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State AZ

Acquired 2018

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Brian J. Molitor

Juvenile law Attorney at Tucson, AZ

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Brian Molitor #1 attorney tuscon

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Practice areas

Child abuse

20%

I represent parents and children in cases involving the Department of Child Safety, also known as "Child Protective Services."
Child custody

20%

I represent parties in divorce, child custody, child support, and paternity matters.
Divorce and separation

20%

I represent parties in divorce, child custody, child support, and paternity matters.
Juvenile law

20%

I represent parents and children in cases involving the Department of Child Safety, also known as "Child Protective Services."
Adoption

10%

I assist families in the process of legally adopting children.
Family

10%

I represent parties in divorce, child custody, child support, and paternity matters.

PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERT LEGAL REPRESENTATION.

I am a Founding Partner at Southern Arizona Law PLLC. Prior to working at Southern Arizona Law PLLC, I worked as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office for two years. I practice all over southern Arizona, including in Cochise, Pima, and Santa Cruz counties. If your legal situation falls into one of the practice areas included in my profile, please feel free to contact me to see if I may be able to help you.

Awards

Client's Choice

2022

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Southern Arizona Law PLLC

(520) 800-8046 Office

P.O. Box 26626

Tucson, AZ, 85726

southernazlaw.com

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Client's Choice

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Posted by Michelle | May 12, 2023

Brian Molitor #1 attorney tuscon

Brian Molitor is best attorney I had after 2 yr battle to get my grandkids (step grandkidsal at that). We did it ! He did not give up not even when we was losing hope. Explains worst case scenario breaks down everything in lamens turns honest open and wonderful person first then attorney and even if situation was different. I would feel same I seen work he put in and seen how much he cared Thank You is not enough

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Posted by anonymous | July 4, 2022

A+

Brian is an excellent person and attorney. He fiercely fights for your family from a uniquely qualified and experienced perspective.

Posted by Elmer | May 5, 2022

Pure excellence

Brian is very educated and smart. He is very informative and helpful. Also very understanding and patient.

Posted by Richard | March 17, 2022

Great lawyer!

Mr. Molitor guided me through this tough and confusing process. I am very grateful that I had him in my corner.

Posted by Rebekka | February 4, 2022

On your side

I'm not sure I have the word the explain how incredibly helpful Mr. Molitor was to me, both with explaining the legal process and answering questions in a way that made me fell like I understood what was going on. This man is dedicated to his career and genuinely is interested in the making thing positive.

Posted by Caroline | January 21, 2022

Professional and critical skilled thinker

Mr. Brian J Molitor, such a privilege to land him as your attorney, battling the department of child safety I've endured a significant amount of stress, dealing with tough situations it can daunting as a parent, with his calm and kind demeanor he showed me guidance on how to handle my case, takes the time to listen. He gives out realistic legal aspects most of all respects your time. Highly recommend!

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Posted by Javier | January 20, 2022

Brain Monitor 5⭐'s

Brain Molitor is an amazing attorney. He helped me a lot throughout my case. I am very greatful for the work and accomplishments he put in that helped my case.He helped me through the process and explained when I didn't understand. He is very detected and devoted to his job. He will not let you down as your attorney. He is the attorney you want on your side that will go all out and beyond to help you in everyway possible! He puts in the work and gets things done.I highly recommend Brain Molitor!

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Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2022

Outstanding Attorney

Three words describe Brian Molitor: brilliant, dedicated, and tenacious. He would be my first choice for an attorney, especially in the e juvenile dependency area. My highest recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2022

Very Knowledgeable and Professional

Brian represented me at the Department of Child Safety as the Assistant Attorney General. He is very knowledgeable about the law and was always professional. He made me feel comfortable in the court room and I trusted him to always have the most accurate information and best advice. I knew I was always in good hands when he was by my side.

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Posted by B.Robles | January 20, 2022

Great Lawyer

Brian went above and beyond for me listened to my needs and thoroughly explained my rights to me for my case and helped me every step of the way thanks to him being my lawyer I succeed and won my case I would highly recommend Brian thank you for all your hard work

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Assistant Legal Defender
Cochise County Legal Defender's Office
2021 - Present

Founding Partner
Southern Arizona Law PLLC
2021 - Present

Acting Team Leader for Cochise County
Arizona Attorney General's Office
2020 - 2020

Assistant Attorney General
Arizona Attorney General's Office
2019 - 2021

Federal Investigator
U.S. Department of Labor
2015 - 2017

Summer Associate
Legal Aid Of Western Ohio
2015 - 2015

Student Attorney
Bluhm Legal Clinic
2014 - 2016

Legal Intern
Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council
2014 - 2014

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Education

Northwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2016

Loyola University Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012

Legal Cases

Cochise County Dependency #1
Case Dismissed

Cochise County Dependency #2
Case Dismissed

Pima County Dependency #1
Case Dismissed

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Associations

Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Member, Board of Directors
2023 - Present

Pima County Bar Association
Member
2022 - Present

Pima County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Member
2022 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Appellate Practice Section
Member
2022 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Indian Law Section
Member
2022 - Present

Cochise County Initial Recommended Services Workgroup
Executive Committee
2022 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law Section
Executive Council
2022 - Present

Best for Babies (Cochise County Superior Court)
Member
2022 - Present

Building Blocks Committee (Pima County Juvenile Court)
Executive Committee Member
2022 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Leadership Institute
Member
2022 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Leadership Institute
Member
2022 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law Section
Member
2021 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Family Law Section
Member
2021 - Present

Pima County Juvenile Court Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Core Team
Member
2021 - Present

Crossover Youth Program Model (CYPM) Team (Santa Cruz County Superior Court)
Executive Committee Member
2021 - Present

Cochise County Dependency Alternative Program (DAP) Committee
Executive Committee
2022 - 2023

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Attorney of the Month
Arizona Attorney General's Office
2019

Publications

Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council
Access to Homeownership for St. Louis' Foreign-Born
2015

Speaking Engagements

State Bar of Arizona
What Constitutes Adequate Service of Process For DCS/Family Cases For Parents Domiciled and Living Outside the US?
2022

State Bar of Arizona
Severance 2022 - The New Frontier: Explaining New Rules and Standards for Termination of Parental Rights
2022

Cochise County Dependency Quarterly Meeting
Ethical Representation of Children: A Rule and Case Law Update
2022

Attorney endorsements

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Given (6)

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Justin Gettler

Juvenile law Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Molitor for a number a years. He is organized, knowledgeable, and resourceful. He takes care of his clients. Mr. Molitor is a man of his word. I consider him a trusted colleague. I would refer him to anyone who is in need of quality representation."

Kymberley Moffett

Juvenile law Attorney | Feb 17
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked both with and as opposing counsel with Mr. Molitor. I have always found him to be a strong and well prepared advocate for his clients. He is very knowledgable about the law and his cases. As a fellow attorney I respect and appreciate his professionalism and strong sense of ethics on every case. He serves his clients well both in and out of the courtroom."

Edward Cohn

Juvenile law Attorney | Jan 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brian is a consummate professional. He really cares about his clients and gives every case 110%. He is also a wonderful colleague and is truly devoted to defending the public."

Melissa Ahlers

Unknown Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Brian for any matter he feels comfortable taking on. He works hard to ensure his clients achieve the best possible result in their case. I have worked with him on numerous cases and he is consistently a competent and zealous advocate for his clients. He knows the case law and has excellent trial skills."

Jordon Trapnell

Unknown Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Takes pride in his work and communicating with clients. Would be one of my top choices if I needed an attorney for anything in Juvenile Court."

Robert Curigliano

Juvenile law Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Brian is both knowledgeable of the law and a zealous advocate for his clients. He also maintains his ethical obligations both to the court and parties. I endorse this lawyer."