Tucson Criminal Defense Attorney Michelle Behan Wins NCDD Stephen Barnard Memorial Trial Advocacy Award

Michelle Behan, Owner and President of The Behan Law Group located in Tuscon, Arizona, has been honored with the esteemed National College for DUI Defense (NCDD) Trial Advocacy Award. This significant and historic recognition celebrates her dedication and exceptional skill in representing those facing impaired driving charges and marks two historic milestones. Attorney Behan is the first lawyer from Arizona ever to receive this award and the first woman to be so honored.

The Trial Advocacy Award is presented to a member who most exemplifies the organization's mission through aggressive, creative, and ethical criminal law practice. Attorney Behan was selected from a nationwide pool of qualified candidates for her outstanding contributions to the field. Her consistent professionalism and creativity in her practice and her ability to achieve successful outcomes for her clients make her a standout choice to receive this award.

Attorney Behan's practice has positively impacted countless lives. With unmatched zeal and legal acumen, she effectively defends those accused of impaired driving. She and her team maintain a personalized approach to each case, ensuring clients receive legal counsel relevant to their unique circumstances. This award reinforces her status as a formidable force in the realm of criminal defense, inspiring both upcoming and veteran attorneys in the field.

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Pima County Criminal Defense Firm Announces Recognition as Tucson Best Business by Loc8NearMe

The Behan Law Group is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as one of Tucson’s best businesses by Loc8NearMe. The firm’s outstanding case results and client recommendations have helped it earn a spot on this prestigious list.

Loc8NearMe is a reputable professional service designed to connect consumers with top local businesses. It provides detailed information, including customer reviews, about local businesses to help consumers make an informed choice. Ratings are based primarily on reviews and recommendations from past clients. Being selected by Loc8NearMe as a best business reflects The Behan Law Group’s high customer satisfaction rate.

Top reviews describe The Behan Law Group as “trustworthy, honest, and reliable,” and note their deep commitment to pursuing the best possible result in each case.

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Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI/DWI Cases

Read about Attorney Michelle Behan's upcoming speaking position in New Orleans for the National College for DUI Defense.

Tucson Criminal Defense Attorney Becomes Fourth Woman in the United States to Earn DUI Defense Board Certification

The Behan Law Group is proud to announce that founding attorney Michelle Behan has earned her board certification in DUI Defense. Ms. Behan is the only woman in the state of Arizona to hold this certification and the fourth woman to do so in the entirety of the United States. Ms. Behan, who opened The Behan Law Group in 2017, received the certification through the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD).

Michelle Behan has dedicated the majority of her career to providing superior legal services to individuals who have been charged with driving under the influence, including first-time DUI, extreme DUI, and felony DUI offenses. Additionally, she handles cases involving an array of other criminal charges, including drug crimes, theft, sexual offenses, and white-collar crimes.

A United States Navy Veteran and a former FBI Special Agent, Ms. Behan is an active member of the NCDD. Known nationwide as Ms. DUI Arizona, she is a lecturer and faculty member, has authored amicus curiae briefs to the United States Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Arizona on behalf of NCDD. For the past two years, she has served as a co-chair for the NCDD Impaired Driving Task Force, leading other members in an organizational effort to defeat field sobriety testing. Ms. Behan serves as the NCDD State Delegate for Arizona. Ms. Behan also holds membership with the DWI Committee of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and serves as an associate member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.

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The Behan Law Group Announces Fall 2022 Military Veteran Scholarship Winners

The Behan Law Group is proud to offer $1,000 scholarships each semester to support veterans or the children of veterans in their goal of pursuing higher education. We are pleased to announce the winners of our scholarship for the Fall 2022 semester.

The winners are U.S. Army Reserve Veteran Summer A. Hill and Lena Allen, a former police officer who now works for a defense contractor in cyber security. Both young women have incredible personal histories of serving their communities through military or law enforcement service and activism.

Summer Hill served in the U.S. Army Reserves for five years, and she sustained injuries that left her struggling with chronic pain. She currently attends Arizona State University. Lena Allen already holds a Secret Clearance due to the cyber security work she performs while attending the University of San Diego. In addition to her impressive career resume, Lena is an activist fighting against domestic violence and sexual assault.

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Michelle Behan: NCDD Member in the Spotlight

Read about Michelle Behan as the featured attorney who has earned recognition by the NCDD for their achievements in the field of DUI defense.