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Derek Debus

Stone Rose Law • Scottsdale, AZ
Criminal DefensePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(480) 800-0673
Address
8010 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257, US

Professional

About

Derek is ready to bring his experience to the table and provide you the best defense possible. Give Stone Rose a call today at to schedule your free consultation. Derek Debus is a dedicated trial attorney with a passion for protecting the rights of his clients. Derek primarily practices in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury, military law and veteran’s law. Derek attended law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He graduated with distinction for pro bono service. He received recognition as a Trial Advocacy Fellow with the College of Law. While in law school, Derek served as a Staff Editor on law review and as Captain of a mock trial team. Additionally, Derek earned numerous awards for academic achievement, including being named a Willard H. Pedrick Honors Scholar and receiving CALI awards in Torts, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and many other subjects. Derek brings a great deal of prosecutorial experience, having worked for the Crown Prosecution Service in London, England, and city and county prosecutorial offices. In England, Derek worked on a variety of cases, ranging from simple assault to sexual abuse and terrorism. While working at the third-largest prosecutorial agency in the country, Derek prosecuted a wide range of cases — everything from DUI to homicide. Derek is a service-connected disabled Marine Infantry veteran and former professional law enforcement firearms instructor and has developed a deep base of knowledge regarding firearms issues and self-defense. Derek also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for Academe Grove, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to enhancing school safety. Derek also serves as a director for Bullshido, a media organization dedicated to debunking falsehoods in science, governance, and martial arts. When Derek is not fighting hard for the rights of his clients in Court, he can be found expanding his nonprofit endeavors, writing, playing soccer or chess, or volunteering in his local community.

About Criminal Defense Law

Criminal defense attorneys represent individuals accused of crimes, protecting their constitutional rights throughout the legal process. They work to achieve the best possible outcome through negotiation or trial. Common matters include dui/dwi, drug charges, assault, theft.

Credentials

Education
2019 Arizona State Juris Doctor
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2022 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2022 Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys Under 40 in Arizona, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2021 VA Accreditation, United States Department of Veterans Affairs N/A Willard H. Pedrick Honors Scholar, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law N/A Designated Advocacy Fellow, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
Publications
2022 Fox 10 Phoenix A painful wait: Thousands of Phoenix area veterans waiting for benefits amid nationwide backlog 2022 KTAR News - The Mike Broomhead Show Derek Debus, Director of Military and Veteran Law at Stone Rose Law 2022 Phoenix New Times Arizona Appeals an Expungement in a Case that Could Shape Prop 207 Enforcement 2022 Ammoland Shooting Sports News ATF Agent Caught Creating Illegal Gun Registry with Personal Cellphone 2022 The Washington Times Ariz. Gun Store Owner Outraged Over ATF Agent Photographing Firearm Sales Records with Phone
Associations
2022 - Present National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys Member 2021 - Present U.S. District Court, District of Arizona Member 2021 - Present Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims Member 2021 - Present Academe Grove, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Director, Board of Directors 2021 - Present National Organization of Veterans' Advocates Member
Speaking
2022 U.S. Law Shield Seminar hosted by Core Dynamics Firearms Training Gun Laws 101 2022 U.S. Law Shield Lecture at Range Day Tactical Therapy Gun Laws 101 2022 U.S. Law Shield Gun Law Lecture at Pawn Palace Cottonwood Gun Laws 101 2022 Stone Rose Law & Rosenstein Law Group CLE VA Benefits 101 2022 Military Veterans of Our Lady of Joy Church VA Benefits 101: You Earned Them, Here is How To Get Them
Updated: Mar 26, 2026