Ted J Crews

Ted J Crews was born and raised in Cheyenne, WY. My folks have since moved from there and are cattle ranchers in Northeastern New Mexico. I am on the board of directors of our family ranch.

I’m recently married to a wonderful woman and am the father of identical twin boys.  Upon getting married I now also have two wonderful daughters.’ve been a practicing criminal defense attorney my entire professional career.

I worked for a criminal defense firm after undergrad and got a taste for what I wanted to do for a living so I went to law school. During law school I knew I wanted to practice criminal law so I took every class related to that and spent all my time focusing on becoming a defender for those accused of crimes.

I went to law school in St. Paul, MN and after graduation returned to Phoenix, AZ. I’ve been a practicing criminal defense attorney my entire professional career. I worked for a criminal defense firm after undergrad and got a taste for what I wanted to do for a living so I went to law school.

During law school I knew I wanted to practice criminal law so I took every class related to that and spent all my time focusing on becoming a defender for those accused of crimes.  I went to law school in St. Paul, MN and after graduation returned to Phoenix, AZ. My first job as an attorney was working for the Maricopa County Public Defender.

I spent three years there which I viewed much like a doctor serving his residency. It was a way to get great experience at a fast pace with much support and mentoring. After two years in the trial group and one year in the probation violation division I struck off on my own.

I maintain a small, boutique practice where I have a small caseload and have plenty of time to devote to my individual clients.

Recognizing the benefits of being part of a public defender organization, to stay abreast of changes in the law and maintain trial skills by going to trial with greater regularity, I have also maintained a contract with the City of Phoenix where I provide criminal defense representation to clients appointed an attorney due to their indigency.

My goal is to provide a level of service and professionalism to each of my clients that were it me in their place, I would be satisfied with the work done on my behalf (knowing what I know about the process). I’m greatly flattered that I don’t have to advertise my firm besides maintaining a website.

The vast majority of my clients are referred to me by former clients, other attorneys, and court staff.  When you hire me I’m not charging a fee to cover bus ads, radio and TV spots and the yellow pages. I’m also going to be the attorney in court with you, because I don’t have associates.