Languages

• Spanish

Law Firm Overview

Attorney Sean C. Chapman earned his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in Tucson, Arizona in 1988. He was admitted to the Arizona bar that same year and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court District of Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit.

Mr. Chapman was a federal prosecutor for seven years and won several awards while working in that position as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona. Mr. Chapman has an intimate understanding of the federal system and its method of prosecuting cases. He understands how prosecutors make decisions about charging, plea bargains, sentencing and other factors. Perhaps most important, he understands how to put this knowledge to work in favor of his clients' defense.

Mr. Chapman also represents clients in Arizona criminal courts and handles personal injury and wrongful death claims for clients throughout southern Arizona.

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

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"

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 and Seminars

• 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

Ancillary Businesses

• Panel Attorney, PORAC Legal Defense Fund

West Practice Categories

Administrative Law, Administrative Hearings & Adjudication, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Grand Jury Proceedings, Search & Seizure Protections, Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes, Internet -- Cyberspace, Computer Crimes, Identity Theft, Litigation & Appeals, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice Law, Medical Malpractice, Workers' Compensation Fraud