Zalman is a dedicated advocate for justice, firmly believing in the Constitution’s guarantee of the presumption of innocence and the right to fair and equal treatment for all. With extensive experience handling hundreds of criminal cases, he has achieved excellent outcomes for his clients, ranging from low-level misdemeanors to high-level felonies. He prides himself on his conscientiousness, extensive knowledge of the law, and ability to secure favorable outcomes through aggressive representation, creative problem-solving, and a readiness to take matters to trial. He is particularly adept at handling cases with evidentiary issues, such as DUI charges involving drugs or alcohol. Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, Zalman moved to Arizona to study Business and Global Politics at Arizona State University before obtaining his law degree. His training as a trial advocate helps him think strategically and see a case through from beginning to end. Zalman has valuable experience as an Attorney with the City of Phoenix’s Tenant Eviction Assistance Project, where he represented tenants in fast-paced eviction court, often securing favorable outcomes against the odds. A published legal author, Zalman brings a diverse range of experience and insight to criminal law, having clerked for a Superior Court Judge and worked with Arizona’s top criminal defense agencies.