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Matthew O Brown

also known as Matt Brown, Matthew Onthank Brown
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  • Chandler, AZ
  • Licensed for 13 years
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About Matthew

Since 2007, I have practiced exclusively in the area of criminal defense.  I have never prosecuted another human being, nor would I ever want to do that.  Instead, I have spent my entire legal career zealously representing hundreds of clients in matters ranging from misdemeanor DUI cases to homicides and complex white collar investigations at every stage of proceedings from pre-charging to appeals and petitions for post-conviction relief.  I have achieved not guilty verdicts in cases ranging from drug offenses and felony flight to violent crimes and dangerous crimes against children. I have also successfully achieved dismissals in cases involving drug crimes, sex crimes, white collar crimes, conspiracy, aggravated assault, and various violent offenses.  I pride myself not just on my legal abilities and desire to help my clients, but also on my availability.  I provide every single client with my cell number and promptly return all calls, texts, and emails.  You are welcome to call me directly at (480) 299-2314 if you think I might be able to help you in any way.

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Practice areas

Criminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 100%

Languages spoken

English

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Matthew O. Brown, Attorney at Law

3185 S Price Rd
Chandler, AZ, 85248

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
AZActive 200705/30/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Jdog Memorial Best of 2012 Criminal Law Blawg PostSimple Justice2013
5th Annual Blawg 100 HonoreeABA Journal2011
Outstanding Volunteer Attorney AwardHLAP2011
Certificate of AppreciationTBFS Planning Committee2011
Certificate of Achievement in Recognition of Outstanding ServicePierce County, Washington2004
Not Guilty VerdictsJuries throughout ArizonaN/A
DismissalsJudges throughout ArizonaN/A
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Criminal Defense AttorneySole Practitioner2016 - Present
AttorneyBrown & Little, P.L.C.2007 - 2016
Clerk / Research AssistantMarc J. Victor, PC2005 - 2007
MusicianSelf1999 - 2004
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Arizona Society of HomebrewersChair, Competition Committee2013 - Present
United States Courts for the Ninth CircuitAdmitted2012 - Present
Supervising AttorneyASU Public Interest Post-Graduate Fellowship Program2012 - Present
NASLA Pro Bono CommitteeAttorney Member2011 - Present
ABATE of ArizonaState Treasurer2011 - Present
Arizona Chamber OrchestraBoard of Advisors2010 - Present
Homeless Legal Assistance ProjectVolunteer Attorney2009 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ArizonaAdmitted2009 - Present
ASU Moot CourtJudge2008 - Present
Too Broke for Sturgis Planning CommitteeMember2007 - Present
MRO Lobbying GroupAdvisor2007 - Present
Fort McDowell Yavapai NationAdmitted to Practice2007 - Present
Gila River Indian CommunityAdmitted to Practice2007 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember2007 - Present
Hispanic National Bar AssociationMentor2010 - 2011
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
MasterlinkSomething Everyone in ABATE Should Consider2013
Tempe Criminal DefenseA Waste2012
MasterlinkRestoring Your Rights2012
Tempe Criminal DefenseDemanding Lies2012
Chandler Criminal DefenseA CPS Nightmare2010
East Valley TribunePrison Prosecution Wastes Tax Money2009
Tempe Criminal Defense"Gen Y" Lawyers vs. "Gen Y" Clients2009
Brown & Little, P.L.C.Another Irritating Non-Lesser Included Offense2008
Brown & Little, P.L.C.An Irritating Non-Lesser Included Offense2008
VariousThe Rule of Lenity in Arizona Statutes and Case Law2007
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of LawJD - Juris Doctorate2006
New England Conservatory of MusicBM - Bachelor's of Music2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Continuing Legal Education SeriesThe Nuts and Bolts of Motions to Remand2013
Continuing Legal Education SeriesLitigating Discovery Issues2013
Caught on CameraCommentary2012
Continuing Legal Education SeriesDrafting Better Fee Agreements2012
Continuing Legal Education SeriesRepresenting Clients Prior to Charges2012
Search and Seizure SeminarThe Good Faith Exception2012
General MeetingDUI and Liquor Licensing2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
US v. KBCollateral Forfeiture
State v. DHDismissed with Prejudice
State v. DRNot Guilty
Community v. CMDismissed
State v. DGDismissed
State v. KBDismissed
State v. FSProbation
US v. BKCharges Never Filed
State v. TBPlea to Aggravated Assault
State v. JNNot Guilty of Murder, Guilty of a Lesser-Included Offense
State v. EKNot Guilty
US v. CFReinstated
State v. TNNot Guilty
State v. PGDismissed after Motion to Suppress
State v. LBDismissed after Motion to Suppress
State v. OCNot Guilty
State v. SVNot Guilty
State v. GMNot Guilty of All Dangerous Crimes Against Children, Guilty of Drug Offenses
State v. WJDismissed
State v. KDConviction Overturned

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Unethical, Very Slow, and Unnecessarily Dilatory

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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 file 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.
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Matthew Brown's response: 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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Christy Thompson, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 24, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Christopher Doran, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 26, 2017
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.

Randall Hinsch, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 7, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter

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

Robert Smith, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2016
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.

Casey Yontz, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 16, 2014
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.

Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Russell Richelsoph, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Marc Victor, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 16, 2013
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

Robert Wermager, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 25, 2013
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.

Michael Kielsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

William Morris, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 1, 2013
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!

Stasy Click, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

D. Campbell, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2013
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.

Carlos Brown, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2013
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.

Joan Bundy, Criminal defense Attorney on May 23, 2011
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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