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Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in Arizona (2026)

The wrongful death lawyers in Arizona we'd call first, drawn from every city list we've published there and the firms whose own work shows these cases.

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The short answer

Of the 13 firms that show wrongful death work on our 3 city lists in Arizona, Hastings Law Firm scores highest on malpractice focus, published results, client reviews and experience, followed by Law Offices of Michael Cordova and Morgan & Morgan. Each firm keeps its best score from the cities it serves; open a city for its full list.

Best Wrongful Death Lawyers in Arizona

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    Hastings Law Firm

    4.851 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 51 reviews

    Best for: Deaths involving medical negligence

    Among the results Hastings Law Firm publishes are a $19.75 million failure-to-diagnose settlement and a $10.7 million negligent-prescribing jury verdict. That's partly why it appears here.

    On our list for Phoenix.

    How they were picked

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  3. Law Offices of Michael Cordova logo2

    Law Offices of Michael Cordova

    4.8957 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 957 reviews

    Best for: Medical and nursing home deaths

    With 957 Google reviews, Law Offices of Michael Cordova has a substantial amount of public feedback from clients. Clear answers and a supportive team come up in many reviews. Others describe having to chase updates.

    On our list for Phoenix.

    How they were picked

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

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    Morgan & Morgan

    4.77,852 Google reviewsRated 4.7 out of 5 on Google from 7852 reviews

    Best for: Birth injury related claims

    Among Morgan & Morgan's published results is a notable birth injury verdict: after a delayed C-section left Brendan Dixon with severe brain injury, a Hillsborough County jury awarded $37.8 million in 2007.

    On our lists for Phoenix and Tucson.

    How they were picked

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  5. Lamber Goodnow logo4

    Lamber Goodnow

    4.9836 Google reviewsRated 4.9 out of 5 on Google from 836 reviews

    Best for: Families seeking clear explanations

    Reviewers repeatedly describe Lamber Goodnow's staff as compassionate and willing to explain the process. That feedback gives families a reason to consider it when conversations about a loved one's care feel difficult.

    On our list for Phoenix.

    How they were picked

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

  6. Lerner and Rowe logo5

    Lerner and Rowe

    4.81,006 Google reviewsRated 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 1006 reviews

    Best for: Spanish-speaking families

    If your family wants to discuss a loss in Spanish, Lerner and Rowe's listing of that language gives you a starting point.

    On our lists for Phoenix and Tucson.

    How they were picked

    We order firms by how much of their work is medical malpractice, the results they publish, what their clients say, their experience, their standing with the regulator and the recognition they have earned, all from public records and the firms' own sites. How lists are made

How a malpractice claim usually moves in Arizona
  1. 1.Something went wrong

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  2. 2.Get your records

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  3. 3.Free case review

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  4. 4.Medical opinion

    A doctor checks whether the care fell short.

  5. 5.Start the claim in time

    Your lawyer starts the claim before the deadline.

  6. 6.Settlement or trial

    Many claims settle. Some go to a judge or jury.

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