Andrew Charles Long is a former Public Defender who worked for both the Mohave and Pima County Public Defender’s Offices.  As a Public Defender, he handled hundreds of criminal cases; both misdemeanor and felony, and successfully litigated several felony and misdemeanor trials as well as pre-trial motions.  Andrew now carries his passion for criminal law and defending his clients’ rights during the criminal process in his private criminal defense practice, Rising Phoenix Law Group.

Andrew served honorably in the United States Marine Corps from 2004 to 2008 before utilizing his GI Bill to attend college.  He graduated cum laude from Towson University where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Andrew attended Arizona State University – Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law where he twice earned the William C. Pedrick scholar award and completed the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office clinic.  During law school, he was active in both veteran and homeless legal assistance organizations.

Andrew chose to contract with Restore My Civil Rights because he passionately believes that a person is not defined by their past mistakes, but by their perseverance and resolve to create a better future for themselves, their family and their community.