Long & Simmons Law: Trial Attorneys

04/30/2026

Investigations Serve Everyone

04/29/2026

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04/28/2026

False Allegations in Crime - Malicious or Mistaken

04/24/2026

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04/23/2026

Defense attorneys prosecute the State

04/23/2026

Information about the real world of child and intimacy crimes: https://longandsimmonslaw.com/child-intimacy-crimes-what-every-family-should-know/

04/23/2026

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04/23/2026

04/23/2026

Secrets and Surprises - Helping Kids Tell and Talk about abuse

04/22/2026

POST 6 OF 6 — CALL TO ACTION

🏛️ Facing an investigation or charge in Arizona? You don't have to navigate this alone.

Matt Long (Long & Simmons Law) is skilled criminal defense attorney, a nationally recognized expert in child and intimacy crimes who has trained law enforcement agencies and professionals across the country on best practices in investigations and trial presentations. He seeks justice, protects the rights of his clients and holds law enforcement accountable utilizing forensic principles.

Aaron Reed (Cates & Reed) is one of Arizona's most respected criminal defense attorneys in this space — someone who demands evidence, challenges improper investigations, and fights for the truth in every case.

Together, they work to ensure every client gets the best possible information and representation — from attorneys who understand both sides of these cases at the highest level.

✔️ Confidential consultations available
✔️ Representation throughout Arizona
✔️ Investigation through trial

📞 Call now: 602-795-8808
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With over 50 years of experience, you can rest assured you are getting the most knowledgeable expert in your field. Our team includes Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists, S*x Crimes Experts, and Death Penalty Qualified attorneys, as well as Former Major Felony Prosecutors. Our goal is to empowe...

04/22/2026

POST 5 OF 6 — PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN

🛡️ One of the most powerful things you can teach your child costs nothing.

Teach the difference between a SECRET and a SURPRISE.

🎁 A SURPRISE is something everyone gets to find out eventually — like a birthday gift. It's temporary and joyful.

🚫 A SECRET that must be kept permanently from parents? That's a red flag.

Children raised to understand that no secret should be kept forever from a trusted adult are significantly harder to groom. Predators rely on secrecy. Remove that tool, and you remove much of their power.

Here are 4 things you can do right now:

✅ 1. Teach "surprises, not secrets" — nothing stays hidden from mom and dad forever.
✅ 2. Make it safe to share feelings — no judgment, no punishment for hard conversations.
✅ 3. Start early — age-appropriate talks about bodies and boundaries don't need to wait until the teen years.
✅ 4. Practice "telling" — a child who's used to sharing uncomfortable things with you won't go silent when it really matters.

📞 602-795-8808 | longandsimmonslaw.com

With over 50 years of experience, you can rest assured you are getting the most knowledgeable expert in your field. Our team includes Board Certified Criminal Law Specialists, S*x Crimes Experts, and Death Penalty Qualified attorneys, as well as Former Major Felony Prosecutors. Our goal is to empowe...