About Cari McConeghy
Cari McConeghy Nolan built a career centered on appellate work in Arizona. She is licensed to practice in the state and has spent decades handling appeals on behalf of government and private clients. Her path has included senior government service and private practice leadership. She is known among colleagues for a steady approach to legal writing and courtroom argument.
Nolan served as Unit Chief in the Criminal Appeals Section of the Arizona Attorney General's Office beginning in 2000. In that role she supervised appellate litigation, managed briefing schedules, and coordinated oral argument strategy for significant criminal appeals. The post required attention to detail and the ability to guide a team under tight deadlines. It also meant regular appearances before state appellate panels and close collaboration with trial prosecutors.
After years in public service, Nolan moved into private practice. In 2010 she became a partner at The Nolan Law Office. As a partner she has handled appeals and post-conviction matters and consulted on trial strategy where appellate issues were likely to arise. Her practice there has combined case work, mentoring younger lawyers, and drafting appellate briefs. The office work ties directly to her earlier experience in the Attorney General's Office.
Colleagues describe Nolan's courtroom work as concise and focused. She does not rely on spectacle. She prioritizes clarity in briefs and precision at oral argument. That approach reflects the technical demands of appellate procedure and the need to present legal issues in a way judges can quickly assess. Over the years she has handled a mix of criminal appeals and related post-conviction litigation, often testing legal questions that can affect trial outcomes.
As of 2026 Nolan continues to practice in Arizona. Her caseload includes appeals and appellate counseling, and she remains active in preparing briefs and presenting arguments at the appellate level. She concentrates on criminal appeals and appellate litigation.