Seth Apfel

Seth Apfel is an Arizona civil rights and criminal defense lawyer at Hallam Law Group, dedicated to protecting constitutional rights in serious cases. He has handled thousands of felony matters involving murder, marijuana possession, dangerous crimes against children, DUI, gun offenses, shootings, and gang allegations. His practice combines extensive courtroom experience with a strong civil rights background, allowing him to challenge government action, scrutinize criminal statutes, and defend clients facing consequences in Arizona courts.

Seth earned his J.D. from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers School of Law. While in law school, he received awards for best argument and best brief in appellate moot court and for the best published research note, which addressed prosecutorial misconduct. Before law school, he spent more than a decade in the investment business, experience that supported his work on white collar criminal matters and complex financial allegations.

Seth is licensed to practice in Arizona, the US District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has successfully challenged criminal laws and government practices in appellate courts, including obtaining a ruling that declared an Arizona gang statute unconstitutional. His appellate work has also addressed unfair pretrial conditions, improper extensions of probation, and abusive gang-related practices, giving him experience with constitutional questions affecting criminal defendants throughout the state.

Seth Apfel has won decisions before the Arizona Supreme Court and Arizona Court of Appeals and has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Before entering law school, he served more than ten years on the board of a major civil rights organization and lobbied the Arizona Legislature on constitutional issues. His career reflects sustained work in criminal defense, civil rights advocacy, appellate litigation, and challenges to government overreach.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hallam Law Group
• Member, State Bar of Arizona

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• University of Arizona, James E. Rogers School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)