About Ralph E. Ellinwood

50 years of professional experience in criminal law
Ralph E. Ellinwood is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble and a Super Lawyer Licensed in Arizona and New Mexico

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Extensive Experience
I have extensive trial experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney and have been practicing law for 50 years.
High Quality
My AV Preeminent Rating is the highest Martindale-Hubble rating, accounting for both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards.
Competence & Professionalism
I will provide you or your loved one with competent advice and professional service in a welcoming atmosphere.

Education & Bar Admissions

Education
  • BA, Psychology, University of Arizona College of Sciences (1971)
  • JD, Law, University of Arizona College of Law (1974)
Admitted to the Bar
With 50 years in legal practice, I am in good standing with the State Bars of Arizona and New Mexico. Below is a list of my admission dates and additional courts in which I have been admitted to practice law.
  • Arizona (1974)
  • United States District Court, District of Arizona (1975)
  • New Mexico (1976)
  • United States District Court, District of New Mexico (1976)
  • United States Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit (1987)
  • United States Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit (1998)
  • United States Supreme Court (2001)
The John J. Flynn Lifetime Achievement Award AACJ (2024) I am honored to have been recognized by my peers for this prestigious award. AACJ describes the Flynn Award as its "'highest award", "given to the criminal defense professional whose achievements and dedication to the protection of constitutional rights and the pursuit of justice deserve special recognition...presented to a criminal defense professional who has earned over the years, through his or her accomplishments and integrity, a special recognition among his or her peers."

Honors & Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rating. Lawyers are selected for this highest rating by achieving "the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal resource".
  • Super Lawyer for 15 years
  • Arizona Bar Association Award recognizing Ralph for 50 years of active service in the practice of law
  • Past President, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ) (2003)