Our Co-Counsel Partners
Supervising Attorney
Daniel M. Garcia, Supervising Attorney
- Daniel Garcia began his career as a criminal prosecutor at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office in Chicago, Illinois in 2010. He first worked as a criminal appeals attorney for Cook County and drafted and filed numerous responsive appeals on behalf of the State Attorney's office. He was later transferred to the trial group in the 1st Municipal District in the City of Chicago and later to the fifth district in Bridgeview, a suburb of the southwest of Chicago. While working in a trial group, he brought more than 100 cases to trial and handled thousands of misdemeanor cases, from DUI to assault cases resulting in serious injury.
- In 2013, Mr. Garcia decided to return to his home state of Arizona and took another prosecution job at the Coconino County Attorney's Office in Flagstaff, Arizona after he was licensed to practice in Arizona. During his time with the Coconino County prosecutor's office he handled crimes ranging from aggravated DUIs to homicides. Mr. Garcia's first felony trial was a gang murder case that he co-handled with his colleague for 3 months in 2015. Mr. Garcia later became the lead prosecutor of the drug interdiction unit, which handles drug trafficking cases in Coconino County. It was at this time that he became familiar with state and federal undercover investigations involving drug trafficking throughout Arizona and the United States in general. During this time, he oversaw the investigation and prosecution phase of "Operation Nightfall."
- In 2017, Mr. Garcia relocated to the Phoenix area and began his career as a criminal defense attorney. Since January 2017, Mr. Garcia has effectively defended clients accused of state and federal crimes, with a strong focus on drug trafficking, smuggling and arms smuggling cases. As a defense attorney, Mr. Garcia has conducted trials in the State Superior Court and the Federal Court. Mr. Garcia has worked zealously to obtain reduced plea agreements and even dismissal of charges entirely during the pretrial phase of numerous felony cases. With over 100 criminal trials under his belt, Mr. Garcia is always ready to go to trial to advocate on behalf of his clients.
- As a defense attorney, Mr. Garcia has had the pleasure of representing many clients who are part of the immigrant community in Arizona. As a Spanish and English speaker he understands that Spanish speaking clients are often misunderstood throughout the criminal justice process and sometimes even by people who are trying to help with legal matters. Throughout this experience, he had the opportunity to learn from immigration attorneys the consequences that criminal charges have on people who have immigrated to the United States. He feels a special connection to this community because he is the son of a Mexican immigrant and a naturalized citizen from the state of Michoacan, Mexico.
Languages
-English
-Spanish
Phillip Jackson - Executive Director
Phil Jackson shines as our Executive Director, consistently earning five-star reviews from clients. With an impressive career spanning from 1991 to the present, Phil has amassed a wealth of invaluable legal experience in Phoenix, Arizona, and San Diego, California. Throughout his journey, he has held various positions in renowned law firms, including Senior Case Manager, Supervisor, Co-counsel Relations, Supervising Legal Administrator, and Paralegal, specializing in diverse areas such as criminal defense, divorce-family law, accident injury, mass torts, bankruptcy, and products liability.
Phil's educational background is equally remarkable. He graduated from Arizona State University in 1985, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science. Prior to that, he completed his Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies from Phoenix Community College in 1983. As an ambitious and driven individual, Phil's dedication to education propelled him to intern for the late U.S. Senator John McCain between January and May of 1985 when McCain held office as a U.S. Congressman in Tempe, Arizona. Additionally, he volunteered as a staff member for U.S. Senator Dennis DeConcini in Phoenix, Arizona in 1986, further expanding his knowledge and exposure to the legal realm.
In 1989, Phil pursued a Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego, an ABA-approved program that solidified his skills and expertise in the field. Fueling his passion for law, Phil attended the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1993. During his time there, he completed an extensive array of courses, including Civil Procedure, Contracts I-II, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Property Law, Torts, and Legal Writing.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Phil indulges in a variety of hobbies, including mechanics, basketball, music, and delving into U.S. history. He is not only dedicated to his work but also to giving back to the community. Phil actively contributes to charities such as the USO and the Salvation Army, supporting initiatives that help feed the homeless.
With his extensive legal knowledge, compassionate approach, and commitment to making a positive impact, Phil Jackson excels as an Executive Director, ensuring our clients receive the highest level of care and expertise.