Burch & Cracchiolo is a full-service law firm founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1970. Today, the firm boasts more than 35 attorneys accomplished in a variety of practice areas.

The firm has enjoyed an exceptional reputation for more than 30 years in the Valley of the Sun. Throughout its history, Burch & Cracchiolo has taken pride in providing clients with a balance of the finest legal services and detailed personal attention.

Rooted in the Arizona community, Burch & Cracchiolo has a successful history of representing a diverse client base of large corporations, small businesses and individuals.

We at Burch & Cracchiolo feel honored to be selected by our clients and entrusted to deliver high-quality legal services that meet and exceed expectations.


Our Founders Frank Haze Burch and Daniel Cracchiolo became partners in 1958 in a firm with ties back to the time of Arizona statehood. After working together for 12 years, they founded their own firm on January 1, 1970. Located in North-Central Phoenix, Burch & Cracchiolo, is extraordinary in both its scope and its expertise.

A Phoenix native, Frank Haze Burch, distinguished himself in the field of law during his many years of practice. He attended the University of Arizona, received his law degree Phi Alpha Delta, joined the State Bar of Arizona and served as a Deputy County Attorney of Maricopa County. Mr. Burch has argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Salvation Army's Sally Award, a Special Commendation award from the 100 Club and the Learned Hand Human Relations Award, conferred by the Phoenix Union High School and College District. In recent years, Mr. Burch has retired from the practice of law and acted "of counsel" to the firm. Frank Haze Burch passed away on September 25, 2005.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Daniel Cracchiolo also has a long and illustrious history in the legal profession. His family moved to Tucson, Arizona when he was a young man. He attended the University of Arizona, graduating Phi Alpha Delta with a law degree in 1952. That same year he joined the State Bar of Arizona, and later spent three years as a Deputy County Attorney of Maricopa County. Continuing his professional activity in numerous practice areas, Mr. Cracchiolo is extensively affiliated. He is a member in the prestigious International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Judicature Society and the International Association of Defense Counsel. Mr. Cracchiolo appears under two categories in Best Lawyers in America.
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