Benjamin L. Dodge, Esq.
FOUNDER & SENIOR MANAGING PARTNER, Trial Lawyer
Mr. Dodge founded Dodge & Vega in 2006 and is the Senior Managing Partner. Ben is a NITA trained Master Advocate trial lawyer and an experienced litigator. Ben’s practice areas are now focused primarily on accident law. He thrives in the court room whereas most attorneys avoid it. Ben is probably one of the most determined individuals you can possibly meet. He is an extreme endurance athlete with a love for exercise and ultra cycling events and Ironman Triathlons. A graduate of the Navy Seal KOKORO program (class 26), his determination and grit know no limits. He spends most of his free time racing his bicycle over insanely long distances without stopping to sleep (Race Across France – 1500+ miles, Race Across the West 930+ miles, Race Across America 3100+ miles, and more). His other passions include hopping on his Harley Davidson and riding until the road ends; climbing a mountain; traveling the world; and pretty much any extreme adventure. Ben is admitted to practice in the Federal District Court of Arizona and all Arizona State Courts.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Bicycle Accident Law
- Motorcycle Accident Law
- Auto Accident Law
- Wrongful Death
- Bankruptcy law
- Family Law
- Business Law
- Estate Planning
Languages: English, German
Christopher Stapley, Esq.
Trial Lawyer
As a fifth-generation Arizona, Chris has a unique perspective on Arizona law and the needs of this state. He is an experienced litigator, with nearly 10 years of courtroom experience, appearing in front of judges and juries on a variety of legal matters. He has been chosen as a top 10 under 40 for the State of Arizona with the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and top 40 under 40 for the State of Arizona, by the National Academy of Personal Injury Lawyers. Chris’ practice is now primarily focused on Criminal Defense and Family Law. Outside of the legal field, Chris is a happy family man, married with 4 kids. In addition to his spending time with his family he also loves hiking, running and playing racquetball. Getting to know Chris Stapley is a real privilege and we are honored to have him as part of our Dodge & Vega legal team. He is a good guy in and out of the court room.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Criminal Law
- Family Law
Languages: English, Spanish
Robert Campo Jr., Esq.
Trial Lawyer
Robert is an Arizona native whose philosophy is to help and teach others. He holds a Bachelors of Music in Music Education from University of Puget Sound, a Masters of Music from Arizona State University, and a Juris Doctorate from Chapman University School of Law. Prior to joining Dodge & Vega, PLC, Robert worked for firms in California and Arizona practicing family law, estate planning, probate, bankruptcy and contract drafting and review. Robert’s hobbies include wakesurfing, camping and having fun with his family.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
Languages: English
Joshua Heath, Esq.
Former Judge, Trial Lawyer
Areas of Practice
- Family Law
Languages: English
Kaci Brown
Senior Paralegal: Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning
Kaci is the senior paralegal for our Personal Injury and Estate Planning Department, as well as providing support to the Bankruptcy Department. She has over 25 years of experience in various fields, including personal injury, insurance defense and adversarial bankruptcy cases. Kaci grew up in Southern California and graduated from California State University of Los Angeles with a BA degree in Child Development and Early Education. While Kaci studied to become a teacher, she discovered an unexpected enjoyment for the legal field and began her career working as a legal assistant for a California firm and was quickly promoted to paralegal. Kaci relocated to Arizona with her family and resumed her career in the legal profession. Kaci is known for her strong attention to detail, writing skills, ability to work under pressure, and ability to manage her case files.
In her free time, Kaci enjoys spending time with her family and loves to cook and eat exotic foods. She also enjoys traveling and exploring different cultures and hopes to travel more in the future.
Languages: English, Korean
Kimberly Hewes
Senior Paralegal: Family Law, Juvenile Law, & Criminal Law
Kim is one of our Senior paralegals here at Dodge and Vega, PLC. Her extensive experience is focused on all family law matters including the odd juvenile issues as well as incredible experience in all criminal defense matters.
Kim is native to Arizona and lives in Mesa. Kim began her legal career immediately after graduating high school in 1995 when she began working in the Maricopa County Justice Courts. Kim became a legal assistant in 2000 and worked full time while putting herself through college and law school. In 2012, Kim graduated from Arizona State University with her Bachelor of Science in Criminology/Criminal Justice. In 2016, she graduated cum laude with her juris doctorate degree from Arizona Summit Law School and was published in the school’s Therapeutic Jurisprudence Law Review Journal. During her career, Kim has worked in the private and government divisions of the legal field with her primary focus on criminal defense and family law. During her free time, Kim enjoys spending time with family and you can probably catch her cheering for her favorite teams: the Chicago Cubs and Washington Redskins. She is a baseball fanatic! Her office is decorated with all sorts of signed baseball paraphernalia… it is like a baseball museum of sorts.
Languages: English, Spanish
Mandy Armbrust
Legal Assistant: Personal Injury
Mandy is our personal injury department Legal Assistant. Prior to joining the team at Dodge & Vega, PLC, she worked in healthcare for 11 years specializing in memory care for the elderly. After learning about personal injury and the injustice being done by insurance companies, Mandy decided to continue helping others by working in personal injury. She has several years of experience as a legal assistant in personal injury and takes pride in helping those who were wrongfully injured.
Mandy was born and raised in a small town in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. She relocated to the beautiful state of Arizona in 2016. Mandy enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, fishing, gardening, and traveling with her husband and son.
Languages: English
Daniella Hull
Paralegal: Family Law, Juvenile Law
Daniella is one of our paralegals and has been quickly promoted to our family law division here at Dodge & Vega, PLC. She recently graduated from the University of Arizona and has several years of experience in customer service and marketing. Born and raised in Mesa, Arizona she does everything she can to give back to her community. You can often find Daniella volunteering for the local food bank, Feed My Starving Children, the Salvation Army, and other charity organizations. When Daniella is not working or volunteering, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. During her down time, Daniella reads books or watches movies with a nice, warm cup of hot chocolate on the couch.
Languages: English, Spanish
Kylie Powell
Administrative Assistant, Front Desk
Kylie joined our team in 2022 and has spent the better part of the last 25 years in the Administrative / Customer Service field. She enjoys interacting with our all of our clients, and is the first point of contact setting up appointments and welcoming all who come to the office. She is originally from New Zealand and made her way to Arizona by way of California in 2007. She and her husband have 4 kids along with son & daughter in-laws, and 3 little grandbabies. She enjoys spending time as a family, spoiling those grandbabies, almost anything outdoors in the sun, and attending concerts. She is a recent empty-nester and is looking forward to more relaxing, traveling and exploring with her husband.
Languages: English
Baby Tripp
Paralegal: Family Law
Baby is a dedicated and experienced paralegal with a passion for family law, she brings five years of experience to the office. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice at Arizona State University (ASU).
A true Arizona native, Baby enjoys her downtime soaking up the sun with her puppy Rosco. She especially loves to spend time at the Phoenix Zoo. When she’s on break from school she enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.
Looking ahead Baby aspires to attend law school. Her experiences as a paralegal have fueled her passion for the law, and she is eager to continue her education to become an advocate for justice.
Languages: English, Spanish
Sydney Newman
Legal Assistant: Family Law
Sydney is our family law legal assistant here at Dodge and Vega, PLC. She has lived in Arizona since 2006. She has a strong passion for the justice system and how it can serve the public in a positive way. To better utilize her passion, she decided to attend Chandler-Gilbert Community College to study political science. After studying political science for two years, she furthered her studies at Grambling State University, which is located in a small town in northern Louisiana. There she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. While in school, she worked for a counseling center for two years as an office manager, learning relevant skills needed to be a legal assistant. Her combination of passion, education, and skills makes her a wonderful fit for this firm. Sydney also enjoys the outdoors, making plenty of time to go on hikes and volunteer with animals.
Angel “Bacho” Vega, Esq.
CO-FOUNDER & COUNSEL OF ATTORNEY
Mr. Vega is a co-founder and Partner of Dodge & Vega. Bacho was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico and moved to the US mainland at the age of sixteen. Bacho has been a member of the Utah Bar since 2000, Arizona Bar since 2004 and is admitted to practice in all Arizona and Utah federal and state courts. Bacho enjoys spending time with his family and participating in CrossFit and endurance events.
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Landlord Tenant Law
- Business & Contract Law
- Personal Injury
Languages: English, Spanish