Meet the Team at South & Wright, PLLC

Raised in Southern Arizona, Dan is the proud son of a copper miner and a nurse. After graduating from Canyon del Oro High School and then the University of Arizona, Dan took an academic scholarship to attend Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in Ohio, focusing his studies on Family, Juvenile, and Criminal Law.

Dan began his legal career in Cleveland, helping parents navigate juvenile court and receive the support they deserve. He worked with the Child Support Enforcement Agency to get results for single parents. In 2008, Dan was sworn in as a felony prosecutor handling criminal cases such as DUI, Domestic Violence, Robbery, and First-Degree Murder.

He then returned home to Tucson and practiced as a Trial Attorney in the Major Crimes and Special Victims units at the Pima County Attorney’s Office (PCAO). Dan’s trial work was honored across the state for both his skill in the courtroom and his victim advocacy. He prosecuted Sexual Assaults, Fraud, and Homicides. After successfully prosecuting nearly 100 jury trials, Dan’s career progressed to a leadership role at PCAO. He served as the Chief Criminal Deputy for the Pima County Attorney, supervising more than 70 attorneys. 

As the product of hard-working parents, Dan has always gone out of his way to build relationships in the community and give back. To that end, Dan has testified before the Arizona Senate on Victim Rights Matters, and taught Trial Advocacy as a Law Professor at the University of Arizona.

Meighan was born and raised on Tucson’s east side. She attended the University of Arizona, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Public Health before attending the UA College of Law on a full academic scholarship. Meighan was a distinguished scholar at UA Law, and recipient of multiple awards including the Rose Davis Public Service Graduation Award. She graduated with a certificate in Health Law. She currently sits on the Board of Directors for Youth On Their Own, a Tucson non-profit committed to supporting homeless youth in Pima County. 

After graduation, Meighan worked at the Pima County Public Defender’s Office, where she vigorously advocated for her clients and gained experience in all aspects of criminal litigation, ranging from high-profile murder cases to misdemeanor DUI’s. Meighan is particularly adept at handling medically complex criminal cases.

She is a skilled negotiator. Through robust investigations and motions practice, she can work out pre-indictment dismissals for her clients when appropriate and use the flaws of the State’s case to her client’s advantage.

Meighan is respected both within the legal community and by clients. She understands the unique circumstances of each person facing criminal charges and works collaboratively to help them understand their case and their options.

Martha grew up across the southwest and has called Tucson home for twenty years. While raising two young sons, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Western New Mexico University.

Martha worked as a Legal Secretary in the Special Victim’s Bureau at the Pima County Attorney’s Office for six years. There she developed a passion for the behind-the-scenes work that is the backbone of the criminal justice system.

As Office Manager for South & Wright, PLLC, Martha strives to be a powerful force in the workplace and uses her legal and secretarial experience to find solutions – whether it is a client concern or a staff concern. More importantly, she creates an enjoyable and relaxed environment for her co-workers and every client who walks through the door.

Faith is an experienced criminal defense paralegal with a strong background in legal support and fiduciary work. She spent two years at the Pima County Public Defender’s Office, where she honed her skills in case management and client advocacy. Prior to that, Faith worked for over five years at an estate and elder law firm, gaining valuable experience in fiduciary responsibilities.

Faith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Anthropology from the University of Arizona and is certified as a paralegal through Pima Community College. Additionally, she was a legal intern with Ascend Justice and Women’s Justice Institute; Chicago based non-profit organizations that focus on legal advocacy for incarcerated survivors of gender violence. Her diverse educational and work background equips her with a unique perspective on legal matters.

Outside of work, Faith enjoys reading, watching films, and spending quality time with her kids and her dog, John.

 Audrey was born in Sierra Vista, Arizona. After living in Minnesota for six years, she returned to Tucson to pursue her undergraduate studies. She is a dedicated and ambitious student set to graduate from the University of Arizona in May of 2026 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies with a minor in Psychology, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Pre-Law. With a strong passion for Criminal Law, Audrey plans to further her education at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in the fall of 2026. 

Audrey spent time as a Professional Undergraduate Intern at the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor assisting attorneys in preparing legal documents. She gained hands on experience in legal research, case analysis, along with strengthening her understanding of immigration law and legal procedures. 

As a Legal Assistant, Audrey brings strong research and organizational skills, along with a unique perspective from her background in both law and psychology.

Outside of work and her academics, Audrey loves to travel and spend quality time with her family, friends, and her cat, Nala.