Belen Olmedo
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Speeding and traffic ticket
Language
Spanish English
About
Belen was recently named “2020 Litigator of the Year” by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers. Belen has focused her career as a Phoenix criminal defense attorney and was never a prosecutor. She advocates fiercely for her clients and is an excellent negotiator while maintaining her ethical and respectable approach. She collaborates with civil and immigration attorneys, whenever necessary, to develop the best outcome for her clients. Belen also knows how to develop the best defense possible and recruits psychologists, forensic experts, psychiatrists, accident reconstructionists, ballistics experts, fire experts, videographers, toxicologists, criminalists, and many other doctors. She also possesses a Masters in Education with a focus on elementary education, which she used while teaching for 8 years. She has extensive knowledge of special needs, learning disabilities, accommodations, 504 plans and IEPs. This knowledge allows Belen to provide a well-rounded representation to all her clients.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Speeding and traffic ticket
Domestic Violence
Juvenile Law
White Collar Crime
Language
Spanish English
Contact
Reviews
I highly recommend Belen. She and her co-workers helped me tremendously! She literally changed my life, without her I’m not sure what I would have done. She came through for me. She seemed to genuinely care too, very personable. Her staff is amazing, hard working and friendly. I called late at night, luckily there is always someone answering the phones, day and night. Belen is a wonderful attorney. Don’t hesitate any further, you should hire her.
I had a lawyer wanting to get money out of me and my family that lawyer insisted that she had to represent us for immigration and criminal law her story didn't add up. I wanted a second opinion I called Belen's office her secretary was VERY kind and Profesional I had a swift response from Belen within that same day-2 days she was committed to helping I was able to get so much information she did a free consultation and did the best job ever!! I will forever be grateful I spoke to a honest person that didn't try to just take money and offer no solutions like others have so.. thank you very much for all that you did for us!!
Belen fought for and achieved the best possible outcome for our family in our case. Her knowledge and experience was clearly advantageous.
Belen was amazing from the moment we met her. No sugar coating. Honest and professional! Always made sure we completely understood the process. Couldn't have chosen a better lawyer! Thank you Belen. We will always be grateful for your hard work.
Writing this review is hard for me. Thinking about my son's case brings to mind alot of tough memories and emotions with it. I hired her for my 16 yr old son who was facing being charged as an adult for very serious charges that included prison time. But thanks to Belen the case never even got that far. It started when The police went to his school, put my son in handcuffs, and took him downtown to question him, take DNA, fingerprints ect all without my knowledge. I had no idea what was going on. My son told them he will remain silent and wants his lawyer. Then let him go home. That's when I called Belen. Immediately upon meeting her she eased alot of our anxiety. She was compasionate, understanding, yet firm, straight forward, smart, tough lawyer, honest with what we were facing, she had an action plan and explained every step to us. We never felt rushed although she was extremely busy, She held my hand when I broke down crying. She truly, truly cares about children and her clients, I could feel it, see it in her eyes and when she talked to my son she put him at ease and let him know what to expect and that she would be there every step of the way. And she was! Literally. The detective on the case called Belen and told her they have a warrant for his arrest. Which Belen uncovered was in fact not true. They did not yet have a warrant. She advised us to self surrender him, which for a mom is heartwrenching to say the least but I trusted her 100%. She walked with us to the police station. She Stayed by his side and protected him. She made sure the detective taking him knew they better take care of him and respect his rights. And that he has a good lawyer behind him. Believe me she does not take any BS from anyone. They took him to the juvinile detention center on Durango to book him and press charges. They said he was gonna have 7 charges then dropped it to 3. I got a call the next morning from the center saying I can go get my son because they are waiting to press the charges due to waiting for more evidence to come back so we just sit and wait until that happens. A couple months went by and then we got the call from Belen. My heart sank. But she immediately said don't worry it's not bad news. She said they will not be filing any charges. Zero. My nightmare suddenly ended. I clearly had the best outcome possible. She changed my life dramatically. She saved my son. Not many people have touched me so deeply but Belen will always have a special place in my heart and I can't say enough about her. I want other parents to read this and know she is the right choice, everyone told me to just wait until they press charges and take a court appointed lawyer. But if you have a choice, know there is someone who will not only defend your child but she will do it with passion love in her heart. I chose her because I read other great reviews and her profile says she was a teacher and is familar with IEP's and I felt in my gut my she was who I needed. I called and she answered her phone herself. She was busy but still took the time to talk to me and set an appointment. Worth every penny. I honestly think she does not charge enough money for what she does...So Yes, she was the BEST decision I ever made. Thank you again Belen.
My 26 year old son was in Phoenix attending a drug rehabilitation program. After he was transferred to a sober living center , he was out one evening on a friend’s scooter when he dropped his phone. It was dark and a couple was at the intersection traffic light. My son thought he would have them call his phone to find it. Upon approach the male stepped behind my son on the scooter and stabbed him three times . My son thought he had just been hitting him and escaped on the scooter, only to collapse in the street a few blocks away. He was taken to the hospital and lost a kidney and collapsed a lung, plus other punctures. He was arrested and put in jail’s intensive care. The couple filed assault and robbery charges against my son. I called three lawyers before talking with Ms. Guerra. After talking with her, I left it with her to handle. My son was released and returned home to face a mountain of charges in three counties in Oklahoma, associated with his addiction. Ms. Guerra kept me informed and asked for information about my son and his treatment. Ms. Guerra was extremely patient with my son. It took us three Zoom meetings to get him to talk with her. Shortly after the meeting, she confirmed that she case was dismissed. It took eight months and a reasonable fee for a turnaround of unjust charges . I am extremely pleased with her assistance and results. Her staff always kept me in touch and were pleasant and helpful.
She did excellent on my case and was very helpful and made everything understandable thanks for all the great work
Ms. Belen was able to make sense of a case which confounded three attorneys before her. The outcome of our case was better than we could have hoped and we can now get on with our lives. She is a powerhouse in the courtroom.
Belen is awesome my son is a minor and was charged as a adult. Belen was able to get my son no jail time and just probation. I recommend Belen 100%.
An absolute warrior in the court of law. If you are looking for an attorney who will communicate REAL information, effectively, and in a timely manner, Belen is your woman. I couldn't have chosen a better attorney to represent my case, I knew she was the right attorney from our first conversation. Not only did she get the best possible outcome, Belen is a pleasure to work with. I am a straight shooter, and appreciate her honesty I received from the beginning. I live out of state and she was able to settle my case without an appearance! Incredible, Any time you are charged with a crime, wondering about the outcome, the "unknown", is an emotional roller coaster. Belen's hard work, knowledge of the system, and diversified with her contacts in the industry, never left the result hanging in the balance. She is an amazing attorney and i strongly recommend her.
I highly recommend Belen. She and her co-workers helped me tremendously! She literally changed my life, without her I’m not sure what I would have done. She came through for me. She seemed to genuinely care too, very personable. Her staff is amazing, hard working and friendly. I called late at night, luckily there is always someone answering the phones, day and night. Belen is a wonderful attorney. Don’t hesitate any further, you should hire her.
I had a lawyer wanting to get money out of me and my family that lawyer insisted that she had to represent us for immigration and criminal law her story didn't add up. I wanted a second opinion I called Belen's office her secretary was VERY kind and Profesional I had a swift response from Belen within that same day-2 days she was committed to helping I was able to get so much information she did a free consultation and did the best job ever!! I will forever be grateful I spoke to a honest person that didn't try to just take money and offer no solutions like others have so.. thank you very much for all that you did for us!!
Belen fought for and achieved the best possible outcome for our family in our case. Her knowledge and experience was clearly advantageous.
Belen was amazing from the moment we met her. No sugar coating. Honest and professional! Always made sure we completely understood the process. Couldn't have chosen a better lawyer! Thank you Belen. We will always be grateful for your hard work.
Writing this review is hard for me. Thinking about my son's case brings to mind alot of tough memories and emotions with it. I hired her for my 16 yr old son who was facing being charged as an adult for very serious charges that included prison time. But thanks to Belen the case never even got that far. It started when The police went to his school, put my son in handcuffs, and took him downtown to question him, take DNA, fingerprints ect all without my knowledge. I had no idea what was going on. My son told them he will remain silent and wants his lawyer. Then let him go home. That's when I called Belen. Immediately upon meeting her she eased alot of our anxiety. She was compasionate, understanding, yet firm, straight forward, smart, tough lawyer, honest with what we were facing, she had an action plan and explained every step to us. We never felt rushed although she was extremely busy, She held my hand when I broke down crying. She truly, truly cares about children and her clients, I could feel it, see it in her eyes and when she talked to my son she put him at ease and let him know what to expect and that she would be there every step of the way. And she was! Literally. The detective on the case called Belen and told her they have a warrant for his arrest. Which Belen uncovered was in fact not true. They did not yet have a warrant. She advised us to self surrender him, which for a mom is heartwrenching to say the least but I trusted her 100%. She walked with us to the police station. She Stayed by his side and protected him. She made sure the detective taking him knew they better take care of him and respect his rights. And that he has a good lawyer behind him. Believe me she does not take any BS from anyone. They took him to the juvinile detention center on Durango to book him and press charges. They said he was gonna have 7 charges then dropped it to 3. I got a call the next morning from the center saying I can go get my son because they are waiting to press the charges due to waiting for more evidence to come back so we just sit and wait until that happens. A couple months went by and then we got the call from Belen. My heart sank. But she immediately said don't worry it's not bad news. She said they will not be filing any charges. Zero. My nightmare suddenly ended. I clearly had the best outcome possible. She changed my life dramatically. She saved my son. Not many people have touched me so deeply but Belen will always have a special place in my heart and I can't say enough about her. I want other parents to read this and know she is the right choice, everyone told me to just wait until they press charges and take a court appointed lawyer. But if you have a choice, know there is someone who will not only defend your child but she will do it with passion love in her heart. I chose her because I read other great reviews and her profile says she was a teacher and is familar with IEP's and I felt in my gut my she was who I needed. I called and she answered her phone herself. She was busy but still took the time to talk to me and set an appointment. Worth every penny. I honestly think she does not charge enough money for what she does...So Yes, she was the BEST decision I ever made. Thank you again Belen.
My 26 year old son was in Phoenix attending a drug rehabilitation program. After he was transferred to a sober living center , he was out one evening on a friend’s scooter when he dropped his phone. It was dark and a couple was at the intersection traffic light. My son thought he would have them call his phone to find it. Upon approach the male stepped behind my son on the scooter and stabbed him three times . My son thought he had just been hitting him and escaped on the scooter, only to collapse in the street a few blocks away. He was taken to the hospital and lost a kidney and collapsed a lung, plus other punctures. He was arrested and put in jail’s intensive care. The couple filed assault and robbery charges against my son. I called three lawyers before talking with Ms. Guerra. After talking with her, I left it with her to handle. My son was released and returned home to face a mountain of charges in three counties in Oklahoma, associated with his addiction. Ms. Guerra kept me informed and asked for information about my son and his treatment. Ms. Guerra was extremely patient with my son. It took us three Zoom meetings to get him to talk with her. Shortly after the meeting, she confirmed that she case was dismissed. It took eight months and a reasonable fee for a turnaround of unjust charges . I am extremely pleased with her assistance and results. Her staff always kept me in touch and were pleasant and helpful.
She did excellent on my case and was very helpful and made everything understandable thanks for all the great work
Ms. Belen was able to make sense of a case which confounded three attorneys before her. The outcome of our case was better than we could have hoped and we can now get on with our lives. She is a powerhouse in the courtroom.
Belen is awesome my son is a minor and was charged as a adult. Belen was able to get my son no jail time and just probation. I recommend Belen 100%.
An absolute warrior in the court of law. If you are looking for an attorney who will communicate REAL information, effectively, and in a timely manner, Belen is your woman. I couldn't have chosen a better attorney to represent my case, I knew she was the right attorney from our first conversation. Not only did she get the best possible outcome, Belen is a pleasure to work with. I am a straight shooter, and appreciate her honesty I received from the beginning. I live out of state and she was able to settle my case without an appearance! Incredible, Any time you are charged with a crime, wondering about the outcome, the "unknown", is an emotional roller coaster. Belen's hard work, knowledge of the system, and diversified with her contacts in the industry, never left the result hanging in the balance. She is an amazing attorney and i strongly recommend her.
I highly recommend Belen. She and her co-workers helped me tremendously! She literally changed my life, without her I’m not sure what I would have done. She came through for me. She seemed to genuinely care too, very personable. Her staff is amazing, hard working and friendly. I called late at night, luckily there is always someone answering the phones, day and night. Belen is a wonderful attorney. Don’t hesitate any further, you should hire her.
I had a lawyer wanting to get money out of me and my family that lawyer insisted that she had to represent us for immigration and criminal law her story didn't add up. I wanted a second opinion I called Belen's office her secretary was VERY kind and Profesional I had a swift response from Belen within that same day-2 days she was committed to helping I was able to get so much information she did a free consultation and did the best job ever!! I will forever be grateful I spoke to a honest person that didn't try to just take money and offer no solutions like others have so.. thank you very much for all that you did for us!!
Belen fought for and achieved the best possible outcome for our family in our case. Her knowledge and experience was clearly advantageous.
Belen was amazing from the moment we met her. No sugar coating. Honest and professional! Always made sure we completely understood the process. Couldn't have chosen a better lawyer! Thank you Belen. We will always be grateful for your hard work.
Writing this review is hard for me. Thinking about my son's case brings to mind alot of tough memories and emotions with it. I hired her for my 16 yr old son who was facing being charged as an adult for very serious charges that included prison time. But thanks to Belen the case never even got that far. It started when The police went to his school, put my son in handcuffs, and took him downtown to question him, take DNA, fingerprints ect all without my knowledge. I had no idea what was going on. My son told them he will remain silent and wants his lawyer. Then let him go home. That's when I called Belen. Immediately upon meeting her she eased alot of our anxiety. She was compasionate, understanding, yet firm, straight forward, smart, tough lawyer, honest with what we were facing, she had an action plan and explained every step to us. We never felt rushed although she was extremely busy, She held my hand when I broke down crying. She truly, truly cares about children and her clients, I could feel it, see it in her eyes and when she talked to my son she put him at ease and let him know what to expect and that she would be there every step of the way. And she was! Literally. The detective on the case called Belen and told her they have a warrant for his arrest. Which Belen uncovered was in fact not true. They did not yet have a warrant. She advised us to self surrender him, which for a mom is heartwrenching to say the least but I trusted her 100%. She walked with us to the police station. She Stayed by his side and protected him. She made sure the detective taking him knew they better take care of him and respect his rights. And that he has a good lawyer behind him. Believe me she does not take any BS from anyone. They took him to the juvinile detention center on Durango to book him and press charges. They said he was gonna have 7 charges then dropped it to 3. I got a call the next morning from the center saying I can go get my son because they are waiting to press the charges due to waiting for more evidence to come back so we just sit and wait until that happens. A couple months went by and then we got the call from Belen. My heart sank. But she immediately said don't worry it's not bad news. She said they will not be filing any charges. Zero. My nightmare suddenly ended. I clearly had the best outcome possible. She changed my life dramatically. She saved my son. Not many people have touched me so deeply but Belen will always have a special place in my heart and I can't say enough about her. I want other parents to read this and know she is the right choice, everyone told me to just wait until they press charges and take a court appointed lawyer. But if you have a choice, know there is someone who will not only defend your child but she will do it with passion love in her heart. I chose her because I read other great reviews and her profile says she was a teacher and is familar with IEP's and I felt in my gut my she was who I needed. I called and she answered her phone herself. She was busy but still took the time to talk to me and set an appointment. Worth every penny. I honestly think she does not charge enough money for what she does...So Yes, she was the BEST decision I ever made. Thank you again Belen.
My 26 year old son was in Phoenix attending a drug rehabilitation program. After he was transferred to a sober living center , he was out one evening on a friend’s scooter when he dropped his phone. It was dark and a couple was at the intersection traffic light. My son thought he would have them call his phone to find it. Upon approach the male stepped behind my son on the scooter and stabbed him three times . My son thought he had just been hitting him and escaped on the scooter, only to collapse in the street a few blocks away. He was taken to the hospital and lost a kidney and collapsed a lung, plus other punctures. He was arrested and put in jail’s intensive care. The couple filed assault and robbery charges against my son. I called three lawyers before talking with Ms. Guerra. After talking with her, I left it with her to handle. My son was released and returned home to face a mountain of charges in three counties in Oklahoma, associated with his addiction. Ms. Guerra kept me informed and asked for information about my son and his treatment. Ms. Guerra was extremely patient with my son. It took us three Zoom meetings to get him to talk with her. Shortly after the meeting, she confirmed that she case was dismissed. It took eight months and a reasonable fee for a turnaround of unjust charges . I am extremely pleased with her assistance and results. Her staff always kept me in touch and were pleasant and helpful.
She did excellent on my case and was very helpful and made everything understandable thanks for all the great work
Ms. Belen was able to make sense of a case which confounded three attorneys before her. The outcome of our case was better than we could have hoped and we can now get on with our lives. She is a powerhouse in the courtroom.
Belen is awesome my son is a minor and was charged as a adult. Belen was able to get my son no jail time and just probation. I recommend Belen 100%.
An absolute warrior in the court of law. If you are looking for an attorney who will communicate REAL information, effectively, and in a timely manner, Belen is your woman. I couldn't have chosen a better attorney to represent my case, I knew she was the right attorney from our first conversation. Not only did she get the best possible outcome, Belen is a pleasure to work with. I am a straight shooter, and appreciate her honesty I received from the beginning. I live out of state and she was able to settle my case without an appearance! Incredible, Any time you are charged with a crime, wondering about the outcome, the "unknown", is an emotional roller coaster. Belen's hard work, knowledge of the system, and diversified with her contacts in the industry, never left the result hanging in the balance. She is an amazing attorney and i strongly recommend her.
I highly recommend Belen. She and her co-workers helped me tremendously! She literally changed my life, without her I’m not sure what I would have done. She came through for me. She seemed to genuinely care too, very personable. Her staff is amazing, hard working and friendly. I called late at night, luckily there is always someone answering the phones, day and night. Belen is a wonderful attorney. Don’t hesitate any further, you should hire her.
I had a lawyer wanting to get money out of me and my family that lawyer insisted that she had to represent us for immigration and criminal law her story didn't add up. I wanted a second opinion I called Belen's office her secretary was VERY kind and Profesional I had a swift response from Belen within that same day-2 days she was committed to helping I was able to get so much information she did a free consultation and did the best job ever!! I will forever be grateful I spoke to a honest person that didn't try to just take money and offer no solutions like others have so.. thank you very much for all that you did for us!!
Belen fought for and achieved the best possible outcome for our family in our case. Her knowledge and experience was clearly advantageous.
Belen was amazing from the moment we met her. No sugar coating. Honest and professional! Always made sure we completely understood the process. Couldn't have chosen a better lawyer! Thank you Belen. We will always be grateful for your hard work.
Writing this review is hard for me. Thinking about my son's case brings to mind alot of tough memories and emotions with it. I hired her for my 16 yr old son who was facing being charged as an adult for very serious charges that included prison time. But thanks to Belen the case never even got that far. It started when The police went to his school, put my son in handcuffs, and took him downtown to question him, take DNA, fingerprints ect all without my knowledge. I had no idea what was going on. My son told them he will remain silent and wants his lawyer. Then let him go home. That's when I called Belen. Immediately upon meeting her she eased alot of our anxiety. She was compasionate, understanding, yet firm, straight forward, smart, tough lawyer, honest with what we were facing, she had an action plan and explained every step to us. We never felt rushed although she was extremely busy, She held my hand when I broke down crying. She truly, truly cares about children and her clients, I could feel it, see it in her eyes and when she talked to my son she put him at ease and let him know what to expect and that she would be there every step of the way. And she was! Literally. The detective on the case called Belen and told her they have a warrant for his arrest. Which Belen uncovered was in fact not true. They did not yet have a warrant. She advised us to self surrender him, which for a mom is heartwrenching to say the least but I trusted her 100%. She walked with us to the police station. She Stayed by his side and protected him. She made sure the detective taking him knew they better take care of him and respect his rights. And that he has a good lawyer behind him. Believe me she does not take any BS from anyone. They took him to the juvinile detention center on Durango to book him and press charges. They said he was gonna have 7 charges then dropped it to 3. I got a call the next morning from the center saying I can go get my son because they are waiting to press the charges due to waiting for more evidence to come back so we just sit and wait until that happens. A couple months went by and then we got the call from Belen. My heart sank. But she immediately said don't worry it's not bad news. She said they will not be filing any charges. Zero. My nightmare suddenly ended. I clearly had the best outcome possible. She changed my life dramatically. She saved my son. Not many people have touched me so deeply but Belen will always have a special place in my heart and I can't say enough about her. I want other parents to read this and know she is the right choice, everyone told me to just wait until they press charges and take a court appointed lawyer. But if you have a choice, know there is someone who will not only defend your child but she will do it with passion love in her heart. I chose her because I read other great reviews and her profile says she was a teacher and is familar with IEP's and I felt in my gut my she was who I needed. I called and she answered her phone herself. She was busy but still took the time to talk to me and set an appointment. Worth every penny. I honestly think she does not charge enough money for what she does...So Yes, she was the BEST decision I ever made. Thank you again Belen.
My 26 year old son was in Phoenix attending a drug rehabilitation program. After he was transferred to a sober living center , he was out one evening on a friend’s scooter when he dropped his phone. It was dark and a couple was at the intersection traffic light. My son thought he would have them call his phone to find it. Upon approach the male stepped behind my son on the scooter and stabbed him three times . My son thought he had just been hitting him and escaped on the scooter, only to collapse in the street a few blocks away. He was taken to the hospital and lost a kidney and collapsed a lung, plus other punctures. He was arrested and put in jail’s intensive care. The couple filed assault and robbery charges against my son. I called three lawyers before talking with Ms. Guerra. After talking with her, I left it with her to handle. My son was released and returned home to face a mountain of charges in three counties in Oklahoma, associated with his addiction. Ms. Guerra kept me informed and asked for information about my son and his treatment. Ms. Guerra was extremely patient with my son. It took us three Zoom meetings to get him to talk with her. Shortly after the meeting, she confirmed that she case was dismissed. It took eight months and a reasonable fee for a turnaround of unjust charges . I am extremely pleased with her assistance and results. Her staff always kept me in touch and were pleasant and helpful.
She did excellent on my case and was very helpful and made everything understandable thanks for all the great work
Ms. Belen was able to make sense of a case which confounded three attorneys before her. The outcome of our case was better than we could have hoped and we can now get on with our lives. She is a powerhouse in the courtroom.
Belen is awesome my son is a minor and was charged as a adult. Belen was able to get my son no jail time and just probation. I recommend Belen 100%.
An absolute warrior in the court of law. If you are looking for an attorney who will communicate REAL information, effectively, and in a timely manner, Belen is your woman. I couldn't have chosen a better attorney to represent my case, I knew she was the right attorney from our first conversation. Not only did she get the best possible outcome, Belen is a pleasure to work with. I am a straight shooter, and appreciate her honesty I received from the beginning. I live out of state and she was able to settle my case without an appearance! Incredible, Any time you are charged with a crime, wondering about the outcome, the "unknown", is an emotional roller coaster. Belen's hard work, knowledge of the system, and diversified with her contacts in the industry, never left the result hanging in the balance. She is an amazing attorney and i strongly recommend her.