Coolidge Law Firm, PLLC is a personal injury lawyer in Coolidge, AZ, though the firm’s primary practice is criminal defense. Todd K. Coolidge has been practicing law exclusively as a criminal defense attorney since graduating from Arizona State University College of Law in 1990. He holds over 25 years of experience and is certified as a Criminal Law Specialist through the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. The firm serves clients throughout Maricopa County and the rest of Arizona, handling cases that include DUIs, felonies and misdemeanors, assault, domestic violence, drug offenses, sex offenses, white collar crimes, and homicide charges.
Mr. Coolidge graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Before entering private practice in 1998, he worked at the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, where he helped start the office’s DUI defense unit in 1996. During that time, he focused on vehicular homicides, aggravated assaults, and aggravated DUIs, and became qualified to handle death penalty cases. In private practice, he has conducted hundreds of jury trials in courts throughout Arizona, including cases involving capital murder, first-degree murder, and sexual conduct with a minor. He is also noted for his success in pre-file representation, a strategy conducted before charges are filed that has resulted in dismissed or reduced charges.
The firm holds a rating of 4.90 based on 61 reviews, reflecting a strong local reputation and a steady record of repeat and referred customers. Client testimonials highlight specific outcomes, such as a Super Extreme DUI charge being reduced to a DMV Reckless Driving charge with no jail time or probation, and felony charges being dropped to a lesser degree. Mr. Coolidge is described by clients as professional, easy to talk to, and diligent in his preparation, with one client noting his ability to identify critical details in evidence such as body camera footage during cross-examination.
As a certified criminal law specialist in the Chandler and Phoenix areas, Coolidge Law Firm, PLLC combines deep local courtroom experience with a focus on protecting clients' rights in complex criminal matters.