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Michelle

Michelle "Shelley" Behan

Miss DUI Arizona
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ...
  • Arizona
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Biography

Michelle is a national speaker and author on DUI defense. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. While in law school, Michelle was an active participant in the Veteran’s Advocacy Clinic, where she acted as defense counsel for indigent Veterans charged with criminal misdemeanors. Michelle’s zealous advocacy on behalf of Veterans led to her selection by the Law School Faculty to present an amicus curiae brief (on behalf of the defendant) to the Federal Court of Appeals for the U.S. Armed Forces, the highest military court in the country.

Following graduation, Michelle worked as an Assistant Public Defender at the Tucson City Public Defender’s Office. She has tried several cases to juries, and argued numerous evidentiary and legal hearings involving a variety of different legal issues. For her efforts, Michelle was awarded the 2015 Tucson Women’s Commission Rising Star Award.

Michelle is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Michelle brings a unique set of skills to criminal defense work, having served in the United States Navy, and having worked as a Special Agent in the Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to attending law school. Michelle brings the same intelligence, focus and attention to detail that lead to her selection to serve as an FBI Agent to every case she handles as an attorney.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Juvenile Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
State Bar of Arizona
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States District Court for the District of Arizona
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Owner/Attorney
Behan Law Group P.L.L.C
- Current
Founder and Owner for private practice in Criminal Defense Law.
Sr. Partner/Attorney
Behan Ramsell PLLC
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Associate Attorney
Nesci & St. Louis, PLLC
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Assistant City Public Defender
Tucson Public Defender's Office
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Law Clerk and Associate Attorney
Law Office of Michael Harwin
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Special Agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Enlisted Cryptologist
United States Navy
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Education
James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona
J.D. (2013)
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James E. Rogers College of Law, University of Arizona Logo
Park University
B.S. (2000)
Honors: summa cum laude
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Awards
Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Tucson
Expertise.com
Rising Star Award
Tucson Women’s Commission
Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyer
Elite Lawyer (2019, 2020)
Best DUI Lawyers in Tucson
Expertise.com
Best DUI Lawyers in Tucson (2021, 2022)
Professional Associations
National College for DUI Defense
Faculty
- Current
Activities: Presentation, Appellate Writing, Summer Session 2016 Presentation, Cross-Examination, Summer Session 2017
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Arizona State Bar
Member
- Current
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Pima County Bar Association
Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Mr. Mitchell Goes to Washington: Blood Draws, Drunk Driving, and the Warrant Requirement
National Association of Criminal Defense lawyers
Speaking Engagements
Case Law Update and Program Chair, 2018 DUI Law Update, Tucson, AZ
State Bar of Arizona
Debunking the DRE, Tucson, AZ
Tucson Public Defender's Office
Debunking the DRE, Three Days in a Nutshell, Chicago, IL
Cook County Public Defender's Office
Butler, McNeely, and Valenzuela - Where do we go From Here?, Arizona Public Defender's Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Public Defender's Association
Cross-Examination of the DUI Arresting Officer, Arizona Public Defender's Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Public Defender's Association
Impeachment of the DUI Arresting Officer, Back to Basics - DUI and Traffic Defense, Naperville, IL
Illinois Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys
Impeachment of the DUI Arresting Officer, Three Days in a Nutshell, Oak Brook, IL
Cook County Public Defender's Association
Impeachment of the DUI Arresting Officer, Arizona Public Defender's Conference, Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Public Defender's Association
Necessary Pre-Trial Motions, AACJ DWI Spring Conference, Tucson, AZ
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Necessary Pre-Trial Motions, State Bar Annual DUI Update, Tucson, AZ
Arizona State Bar Association
Cross-Examination Break-Out Session, 2017 Summer Session, Cambridge, Massachusetts
National College for DUI Defense
Co-Leading a breakout session for the National College for DUI Defense, at their 2017 Summer Session in Cambridge, Massachusetts Michelle Behan worked with attendees on cross-examination techniques with former NCDD Dean Steve Oberman.
Writing Winning Appeals, 2016 Summer Session, Cambridge, Massachusetts
National College for DUI Defense
speaking for the National College for DUI Defense, at their 2016 Summer Session in Cambridge, Massachusetts Michelle Behan will educate attendees about drafting and arguing winning appellate briefs in a lecture with Wheaton, Illinois attorney Donald J. Ramsell.
Certifications
Field Sobriety Test Practitioner
NCDD/NHTSA
Board Certified in DUI Defense
National College for DUI Defense
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
Behan Law Group
945 N. Stone Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
Telephone: (520) 220-5047
Fax: (520) 441-4644
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed