Ryan is a former Public Defender and Prosecutor who knows how criminal cases are built from both sides. He uses that experience at Matthew Lopez Law to fight for clients with smart strategy and strong advocacy.
Ryan is a former Public Defender and Prosecutor who knows how criminal cases are built from both sides. He uses that experience at Matthew Lopez Law to fight for clients with smart strategy and strong advocacy.
Born in Texas and raised in Arizona, Ryan has always felt a deep connection to the community that he calls home. After earning his degree in Political Science, with a minor in History, from Arizona State University, he initially set out to become a teacher, completing a Master’s in Teaching at the University of Southern California. His goal was to inspire and guide the next generation, but along the way, he discovered that his true passion was advocacy. The courtroom he realized was where he could make his greatest impact.
Ryan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin and returned to Arizona to serve the community that shaped him. He began his legal career as a Public Defender, representing clients in both misdemeanor and felony cases and gaining firsthand experience navigating the justice system. Over the course of his career, he has handled hundreds of cases across a wide range of criminal matters.
Building on that experience, he later served as a Prosecutor, trying cases ranging from DUIs and theft offenses to complex domestic violence matters, refining his trial skills while gaining insight from the other side of the courtroom.
Having worked on both sides of the courtroom, Ryan brings a comprehensive understanding of how cases are investigated, charged, and tried. At Matthew Lopez Law, he leverages that insight to build strategic, results-driven defenses. He stands by his clients and approaches every case with the same passion and dedication that first drew him to teaching and public service.
You’re not hiring a solo attorney juggling 200 cases. You’re hiring a multi-attorney criminal defense firm with former prosecutors who know exactly how the State builds cases—and how to dismantle them. Our team includes specialists, military veterans, and a Harvard Law graduate.
We handle 100+ criminal cases every month across Arizona. When prosecutors see our name on the case, they know you came to fight. We’ve defended thousands of Arizonans facing everything from misdemeanor DUIs to serious felonies. This is what we do. This is all we do.
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