Benjamin Richards

Benjamin Richards is an associate attorney and criminal defense lawyer with Grand Canyon Law Group in Arizona. He represents people accused of crimes and guides clients through the criminal justice process. His work includes reviewing the important facts of a case, developing defense strategy, negotiating with prosecutors, preparing motions, and handling trial work. He brings experience from both prosecution and defense, giving him practical insight into how criminal cases are evaluated and litigated.

Richards earned a J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2020. His legal education provided training in research, writing, evidence, procedure, and advocacy that supports his criminal defense practice. University of Arizona records identify him with the 2020 law class, and current attorney-directory information confirms the same law school. That background supports careful analysis of charging issues, prosecution evidence, legal defenses, and the procedural decisions that shape criminal cases.

Richards began his legal career as a prosecutor. He handled misdemeanor cases with the Pima County Attorney’s Office and later worked on public benefits fraud matters with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. Those roles gave him experience evaluating evidence, assessing charges, negotiating cases, and preparing matters for court from the government’s side. In defense practice, he applies that perspective to identifying weaknesses, explaining options, and preparing a case for negotiation, motion practice, or trial.

Benjamin Richards focuses on criminal defense and remains a current attorney with Grand Canyon Law Group. His former prosecutorial work gives him direct familiarity with how government lawyers assess cases, while his defense practice centers on protecting clients through each stage of a criminal matter. By combining evidence review, strategy, negotiation, motions, and trial preparation, he helps accused individuals understand the process and make informed decisions in cases carrying significant legal and personal consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Grand Canyon Law Group
• Member, State Bar of Arizona

Licensed State

• Arizona

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