Matthew O Brown

Matthew O Brown

also known as Matt Brown, Matthew Onthank Brown

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Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 18 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chandler, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3185 S Price Rd, Chandler, AZ

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-500 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 18 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2007

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Matthew O. Brown, Attorney at Law

3185 S Price Rd, Chandler, AZ, 85248

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Posted by anonymous | August 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unethical, Very Slow, and Unnecessarily Dilatory

Mr. Brown did not properly or ethically handle my Rule 32.1, Petition for Post-Conviction Relief. Mr. Brown took 9 long dilatory months to file my Petition for Post-Conviction Relief and failed to file a Reply to the Prosecutor’s false statements in the states response. In fact, Mr. Brown failed to f...ile any reply at all. Falling well below the ethical norms of what is expected of an attorney when accepting a case that deals with a person’s most valuable asset their very “Freedom.” Mr. Brown had everything he needed to file the Petition, because he received it from my Appellate Attorney within days of his tenor on my case. I sent Mr. Brown detailed instructions of what needed to be include in the Petition within a week of Mr. Brown accepting the case. Mr. Brown tried to get me to lose some of these issues that needed to be included in my Petition by arguing with me that they were not necessary “which is false” because if you don’t use them you lose them in other petitions, and continued to delay the process by ignoring my phone calls and requesting for extensions from the Court by falsely stating to the Court that he needed a certain transcript that; 1. he already had and 2. didn't have anything to do with my Petition or with what needed to be filed. Mr. Brown finally agreed to file the Petition with what I requested because it was proper, but only after my wife called him almost every day for over a month. Mr. Brown also tried to get me to sign a petition without the issues that needed to be kept in play during the process, by sending me an incomplete Petition, because if you don’t include them in your rule 32 they will be lost forever. After the Prosecutor filed his response, Mr. Brown did not send me a copy of it until it was to late to file the mandatory reply. Mr. Brown did not file any reply to the states response at all, and everything the prosecutor stated in his response “even though it was false” was considered by the judge as if it were true, due to Mr. Browns Failure to reply to the Prosecutors Response. The Judge stated that her ruling was based in part because Mr. Brown failed to file a reply to the states response. Mr. Brown issued his final statement falsely claiming that there we no other issues to continue to the Rule 32.9 Petition for Review. Mr. Brown then took another month or so to send me the Rule 32.1, decision, and the rest of the file so I could continue to file the Rule 32.9, again delaying the process, to give me the time needed to file my Rule 32.9 Petition for Review. These are not all the problems I experienced with Mr. Brown. The fact is Mr. Brown did not work in my interest at all, and I would not recommend him to anyone.

Matthew Brown

Replied last June 25, 2019

Would you please let me know who you are? This is the third time you have posted this, and I am certain you have confused me with another lawyer. I maintain a very small caseload, and none of these things happened in any of the post-conviction relief cases I have handled.

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Matthew O Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christy Thompson

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Brown is a true asset to our community and an advocate for his clients."

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Christopher Doran

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Matt when I was a law student volunteering at a homeless shelter. He graciously gave his time to those who needed it most. What stood out to me most was Matt’s down-to-earth personality. He truly made clients feel special, valued, and at ease. Matt is one of the most knowledgeable and creative attorneys that I know. He is a mentor, a friend, and an incredible lawyer. I frequently call him for advice and I frequently read his legal blogs. If I ever needed a criminal defense lawyer, Matt would be one of the few people that I would trust to defend me."

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Randall Hinsch

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is one of the brightest, hardest working, tenacious criminal defense lawyers I know. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Brown is of the highest caliber of defense attorneys. His attention to detail is second to none. He is tireless in defending his clients, in ascertaining every possible legal remedy for his clients, given the situation. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Casey Yontz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Most trust lawyers as much as communists or fellas that drink wine, but Matt is a knowledgeable gent that puts folks at ease. From his firm handshake to his enthusiastic coaching, Matt will be your North star. I'm sure that before your experience with Matt, the thought of meeting with a lawyer will be as enjoyable as enduring a kick in the bean pouch from a wild bucking bronco. Matt, however will alleviate all fears. If he wasn't a committed and loving family man, I'd try to pair him up with my daughter Geradline, who was runner up fair queen 2 years in a row. God bless America, and God bless Matt."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Russell Richelsoph

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent and knowledgeable attorney who does a great job for his clients."

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Marc Victor

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Matt Brown for many years and worked with him closely during that time. He is an excellent attorney, and one of the few I would have represent me if I needed an attorney. He is bright, honest and cares about his clients. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone; and I often have. Marc J. Victor, Esq. Marc J. Victor, P.C. 3920 South Alma School Road Suite 5 Chandler, Arizona 85248 www.AttorneyForFreedom.com"

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Robert Wermager

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt has the unique combination of great skills as a lawyer, great drive to seek justice for his clients and the intelligence to put together a great defense in your case. I could not recommend a criminal defense lawyer more highly than I would recommend Matt Brown."

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Michael Kielsky

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Matt Brown to be an effective and passionate criminal defense attorney, and would highly recommend him."

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William Morris

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I vehemently endorse this lawyer and his firm. Matt is the most knowledgeable criminal defense attorney I know. If I, (God forbid) or a family member ever needed a criminal defense attorney in Arizona, Matt is the FIRST attorney I would refer them to without any hesitation or even a thought otherwise!"

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Stasy Click

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an excellent criminal defense attorney and I highly recommend his services when necessary to my clients."

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D. Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a superior lawyer who is among the best at analyzing and researching legal issues. If I needed a criminal defense lawyer, I would go to Matt Brown."

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Carlos Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In working with Matt, I found that he is extremely professional and knowledgable. He fights hard for his clients, and leaves no stone unturned while reaching the best outcome on each case."

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Joan Bundy

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a consummate professional and a very nice human being. I worked with him for more than a year at Gila River Indian Community when I was a prosecutor and he was a contract public defender and private criminal defense attorney. Like his law firm partner Adrian Little, he was always a pleasure to work with and seemed most interested in seeing justice done. He was honest and straightforward; he would just tell me what he knew and what he thought would be a reasonable plea offer. I didn't always agree with him 100 percent, but his being so laser-focused on the best possible outcome made my job easier in helping us reach an expedient and fair compromise in many cases, avoiding a lengthy, emotionally draining and time-intensive trial with a totally unpredictable result whether by judge or jury. I would recommend him without reservation to any criminal defendants needing competent, compassionate, calculated representation."

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Criminal defense lawyer

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Randall Hinsch

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Casey Yontz

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Russell Richelsoph

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Zachary Storrs

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Wermager

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Michael Kielsky

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Morris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stasy Click

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Carlos Brown

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Marc Victor

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Jdog Memorial Best of 2012 Criminal Law Blawg Post, Simple Justice

2011

5th Annual Blawg 100 Honoree, ABA Journal

2011

Outstanding Volunteer Attorney Award, HLAP

2011

Certificate of Appreciation, TBFS Planning Committee

2004

Certificate of Achievement in Recognition of Outstanding Service, Pierce County, Washington

N/A

Not Guilty Verdicts, Juries throughout Arizona

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Dismissals, Judges throughout Arizona

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Sole Practitioner

2007 - 2016

Attorney, Brown & Little, P.L.C.

2005 - 2007

Clerk / Research Assistant, Marc J. Victor, PC

1999 - 2004

Musician, Self

Associations

2013 - Present

Arizona Society of Homebrewers

Chair, Competition Committee

2012 - Present

United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit

Admitted

2012 - Present

Supervising Attorney

ASU Public Interest Post-Graduate Fellowship Program

2011 - Present

NASLA Pro Bono Committee

Attorney Member

2011 - Present

ABATE of Arizona

State Treasurer

2010 - Present

Arizona Chamber Orchestra

Board of Advisors

2009 - Present

Homeless Legal Assistance Project

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - Present

United States District Court for the District of Arizona

Admitted

2008 - Present

ASU Moot Court

Judge

2007 - Present

Too Broke for Sturgis Planning Committee

Member

2007 - Present

MRO Lobbying Group

Advisor

2007 - Present

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

Gila River Indian Community

Admitted to Practice

2007 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2010 - 2011

Hispanic National Bar Association

Mentor

Sample of Legal Cases

US v. KB

Collateral Forfeiture

State v. DH

Dismissed with Prejudice

State v. DR

Not Guilty

Community v. CM

Dismissed

State v. DG

Dismissed

State v. KB

Dismissed

State v. FS

Probation

US v. BK

Charges Never Filed

State v. TB

Plea to Aggravated Assault

State v. JN

Not Guilty of Murder, Guilty of a Lesser-Included Offense

State v. EK

Not Guilty

US v. CF

Reinstated

State v. TN

Not Guilty

State v. PG

Dismissed after Motion to Suppress

State v. LB

Dismissed after Motion to Suppress

State v. OC

Not Guilty

State v. SV

Not Guilty

State v. GM

Not Guilty of All Dangerous Crimes Against Children, Guilty of Drug Offenses

State v. WJ

Dismissed

State v. KD

Conviction Overturned

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Education

2006

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctorate

2003

New England Conservatory of Music

BM - Bachelor's of Music

Speaking Engagements

2013

Continuing Legal Education Series

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions to Remand

2013

Continuing Legal Education Series

Litigating Discovery Issues

2012

Search and Seizure Seminar

The Good Faith Exception

2012

General Meeting

DUI and Liquor Licensing

2012

Continuing Legal Education Series

Representing Clients Prior to Charges

2012

Continuing Legal Education Series

Drafting Better Fee Agreements

2012

Caught on Camera

Commentary

Publications

2012

Tempe Criminal Defense A Waste

2012

2012

Tempe Criminal Defense Demanding Lies

2010

Chandler Criminal Defense A CPS Nightmare

2009

2009

Tempe Criminal Defense "Gen Y" Lawyers vs. "Gen Y" Clients

2008

Languages

English

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