Stephen M. Dichter
White-collar criminal defense attorney Steve Dichter's practice focuses on representing clients against allegations of fraud in civil and criminal matters.
Steve has been in practice for more than four decades. In addition to representing clients in civil and criminal fraud and related matters, Steve represents banks in defending lawsuits brought against them based on claims of wrongful foreclosure and related contentions.
When not practicing law, Steve can usually be found under an old car or on a golf course.
Practice Areas
Honors and Awards
AV-Preeminent® Peer Review Rating™ by Martindale-Hubbell®
The Best Lawyers in America® (Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation-Banking and Finance; Litigation-Securities), 2001-present
Super Lawyers (White Collar Crimes), 2007-present
Professional Activities
State Bar of Arizona: Board of Governors, 2003-2012
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice: President, 1999-2000
Court Admissions
Virginia, 1971
Arizona, 1975
Colorado, 1995
Nevada, 2006
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Education
LL.M. (Tax), George Washington University, 1975
J.D., University of Virginia, 1971
B.A., Queens College, City University of New York, 1968