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Brian Chase
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Biography
Brian is passionate about trial work, and spent over seven years doing mock trials before becoming a lawyer and an adjunct professor/trial coach for law students at the James E. Rogers College of Law. Brian co-teaches the top 8 oral advocates at the law school and prepares them to compete in the National Trial Competition, the nation's most prestigious trial competition. He has won numerous awards for his trial advocacy abilities, including the William T. Birmingham award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy (presented each year to the top trial advocate in the University of Arizona Law School's graduation class) and the Jenckes Cup (as part of a two-person team from U of A Law competing against two ASU Law students in a closing argument).
Brian now uses his trial advocacy skills to help people who have been injured or have been accused of crimes. Brian is a member of the Arizona Association for Justice and the Pima County Bar Association. He was honored by the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Arizona Daily Star with a “Tucson’s 40 Under 40 Award,” which recognizes young leaders who are making an impact in the community with their professional and charitable work. Outside of law, Brian serves as a board member for Therapeutic Riding of Tucson (TROT).
Brian's extensive background in the Information Technology field led to his interest in the burgeoning field of computer and cell phone forensics, and he now serves as an expert in the field, assisting attorneys in computer crime and computer security issues. Brian teaches various topics regarding law and technology and digital forensics and evidence at the annual Arizona Public Defender Association conference, and to other attorneys seeking continuing legal education (CLEs).
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 150-250 per hour
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 4 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 14 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Brian Chase, PLLC
115 W. Washington St., Tucson, AZ, 85701
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Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Best Choice i ever made!
When i contacted Brian i was a bit guarded as i didn't understand the legal road i needed to travel in order to clear my name from the courts. He was very kind to me and explained how he could help and my best course of action. He then gathered all relevent paperwork and legal docs and submitted a mo...
Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Great Lawyer!
Brian Chase was a great lawyer that brought me great comfort in a very difficult time with my DUI case. He helped to exhaust every option we could with an honest approach. I would definitely recommend hiring Brian. No matter how many questions or concerns about the case I had, he was able to answer a...
Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2018
Great consult
I called just to ask for some advice about a case out of town. He was very helpful and polite. I wish my lawyer was as responsive and attentive as he is.
Posted by Trinity | August 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney
DUI Help
Mr. Chase was a huge help to my case. He was full of information and kept me updated on my case every step of the way!
Posted by Justin | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent
As a college student, discovering that there was a warrant out for my arrest was daunting to say the least. After consulting with multiple lawyers, I decided to hire Brian for my case. He clearly explained to me all the possible steps I could take for getting the charge taken off my record, including...
Brian Chase's Lawyer Endorsements
"Not only is Brian a skilled and talented criminal trial lawyer, he is also diligent and thorough. His clients can count on him to be prepared and to represent them excellently before, during, and after criminal trials. Highly recommended."
"Brian is hands down one of the best litigators in Tucson and is a rising star in the legal community. I've known him since law school, where I watched him compete in trial advocacy competitions and win at nearly every level. I highly recommend him."
"I have the honor and privilege of knowing this extraordinary attorney through our mutual professional law firm development organization that we are both involved. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney as being one of the finest individuals and professionals that a client could ever have. Attorney Stephen Rue"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chase is a very knowledgeable attorney who is passionate about defending his clients. He is well-respected in the court system. I highly recommend him."
"Brian is a hardworking and well-organized young attorney with excellent communication skills and knowledge in his practice areas."
"I have known Brian for over 10 years. Through college and law school he has always been an incredibly hard working and knowledgeable person and attorney. He works hard for his clients to ensure that their interests are always well-represented. Those facing criminal charges can never go wrong by seeking his counsel."
"I have known Brian for years and can attest to his exceptional character and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients. Brian has covered a number of hearings for me and can always be relied upon. Clients I have referred to Brian have had nothing but positive things to say about him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Brian is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. He is an aggressive, highly skilled trial lawyer that fights like a gladiator for his clients."
"I have worked with Brian and he brings excellent analytical ability and strong understanding of the law."
"Brian is an amazing and experienced personal injury attorney. I highly recommend him to anyone needing those services/"
"Brian is a skilled litigator and negotiator with a reputation for careful attention to detail and a systematic approach to resolving complex cases."
"Mr. Chase is everything one would want in a trial lawyer. He is thoughtful and able to catch even the smallest of issues in cases. Brian is firm and aggressive, but he is also fair. Mr. Chase's unwavering respect for the courts as well as his clients makes him an obvious choice for litigation matters."
"I worked along side Brian on matters involving the formation of entities and development of business models. Our worked required that we evaluate a proposed business model and develop for the client a list of issues that would arise as a result of implementing the model. The real challenge was reconciling numerous laws and fields of practice, be it intellectual property, corporate formation, SEC regulations, licensing of technology, or basic employment agreements. Brian never ceased to amaze me with his attention to detail and ability to identify seemingly invisible issues. This ability was only outmatched by his efforts to find practical and encompassing solutions. On top of that, he is a genuinely all around good guy that is honest is trustworthy.."
"Mr. Chase is a skilled attorney that zealously represents clients with a steadfast committment to seeking justice."
"Brian Chase is an exceptional trial lawyer with an extraordinary command of procedural and evidentiary rules."
"I have had the pleasure of observing Mr. Chase interacting with clients. He is an excellent criminal defense attorney who vigorously protects the rights of his clients. At the same time, he is well respected by opposing counsel and members of the bench."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. As a fellow classmate in law school and close friend in the legal field, I can say with confidence that he is very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable in criminal and civil law."
"When my own clients and friends have questions about personal injury matters, I have no hesitation in recommending they speak with Mr. Chase. He is professional, straightforward and honest which is exactly what folks need when they find themselves injured and are not sure where to go or what to do next."
"Brian Chase is an excellent attorney. He worked with me for several months, and in that time he was an invaluable asset to my criminal defense practice. Mr. Chase is highly intelligent, extremely dedicated to his clients, and quick on his feel. I would trust him with any of my cases, and I have the fullest confidence that he would give my clients the highest possible level of service."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Elite Lawyer, Elite Lawyers of America
2018
National Trial Competition Award, American College of Trial Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Lead Counsel Rater - Plaintiff Personal Injury, Lead Counsel
2017
National Trial Competition Award, American College of Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tucson, Three Best Rated
2017
Lead Counsel, Lead Counsel Rated
2016
Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel
2016
National Trial Competition Merit Award, American College of Trial Lawyers
2014
National Trial Competition Merit Award, American College of Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 40 Under 40, Arizona Daily Star
2011
William T. Birmingham Award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy, University of Arizona
2011
Finalist, Richard Grand Closing Argument Competition
2010
Finalist, Richard Grand Closing Argument Competition
2010
Jenckes Cup Champion, American College of Trial Lawyers
2009
Finalist - Jenckes Cup Closing Argument Competition, Tucson Defense Bar
2008
Salter Award for Outstanding Achievement, University of Arizona
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Brian Chase, PLLC
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Arizona, College of Law
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Ronald Zack, PLC
2011 - 2012
Associate, Douglas B. Levy, P.C.
2011 - 2011
Project Clerk, Law Officers of Stephen Paul Barnard
2010 - 2011
Research Assistant, University of Arizona
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Slutes, Sakrison & Rogers, P.C.
2010 - 2011
Rule 38(d) Student Attorney, Pima County Public Defender
2006 - 2010
Windows Support System Specialist, University of Arizona
2005 - 2006
Team Advisor, National Student Leadership Conference
Associations
2011 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
Pima County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Arizona Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
Therapeutic Riding of TucsonBoard of Directors
2013 - 2017
Pima County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard Member
2013 - 2015
Forensic Expert Witness AssociationAssociate Member
2011 - 2013
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2010 - 2011
Oral Advocacy Association, James E. Rogers College of LawPresident
2008 - 2012
Mock Trial at the University of ArizonaCoach
2007 - 2008
Eller Technology Fellows BoardChair
2004 - 2008
Mock Trial at the University of ArizonaPast President and Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. N.G.
Case Dismissed
State v. D.B.
Case Dismissed
State v. R.M.
Case Dismissed
G.G.
Settled for full insurance policy limits
State v. M.M.
Case Dismissed
State v. S.H.
Case Dismissed
State v. F.S.
Case Dismissed
State v. D.P.
Case Dismissed
State v. J.P.
Case Dismissed
State v. D.P.
Case Dismissed
State v. J.F.
Settled for insurance policy limits.
State v. J.G.
Case Dismissed
State v. D.S.
Case Dismissed
State v. D.P.
Case Dismissed
C.S.
Settled for insurance police limits
State v. J.W.
Case Dismissed
State v. C.G.
Case Dismissed
State v. T.O.
DUI Dismissal.
State v. D.B.
Case Dismissed.
State v. M.A.
Case Dismissed
State v. J.S.
Case Dismissed
State v. M.L.
Case Dismissed
State v. R.B.
Dismissed
State v. A.G.
Case Dismissed
A.O.
Settlement of $45,000
R.Y.
Case settled for policy limits of insurance
State v. V.B.
Case Dismissed
State v. E.O.
Case dismissed before trial
State v. A.O.
Case dismissed at trial
State v. J.T.
Dismissed at trial
W.D.
Case settled for confidential amount
State v. R.S.
Case dismissed
State v. K.T.
Case Dismissed through diversion
State v. P.R.
Case dismissed
State v. W.D.
Conviction set aside, gun rights restored
State v. N.S.
Case dismissed.
State v. P.W.
Case dismissed.
State v. P.A.
Case dismissed at trial
State v. M.D.
Not Guilty
State v. N.P.
Case Dismissed
State v. B.B.
Chase dismissed without client ever needing to appear in court.
State v. J.V.
Prior felony conviction set aside.
State v. L.H.
Criminal charge dismissed, client received a civil traffic ticket
H.D.
Settled for insurance company policy limits
State v. C.A.
Diversion
State v. E.K.
Case Dismissed
N.T.
Settled for policy limits
C.K.
Settled for policy limits
State v. A.R.
DUI plead to reckless driving
State v. S.K.
Civil Rights Restored, Conviction Set Aside
State v. M.B.
Case dismissed at trial
State v. N.S.
Case Dismissed
State v. T.L.
Case Dismissed.
State vs. G.C.
Not Guilty on All Charges
State v. M.P.
Case Dismissed
State v. R.R.
Not Guilty at Trial.
State v. Smith
Case Dismissed
State v. G.N.
Not Guilty at Trial.
State v. M.P.
Case Dismissed
State v. E.M.
No further adverse actions taken against my client.
Education
2015
Arizona Association of Criminal Justice
2015
Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Conference
2014
Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Conference
2013
Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Conference
N/A
University of Arizona College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Arizona
B.S.
Speaking Engagements
2018
This Week in Law
Podcast - This Week in Law
2018
Monthly Meeting
The Secret World of Digital Data
2018
Lunch Seminar
The Secret World of Digital Data
2018
2018
Driving into the Future: Cars, Technology and the Law
Modern Day Footprints: Getting Data from Devices
2018
Arizona Public Defender Association Annual Conference
Defending the Digital Case
2018
Arizona Public Defender Association
Your Home is Spying on You
2017
University of Arizona PCLP
Your House is Spying on You, and the Cops are Listening
2017
Ethics Seminar
The Cloud vs. The Filing Cabinet: Ethics and Client Data
2017
2017
APDA 2017
Nice Try. I still know where you hide your naked selfies.
2017
APDA 2017
Law Office Security
2016
Winter Seminar
Digital Evidence in Criminal Cases
2016
Winter Seminar
Cloud Computing Comparison
2016
State Bar of Arizona
Cloudy with a Chance of Pitfalls
2016
Arizona Public Defender Association
I Know Where You Hide Your Naked Selfies
2016
Arizona Public Defender Association
Law Office Technology Every Lawyer Can Use
2016
Annual Retreat
Claims Against Government Entities
2016
Annual Retreat
Trying Your Hand at Liens
2015
Pima County Bar Association
Cloud Computing Ethics and Ethos
2015
Law.Change
Setting up a High Tech Firm
2015
Economics Society
Law and Economics
2015
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association
Digital Evidence: A Sword and a Shield
2015
Arizona Public Defender Association
Cell Phone Forensics
2015
Arizona Public Defender Association
How Anyone Can Learn to Be a High Tech Lawyer
2015
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Digital Security
2015
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Mobile Forensics
2014
Pima County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Ethics in the Cloud
2014
Arizona Public Defender Association
Ethics in the Cloud
2014
Arizona Public Defender Association
Defending the Digital Case
2014
Annual Retreat
Digital Evidence: A Sword and a Shield
2013
Law Office Software 101: Learn the Tools of the Trade
Law Office Technology
2013
Arizona Public Defender Association
Email Evidence
2012
Phi Alpha Delta
DUI 101
2012
Law Review Radio
Ongoing appearances discussing Personal Injury and Criminal Defense
2010
Jenckes Closing Argument Competition
Jenckes Semi-Finalist Closing Argument Competition
2010
Jenckes Closing Argument Competition
2010 Jenckes Closing Argument Competition
2009
Jenckes Closing Argument Competition
Jenckes Semi-Finalist Closing Argument Competition
Publications
2018
The Advocate
The Surprising Sources of Relevant Digital Evidence
2017
Advocate
Preserving Electronically Stored Information
2014
The Writ (PCBA)
Windows XP is Dying
2013
The Writ (PCBA)
National Trial Competition in Tucson
2012
Arizona Attorney
Are we Safe In The Cloud?
2012
The Writ (PCBA)
The Next Great Litigators
2011
Thesis - University of Arizona
Jurors' use of the Internet and Social Medial During Trial
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What will most likely be my consequnses, jail time etc. ?
30 Dec 2018
Q&A
Will the judge be able to give me additional time to attend MADD class, I am signed up but have court in one day.
23 Dec 2018
Q&A
How much will it cost to hire a parole lawyer?
31 May 2018
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Top 10 Things To NOT Say During a DUI Investigation (Based on Actual Police Reports We’ve Read)
23 Feb 2019
Legal Guide
Miranda is not a requirement
01 Aug 2014
Legal Guide
Arizona Expungement and Restoring Civil Rights
30 Aug 2012