Samantha Chase is a criminal defense paralegal at Cates & Reed, PLLC, where she brings experience, grit, and a client-centered approach to every case she helps touch.
Samantha has worked in the legal field since 2018 and has spent her career learning what it takes to help people through some of the most stressful moments of their lives. She understands that when someone calls a criminal defense firm, they are usually scared, overwhelmed, and looking for someone who can help them make sense of what comes next. Samantha takes that responsibility seriously.
At the firm, Samantha assists with case management, client communication, discovery, court filings, hearing preparation, scheduling, and trial support. She is often one of the people helping keep cases organized, clients informed, and the defense team prepared. Her goal is to make sure clients feel heard, supported, and never left in the dark about their case.
Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Arizona State University and her Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Phoenix College’s ABA-approved paralegal program. Her education, combined with years of hands-on experience in Arizona law firms, has shaped the way she approaches her work: with preparation, urgency, compassion, and attention to detail.
Samantha brings a fighting mentality to her work. She believes criminal defense requires heart, discipline, and a willingness to stand beside people when the pressure is high. Whether she is preparing documents, organizing discovery, communicating with clients, or supporting the attorneys behind the scenes, Samantha is committed to helping the team fight for every client with care and purpose.