Ted J Crews

Ted J Crews

5.0
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 28 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

300 W Washington, 4th Floor, Phoenix, AZ

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Government Attorney

About Ted

Biography

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

As I'm now the Assistant Director of the City of Phoenix Public Defender's Office I no longer take cases. If you're a former client or were referred to me, please do reach out and I will seek to send you to the right attorney for your needs.

28 years | 4,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 28 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1997

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Location

Phoenix Public Defender's Office

300 W Washington, 4th Floor, Phoenix, AZ, 85003

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Ted J Crews's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alex | November 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely good and experienced lawyer, even better guy

About a month ago, I was convicted and charged with criminal damage, underage consumption of alcohol, and possession of a fraudulent (fake) ID card. Mr. Crews from the start was very supportive and helpful with everything I needed. He made me feel very hopeful about the case, despite how nervous and... worried I was. Mr. Crews also responds back to my emails and texts back very quickly with detailed responses in which give me a lot of aid and clarification regarding the circumstances of my legal issues. Mr. Crews operates a small law firm and he gets most of his clients from other very reputable attorneys across the country. This is actually how I was referred to Ted. I was referred to him by one of the best lawyers in the Colorado-Denver-Boulder area in which he said I would use Mr. Crews if this was my kid in this situation. As he was talking to my mother. Mr. Crews was able to negotiate a diversion offer with the prosecutor which means all the charges were dropped in exchange for me paying restitution and completing a Behavioral program in Phoenix. I strongly recommend anyone who has some legal issues (criminal charges to be more specific) to get in touch with Ted. He offers free consultations as well and you will not be disappointed with the prices he offers for service.

Posted by Marc | August 20, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Helpful, insightful and great expedient communication

I posed a question on AVVO about my current situation. Mr Crews responded quickly and then called me the next day to give me direction and insight. Helped reduce the stress of the situation. He took time to review the situation, answer my questions and give additional guidance.And although he could n...ot directly help me he forwarded my info to another lawyer who could. Again, great person. Great advice. We need more people like Mr Crews!

Posted by Catherine | March 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Case dismissed!!

I got a parking ticket in the mail. It was for the car that my ex got in the divorce. I wasn't sure if it was worth the hassle of fighting it even though I was innocent. I explained the situation to Mr. Crews. He listened to me and quickly went into action. He filed a motion to dismiss and provi...ded all of the documentation to the Court. After a contested hearing and testimony from the officer, Mr. Crews was able to get my case dismissed and no points on my license. I'm sure Mr. Crews had many more important cases than mine. But he took the time to take care of me and my case. I highly recommend Mr. Crews if you need a honest, reliable lawyer to make your legal problems go away.

Posted by Jennifer | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fast, Good, Efficient

We hired Mr. Crews to help with our relative's driver's license issues. We were told by other attorney's that after court, our nephew would lose his license for at least a year. We were told by others that it would take four months to get to the final court date. We called Mr. Crews for an app...ointment and he met with us later that day. The next day he had my nephew in court, spent about three hours with him, the prosecutor, the judge and MVD. By the end of the day, our nephew had his license back. Mr. Crew's fees were reasonable, especially in light of the fact that he basically had to hold our nephew's hand for hours. Although this case was small to most attorneys, and I am sure to Mr. Crews, Mr. Crews appeared to care throughout the process and ensured every part of it was handled properly. Our nephew came home that night and could not stop talking about how Mr. Crews just moved mountains. All other attorney's in that building were telling him that it could not be done: he did it. I hope I never have to hire an attorney again, if I do, I will hire Mr. Crews.

Posted by Olivia McKinley | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

How he makes others feel about themselves says a lot about him

It should be presumed that cases are won or lost based on the quality of your attorney. Mr. Crews is of exceptional value to anyone looking to hire an attorney. His work habits a huge indicator of his competence. He returned my phone calls, emails and met all of my deadlines. While I could sing his p...raises in regard to logistical issues related to my case, what I was utterly in awe of was his dedication to me as a person and the investment he made getting to know me and truly being my advocate. He persevered on my behalf and didn't give in. He truly was an honorable advocate and was not afraid to stick his neck out for me. He had insight, courage, and forward-thinking views. He was not afraid to ask the difficult or uncomfortable questions and build consensus.be humble, not proud. It is my experience that too many attorney are battle-scarred or burned out. Mr. Crews exhibited none of that and seemed to have a thick skin when I couldn't have one of my own, took criticism on my behalf, and taught me that I could trust someone to take blows for me when I desperately needed an ally. When he represented me, I always felt he kept everything in perspective, that he had a passion for his profession and focused on why he was by my side. There is such a toxic nature when it comes to defending oneself. Mr. Crews had a warmth about him and he seemed to genuinely be an ardent defender. He was preemptive, prepared, and committed to obtaining a positive outcome to my case. I don't know that there are enough words to fully articulate how unbelievably dedicated he was to my case. I would never recommend going into the court room without Mr. Crews by your side.

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Ted J Crews's Lawyer Endorsements

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Flynn Carey

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ted is a hardworking, effective attorney who cares about his clients. He is a great communicator and a fearless advocate."

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Eric Shapiro

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have shared office space with Mr. Crews for over ten years. During that time, I have seen first-hand the time that Mr. Crews spends with each and every one of his clients. Mr. Crews is compassionate, diligent, and always seeks a resolution that is in the best interests of his client, even if the resolution is unconventional by most attroneys' standards."

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Jonathan O'Steen

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ted on a number of matters and appreciate his strong reputation in the legal community. He is creative, hard-working and intelligent."

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Roy Whitehead

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Crews for many years. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of a great attorney."

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Carolyn LeBlanc

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ted Crews has been a trusted friend and fellow attorney for twenty years. He is smart, dedicated and hard working, but is unique in his obvious dedication to the case of each client. He has a very good eye for detail, which is always essential in a criminal defense case. I highly endorse Ted."

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Russell Richelsoph

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ted since 1999. He is a very strong advocate for his clients; he fights hard and is very knowledgeable of the law. On top of that he really cares about his clients and their cases. I would not hesitate to send a family member to Ted for representation. He is a great attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Assistant Director, City of Phoenix Office of the Public Defender

2001 - 2021

Attorney, Law Office of Ted J. Crews

1999 - 2001

Deputy Public Defender, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office

Associations

2022 - Present

City of Phoenix MentorPHX

Co-chair

Education

1997

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

Last Minute CLE

Ethics

Publications

1998

For the Defense Production of Methamphetamine Defenses

Languages

English

Activity

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