About Zachary Thornley

Mr. Thornley is a successful trial attorney in Phoenix Arizona. He spent years working for a large corporate defense firm. His experience was invaluable; however, he personally believes representation is more effective in a more personal environment where individual attention is on the client and not on the firm’s bottom dollar.

Mr. Thornley has also held an active Real Estate License since 2013. He has been party to millions in purchases and sales. He has extensive experience in real estate transactions and has the expertise to know where and when problems may arise. Mr. Thornley also has experience with Home Owner’s Associations and the problems that may arise when dealing with these entities. Mr. Thornley has also assisted in property disputes and has assisted in successfully resolving a variety of property dispute issues.

Mr. Thornley has earned a reputation for successful representation of clients in a range of criminal matters. He has effectively guided clients through some of the most serious crimes including manslaughter and serious sex crimes. His representation of clients has included those facing misdemeanors up to serious felonies with possible life sentences. Mr. Thornley’s extensive practice includes first chair trial experience in court rooms throughout the State of Arizona.


Mr. Thornley has successfully resolved a number if significantly serious felonies and has persuaded authorities not to pursue charges. Mr. Thornley has been effective in aggressively pursuing his client’s rights when a case is charged.

Mr. Thornley has also been effective in representation of clients facing probation violations and restitution issues. In issues involving serious Sex crimes he has helped clients avoid lifetime probation and registration. Mr. Thornley has been successful in obtaining dismissals in many misdemeanor cases involving charges such as assault, disorderly conduct, criminal damage and domestic violence cases.