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I offer the experience and judgment that comes from over 42 years spent in court. I have completed well over 220 jury trials. I have been an elected District Attorney, public defender, and a private lawyer for over 24 years. I am licensed in both Arizona and New Mexico. I personally provide my clients with the best possible legal services. I practice in Federal, Arizona and New Mexico state courts. I also take select appellate cases. In appropriate situations I will act as Knapp counsel and provide second opinion and consultation services.
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Chat withState: New Mexico
Acquired: 1976
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1974
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
P.O. Box 40158, Tucson, AZ, 85717
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Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Highly recommended
I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional legal representation provided by attorney Ralph Ellinwood. I was falsely accused of sexually molesting my stepdaughter and faced a potential 30-year prison sentence. From the very beginning, Mr. Ellinwood's dedication and unwavering commitment to ...
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
An Honest, Professional and Caring Attorney
Words can never express the gratitude we have for Mr. Ellinwood. He agreed to representing our Special Needs adult son who was facing 2 felony charges. Without Mr. Ellinwood's tenacity, professionalism, and belief in our son, he would have most likely received a prison sentence instead of having hi...
Posted by Sandi | October 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent
Mr. Ellinwood took on my son's difficult case along with Mr. Tyler Francis. When ever there was a bump in the road it was handled promptly as well as any concerns we may have had. Thank-You for everything.
Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Case Dismissed
My son was charged with multiple class 2 felonies . A plea bargain with 10 years in prison was offered and was declined. Ralph gave us hope and confidence right from the start. He was always there for consultation and any court appearances. He engaged a detective which provided all the evidence that ...
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2014 | Sex Crime
Experience at its Best, Extremely Knowledgeable, Goes Above and Beyond for your Defense
We are so pleased with this amazing lawyer, Ralph E Ellinwood, I recommend him to everyone. Our family was in distress carrying a heavy burden when my son was falsely accused of unthinkable crimes with child molestation. My son was looking at more than 80 years in prison. I thank God every day for pu...
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Reprimand issued in AZ, 2025
updated on 12/30/2025This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
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AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Certified Specialist - Criminal, State Bar of Arizona
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Member
2003 - 2003
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticePresident
1994 - 1994
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
1974
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
BA - Bachelor of Arts