Russell B Richelsoph

Russell B Richelsoph

also known as Russ Richelsoph

4.8
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Tempe, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

40 E Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 425, Tempe, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 26 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1999

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Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC

40 E Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 425, Tempe, AZ, 85281

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Russell B Richelsoph's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Honest and professional

Russ and his team helped me tremendously by getting my DUI down to a reckless driving. Russ was honest from the beginning and didn’t sugar coat anything. They were also available for any questions I had and were with me each step of the process. They even handled contacting the MVD which freed up my ...time to continue to work. I highly recommend Russ and his team. I am extremely grateful and appreciative of their services.

Posted by Mike | December 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Professional, Personal, gets the job done.

I made a stupid mistake that landed me in jail with a DUI, and I never ended up getting a conviction. While I am unsure if not getting the conviction was Russ's doing or just dumb luck, however he stayed with the case and did not close my file until the statutes of limitations were up and he was comp...letely sure that the charges were dropped for good. He is beyond professional, super personal, and he has represented me twice now with both times resulting in the best case scenario both times. (No conviction DUI, and felony dropped to misd.)

Posted by Sean | October 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best result as promised from an experienced proffessional who put my needs before his.

I had a potentially horrible situation with a DUI arrest which left me with many questions, concerns and stress. Russell handled my case with clear yet empathic communication with no song and dance or costly strategies. Russell took the time to get all the facts and present realistic options which al...lowed me to make the right decisions for myself which gave me a great result for my situation. I definitely got great value and service in hiring Russell and Liz.

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Excellent Legal Advisor

Russell is an excellent lawyer and I would highly reccommend him. My 17 year old son was charged with a DUI and possession of drugs. He was pulled over for a minor traffic violation (headlights not on) and had a small amount of marijuana and a pipe in his glove box. Russell was able to prove throu...gh blood results that he was not under the influence of any drug and we were able to make a plea deal for the possession charges. The judge gave my son a big break and dismissed the charges. Russell was easy to reach and always responded to my emails immediately. I am so glad that we had his professional help.

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Russell B Richelsoph's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Smith

White collar crime lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Richelsoph is a tireless advocate for his clients. He explores and pursues all legal avenues of defense on behalf of his clients, insuring the best possible outcome. I endorse him completely."

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Michael Larsen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Russ is a fantastic attorney. He is very well respected by his peers. He consistently gets great results for his clients. I highly recommend Russ for any criminal law or DUI case."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Russell. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Ike Devji

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russ has well over a decade of experience with a wide range of criminal defense issues and is regularly cited as a media authority on issues ranging from DUI to self-defense. A definite top choice when you or a client need this kind of help."

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Janis Pelletier

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James McGuire

Juvenile law lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Russ is an excellent lawyer and I endorse him without reservation. I recently referred a personal friend to him. My friends son was dealing with a serious matter that could have impacted his ability to remain enlisted in the army. Russ was able to quickly resolve the matter favorably so that this young man could begin his life in the armed forces without blemish."

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Kevin Fine

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Russ is a dedicated and knowledgeable defense attorney, who works hard to help his clients be treated fairly when accused of a crime."

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Douglas Gardner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is always a pleasure to colaborate and work with Russell on cases and to see first hand his depth of experienec and knowlege that he brings to his practice."

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Mark Andersen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Russ and I have partnered for the last year and I have witnessed his professional knowledge and practice. I fully trust Russ to handle the cases of people for whom I care. Russ is trustworthy and competent in the area of Criminal Defense and DUI."

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Dennis Robbins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Skabelund

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Russ and his partner Mark, is who I send all of my clients to for their criminal defense needs. My clients have been very pleased with their work. They are honest and straight forward with the client and tough in their defense. I highly recommend them."

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Charles Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Russ is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He is frequently interviewed by the media because of his depth of understanding of the law and the criminal law process. Russ is: a great advocate, a great lawyer, a great person."

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Karl Scholes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have referred friends, family, and clients to Russ, and he has always treated them with the utmost professionalism and respect. His knowledge and expertise in criminal law are second to none. I give Russ an enthusiastic "two thumbs up" endorsement."

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Trent Woods

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"Russ is a talented and knowledgeable attorney. He is a straight shooter and is upfront and honest with his clients. He gives them all of the information they need so they can make informed decisions about their case. Russ is personable and charismatic, making it easier for him to negotiate successfully with prosecutors on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend Russ for all criminal matters."

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Matthew Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russ is a knowledgeable, professional, and highly effective advocate for his clients. I have no hesitation referring clients to him when I can."

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Rachelle Ferraro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russ Richelsoph is an excellent criminal defense and juvenile law attorney. He is a highly skilled and experienced litigator and an aggressive advocate for his clients. He fights hard for his clients and truly cares about them. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ted Crews

Juvenile law lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Russ is a very capable lawyer who has been a strong advocate for his clients. I have enjoyed a professional relationship with him for many years and respect his abilities."

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Liz Akkurt

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Russell Richelsoph. I worked with Russell as a young attorney and the knowledge I gained has been invaluable to my career. He is an experienced attorney who takes excellent care of his clients. Russell is my one and only referral for estate planning!"

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Kevin Breger

Estate planning lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the privilege of knowing Mr. Richelsoph in a professional capacity for a number of years. I know him to be an intelligent, tenacious and resourceful attorney who gets results for his clients. He has great insight which is reflected in the way he runs his practice and what he is able to do for his clients. I am happy to recommend him."

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Trent Buckallew

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Russ is an excellent attorney -- very conscientious and professional. He is dedicated to his practice and the clients he serves and is also a great source of knowledge to his fellow colleagues in the legal community. He is committed to doing everything he can to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients."

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Douglas Gardner

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Joshua Carden

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William Skabelund

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Charles Davis

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Karl Scholes

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Flynn Carey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jason Squires

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Trent Woods

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC

2002 - 2013

President, Richelsoph Law Office, PC

1999 - 2001

Attorney, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office

1991 - 1997

Sergeant, United States Marine Corps Reserve

Associations

State Bar of Arizona, Criminal Law Section

Member

Education

2011

Arizona Forensic Science Academy

1999

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Juris Doctor

1996

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Steve Sanchez Radio Show

Expert Commentary on the Knockout Game and Self Defense

2014

Evening News

British magistrate summons Mormon president to appear in court

2014

Evening News

Kindergarten teacher accused of removing student's shirt

2013

Politics Unplugged Revenge Porn

2013

Open Seminar and CLE

Criminal Law

2013

News Radio

Focusing On Stand Your Ground

2013

Eleventh Annual APDA Statewide Conference

Social Media and Ethics

2012

News Radio

Should Sex Offenders Have Access to Facebook and the Internet

2012

News Radio

Shooting in Aurora, Colorado

2001

Speaker to Intellectual Property Section

Current Technology Crimes Issues

Publications

Languages

English

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