Ms. Ms. Karissa Nicole Murphy, Appellate Attorney in Chandler, Arizona

Karissa concentrates on appellate, car accidents, criminal defense, dui/dwi, and expungement. Each area below outlines the kind of case Karissa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Appellate

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• Car Accidents

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• Criminal Defense

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• DUI/DWI

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• Expungement

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• Personal Injury

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Karissa's primary office is at 3100 W. Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85226. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Karissa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Karissa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Karissa for a appellate case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Karissa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Karissa offer a free consultation?

  Karissa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Karissa's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Karissa's current terms during booking.

• How long do appellate cases in Arizona typically take?

  Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Karissa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Karissa take my case if I'm outside Chandler?

  Karissa is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Karissa will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Karissa?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Karissa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Karissa accepting new appellate clients right now?

  Karissa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.