Ballotpedia, Timothy J Ryan

East Valley Tribune, Maricopa judge rose to bench quickly 

Timothy is originally from Chandler. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and a law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. 

Timothy previously worked as an attorney with Begam, Lewis, Marks and Wolfe, a deputy county attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and a deputy public defender with the Office of the Maricopa County Public Defender. He also worked as an associate attorney at the law firms Gilcrease & Martin, Ryan & Ryan, Chandler, and Begam, Lewis, Marks and Wolfe. 

Timothy J. Ryan currently serves as a Superior Court Judge in Maricopa County. He was first appointed in 2005 and is serving his 4th full term. 

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

As of October 15, 2024, Timothy J. Ryan did not have a website or any information online.

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."

Judicial Administration

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.

Community Involvement

Timothy J. Ryan

Timothy currently works as a Superior Court Judge. He previously worked as an attorney with Begam, Lewis, Marks and Wolfe; a deputy county attorney with Maricopa County Attorney's Office; a deputy public defender with the Office of the Maricopa County Public Defender; and an associate attorney at the firms of Gilcrease & Martin and Ryan & Ryan, Chandler.

Timothy J. Ryan currently serves as a Superior Court Judge for Maricopa County. He was first appointed in 2005 and is serving his 4th full term. 

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

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

As a county prosecutor, 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 superior court judge, 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 a legal associate at the firms of Gilcrease & Martin and Ryan & Ryan, Chandler and Begam, Lewis, Marks and Wolfe, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.
- As a county prosecutor, 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 superior court judge, 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.

Expects compliance with deadlines and orders set in minute entries from pretrial conferences.

Supports granting continuances only in "extraordinary circumstances."

Said, "Continuances will not be granted for failure to properly prepare for your day in court."

Prohibits attorneys from asking questions about the contents of an expert's folder unless permission is granted by the court first.

Requires attorneys to get his permission before approaching a witness the first time. 

- Prefers to rule without oral argument if the facts and law are clear in the written pleadings.
- Encourages attorneys to resolve most discovery disputes with a phone call.
- Expects compliance with deadlines and orders set in minute entries from pretrial conferences.
- Supports granting continuances only in "extraordinary circumstances."
- Said, "Continuances will not be granted for failure to properly prepare for your day in court."
- Requires attorneys to get his permission before approaching a witness the first time. 

Participated as Board Member and Den Leader, local Boy Scout Pack

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

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