Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter, LLC

02/25/2026

In a recent feature by ABC15 Arizona, our firm represents a man who was detained and later released in connection with the Nancy Guthrie case. Jesse is advocating for his client’s name to be cleared and for public clarification that he is not a person of interest.

A man who says he was detained and later released by Pima County Sheriff's deputies in the search for Nancy Guthrie wants the sheriff's department to clear his name.

08/08/2025

We are celebrating the third amazing clerk in three years to go to law school. Today's the last day as a clerk and the first week of being a law student for Ariana Jimenez. Ariana, Jo Taylor Calloway, and Anson Naumann have all been vital team members for the firm. Their enthusiasm, energy, intellect, and humor graced our firm through many battles that they helped win. Whether they come back home or take their talent and experience elsewhere, they will all make great attorneys who will bring their talent to assist clients in need.

10/18/2024

All charges against Tyron have been dismissed!

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell made the following announcement this afternoon: “Last Friday, a leader of the local chapter of the NAACP shared his concern with me regarding the prosecution of Mr. Tyron McAlpin. I promised...

10/15/2024

Tyron McAlpin, a deaf black man with cerebral palsy is being charged with two counts aggravated assault on a police officer and one count of resisting arrest after two Phoenix police officers punched and tasered him. Jesse Showalter of RCMS Law is representing him. Learn about the full story from this ABC15 investigation.
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzGz66t3gPM
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9lwm0JRgxQ
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4BFPhtVDIo

A Black man, who is deaf and has cerebral palsy is facing felony aggravated assault and resisting arrest charges after he was repeatedly punched and tasered ...

09/14/2023

We extend our sincerest congratulations to Joel Robbins, whose dedication and legal acumen have been acknowledged by Best Lawyers through the 2024 Civil Rights Law "Lawyer of the Year" award in Phoenix, Arizona. This accolade is a testament to Joel's unwavering commitment to upholding justice and advocating for civil rights.

In addition to this achievement, Joel was further recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America, for civil Rights Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

We applaud Joel's accomplishments and look forward to helping those who need our help.

Great job, Joel!

01/04/2023

Jesse Showalter of Robbins & Curtin, pllc, is in the news representing the family of a mentally ill man killed in the Maricopa County jail.

A lawsuit, filed Friday, says officers used unreasonable force to restrain Akeem Terrell. Terrell, 31, died in a Maricopa County jail.

12/07/2021

Check out the latest blog post on our website! Joel Robbins talks about the two legal courses of action one can take if the death of a loved one is caused by others. Learn about what parties and damages include for each action, and a reason to consider making a common-law marriage into a legal marriage.

http://www.robbinsandcurtin.com/wrongful-death-action-and-survival-action-in-arizona/?fbclid=IwAR3FGQ1MitW0t8WGDuwgFvfbw8x5fT3JAEQhCfFyJYwCDG1udbgK0a3HJDU

11/30/2021

Robbins & Curtin has done it again! Another year of being named a Top-Tier Civil Rights and Personal Injury firm by Best Lawyers, the "oldest and most highly-respected peer review guide to the legal profession worldwide" !! Appreciate recognition for the hard work our team does.

Preview the latest edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" in an interactive environment powered by Issuu.

09/28/2021

Check out what attorney Jesse Showalter has to say about his case involving the use of unlawful force on an unarmed and mentally ill woman in Globe. Keep up the good fight, Jesse!

Globe cops allegedly knew that Memory Burns was mentally ill and taser her anyway.

06/16/2021

U.S. News & World Report's Best Law Firms rankings are "based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in the field, and review of additional information provided by law firms." After this process was completed, Robbins & Curtin, pllc was named in the First-Tier rankings in Civil Rights and Personal Injury Litigation in Arizona. Check it out.

Preview the latest edition of U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" in an interactive environment powered by Issuu.

04/13/2021

Congratulations to Joel Robbins for being named one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona! Super Lawyer's selection process includes peer nomination, evaluation, and research by a third-party, and review by a highly credentialed panel of attorneys. No, this award was not paid for. Yes, we are very proud.

Super Lawyers magazine features the list and profiles of selected attorneys and is distributed to attorneys in the state or region and the ABA-approved