Howard Snader

Arizona Law Group

Phoenix, AZ

36+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Howard

Howard A. Snader is a leading figure in criminal defense with an extensive legal career spanning over three decades. He earned his BS in Psychology from Arizona State University in 1984 and his Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School in 1987. He was named an Outstanding Young Man of America in 1984. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1988 and the United States District Court, 9th Circuit in 1991, he became a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona in 1995, a certification he has renewed consistently through 2020. He received the Lead Counsel Award from LawInfo.com in 2001, named Attorney of the Month by Attorney at Law Magazine in 2015, and honored as a Top Attorney in North America by the Who’s Who Directory in 2016. His law firm also received the Law Firm of the Month accolade in 2016. He is an engaging speaker and prolific writer, presenting on topics like DUI case management and Criminal Law for the Sole Practitioner, and contributing to Quest Magazine and Attorney at Law Magazine. His books include 'Evidence Discovery in Internet Pornography Cases' and 'Busted: Secrets Cops and Prosecutors Don’t Want You to Know.' He has been active with the Arizona State Bar since 1987 and contributed to various organizations such as the Maricopa County Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice. He was an Arizona Interscholastic Association Official for nearly three decades, retiring in 2020. He holds a 6th Dan in Shotokan and Taekwondo, and is a PADI-certified diver. An avid hiker, he has completed the Summit to Summit Challenge and hiked Havasupai Falls twice. He enjoys working out, practicing magic, competitive sports, and spending time with his grandson. He is a film buff and finds time to contribute to rescue and first aid efforts. Colleagues describe him as dedicated and introverted, transforming in the courtroom to achieve the best outcomes for clients, leveraging his humor, resilience, and profound expertise.