SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Berk Law Group is proud to announce that Amanda Thomas has joined the firm as its new Director of Operations, a key addition as the firm enters an exciting period of growth.
Amanda brings more than 20 years of operational leadership to Berk Law Group. She founded her own company in 2007, built and led its teams for 14 years, and successfully sold the business in 2021.  She went on to establish The Fractionals, providing fractional COO services to growing businesses and helping founders transition from management to leadership.
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A motion to vacate is a request asking a court to throw out a judgment and/or conviction of guilt, or sentence. In an Arizona criminal case, this type of motion may be used after judgment when a defendant believes there is a serious legal problem with the conviction or sentence.

A motion to vacate is not the same as an appeal, a motion for a new trial, or post-conviction relief. Each procedure has different deadlines, grounds, and legal requirements.

AZ Defenders helps Arizona defendants review criminal judgments, post-trial motions, appeals, and post-conviction options. 

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Applying Arizona DUI laws to different forms of transportation can be complicated. Whether you can get a DUI on a skateboard in Arizona depends largely on how Arizona law defines a vehicle and whether the person is in actual physical control of a vehicle under the state’s DUI statute.

In most situations, a traditional skateboard is not treated the same way as a car, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle. That means a DUI on a skateboard is generally different from a standard Arizona DUI case. 

However, that does not mean an intoxicated person on a skateboard cannot be arrested…
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Being arrested for a DUI in Arizona can be a frightening experience, considering what is at stake in the event of a conviction. For most people, one of the first questions that comes to mind is how to get out of jail while the case is still pending. That is where bail and bond come in.
Arizona law generally allows people facing DUI charges to secure their release before trial, but the process and the cost can vary depending on the details of the case. Here is a closer look at how it works and what you should expect.
How…
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Some faculty are wary of using artificial intelligence (AI) in scholarship and teaching.  Some are reluctant to use it because they worry that it may undermine thinking, writing, and teaching.  Others worry about using AI in ways that effectively delegate too much intellectual work to the technology.There is another possibility.  You can use AI as part of a “centaur system.”  In centaur mode, humans use AI to get results that are better than humans or AI tools can produce operating independently.  Unfortunately, some people use it in “zombie” mode, deferring to outputs uncritically, contributing little independent judgment, and failing…
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In Arizona, no statute explicitly says riding a horse while intoxicated is sufficient for a DUI charge. Arizona DUI law focuses on whether a person was driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle while impaired, so the issue is whether a horse is a vehicle.

However, that does not mean riding a horse drunk is safe or risk-free. A person riding a horse under the influence in Scottsdale, Phoenix, or elsewhere in Maricopa County could still face an arrest, criminal charges, disorderly conduct allegations, animal cruelty issues, or other penalties depending on what happened.

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If a criminal case is dismissed, it may be reopened or refiled in some situations. The answer depends on whether the dismissal was “with prejudice” or “without prejudice,” whether the statute of limitations has expired, and whether the prosecutor has a legal basis to bring the charges again.

A dismissal can feel like the end of the case, but that is not always true. In Arizona criminal court, some dismissals leave the prosecutor with room to refile charges, while others are meant to end the prosecution permanently.

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Article Summary

  • Delayed pain after a car accident can still be serious, even if you felt fine immediately after the crash.
  • Symptoms such as neck pain, back pain, headaches, numbness, tingling, or abdominal pain may appear hours or days later.
  • You may still have a car accident injury claim if another driver caused the crash and your medical records connect your injuries to the accident.

Many accident victims walk away from a crash believing they are not badly hurt. In the first few minutes after a collision, the body may feel alert, tense, or surprisingly normal. Then, hours later or…
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At 5:30 in the evening on Super Bowl Sunday of this year, a eighteen-month-old toddler was found face down in a swimming pool in the East Valley.  The child was pulled out of the pool and EMT’s rushed him to Mercy Gilbert Hospital where the emergency room doctor declared the child to be dead at 6:20 p.m.  The doctor declared the child to be dead despite the parents and the police officers, who had accompanied the family to the hospital, telling the medical personnel that the child was still breathing.  The medical personnel dismissed these claims and a nurse informed…
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By Harvir AujlaWorking at JJ Conway Law has been an experience I am genuinely grateful for. As a law student, it can be difficult to fully understand what the practice of law looks like until you are actually around real files, real clients, and real responsibilities. Mr. Conway was kind enough to take me on and give me that opportunity, and it is something I do not take lightly.What I have enjoyed most is how hands-on the work has been. I have had the chance to assist with legal research, drafting, client intake, reviewing documents, and helping with different parts…
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Your case results page might be the most persuasive thing on your website, and AI search engines are skipping right past it. Vague summaries like “successfully resolved” used to be enough to earn a human’s trust. AI doesn’t work that way. It wants specifics, and if your case results don’t have them, then that’s one less thing to help you get recommended. Here’s how to write case results that are AI-readable, and why that’s quickly becoming just as important as writing them for people.
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Law Firm Owners: Google’s New Ad Data Rules Create Potential Legal & Ethical Risk

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Personal injury accidents can leave people feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, and unsure of what steps to take next. Acting quickly and having the right guidance is essential for protecting your rights. With timely decisions and informed support, injury victims can better navigate the complex process of pursuing compensation. It can be difficult understanding personal injury claims and your legal options.

A prompt response after an accident helps preserve crucial details, strengthens your claim, and allows you to seek the legal services needed to move forward with confidence.

The Importance of Acting Quickly After an Injury

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Article Summary

  • Rear-end collisions in Arizona are often treated as minor crashes, but they can cause serious neck, back, brain, and spine injuries.
  • Even a low-speed rear-end accident can lead to whiplash, chronic pain, delayed symptoms, medical bills, and time away from work.
  • After a rear-end crash, medical records, photos, witness information, and the police report can all help protect an injury claim. 

Rear-end collisions are common on Arizona roads, especially at traffic lights, freeway exits, in stop-and-go traffic, and near construction zones.
These crashes occur when one vehicle hits the back of another, often with little warning to the…
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By default, inherited assets are yours alone. But how you handle the inheritance can blur an otherwise clear distinction between separate and community property.

A recent

Wall Street Journal

article, “

When Does an Inheritance Become Marital Property?

“ (May 6, 2026) raises an important question, one that we would answer, “Only when you want it to.” Unfortunately, even though the laws of all 50 states classify an inheritance as separate property, it doesn’t always

stay

separate.

Consider three common scenarios involving John and Mary, a married couple:

  • Commingling.

    John inherits $100,000 from his uncle. When the check arrives, John

…
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There is a certain kind of professional who makes the whole thing look easy. The attorney who stands up and delivers the perfect argument without seeming to reach for it. The advisor who reads a complicated situation in seconds and somehow already knows the move. Watching people like this, it is tempting to assume they were simply born with something the rest of us weren’t, which is comforting because it lets you off the hook. It is also wrong.

What actually produces that kind of polish is not some innate gift, it’s repetition. The argument that looked effortless was rehearsed,…
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