We Protect Native Communities.
Pursue Accountability.
Fight for Justice.

As advocates for the Native American victims and the families harmed by the Arizona Sober Living Crisis, we battle against widespread fraud and systemic failures. Our deep experience with complex class action litigation, tribal matters, and high-stakes civil disputes is spearheaded by Norberto (Norby) Cisneros. His skill, judgment, and commitment are invaluable in the pursuit of justice.

The Arizona Sober Living Case Matters

This is a major lawsuit because

The Victims

Native Americans were lured by fraudulent treatment centers promising addiction recovery. Instead of receiving care, their identities were used to bill Arizona's Medicaid system and Department of Health for services never provided, while victims continued to suffer, disappear, or die.

The Lack of Accountability

We have crystal clear evidence of corruption within AHCCCS (Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System), from the application process to the inspections, and also within DHS, to the payment process

The Cost

Current estimates of the amounts defrauded from taxpayer funded AHCCCS and the Arizona Department of Health sits at almost $3,000,000,000. Yes, that’s right. $3 BILLION of taxpayer money paid for services to those in need and never rendered.

The State Authorities

In their original lawsuit, plaintiffs claimed that as early as 2019, the attorney general office of Arizona knew about the fraud taking place. And yet nothing was done about it until 2023.

In The Media

You can take action.

A massive fraud scheme that disproportionately harmed Native Americans, bilked billions from state agencies, left victims untreated, and devastated tribal communities continues to be pursued by a class action suit.

If you or someone you know was neglected or harmed by a sober living scam, please contact Maddox & Cisneros, PLLC.

Do you need help?

Native people were recruited and promised help with healthcare, addiction, sobriety, and homelessness. And instead of treatment, the sober living scandal harmed those most in need.

You deserve better. Stop. Get help from the law firm that understands the legal stakes and human suffering.

Maddox & Cisneros, PLLC, treats every client with respect, dignity, and urgency while pursuing justice for those who were misled, exploited, or left without care.

For Law Firms

Law firms seeking experienced co-counsel or strategic support in complex class action and tribal-related litigation will find a capable partner in Maddox & Cisneros, PLLC. Norberto Cisneros has handled numerous class action issues and has represented Native American tribes and governmental agencies, bringing a valuable combination of litigation depth and cultural awareness to major public-interest cases.

Our Approach

We focus on building strong cases, documenting harm clearly, and advancing the interests of people who have been overlooked for too long. In matters involving tribal communities and large-scale institutional failure, preparation, persistence, and credibility matter.

Credibility and Leadership

Norberto Cisneros is a seasoned trial lawyer licensed in Nevada and California with decades of experience representing individuals, governmental entities, Native American tribes, and parties in complex civil litigation. His background includes class action matters, multi-district litigation, and tribal litigation, making him well-suited to help lead a case involving community-wide harm and accountability.

Justice requires action

If you are a victim, family member, advocate, or law firm seeking collaboration, Maddox & Cisneros, PLLC is ready to listen and help move the case forward.

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