Tucson, Arizona
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Over the last 20 years, Sean C. Chapman has earned a reputation as a highly skilled, effective, and honest trial attorney in Arizona. He has won some of the most significant high profile cases in Tucson in the last decade (see "Notable Cases" page on this website). As a federal prosecutor from 1997 to 2004, he was responsible for the trial and convictions of corrupt law enforcement officials and violent criminals. As a defense attorney, he has tried and won several significant cases including two cases where U.S. Border Patrol agents were wrongly charged with murder.
Given his extensive trial experience, Mr. Chapman is frequently asked to speak at law school classes and at various seminars regarding aspects of state and federal trial practice.
Mr. Chapman has received numerous awards as a result of his work as a trial lawyer. He is an AV rated lawyer under Martindale Hubbell's rating system indicating that other lawyers agree that he has achieved the highest level of legal ability and professional ethics.
- Areas of Practice:
- Arizona and Federal Criminal Defense
- Drug Offenses
- Theft and Property Crimes
- Fraud, Embezzlement, Scams and Internet Crimes
- Racketeering and RICO Act Offenses
- Conspiracy
- Violent Crimes and Murder
- Federal Murder Cases
- Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Claims
- Criminal Law
- White Collar Crimes
- Bar Admissions:
- Arizona, 1988
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1988
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1988
- Education:
- University of Arizona College of Law, Tucson, Arizona,
1988
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Law Review: Arizona Law Review, Member, 1987 - 1988 - University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona,
1984
B.A.
Honors: Cum Laude
- Published Works:
- Batson v. Kentucky: A Significant Step Toward Eliminating Discrimination In The Jury Selection Process, Arizona Law Review, 29 Ariz. L.Rev. 697, 1987
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Guest Panelist, Federal Discovery Panel, University of Arizona College of Law, 2008
- Guest Lecturer, How a Defense Attorney Analyzes a Federal Case, University of Arizona College of Law, 2008
- Guest Lecturer, "Victims Rights and Witness Advocacy in the Federal Courts", University of Arizona College of Law, 2007
- Guest Lecturer, "Victims Rights and Witness Advocacy in the Federal Courts", University of Arizona College of Law, 2006
- Guest Lecturer, "Federal Death Penalty Proceedings", University of Arizona College of Law, 2005
- Speaker, "Federal Criminal Practice", Pima County Bar Association, March 21, 2005
- Speaker, Federal Sentencing Guidelines Seminar, Federal Bar Association, March 23, 2003
- Speaker, Federal Criminal Procedure Seminar, United States Attorneys Office, District of Arizona, May 16, 2001
- Honors and Awards:
- National Prosecutor of the Year, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, 2004
- Office of Inspector General award, "Outstanding Prosecution of Corruption within the United States Department of Justice", 2002
- Department of Justice Director's Award for "Superior Performance as an Assistant United States Attorney", 2001
- Public Service Award, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Arizona for "Exceptional Contributions to Federal Service in the State of Arizona"
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Federal Bar Association
- Pima County Bar Association
- Tucson Defense Bar
- Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- State Bar of Arizona
- National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
- Past Employment Positions:
- U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona
- Chandler and Udall, P.C.
- Pima Public Defender
- Jennings, Strouss and Salmon, LLC
- Ancillary Businesses:
- Panel Attorney, PORAC Legal Defense Fund
