Brad Rideout
Brad Rideout is the lead attorney at Rideout Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona. S
Education
Arizona State University (B.A.), Chapman University School of Law (J.D.)
Expertise
Brad Rideout is the lead attorney at Rideout Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona. Specializing in Family Law, Criminal Defense Law, and Juvenile Law, Brad has built a solid reputation as a trusted Scottsdale attorney. Reputable media outlets such as AP News, The Washington Post, and ABC 15 have acknowledged his legal expertise, with further recognition from publications like In Touch Weekly and People magazine.
After laying a foundational understanding of law at Arizona State University, Brad pursued advanced legal studies at Chapman University School of Law. Here, he sharpened his expertise, particularly in Criminal and Juvenile Law. His internships with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and a defense firm in Newport Beach, California, offered him invaluable experience that he brings to his practice in Scottsdale today.
Upon earning his Juris Doctor and clearing the bar, Brad dedicated his skills to the Mohave County Attorney’s Office as a Deputy County Attorney. Handling everything from misdemeanors to complex felonies, Brad became particularly skilled in cases associated with MAGNET, a renowned regional drug and gang task force. His relentless commitment led him to specialized training sessions on drug and gang cultures—knowledge that further distinguishes his practice in Family, Criminal, and Juvenile Law in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Brad's work has not only been recognized across prominent national platforms, like CNN and Fox 10 Phoenix, but also by residents and peers in Scottsdale, Arizona. His unwavering dedication to law and his tenacious approach make him a sought-after attorney in Scottsdale for Family, Criminal, and Juvenile Law matters.
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Juvenile Law
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Municipal Law
- Native American Law
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Arizona
- State Bar of Arizona
- ID Number: 024523
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- Managing Partner
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- Assistant City Attorney
- City Of Mesa Prosecutor's Office
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- Deputy County Attorney
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- Chapman University Fowler School of Law
- J.D. (2006) | Law
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- Arizona State University
- B.A. (2003) | Political Science
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- Honors: Junior Fellow
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- Top 100 Trial Lawyer
- The National Trial Lawyers
- Maricopa County Bar Association
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- Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
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- State Bar of Arizona # 024523
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- Mohave County Bar Association
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- DUI Laws in Arizona: A.R.S. 28-1381
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- Domestic Violence Laws in Arizona
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- Truancy in Arizona
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- Q. How do historical burglary priors affect current case sentencing in Arizona?
- A: In Arizona a prior felony if proven can have a huge impact at trial even if it is a non-historical prior. Under Arizona Law, any prior felony conviction, no matter how old, if you were convicted at trial will prevent you from getting probation. You would have to be sentenced to prison.
The good news this requirement is usually negotiated around via plea agreements.
But be wary of a prior felony if you intend to head to a jury trial.
- Q. Contest speeding citation in Arizona as out-of-state visitor.
- A: Speeding tickets in Arizona are handled differently than in other states, if you challenge the ticket the officer will show up to court, especially in Seligman.
If you were charged with criminal speed as a class 1 misdemeanor, you may want to hire an attorney to keep you from having to go to court. The Arizona legislature has passed a law preventing these charges from getting plead down. There are still ways around this but setting the case for trial isn't the way to do it.
If the officer cut you a break and gave you a civil citation- I would go to traffic school and be done with it.
- Q. Am I at risk of jail for breaking a store window?
- A: If you have been charged with Criminal Damage as a class 1 misdemeanor, you could face up to six months in jail, 3 years probation, or 4500 fine.
Depending on the facts and your prior criminal history, yes you could get some jail. Usually, on criminal damage cases if you plead guilty and agree to pay damages there is a high likelihood you will avoid jail time.
A really good resolution would be no jail and a diversion or deferred prosecution which would be a dismissal of the case.
