MICHAEL TERRIBILE P.C.

Michael Terribile is a certified criminal law specialist who has practiced criminal law in the state of Arizona and in courts throughout the country since 1981. Mr. Terribile has represented clients through all stages of the criminal justice process. His trial experience ranges from misdemeanors to death penalty cases. He is a passionate advocate and is committed to insuring that his clients receive the best defense available.

Admitted to the following courts:
  • Certified criminal defense specialist practicing in all courts nationwide.
  • Arizona Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth District
  • U.S. Supreme Court
Education

Pace University, J.D., 1980, State University of New York at Oneonta, 1972

Background

Highest Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating

AV® Peer Review Rated

Listed in the 2009 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

Selected as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers in 2010 based on his "demonstrated record of high achievement, excellent legal skills and well-earned reputation for integrity."


AV® Peer Review Rated - An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professioal excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV rating.

Memberships

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Program Attorney with the Mexican Capital Legal Defense Program

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice


The Mexican Capital Legal Assistance Project, (MCLAP) is a team of experienced capital attorneys in the United States mandated to provide comprehensive assistance in the defense of any Mexican National facing the death penalty.

Awards

Super Lawyer's Designation 2008 & 2009

Tom Karas Indigent Defense Award



The Super Lawyer's designation is awarded by Law & Politics for the top lawyers in Arizona and New Mexico. Nominations are made by peers, followed by a 12-criteria evaluation of each candidate. Only 5 percent of the total lawyers in a state or region are named to the Super Lawyer's list.