Stephen M. Dichter

Commercial Litigation

3.0 (1 reviews)

Phoenix, Arizona

50+ years experience

Christian Dichter & Sluga PC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

602-253-5808

https://www.cdslawfirm.com/attorneys/dichter

2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 860, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Bio

My practice has been divided 50/50 between white-collar criminal defense and commercial litigation - most often involving allegations of fraudulent conduct - since I left the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1980. My practice has been divided 50/50 between white-collar criminal defense and commercial litigation - most often involving allegations of fraudulent conduct - since I left the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1980.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Arizona

State Capital

Phoenix

Highest Court

Arizona Supreme Court

Bar Association

State Bar of Arizona

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Phoenix (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, Phoenix (2012)
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Recognized: Litigation - Securities
Special Focus: Commercial Litigation
Special Focus: White-Collar Criminal Defense

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001

Education

University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1975

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Reviews

Daniel King

3 months ago

Experienced and capable, but communication could improve

Stephen Dichter handled my company's complex commercial litigation matter involving allegations of financial misrepresentation. His 50 years of experience, particularly his background in both white-collar defense and commercial fraud cases from his time at the U.S. Attorney's Office, was evident. He is clearly a recognized expert, as his 'Lawyer of the Year' awards suggest. The legal strategy was sound. However, for the premium rate, I expected more proactive communication. There were periods where we waited days for updates, and explanations of procedural steps sometimes felt rushed. He secured an acceptable settlement, but the process felt more transactional than collaborative. He is undoubtedly competent, but managing client expectations is an area for improvement.