Tom Dean has been using his law practice to advocate for nationwide cannabis policy reform for over 20 years. After honing his courtroom litigation skills for several years in Ohio and Arizona, Tom accepted the position of Legal Director for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and relocated to the organization’s headquarters in Washington, DC. As NORML’s Legal Director, Tom initiated and managed many matters of national importance to cannabis policy reform. He also coordinated the efforts of the NORML Legal Committee and NORML Amicus Committee in key cases throughout the U.S. He continues to serve as a lifetime member of the NORML Legal Committee, Chairman of the NORML Amicus Committee, and Legal Director of NORML’s Arizona state chapter. In 2016 NORML honored his 20 years of achievements by inducting Tom into the organization’s Distinguished Counsel’s Circle. Tom is also active in other important cannabis organizations on both a local and National level. Of note, he is a founding member of both the National Cannabis Bar Association (NCBA) and the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association (ACBA), organizations that seek to help other lawyers develop and understanding of the many unique aspects of cannabis business law and other emerging cannabis related areas of practice. In recognition of his work in cannabis law in Arizona, in 2016 Tom received the President’s Commendation award from the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ). Outside of the courtroom, Tom enjoys presenting at legal and business seminars and conferences around the country.
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27 years
27 years
27 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AZ | Active | 1995 | 11/28/2020 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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President Award | Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Thomas Dean, PLLC | 1996 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Public Defender's Association for Arizona | Honorary Faculty Member | 2018 - Present |
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws | Distinguished Counsel Circle | 2015 - Present |
National Cannabis Bar Association | Legal Counsel - Lifetime Member | 2015 - Present |
National Cannabis Bar Association | Founding Member | 2015 - Present |
Arizona Cannabis Bar Association | Founding Member | 2015 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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11-2019 MMJ and guns 10-2019 in & outs of MMJ Delivery service 9-2019 Concentrate issue | Cannabis Cactus Magazine 2019-2020 | 2019 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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NORML National Originaztion to Reform Marijuana Laws and MITA Marijuana Industry Trade Ass. | The Arizona Medical Marijuana Program, how to stay legal, how to open a Medicla Marujuana business | 2020 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State AZ vs Andre Maestes | Supreme Court rulled in behalf of Defendant |
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Lee Phillips, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known this lawyer for many years and strongly endorse him.
Marc Victor, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 3, 2015
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Tom is one of the best lawyers I know. He is one of the few I would have represent me. Nobody knows more about marijuana law, and nobody is more aggressive. He thinks outside of the box and really cares about his clients. You would be lucky to have him represent you!