Div. 41 of the APA – Member

American Academy of Forensic Science –  Assoc. Member