Joey N. Hamby

Senior Criminal Defense Attorney
Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters
Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the State Bar of Arizona
Senior Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted in Arizona

Practice Limited to Self-Defense Cases

Joey Hamby has been an attorney since 1994. Over the years he has personally represented clients in hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in state and federal courts. While he is passionate about all our freedoms Joey has a particular interest in self-defense cases and has represented numerous clients who have defended themselves or others with deadly force. This includes obtaining a complete acquittal after a 6-week jury trial for a client who was charged with First Degree Murder for defending himself against an attacker with a knife. It also includes multiple cases that Joey kept from being charged altogether or where he was able to get the cases dismissed after clients were charged.

Joey has worked with some of the leading experts in the area of self-defense, including ballistics experts, event-recreation experts, medical examiners, DNA experts, use-of-force experts, crime-scene investigation experts, and others.

When you or a loved one faces the crushing power of the government you need an experienced defense attorney to stand between you and the threat of a conviction and a sentence. Joey has helped his clients deal with the massive threats and force of prosecution by the government.

Joey began working on death penalty cases in 2003 and he has represented numerous clients charged with first degree murder and facing the possibility of capital punishment. He has also been a Post-Conviction Relief expert on a capital case.

Joey is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law through the State Bar of Arizona. Joey received his Bachelors degree through the Justice Studies Program at Arizona State University and he received his J.D. from the University of Dayton in Ohio. Between college and law school Joey worked as a probation officer in Maricopa County.

Bruce H.
2 days ago
I had a situation of someone making an accusation involving me with " displaying " a hand gun. I called AOR and within minutes a attorney called and I explained to him the situation, he did an excellent job of walking me through on what to say and not do with the police. At the end no arrest was made and the complaint dismissed. The comfort of having quick access to a attorney made all the difference. Extremely glad I joined AOR.
Timothy P.
3 days ago
After consideration of all of the offered self defense options out there, AOR is undeniably the best of them. The process was quick and efficent to get signed up with them and their customer service is second to none. I had to deal with Stacy Peterson to get my account in order due to mulitple locations of residence. She was very responsive and thorough. In this day and age it is refreshing to do business with such a company and I hope that I never have to use it.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the thoughtful review, Timothy. We’re honored you chose AOR after carefully evaluating your options. It’s great to hear that Stacy was able to assist you with responsiveness and attention to detail. Providing a smooth experience and strong support is exactly what we strive for. We truly appreciate your trust and your kind words.
John S.
5 days ago
Highly recommended.

Thanks Rachel Moss and Tory Steward for your persistence and hard work you both provided. Now the past is truly behind me.
Response from the owner:Thank you, John. We’re proud of Rachel and Tory and the dedication they bring to every case. We’re glad they were able to support you and help bring closure to your situation. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.
James W.
2 weeks ago
AOR im a member im glad
Response from the owner:Thank you, James. We’re glad to have you as a member and appreciate your support. If you ever need anything, our team is here for you.
Ari I.
1 month ago
Had an excellent onboarding experience with James Belcher who explained everything clearly and succinctly. Nice to know that there's someone in your corner should an unfortunate situation arise.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words and for recognizing James. We’re glad your onboarding experience was clear and helpful. Peace of mind is exactly what we aim to provide, and we appreciate you trusting us to stand in your corner if you ever need us.