Dean earned his Bachelor's Degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona ("Cal Poly Pomona") in 1992 and his J.D. Degree from the University of Mississippi School of Law ("Ole Miss") in 1996. He is licensed to practice law in the State and Federal Courts in Colorado, Tennessee and California. Dean is a former Assistant District Attorney, where he worked for five successful years as one of the premier prosecuting attorneys in the State of Tennessee. As a prosecutor, he tried seven first degree murder trials, all resulting in convictions. Dean also was the founding member and CEO of a successful, online law group that helped thousands of people get affordable legal services for more than 12 years. Today, he has his own law firm, and in addition to practicing law, now dedicates much of his time pursuing his lifelong passion of writing. Dean's first published novel, Murder in Santa Barbara, is set to be released on November 28, 2021 and is currently available for pre-order. Dean is also working on his second novel, Murder in Vail, coming in 2022.