Joel B. Robbins

Joel B. Robbins

Phoenix, AZ recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter LLC

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Civil Rights Law Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Biography

Joel Robbins specializes in serious personal injury, wrongful death, and Civil Rights cases, though he has responsibly represented his clients in cases ranging from construction accidents, automobile cases, and even a serious hot air balloon accident. In these and other significant cases, Joel has worked hard to help return dignity to his clients following their serious injuries. Usually he finds himself pitted against big defendants represented by big law firms who refuse to accept responsibility for their actions. “We are reasonable but firm. We can’t rebuild lives if we are afraid to go to trial and ask juries to do the right thing,” says Robbins.

Robbins graduated from the University of Arizona (U of A) Law School in 1986 and was a member of the Moot Court Board. He graduated from the U of A with a business economics degree (cum laude) in 1985 and received the Pat Shelly Memorial Award for service to the University of Arizona. Following law school, Robbins went to work for the firm of Burch & Cracchiolo. After leaving the firm, he formed his own law practice and litigated numerous jury trials, becoming proficient at representing clients in personal injury cases.

Since 1993, Joel has been married to his wife Cathy who teaches art at Xavier College Preparatory. Joel enjoys hiking, playing basketball and hanging out with his family, including his two children, Ben and Laney.

Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter LLC

4 Best Lawyers awards

Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter LLC logo

Overview

  • The University of Arizona, J.D., graduated 1986
  • The University of Arizona, BS, graduated 1985

  • Arizona, 1986

  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) - Member
  • Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (AZTLA) - Board Member
  • National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) - Member
  • Phoenix Trial Lawyers Association - Past President
  • The National Trial Lawyers - Member
  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice - Member
  • Arizona, 1986
  • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) - Member
  • Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (AZTLA) - Board Member
  • National Police Accountability Project (NPAP) - Member
  • Phoenix Trial Lawyers Association - Past President
  • The National Trial Lawyers - Member
  • Trial Lawyers for Public Justice - Member
  • The University of Arizona, J.D., graduated 1986
  • The University of Arizona, BS, graduated 1985

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Civil Rights Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Civil Rights Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Civil Rights Law, Phoenix (2024)
  • Civil Rights Law, Phoenix (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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