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Ryan Hodges practices in the areas of probate, estate and trust administration, and elder law, including long-term care planning and special needs trusts. He is also a Registered Patent Attorney with experience in patent preparation and prosecution.
Bar Admissions: Ryan was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2008. He is licensed to practice in all state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Education and Honors: Ryan earned his undergraduate degree in information systems, summa cum laude, from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. After working for a year as a software engineer, he attended the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and graduated magna cum laude in 2008. During law school, Ryan served as an articles editor for Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science, & Technology and completed the law school’s certificate program for Law, Science, and Technology. He also completed a judicial externship with the Honorable Daniel A. Barker at the Arizona Court of Appeals.
Professional Activities and Experience: Ryan is a member of the Arizona State Bar. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona Elder Law, Mental Health and Special Needs Planning Section, Probate and Trust Law Section, and Intellectual Property Law Section.
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40 N Center St Ste 200, Mesa, AZ, 85201-7300
5635 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 170, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250
7972 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 105, Peoria, AZ, 85381
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Posted by William | September 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Fantastic Estate Attorney
Ryan worked with me for 4 years on this estate. Always patient and great advice. We had to wait for over 13 months for the IRS to send a final payout, with no response, letters or any other communication from them. I highly recommend Ryan's services. My hats off to you.
Posted by Dennis | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate nightmare
My brother passed away on May 30, 2023. He did not have a will and had no property so I thought it was going to be easy. Before passing he was a resident of the Arizona Veterans Home. Unbeknownst to me, he had taken money out of the bank and took it with him to the Veterans Home. They put it in a tru...
Posted by Norman | September 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Estate Planning/Probate Issues
Attorney Ryan Hodges, helped me with a Estate/Ptobate issue! He kept me abreast of the process and he gave me easy to understand instructions and assistance. With Attorney Ryan Hodges handling the Probate Process for me...I had no stress or worries. I would recommend Attorney Ryan Hodges for anyone ...
Posted by Thom | September 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate help
Ryan was very responsive and helpful opening up a probate for me. He explained all the facts and details of how the probate works and took care of all the details. Ryan quickly answered all my questions and concerns along the process and kept me informed as the probate progressed.
Posted by Christian | August 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate Help
Worked with Ryan Hodges for our probate needs when my aunt passed. He was timely, professional, and very clear in his instructions. The total price for his services were also extremely fair. Thanks, Ryan!
"Mr. Hodges is clearly devoted to the service of his clients. He puts in the time and energy necessary to assist each client and understand their specific needs. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ryan is an excellent litigator. His confidence and knowledge of the law make him an effective attorney. He is competent and committed to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ryan is a hard-working associate at our firm that has proved his abilities and skills on countless occasions. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ryan has shown the ability to learn by adding Intellectual Property to his practice areas. He is a hard-working and trustworthy attorney that has been a great addition to the IP team. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Hodges is a highly knowledgeable and earnest attorney. I am able to witness all the hard work he puts into each and every case; and, his positive results are a clear reflection of his dedication to his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hodges is a talented attorney that puts in the time and effort necessary to assist each of his clients to the best of his abilities."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked closely with Ryan for many years in our overlap of Guardian & Conservatorship and Probate and so I can personally attest to Ryan's hard work and dedication. I trust him to work with my clients because I know he will do his best on each and every case."
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2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008 - Present
Attorney, Jackson White, PC
2006 - 2006
Extern, Arizona Court Of Appeals
2010 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Mental Health and Elder LawMember
2010 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
The court found in favor of AHCCCS, but gave important guidance on the use of annuities in Medicaid planning.
2008
Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Tagalog
Legal Answers
What steps do I take in the state of Arizona, my mom passed away 2/6/25, did not have will, i am next of kin, what do i do?
04 Mar 2025
How can I convey to my brother's bank that my certified copy of letters of appointment are sufficient?
15 Dec 2022
Changing States Special Needs Trust?
15 May 2022