Zalman B. Sapad is a dedicated criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in handling hundreds of criminal cases. He has achieved outstanding outcomes for clients across a wide spectrum of charges, from low-level misdemeanors to serious felonies. He prides himself on his thoroughness, in-depth knowledge of the law, assertive representation, and creative problem-solving, and he is always prepared to take a case to trial.
Zalman has particular expertise in cases involving DUI charges, evidentiary issues, and domestic violence. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, he has a diverse background, having represented tenants in eviction court, creditors in contract disputes, and lobbied for policy changes in state law. He is also fluent in Spanish and Filipino.
As a published legal author, Zalman brings a broad range of experience and insight to criminal law, having clerked for a Superior Court judge and worked with Arizona’s leading criminal defense agencies. He has successfully argued for case dismissals in drug- and alcohol-related offenses, including DUIs, disorderly conduct, and First Amendment issues.
In addition to his role as a staff lawyer with Lerner and Rowe Law Group, Zalman founded Arizona Justice Law to expand access to quality legal services for Arizonans facing criminal charges.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals
- Drug Crimes
- Expungement
- Fraud
- Internet Crimes
- Alcohol Crimes
- Theft
- Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Domestic Violence
- Restraining Orders
- Sex Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- Juvenile Law
- Criminal Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Marijuana Charges
Languages
English, Spanish / Español, Tagalog (Filipino)
Publications
March 2020
Vermont Journal of Environmental Law
The Waivering Renewable Fuel Standard and How to Fix It
May 2015
Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University
Economic Development and Eminent Domain in Arizona: When Is a Use Truly Public?
Speaking Engagements
July 2024
Cornerstone Healing Center Community Day | Scottsdale, Arizona
The Legal System, Drug DUIs, and Substance Abuse Recovery