Personal Experience

Vince Goddard is a member of Beus Gilbert McGroder PLLC, a premier boutique law firm concentrating on High Stakes Litigation, Real Estate and Zoning Law, and Plaintiffs Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death. Mr. Goddard is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Plaintiffs Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death practice.

Mr. Goddard has been a trial attorney for 21 years, with approximately 130 trials as lead counsel, including 8 death penalty jury trials to verdict, hundreds of bench trials, and other complex and high-pressure jury trials.  These trials involved a broad range of experts including psychological, medical, and mechanical.  Mr. Goddard has been recognized by his peers and organizations for the quality of his trials and investigative work.  He has been recognized as Arizona Felony Attorney of the Year by the statewide prosecution organization.  He is also a requested speaker for state and national organizations for all aspects of a trial, from initiation and investigation of complex cases to verdict.

Admissions

Arizona Supreme Court

Texas Supreme Court

Education

Drake University, B.A.

Willamette University College of Law – J.D.

Professional Distinctions

Arizona Gang Investigators Association, Lifetime Achievement Award: (2021)

Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council, Arizona Felony Attorney of the Year: (2018)

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Crime Victim Prosecutor of the Year: (2007), (2009), (2010), (2013)

Maricopa Attorney’s Office, Violent Crimes Prosecutor of the Year: (2013)

Arizona Gang Investigators Association, Award for Excellence in Prosecution: (2013)

Chandler Police Department, Commendation: (2013)

Phoenix Police Department, Commendation on Behalf of Police Officer Victims: (2012)

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Jury Trial Commendations: (2012), (2013), (2016)

Anti-Defamation League, Special Recognition for Vinlanders Social Club Prosecution: (2011)

Scottsdale Police Department, Commendation: (2010)

Federal Bureau of Investigations, Special Recognition Award: (2010)

Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council, Crime Victim Prosecutor of the Year Nominee: (2009)

Maricopa Attorney’s Office, Special Recognition Award for Service to Police Officer Victims: (2009)

Phoenix Police Department, Commendation: (2009)

Glendale Police Department, Commendation for Service to Victim Police Officers: (2009)

Drug Enforcement Agency, Commendation: (2008)

Memberships & Activities

Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation (AGACL), Board Member 2018-2021

Arizona Gang Investigators Association (AZGIA)

International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Association

Publications

State v. Vincent Guarino, 283 Ariz. 437 (2015)

State v. Thomas Riley, 248 Ariz. 154 (2020)

State v. Andrew Salazar, 2020 WL 6336016

Presentations

National District Attorney Association

Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation

National Organization for Victim Assistance

National Organization for Black Law Enforcement Executives

Blueline Inc., Olympia, Washington

Utah Prosecution Council, Cedar City, Utah

International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigator’s Association

Maricopa County Bar Association Paralegal Division

Arizona Court Reporters Association, Gangs

Pinal County Attorney’s Office

Maricopa County Attorney’s Office

Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department

Litchfield Park Rotary Club

Arizona Homicide Investigators Association

Arizona Gang Investigations Association

Community & Philanthropy

Involved with Phoenix Children’s Hospital Pediatric Cancer philanthropies