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Biography
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.
Professional and expert legal representation.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Child Abuse
20%
7 years | 800 cases
Child Custody
20%
5 years | 20 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
5 years | 20 cases
Juvenile Law
20%
7 years | 800 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-400 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 7 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Victoria | November 25, 2023 | Child Custody
Great Support
Brian has been my attorney for over 2 years and has helped me through my DCS case and it had finally been closed. Having the support and knowledge from Brian impacted my success greatly. Thank you!!
Posted by Michelle | May 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
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 eve...
Posted by B.Robles | January 20, 2022 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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
Posted by Javier | January 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
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 ...
Brian J. Molitor's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Brian has an extensive knowledge of the law and is a solid litigator. I endorse him without reservation."
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Experience
Honors
2025
40 Under 40 Honoree, Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
2024
James Waite Mahoney Memorial Award for Meritorious Service, State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law Section
2019
Attorney of the Month, Arizona Attorney General's Office
Work Experience
2025 - Present
Deputy Public Defender and Juvenile Team Leader, Cochise County Public Defender's Office
2021 - Present
Founding Partner, Southern Arizona Law PLLC
2021 - 2025
Assistant Legal Defender, Cochise County Legal Defender's Office
2020 - 2020
Acting Team Leader for Cochise County, Arizona Attorney General's Office
2019 - 2021
Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General's Office
2015 - 2015
Summer Associate, Legal Aid Of Western Ohio
2015 - 2017
Federal Investigator, U.S. Department of Labor
2014 - 2016
Student Attorney, Bluhm Legal Clinic
2014 - 2014
Legal Intern, Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council
Associations
2025 - Present
American Constitution Society, Tucson ChapterMember
2024 - Present
Humane Society of Southern ArizonaVice Chair
2023 - Present
Cochise County Juvenile Probation Processes TeamMember
2023 - Present
Humane Society of Southern ArizonaMember, Board of Directors
2022 - Present
Pima County Bar AssociationMember
2022 - Present
Pima County Public Defender's Office, Family Preservation ClinicPro Bono Conflict Counsel
2022 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Appellate Practice SectionMember
2022 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Indian Law SectionMember
2022 - Present
Building Blocks Committee (Pima County Juvenile Court)Member
2022 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law SectionExecutive Council
2021 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Family Law SectionMember
2021 - Present
Crossover Youth Program Model (CYPM) Team (Santa Cruz County Superior Court)Executive Committee Member
2021 - Present
Pima County Juvenile Court Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Core TeamMember
2021 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law SectionMember
2025 - 2026
State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law SectionChair Elect
2024 - 2025
State Bar of Arizona, Juvenile Law SectionBudget Officer
2022 - 2022
Cochise County Initial Recommended Services WorkgroupExecutive Committee
2022 - 2023
State Bar of Arizona, Bar Leadership InstituteMember
2022 - 2025
Pima County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2022 - 2023
Cochise County Dependency Alternative Program (DAP) CommitteeExecutive Committee
2022 - 2024
Morris K. Udall American Inn of CourtBarrister
Sample of Legal Cases
Cochise County Dependency #1
Case Dismissed
Cochise County Dependency #2
Case Dismissed
Pima County Dependency #1
Case Dismissed
Pima County Dependency #2
Children Returned to Parent and No Neglect Found
Pima County Dependency #3
Court Found No Neglect
Pima County Dependency #4
Case Dismissed
Pima County Dependency #5
Case Dismissed
Santa Cruz County Dependency #1
Court Found No Neglect
Pima County Dependency #6
Case Dismissed
Pima County Dependency #7
Case Dismissed
Education
2016
Northwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012
Loyola University Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
Yavapai County Dependency Attorney Training
Representing Clients in Rural Areas
2023
Introduction to Dependency Representation
Role and Duties of the Parent Representative
2023
Introduction to Dependency Representation
Ethics in the Dependency Practice
2023
Cochise County Defense Offices Meeting
Representing Children Under the New Juvenile Rules: The Intersection of Substituted Judgment and When to Ask for a Guardian Ad Litem
2023
Annual Dependency Conference
The New Juvenile Rules and Dependency Representation Overview
2022
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
Publications
2015
Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council
Access to Homeownership for St. Louis' Foreign-Born
Languages
English
Activity
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