Marc J. Victor
The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm 3185 South Price Road Chandler, AZ 85248 Practice Area(s): Criminal Defense, Personal Injury visit website
Biographical Information
Marc J. Victor is an accomplished attorney who is often invited to speak to audiences across Arizona. He has recently addressed the Freedom Summit, the Eris Society, the AZ Libertarian Party Convention and other events aimed at protecting your rights.
Marc J Victor has been quoted locally, nationally and internationally on radio, television, in print and in person as a legal commentator and expert, and was the primary commentator for NBC 12 News for the Jodi Arias case.
Marc J. Victor, of Marc J. Victor, P.C., has been selected to the 2015 list as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate.
Members are thoroughly vetted by a research team, selected by a blue ribbon panel of attorneys with podium status from independently neutral organizations, and approved by a judicial review board as exhibiting virtue in the practice of law. Due to the incredible selectivity of the appointment process, only the top one percent of attorneys in the United States are awarded membership in NADC. This elite class of advocates consists of the finest leaders of the legal profession from across the nation.
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
- State Bar of Arizona Admitted in 1994. Federal District Court Admitted in 1994.
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Admitted in 1995.
- Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice Member since 1995. Government Misconduct Committee.
- Foundation for Economic Education Member since 1995.
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Member since 1996. National Association for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – Legal Committee Member since 1997.
- CATO Institute Member since 1999.
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Education
Summa Cum Laude Graduate (3.81); 4.0 in Justice Studies;
Dean’s Honor List: 1989-1992.
- Southwestern University School of Law, Los Angeles, CA Top 20% of 36 person graduating class University Merit Scholar
- SCALE Program
- Dean’s list Exceptional Achievement Award in Crimes Transactions Advanced Lexis trained, Westlaw trained
Professional Experience
Marc J. Victor has represented clients in more than a thousand major felony cases including first and second degree murder, sex cases, gun cases, major drug cases, complex white collar cases, federal appeals, and other complex state and federal matters. Jury trial experience includes several murder trials including death eligible matters as well as complex sex cases.
Marc J. Victor has represented clients in many high profile and media attention cases, and he has also debated Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery on the drug war.
Honors & Awards
June 2000-Present
- Highest Peer Review Rating for both legal ability and ethical standards
- Arizona State Bar Criminal Practice & Procedure Committee
Arizona State Bar Criminal Practice & Procedure Committee
July 2000- July 2001
- Member of Criminal Practice & Procedure Committee which recommends and suggests changes to the Arizona Supreme Court regarding the Arizona Justice System.
Professional Associations
June 2000-Present
- Member of Board of Legal Specialization having final authority to approve and certify members of the state bar as specialists in a particular practice area.
Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law
May 2000-Present
Federal Criminal Justice Act “CJA” Panelist
1998 – Present
Appointed by federal court judges and magistrates to represent indigent defendants in both federal trial level cases as well as federal appellate matters.
Press
2008 to Present
Attorney For Freedom Marc J Victor – Served as regular expert legal commentator on State v. Jodi Arias and several other high profile legal issues for KPNX Channel 12 Television News in Phoenix; appeared as expert legal commentator for virtually every local television station in metropolitan Phoenix area at various times and on various issues; regular expert legal commentator for KFYI radio in Phoenix as well as several other local radio stations.
Speaking Engagements
Publications
Service Activities
Sergeant in The United States Marine Corps –
Served during Operations Desert Storm/Shield; awarded Certificate of Commendation for efforts during Desert Storm; offered suggestion to Battalion Commander resulting in procedural changes for the withdrawal of battalion assets.
2012
Attorney For Freedom Marc J Victor – Libertarian Party Candidate for United States Senate in Arizona; participated in nationally televised debate with Candidates Jeff Flake (R) and Richard Carmona (D); received over one hundred thousand votes for United States Senate in Arizona; appeared for numerous television and radio interviews discussing various political issues.