Ballotpedia, Timothy J Ryan

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Superior Court Biography, Timothy J Ryan

As superior court judge for 19 years, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As an associate attorney and partner at Begam, Lewis, Marks and Wolfe for 6 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, provided defense and counsel to clients, and managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

As a county prosecutor for 3 years, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.

As a public defender for 5 years, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

As a legal associate at the firms of Gilcrease & Martin and Ryan & Ryan, Chandler and Begam for 3 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As superior court judge for 19 years, oversees cases involving criminal felonies, the administration of wills and estates, evictions of renters, and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As an associate attorney and partner at Begam, Lewis, Marks and Wolfe for 6 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, provided defense and counsel to clients, and managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.
- As a county prosecutor for 3 years, oversaw civil and criminal prosecutions, worked with law enforcement agencies to gather evidence and investigate criminal and civil violations, and provided legal counsel and representation to state, county, and city officials in lawsuits against the government.
- As a public defender for 5 years, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.
- As a legal associate at the firms of Gilcrease & Martin and Ryan & Ryan, Chandler and Begam for 3 years, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Legal Experience

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Judicial Philosophy

Superior Court, Timothy Ryan, Protocol and Practice of Persons Appearing in the Court of Judge Timothy J. Ryan

Prefers to rule without oral argument if the facts and law are clear in the written pleadings.

Said "If I can understand what is written in the pleadings, I will rule without oral argument. If I set oral argument, there will usually be some questions I have regarding the facts, or the application of the law to the facts."

Encourages attorneys to resolve most discovery disputes with a phone call.

Believes most discovery disputes can be addressed with a phone call, saying "If such a dispute arises, please call me on the phone and tell me, in five minutes or less...I will give you my input."

- Said "If I can understand what is written in the pleadings, I will rule without oral argument. If I set oral argument, there will usually be some questions I have regarding the facts, or the application of the law to the facts."
- Believes most discovery disputes can be addressed with a phone call, saying "If such a dispute arises, please call me on the phone and tell me, in five minutes or less...I will give you my input."

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Ethics & Conduct

Served as a Board Member and Den Leader for a local Boy Scout Pack

Served on the board of housing for Mesa and Nevada, non-profit organizations that help working families obtain affordable housing.

Served on the Board of Housing for Mesa and Nevada, non-profit organizations that help working families receive affordable housing.

- Served as a Board Member and Den Leader for a local Boy Scout Pack
- Served on the Board of Housing for Mesa and Nevada, non-profit organizations that help working families receive affordable housing.

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