Attorney Russell Richelsoph at Davis Miles, PLLC

08/28/2026

My legal assistant Kali Robinson and I got a nice review from a client for the work we did on their case. We are always happy to help people who have an Arizona criminal case in city, justice, county, or federal court.

Professionalism, dedication, and care. Add in results and you get Russ Richelsoph, criminal defense attorney.

08/25/2026

I was on Arizona’s Family this morning discussing the latest developments in the Essa Williams trial following his guilty verdict for the shooting of Phoenix Police Officer Tyler Moldovan.

The case is now in the aggravation phase, where prosecutors present evidence to seek a harsher sentence, while the defense prepares mitigating factors for the court. Check out the segment below for a quick look at how the aggravation and sentencing phases work in Arizona courts:

https://youtu.be/QZS4qL-Abd4

Criminal defense attorney Russ Richelsoph joins Arizona’s Family (3...

08/25/2026

Taylor is an outstanding litigator and trademark and copyright attorney. Voted by his peers as a Best Lawyer to watch.

08/24/2026

Essa Williams was found guilty by a jury of shooting Phoenix Police Officer Zach Johnson in 2021. Watch my interview tonight with David Caltabiano on azfamily 3TV CBS 5 starting at 4:30pm about the next part of the trial that will now take place to determine if the prosecutor can prove the aggravating factors necessary to sentence Essa Williams for more than the presumptive term.

08/20/2026

I along with 11 of my Davis Miles, PLLC colleagues received the Best Lawyers 2027 recognition. While I handle primarily criminal defense, we have great lawyers in a lot of different practice areas. If you need an attorney, please reach out and I can connect you with the right lawyer for your need.

The Best Lawyers in America work at Davis Miles. Congrats to our 2027 honorees. Best Lawyers in America® is among the legal profession's most respected peer review publications. Recognition is based entirely on confidential evaluations by attorneys regarding the professional abilities of their peers. The Ones to Watch® distinction highlights attorneys who have demonstrated outstanding professional excellence early in their legal careers.

07/31/2026

I will be appearing tonight at 7pm on True Crime AZ Live tonight with host Nicole Crites TV discussing the latest updates in the Bryan Kohberger case. Kohberger, who plead guilty and is already in prison, is trying to withdraw from his plea agreement.

In this episode of True Crime AZ Live, host Nicole Crites breaks do...

07/21/2026

A single domestic violence allegation in Arizona can now end your legal decision-making rights and parental access almost instantly.

With the passage of HB 2995 (The Alec and Lydia Act), Arizona family courts operate under strict new mandates that override standard 50/50 parenting preferences whenever domestic violence or coercive control is alleged.

Spencer Schiefer and I wrote an article detailing what individuals facing domestic violence accusations must know to protect their rights in family court.

Read the full breakdown here:

Written By: Russ Richelsoph and Spencer Shiefer If you are facing domestic violence charges in criminal court while simultaneously navigating a divorce, custody dispute, or preparing to file a family …

06/24/2026

Bob is the best probate litigator in Arizona!

Congratulations to Bob Sewell for receiving the State Bar's President's Award for his excellence in practice. He will be honored at the awards luncheon today at the State Bar of Arizona's Annual Convention in Tucson! Bob not only leads a practice and a team that provides excellence for clients...he also inspires us all to be our best.

04/25/2026

Looks like a Phoenix police officer was more worried about her job and assignment then she was in not arresting innocent people with no probable cause.

A lawsuit claims the Phoenix PD enforces a "de facto DUI quota," alleging officers worry they will face adverse employment consequences if they fail to generate enough arrests.