Aaron J. Reed is originally from Las Vegas, Nevada. He attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for his undergraduate education and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Real Estate from the Lee Business School. While at UNLV, Aaron was a Wide Receiver for the UNLV Football Team, and was a Two-Time Academic All-Mountain West Selection. After graduating from UNLV, Aaron then attended Arizona Summit Law School (formerly Phoenix School of Law) on a merit-based scholarship where he graduated cum laude. Aaron focuses his practice on criminal defense, and has been devoted to this practice since law school.
Aaron accepted a partnership with Dwane Cates in November of 2022, and the two have since formed Cates and Reed, the premier law firm in Arizona, solely dedicated to criminal defense. Aaron has quickly established a reputation across the State of Arizona as a fierce advocate for the accused. Aaron has won numerous felony jury trial in multiple counties across the state, proving that his experience and results speak for themselves. Over the last five years, Aaron has achieved the following results in major felony cases:
** NOT GUILTY**: Sale or Transportation of Narcotic Drugs/ Marijuana for Sale (Maricopa County)
Charged with possessing over 500 pounds of marijuana. Not Guilty on ALL CHARGES
**NOT GUILTY**: Kidnapping and Sexual Assault (Maricopa County)
Charged with assaulting a women at a party. Not Guilty on ALL CHARGES
** NOT GUILTY**: Sexual Assault of a Minor Under 12 (Life in Prison) (Mohave County)
Charged with assaulting step-daughter 10 years before allegations made. Not Guilty on ALL CHARGES
** NOT GUILTY**: Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Mohave County)
Charged with stabbing another man in self-defense. Not Guilty on ALL CHARGES
** COMPLETE DISMISSAL**: Sexual Exploitation of a Minor (CSAM) (Mohave County)
Charges dismissed after a hung jury during trial (Jurors 9-3 in favor of Not Guilty)
**COMPLETE DISMISSAL**: First-Degree Murder (Yuma County)
Charges dismissed after 3 weeks of trial. Aaron proved the surviving victim lied to police.
**COMPLETE DISMISSAL**: Second-Degree Murder (Maricopa County)
Charges dismissed 2 weeks before trial on a self-defense shooting case
**COMPLETE DISMISSAL**: Manslaughter (Maricopa County)
Charges dismissed on eve of trial on a self-defense assault at a local sports bar.
**COMPLETE DISMISSAL**: Manslaughter (Maricopa County)
Charges dismissed on eve of trial on a vehicular accident case
**COMPLETE DISMISAL**: Child Abuse (Yavapai County)
Charges dismissed on eve of trial after Aaron was able to prove client's ex-gf lied to the police RE the abuse to her child
**COMPLETE DISMISSAL**: Misconduct Involving Weapons (Maricopa County)
Charges dismissed after Aaron was able to prove the officer lied in his report about the ID of the suspect.
Aaron understands that the criminal justice system is a daunting place and navigating it alone can feel like an impossible task. Aaron prides himself on his results, but what truly makes Aaron a special attorney is his communication skills. All of his clients have his personal cell phone number, and are able to call, text or email him regarding anything 24/7. This level of accessibility is unprecedented, but Aaron believes that his clients deserve to have their attorney available 24/7.
Aaron also has never been a prosecutor. Aaron has never made a living throwing people in prison. Do not hire a former prosecutor. Do not trust people that at one point were putting people in prison for the same crimes they are now trying to defend. Former prosecutors do not have special knowledge on the law. Often times, former prosecutors do not push hard enough for their clients out of fear they will damage relationships they have built with the other side. Do not fall for that trap. Aaron has never been a prosecutor. Trust someone who has always fought for the accused.
Call today for a free, 30-minute consultation with Aaron.
