Licensed across Arizona, Nevada, and California, this Bullhead City firm has served the Tri-State area for over three decades, with a client-review record this profile presents in full — praise and sourced criticism both.
Knochel Law Offices — At a Glance
| FIRM | Knochel Law Offices (also appearing in public records as Law Offices of Keith Knochel, P.C. and Knochel Knochel & Darus Law Offices, P.C.) |
| FOUNDED | 1989 by Keith S. Knochel, who reports working client cases since 1982 |
| STRUCTURE | General-practice tri-state firm — personal injury is one practice area alongside criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and estate planning |
| ATTORNEYS | Keith S. Knochel (founder), licensed in Arizona, Nevada, and California; Aline Knochel (partner), J.D. UCLA School of Law |
| PRACTICE FOCUS (PI) | Auto and construction accidents, dog bites, and other negligence claims; firm reports “several substantial six-figure verdicts” |
| SERVICE AREA | Bullhead City, Kingman, and Lake Havasu City, AZ; Laughlin, NV; Mohave and La Paz Counties |
| CLIENT FEEDBACK | Mixed — see Client Voice section for a balanced account, including critical reviews alongside positive ones |
| CONTACT | Bullhead City: (928) 444-1000 · Kingman: (928) 753-4357 · Lake Havasu: (928) 680-1181 · lawyersinarizona.com |
A Note on Scope and Naming
This firm’s own public listings are inconsistent about its exact name. What’s consistent: this is a general-practice firm — personal injury sits alongside criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and estate planning — not a firm built exclusively around injury litigation.
Origin: A Tri-State License, and a Colorado River Practice
Keith S. Knochel founded the firm in 1989, though the firm states he had been working client cases since 1982. He served as a law clerk to Chief Justice Howard C. Ryan and is licensed in Arizona, Nevada, and California — a combination the firm describes as held by only a handful of attorneys in the area. Aline Knochel, Keith’s partner attorney, earned her J.D. from UCLA School of Law.
Practice
The firm’s personal injury work covers auto accidents, construction accidents, dog bites, and other negligence claims, with “several substantial six-figure verdicts” reported along with settlements reached through negotiation and mediation. Beyond personal injury, the firm’s practice spans criminal defense, family law, bankruptcy, and estate planning and probate.
Client Voice: A Mixed Record, Presented Honestly
This firm’s public review record includes genuine criticism alongside praise, and Awesome Attorneys is presenting both. One reviewer described the attorney as looking out for the client’s best interests on a case that unexpectedly went to trial. Other reviews were more critical: one client stated that “interns did 98% of the work” and cited poor communication; another, describing a bankruptcy matter, expressed dissatisfaction with the value received for fees paid. These reviews are unverified, individual accounts and may not represent every client’s experience; Awesome Attorneys includes them because presenting only favorable feedback would not give readers an accurate picture.
The Arizona Legal Backdrop
What follows is general legal information, not legal advice.
Arizona gives most personal-injury plaintiffs two years to file suit (A.R.S. § 12-542) and follows pure comparative negligence (A.R.S. § 12-2505). Because this firm serves clients across the Arizona-Nevada border, an out-of-state accident may be governed by different law entirely.
The Awesome Attorneys Assessment
Knochel Law Offices’s case is geographic and jurisdictional: over three decades serving a Tri-State region this series has not otherwise covered, with rare triple-state licensure. The honest trade-off: alongside the firm’s longevity, this profile found genuine, specific client criticism about attorney availability and case staffing. A prospective client, especially for a significant claim, would be well served asking directly which attorney will handle the case personally.
Methodology & Sourcing
This profile was researched in July 2026 from the firm’s website (lawyersinarizona.com), Lawyers.com’s aggregated client reviews, FindLaw, and USAttorneys.com. Knochel Law Offices did not commission, review, or pay for this profile.
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