Richard Cruz, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, earned a B.A. degree with honors in 1995 from the University of California, Irvine. Mr. Cruz earned his J.D. from the Arizona State University School of Law. His law education included trips abroad to Cambridge, England and Geneva, Switzerland. During the pursuit of his educational credentials, Mr. Cruz worked as a clerk for the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, which set the foundation for his valuable trial skills.
In 2003, Mr. Cruz obtained his J.D. from the Arizona State University School of Law. Mr. Cruz continued to enhance his trial skills by successfully completing the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy program offered by The State Bar of Arizona. With over nine years of legal experience, and admittance to the Arizona Supreme Court, the United States District Court, District of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit in 2004, Mr. Cruz demonstrates the same knowledge and analytical skills usually witnessed from attorneys with longer tenures.
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Personal injury Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"In my 21 years of practice, I have come across many lawyers. It took me that long to find Richard Cruz. He sincerely cares about his clients and people generally. He is a hardworking brilliant lawyer who fights hard to get justice for his clients. I'm a huge fan!"
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"Richard is a skilled, sharp attorney with a great feel for resolving cases and helping his clients. He picks the right legal tool for the job just about every time."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Cruz has contributed greatly to the Avvo community with insightful answers to oftentimes difficult questions. He is a rising star in the Tempe, AZ area and I highly recommend his legal services."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Richard is a skilled practicioner with great integrity. He is a strong and dedicated advocate for his clients and I recommend him highly to those in need of legal counsel in connection with personal injury."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Richard served as co-counsel in one of our litigation matters and did an exceptional job handling all of the personal injury-related issues. He is a top-notch professional and I certainly recommend him."
Personal injury Attorney | Jan 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have worked with Richard Cruz for many years and I have always been impressed with his professionalism and commitment to his clients. I continue to rely on Richard both as a trusted referral for my clients. I recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone interested in receiving his valuable legal counsel in the area of personal injury."