On Monday, June 19, 2023, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court reprimanded attorney Ashley Yuriel Tuchman following an Agreement for Discipline by Consent. The decision addressed violations of the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct outlined in a State Bar of Arizona investigation.
The case is entitled “In the matter of Ashley Yuriel Tuchman” with case no. PDJ 2023-9050.
Tuchman admitted to breaches of professional conduct, including failing to diligently perform services for a client, inadequate communication, and not safeguarding client information. The violations involved knowingly neglecting client services and negligently mishandling a client’s file, resulting in actual harm. The client was left uncertain about whether a lawsuit had been filed on her behalf, which hindered subsequent legal representation.
Under the agreement, Tuchman, currently on inactive status with the State Bar, received a reprimand and was ordered to pay $1,200 in costs to the State Bar within 30 days.
Should she seek to resume active status, Tuchman will face a two-year probation period with specific conditions. Within 10 days of notifying the State Bar of her intent to return to practice, she must contact the Compliance Monitor to schedule an assessment, unless waived by sufficient counselor-provided information. The Compliance Monitor will establish probation terms, including reporting requirements, with Tuchman responsible for associated costs. She is also required to commit no further violations of professional conduct rules.
The agreement referenced the American Bar Association’s Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions, noting that suspension is typically warranted for such misconduct but was reduced to a reprimand due to mitigating factors. These include Tuchman’s lack of prior disciplinary history, absence of dishonest motives, and personal or emotional challenges. Aggravating factors included multiple offenses and her substantial experience as a lawyer. The complainant was notified and raised no objections to the agreement.
According to Avvo, Ms. Tuchman is a credit repair lawyer in Phoenix, AZ. She acquired her law license in Florida in 2009.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
