Ryan W Cummings

Ryan W Cummings

also known as Ryan Cummings

4.4
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Drug Crime ... +5 more

4250 N Drinkwater Blvd, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

Handling all areas of Criminal Defense including DUI Defense and Criminal Traffic matters

15 years

25%
DUI and DWI 20%

15 years

20%
Drug Crime 20%

14 years

20%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence crimes carry special statutes that can require you to have additional penalties.

15 years

10%
Federal Crime 5%

12 years

5%
Juvenile Law 5%

15 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 14 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

R & R Law Group, PLLC

4250 N Drinkwater Blvd, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251

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Ryan W Cummings's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Consultation

Ryan spent over 45 minutes talking to me and explaining where my case is at. He explained my options and what I am facing. He took extra time to help me understand everything about my case.

Posted by ELAINE | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A CALL A PARRNT NEVER WANTS TO RECEIVE !!

My son was away from home his first and attending College in ARIZONIA while we lived on the East Coast. What does a parent do hearing their child has been arrested? Yes he needs a good lawyer but how do you decide. This decision could mean the differences between him being incarcerated and his futur...e taking a noses dived that he may never recover. Who do you trust with your son's future. Thus we were blesset,ATTY. Ryan CUMMINGS listed, he sympathized with not only our financial situation he work with us to make reasonable payments. He did his research concerning all the charges my son was facing. Many young people get into a car never know said car could to be stopped, searched and drugs found. All passengers held responsible and face serious charges whether they knowing or not the car contains drugs. A once bright future cut instantly short and felony charges carried against you for the rest of your days. ATTY. CUMMINGS used his knowledge of the law and his research team as well as the personal his of my son never being charged before to not having to be incarcerated but receive probation and community service. Thank you ATTY. CUMMINGS.

Posted by Michael | January 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Dui Representation

OMG! I do not know how anyone can rate this individual highly. Maybe my experience is atypical because when Ryan represented me, he was a fresh graduate and green around the ears. He was working for another firm and he "THREW ME UNDER THE BUS"! PHOENIX COLLEGE? REALLY? HAD JUST RECEIVED ACCREDIT...ATION AT THE TIME TOO SO HE WAS BEING EDUCATED DURING THE UNACCREDITED PERIOD. I'm not sure how my ratings can be so drastically different. Maybe he changed since representing me? The prosecution just scared him and railroaded his every decision. He comes to me after meeting with them and, unaware of the medial issues at hand or unable to grasp them, just believed the prosecution WITHOUT even an idea that there was a rational rebuttal or mitigating factor(s) that he could have used in my case. He esstentially tucked his tail (and by that he tucked mine too) because I relied on his expertise (and there was very little at that time) to defend me vigorously against these charges. He appeared to me to be completely unconcerned about my response and if I had not spoken up during the sentencing phase of my conviction, my sentencing would have been MUCH more. I remember interrupting the judge in the case after he began reading the sentencing and he looked at me and immediately slashed the fines and time just by what I offered. Ryan, then, after I spoke up appeared to be shocked himself and then acted as if he were in "charge" all of a sudden and then repeated my statements to the judge. I'm just done with being thrown under the bus. Hire him if you like but be warned that if your case is anywhere outside of a textbook or easy case, he is not the mind you want trying to handle things that are outside of the box, per se. You really don't.

Posted by Sara | December 12, 2013 | DUI & DWI

DUI Review

Ryan was extremely helpful in assisting me during my DUI. He informed me of all my options/outcomes and was reliable and dependent. Even after court, he has been helpful in contacting MVD on my behalf in situations where they have accused me of tampering with Interlock Device. Ryan also went above... and beyond and wrote a letter to the State Board of NV of Social Work who requested a letter from the judge (which they do not write) explaining the circumstances of my case. Due to the letter Ryan wrote on my behalf, I was approved by the board and am now an LMSW in the state of NV. When you contact him, he responds promptly, and goes above and beyond to assist you obtaining the best outcome. He was upfront/honest and laid out all possible outcomes, and was knowledgeable about the process. I would hire him again in a heartbeat for any legal issues I may have.

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Ryan W Cummings's Lawyer Endorsements

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Matthew Liszewski

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an excellent attorney. I have and will continue to refer clients to him. Ryan is honest with his clients and realistic about the potential outcome of their matter. I highly recommend using Ryan if you are in need of a top rate criminal defense attorney."

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Brian Petersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working on a mutual matter with Mr. Cummings and his knowledge of the law and relationship with court staff was instrumental in bringing about the release of our mutual client and stopped a pending deportation! I would have no hesitation in referring a client to him in the future!"

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Michael Irish

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I fully endorse Ryan and the R&R Law Group! Contact Ryan and his team for any and all of your criminal needs!"

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Christopher Corso

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have know Ryan for many years. He is extremely hard working and has developed into an excellent attorney."

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James Palestini

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Bliss

Unknown lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Other

"He is well-respected in the legal community and a true advocate for his clients. I endorse this attorney."

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Mark Sherman

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Other

"Ryan is an incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated attorney, who I highly recommend to anyone in need of a criminal attorney in his area."

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John Bain

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a well-versed and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. I highly recommend his services to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney."

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Timothy Tobin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ryan and his law partner Robert are consummate professionals. They are dedicated to their clients and make a great criminal defense team."

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Blaine McHone

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fantastic trial lawyer who receives fantastic results for his clients."

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James Novak

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fellow criminal defense attorney in Maricopa County. He is professional, knowledgeable, and well respected in the legal community."

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Judd Nemiro

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a fantastic criminal attorney with the knowledge and experience to win your case. Don't hesitate to hire him in criminal defense matters."

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Richard Parks

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Guy Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I would highly recommend Ryan to any potential client that wants an attorney to go to hell and back for them."

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Peter Marek

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ryan. Strong contributions and endorsements. Reviews show he cares about his clients and gets results. If you are in or near Phoenix give him a call for a consultation"

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Jay Finnecy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Cummings is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. If you need an attorney in the Phoenix area, give him a call to discuss your case."

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Ryan McPhie

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is is a knowledgeable attorney who cares about his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Charity Clark

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is an excellent attorney. He is responsive to his client's needs and aggressive in his representation."

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James Palestini

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

AVVO client choice award 2015, AVVO

2015

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2014

Avvo top contributor, AVVO

2014

AVVO Client Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Avvo Top contributor, AVVO

2013

50+ Volunteer Hours, Wills for Heroes

2010

Membership as Administrative Editor, Phoenix School of Law - Law Review

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, R&R Law Group, PLLC

2013 - 2014

Lead Trial Attorney, Guy Brown, PLLC

2011 - 2013

Attorney, Law Office of Corso & Rhude

2010 - 2010

Administrative Editor of Law Review, Phoenix School Of Law (Infilaw)

2009 - 2011

Legal Intern, Law Office of Corso & Rhude

2009 - 2010

Student Pro Bono Coordinator, Phoenix School of Law

Associations

2017 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2015 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2015 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Arizona State Bar Solo Practicioner/Small Firm

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Member

2014 - Present

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Member

2014 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

General Member

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2011 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2009 - Present

Arizona Wills For Heroes

Steering Committee

2003 - Present

Lambda Chi Alpha

Member/Alumni

2008 - 2010

Student Bar Association

Student Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Prostitution of Minor

Acquitted of Felony charges

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon

Dismissed

Sexual Indecency Dismissed

Dismissed

AZ v. Rene Sanchez CR2013-449959-001

Dismissed

Arizona v. A.C.

Not guilty

Arizona v. M. M.

Not Guilty by Jury

Arizona v. B.H.

Felony reduction to misdemeanor

Arizona v. Sampson CR2011-165666-002

Dismissed

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Education

2011

State Bar of Arizona Course on Professionalism

Certificate

2010

Phoenix School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Evansville

BS - Bachelor of Science

2007

University of Evansville

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Criminal Law Discussion

A Day in the Life of a Criminal Defense Attorney

2014

Chapter Meeting

DUI and other related crimes

2012

Criminal Law Expose

Public Defender, Private Attorney, and Prosecutors: the Difference in the Life

Publications

2016

R&R Law Group Fight Photo Radar E-book

Languages

English

Activity

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