Best Family Law lawyers in Arizona

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Sarah Angela Youngblood

1220 S Alma School Rd Ste 206, Mesa, AZ

Family Law Juvenile Law +2

3.6/5

3.6

3 Reviews

03 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous

Sarah was such a strong support when it came to not only having my voice heard in court and legal justice but mostly my child's voice. She is hands down the best!!

11 Dec, 2013 by Anonymous

Rude, standoffish, doesn't seem to know much of the ins and outs of court. I found more resourceful information in one afternoon and she managed too in 4 months

18 Jan, 2012 by Patricia

Sarah Youngblood is a very professional no nonsense attorney who is very experienced and will aggressively work on your case until the last motion is filed with the court and continue to fight like a pittbull (wont let go) until the case is closed. Even after my case was closed she continued to answer and return my phones calls and questions. If I ever need the services of an attorney again I will most definitely call on Sarah Youngblood again because I am very confident I will have all of my rights protected in the court room.

Thomas W Jones

1979 Mcculloch Blvd N Ste 203, Lake Havasu City, AZ

Business Criminal Defense Estate Planning +1 +4

3.6/5

3.6

3 Reviews

05 Jul, 2018 by Anonymous

MR.Jones fought hard and truthfull for me I would recommend him to anyone especially Fathers who long to see their children.Ultimatly it up to the Judge to make the decisions and a lot of decisions that I have seen made are not based on Facts but manipulation.Mr. Jones is truthful and will present the Facts in a strong manner.If your a Father it puts you at a disadvantage in the court in the first place and you could be the better parent.Mr. Jones is strong and truthfull.

07 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous

Our family is so very grateful for the help we received from Mr. Jones and his amazing assistant. The custody and divorce issue our family was going thru looked so bleak but Mr. Jones was brilliant and has provided my son and grandson with a promising future together that they would never have had otherwise. His assistant is so caring and kind and always willing to help us and talk to us, she became like part of our family and we are so grateful for their help.

03 Feb, 2016 by Anonymous

Hired this attorney for 3 cases were charged a flat rate to represent all 3 cases. The 1st case he lost, which was to remove a 3rd party restraining order. Representation was poor, inadequate. Only met with attorney once and we had to provide all information and do all the research and run around collecting paperwork ourselves bringing them back and forth to his office. After realizing he was not going to be able to proceed with sufficient knowledge and skills, we hired a attorney out of town. Asked for refund on the 2 other cases we paid for which his office denied to refund when he did not represent or do any work other than file to postpone date.

Eve L. Benger

1108 W. Pampa Ave., Mesa, AZ

Credit Repair Criminal Defense Family Law +1 +4

3.6/5

3.6

3 Reviews

03 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous

I was hit with an erroneous protective order from my soon to be ex wife after I filed for divorce. I was devastated as I always maintained a spotless record. After hiring another attorney, I was hoping to get this Order of Protection quashed. 3 days before my hearing, this other attorney suddenly withdrew from counsel as there was a conflict of interest that they overlooked. I was terrified and by pure chance, I was given Eve's number from someone who works in the same building my office is in. Even took my case on such a short notice and her team worked tirelessly for the next day and a half to help build my defense for the pending hearing. At the hearing, Eve was the reason the hearing went in my favor. Her knowledge of the law and her plan of action worked so well that my wife actually ending up admitting in court that no harm was ever done to her! As painful as the divorce has been, I owe so much thanks to Eve for the peace of mind I feel today. Thank you so much Eve. I will gladly recommend you to everyone I know. You are truly an amazing attorney!!

14 Sep, 2011 by John

She was very helpful attorney. I went through 3 attorney's before her, and she was the only one who actually cared and didnt charge me up the ass. Highly recommendable..

12 Sep, 2011 by Sun devil

This attorney is not dependable. She is not competent when it comes to legal paper work. Paper work that was inteneded to protect me, ended up hurting me terribly. She is very scattered and unoraganized with poor attention to detail. She tends to lose her temper and yell. Has poor follow through.

Lila Sol

2343 E Broadway Blvd Ste 200, Tucson, AZ

Appeals Family Law Lawsuit / Dispute +3

3.5/5

3.5

348 Reviews

30 Aug, 2024 by Odalis garcia

so do you guys never answer the phone! i been calling and calling and it just says theres no one available then hangs up!

30 Aug, 2024 by Vanessa vega

Very unprofessional!!! by the time I finally got through the lady just kept talking and would not let me explain my situation . she kept going on about different situations by the time I was able to get in two words then she finally stopped and said that my situation was different than what she had been explaining. If she would have given me 2 minutes to explain and if she would have listened to what I was needing help with instead of wanting to talk the whole time maybe she could’ve been more helpful and informative. Overall Not very happy with the service especially when we’re not able to come in . And then having to call consistently and repeatedly because you get hung up on after 15 minutes! It’s very unprofessional and seems like they’re doing that on purpose because no one wants to help the less fortunate Just my opinion I would have given one star, but she did at least give me some information that I was able to work with and was able to figure it out on my own. But that wasn’t the help I was expecting

17 Aug, 2024 by Rich brooks

Never responded. The Nazis would be proud of their apathy!

Christopher Whitacre Caine

2343 E Broadway Blvd Ste 200, Tucson, AZ

Estate Planning Family Law Juvenile Law +1 +4

3.5/5

3.5

348 Reviews

30 Aug, 2024 by Odalis garcia

so do you guys never answer the phone! i been calling and calling and it just says theres no one available then hangs up!

30 Aug, 2024 by Vanessa vega

17 Aug, 2024 by Rich brooks

Never responded. The Nazis would be proud of their apathy!

John G Mull

1570 Plaza West Dr, Prescott, AZ

Estate Planning Family Law +2

3.5/5

3.5

14 Reviews

18 Jul, 2023 by Defendant

So far so good fo me. He didn’t submit paperwork to me or the ag even though he said he did. Didn’t file the right stuff before court. Did cost me me an extension and an extra day off work in a month but I’m sure he will bill her. The ag lady tore him up.

01 Dec, 2022 by Lucia

I just won my case of Child Custody which involves a lot of other things like child support, legal decision making and other issues that I don’t remember because I left all in the hands of John, who was communicative and always answering my phone calls and resolving any doubts without false expectations. His assistant Rosemary is so nice and very helpful and responds to the emails very fast.

28 Aug, 2022 by Bruce

John represented me in my recently settled divorce. There was a lot of complexity involved including high end real estate and a successful business. John stuck with me. He was communicative, supportive, realistic, and just. This was a long lasting and emotionally charged divorce. John kept his composure and helped me to keep mine. Together, with his competent and always fantastic assistant Rosemary, we were able to achieve a fair and equitable outcome. Equitable was our goal the whole time. John also successfully helped me to get an unjustified order of protection dismissed by the same judge that ordered it. My ex was/is tenacious and OOP's, though a very useful and justified court instrument, can be issued too easily at times IMHO. A good family man and a very experienced lawyer, John gets my highest recommendation.

Caleb Nathan Brown

3439 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ

Family Law +1

3.5/5

3.5

9 Reviews

30 Mar, 2020 by Matthew randle

Caleb is an amazing attorney and human being - you’ll be in good hands if you hire him.

21 Mar, 2018 by Jagzilla

Completely and totally worthless..

22 Sep, 2017 by Linda christopherson

I couldn't be happier with Attorney Cheryl Copperstone and her staff. She took my very complicated family law case and fought for me. I was very happy to have this intelligent, sharp, passionate attorney on my side. Cheryl made time to get to know the back story of why I was in court and pointedly asked me, "And so why do you think XXXX wants to take guardianship of your granddaughter away from you? Could it be that she knows if you don't have legal rights to ask for documentation on XXXX 's trust that she will then have total control of it?" The party who took me to court necessitating me finding legal representation has been abusing the minor's trust and I have been fighting to protect this future resource of my granddaughter. Knowing these details Ms. Copperstone stepped up and stood by me with the determination and dedication that I so needed. This was about justice and justice was served in the judges decision who ruled in our favor. You have to keep your head engaged and your ears tuned while working with her as she is working hard to keep a step ahead of what the opposing attorney is trying to accomplish. That proved to be instrumental in the success of my case because there were out of state attorneys involved who muddied the waters as well as the local attorney who I feel is less than an honorable human being, even taking such a frivolous case against me when I have been fighting for the welfare of my grandchildren and always there for them. I am very glad that my financial advisor, Hoyt and Associates, recommended Cheryl Copperstone to me. She is a no-nonsense kind of attorney who will diligently work for you!

Amy Lynn Olthouse

4809 E Thistle Landing Dr #100, Phoenix, AZ

Adoption Child Custody Child Support +3 +6

3.5/5

3.5

8 Reviews

18 Feb, 2016 by Justin

Do not know what else to say. Went through an approximately 3 year adoption/custody battle. Amy was not the only lawyer I met with prior to hiring her. Once I met her I knew she was the one to hire. At all times during this case, she was professional, expedient, and supportive. The opposing counsel tried everything possible with tons of motions. With each new motion a new plan devised and executed. My family and I could not be happier or more satisfied. I highly recommend her and would use her again. Thank you Amy Olthouse-Duenas.

03 Aug, 2015 by Margaret

I hired Amy after my now ex-husband filed for divorce, based on a reference from a friend of mine who is also an attorney. My ex-husband was extremely difficult throughout the entire process, causing me great anxiety, but Amy exhibited a great deal of professionalism throughout the entire process. While many attorneys would get frustrated and prefer to tell you what to do, Amy was great at listening to my concerns & questions and even had feedback when I had suggestions in my case. She has been handling these types of cases for quite some time and her ability to understand idiosyncrasies in the other party was key in the settlement of my case, which was in my favor. I highly recommend Terry Fong Law Group, but more specifically, Amy Olthouse Duenas. Her prices are fair and the quality of work was exceptional. Not only is she a great lawyer but she is truly a wonderful person.

25 Jul, 2015 by Amy

I'm not sure what the negative reviews on this site are about, but I have had Mrs. Olthouse Duenas as a lawyer on my family law case for the last 2 years. My ex is constantly cooking up one excuse or another to drag us back to court, and Amy is always quickly prepared to counter his argument. I have recommended several friends to her, and will continue to do so. She has been equally as professional, prepared and exceptional for the work done for them. Amy's fees are in line with any attorney worth your time. If you are looking for bargain basement representation, prepared to get bargain basement results. Anytime I have had a question or needed clarification about an upcoming hearing or document from the court, I have received a timely response from both Amy and her staff. You will do well to hire her for any family law case.

Andrew Kramer

4835 E. Cactus Rd, Suite 310, Scottsdale, AZ

Criminal Defense Debt Collection Family Law +3

3.5/5

3.5

6 Reviews

07 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous

He did not represent me fairly or file motions that were required by the court and I was almost held responsible for his negligence. I would have been better with a public appointed attorney and most likely I would have received the better or at least same results. He is dishonest, lazy and tells you what you want to hear until you hire him.

11 May, 2015 by Kyle

I hired Andrew For my traffic tickets and he got them all reduced or dismissed, he knew the judge well so I lucked out hiring a job with many connections in the court system. I knew right away when I had trouble in Scottsdale I needed to hire a guy with lots of friends and buddies always getting drunk and Duis in Scottsdale. Andrew had the experience getting half of ASU greek life oUT of their tickets. I knew he was the dirty lawyer I needed. Good price too. But when I needed him again couldn't get him on the phone again. Someone said he went to rehab, makes sense. But so sad a bright young man. So I guess he doesn't practice law anymore.

12 Jan, 2015 by Anonymous

I had hired this attorney on 10/2/14 for a traffic violation from four years ago. He has taken three payments and disappeared. No motion filed, no response, and phone disconnected.

Eileen M McGuire

830 N Tegner St, Wickenburg, AZ

Business Estate Planning Family Law +3 +6

3.5/5

3.5

26 Reviews

16 Jun, 2024 by Brian the mac

Did some work for me . Very professional easy to talk too

23 May, 2023 by Sammie hone

Eileen is great and works hard for Wickenburg. If you need anything at all she’s always there to answer your questions. I would highly recommend her services Thank you, Sammie Hone Realtor

04 May, 2023 by George britter

Very good and fast.

Michael Douglas Miller

2830 North Swan Road Suite 140, Tucson, AZ

Family Law Personal Injury +2

3.4/5

5.0

4 Reviews

2.3

6 Reviews

04 Jun, 2024 by Tim furnas

Fantastic law firm! They have helped us with a few items, and we found them to be professional, thorough and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!

06 Mar, 2024 by Marques little

Please do better.

31 Dec, 2023 by Gretchen otoshi

Firm cannot distinguish between terms such as cancel and terminate. Individuals would be well-served to seek other counsel. Google reviews appear to point to pattern of subpar ethics and expertise.

Kelly Marie Shaffer

100 S Kyrene Rd, Ste 1, Chandler, AZ

Family Law +1

3.4/5

3.4

15 Reviews

03 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous

My wife’s children were removed per an emergency order resulting from a baseless claim of child abuse. Despite us having video and audio evidence that contradicted the allegations, Kelly’s advice was to wait 6-8 months for DCS to investigate. She told us that we were not able to fight the allegations or the removal of custody of the kids. We sought several outside opinions and all were in agreement that our evidence was very strong and that *not* fighting the allegations would imply guilt on our part. Even worse: The day that the kids were taken away, I called and the office to beg them to contact my wife by phone that day as she was very distraught. Blake Binion-Holliday told me (verbatim), “We are not a crisis line. You are entitled to legal advice and you will receive that in writing by the end of the day.” I cannot believe the lack of empathy afforded to a client in the field of family law… In our opinion, Kelly’s office is fine for handling simple run-of-the-mill family cases. But if you have a complex case or one that goes before a judge, you need an attorney that exudes confidence and can get the judge’s attention and make your side of the case heard. Kelly proved utterly incapable of doing so - to the point that we wish we had hired the opposing attorney. Her lack of ability in front of a judge, her obvious inexperience in cases involving false allegations of abuse where DCS has become involved, and her unwillingness to admit that she was in over her head lead us to strongly recommend against representation from her office for all but the simplest of cases.

06 May, 2021 by Ashley

Kelly and her team are amazing! She helped me with a custody case. She answered all my questions in a timely manner and made sure I was prepared for court and she was very prepared

30 May, 2017 by Lydia

I hired Kelly for custody representation. I put $5,000 retainer which she blew through in several days and I also paid her hrly, which balance was paid in full, on time, by me. She used all my own work, forms, declarations, with nothing new to add to the table. I caught her "dealing" with opposing counsel and didn't want to help me whatsoever. In my opinion, she is only in it for the money and how she can over bill clients. She was dishonest with me and when I questioned her on certain things, she got upset with me and closed herself off. I had to start representing myself, which I absolutely did a spectacular job. Now I have fantastic representation and couldn't be happier Kelly is behind me.

Karen A Schoenau

14301 North 87th Street, Scottsdale, AZ

Child Custody Child Support Family Law +3

3.4/5

3.4

15 Reviews

14 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous

I wish i could put zero star for her. She failed to complete the job we paid her for. Karen never answered phone calls and didn't return messages in a timely matter . Do to her lack of knowledge, our divorce cost us so much more. She is just there for money. I absolutely not recommend her to anybody.

17 Aug, 2023 by Matt

Attorney Karen Schoenau at Guymon Law has done a great job in my family case. Her knowledge, relationships, and abilities were all on display in my hotly contested matter. She has been responsive to email, phone and when needed, in-person meetings. I especially enjoy her hearing and trial abilities. Most attorneys are good at writing pleadings and negotiating issues but it takes a special lawyer who can win at hearings. Her support staff is helpful and friendly. I highly recommend her and her firm.

03 Aug, 2023 by Anonymous

The women create more work for herself then to try to finish the job. Stay as far as you can from her. Lawyer like her gives bad names to other lawyers.

Samantha Sue Elledge

6589 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Suite 104-Q, Gold Canyon, AZ

Adoption Child Custody Estate Planning +2 +5

3.4/5

3.4

10 Reviews

28 May, 2024 by Anonymous

Worst bia in arizona. If you are paying for her find someone else. Doesn't even contact kids she is attorney of or do a proper investigation. Ruins families.

01 May, 2024 by Anonymous

Samantha Sue Elledge was the worst thing to happen to my emergency custody case. She was appointed by our judge. Elledge told my children they were lying about physical abuse by their father even though he was convicted of the exact crimes they told her about. She told our judge that dad should have unsupervised visitation even with DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT CONVICTIONS FOR HITTING MY CHILDREN. This goes against Arizona state statute. We are currently in court AGAIN less than 2 years because he held my children hostage and caused $1100 in property damage and is charged with MORE domestic violence. All because Samantha Sue Elledge called myself and my children liars. You do not want her on your case if there is domestic violence involved. What a disgrace to everyone involved.

30 Jun, 2023 by Anonymous

Amy, Ms. Elledge did the same to me as a court ordered best interest attorney. I also have audio as well as emails of her helping my ex to make him appear better to the judge to take our child over proven false accusations and ignoring my ex lost custody because he abused our child when he was you younger. Please text me at 480-672-4489. Two people are better than one that have proof of who she really is. Also, Ms Elledge removes negative reviws to appear better than she is. I have screenshots of those but all were anonymous. So there are at minimum of at lease 10 others whom she has lied etc. All were women. Anyone else who has had same treatment from Ms. Elledge, please feel free to text me as well. She needs to stop raking in the money ruining lives.

Paul E Willman

3430 E Sunrise Dr Ste 130, Tucson, AZ

Estate Planning Family Law Probate +1 +4

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

25 Jan, 2020 by Rebecca

I was extremely disappointed with the lack of interest and caring on the part of Paul Willman and his staff in preparing a trust. I consulted with Paul in July along with my ex-husband, Don. He assured us he could take care of the trust work we needed. What should have taken maybe 6-8 weeks dragged on for months. We were prompt whenever we were contacted for something, but no amount of prodding got the process going any faster. In the end we wrote large segments of it ourselves. Then the staff completely garbled it, causing us to have to carefully review each detail to be sure they had not messed it up again. Very bad service.

20 Oct, 2019 by Terri

From our first meeting and right up until our final meeting, I felt very comfortable and knew I was in good hands. Paul is knowledgeable, easy going, yet in control. Those attributes made me feel at ease during a very difficult time in my life. His office staff was helpful, efficient and a pleasure to work with. Hopefully I won't need legal help again in the future, but if I do, I wouldn't hesitate to call Paul Willman.

17 Feb, 2018 by Anonymous

Paul Willman was slow to respond, if he responded at all, and didn’t inform me about pertinent information regarding my case, whether out of incompetence or greediness, and fired me for my lack of confidence in him. And yes, I lacked confidence in him for good reasons.

C Joy Elkins

4771 E Camp Lowell Drive, Tucson, AZ

Adoption Child Custody Estate Planning +3 +6

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

05 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous

I hired Joy for a custody case with my ex husband, she was extremely unprofessional both with me and him. She milked the retainer and charged me enormous fees for miscellaneous items and "copies" and would want to call me in to discuss my case only to talk about herself half the time and have me repeat myself with information multiple times so she can charge me $250 and hour for consulting. I did not feel like she cared about the best interest of my children or me but was only trying to make the most money from our case.

20 Jan, 2018 by Anonymous

Joy gave my spouse half truths throughout her representation, causing more animosity than necessary. She would not reply in a timely manner to cancel trials, therefore opposing counsel would devote a week or more in trial preparation. Accordingly, this tactic would raise attorney fees for opposing counsel and gave her access to opposing counsel's exhibits which Joy never filed. She would miss the exhibit deadlines. Joy would not give any indication she was canceling a trial and still never provided exhibits . I did not consult with her, but I had to choose "consulted" to submit this. If you would prefer an attorney that does not give you the full truth and charge you hourly, she's your person.

23 May, 2016 by Tim

Joy helped me a great deal getting through a difficult divorce. She was succinct with answers to all my questions and performed to the highest standard in court. During my most stressful times, she has been there for me. I could not ask for more from my lawyer.

Tresa S Georgini

Po Box 12542, Casa Grande, AZ

Family Law +1

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

05 Jan, 2022 by Heather smith

03 Jan, 2022 by John caretto

She did a very good job talking herself up and how she was going to help me get my kids back. She explained how she has been known to be a "bully" in the court room. I gave her my retainer and hardly ever heard from her. She explained that we were going to fight for all these things in court. When it came time for the court case to be heard by the judge, she didn't brief me on anything prior to the hearing. She did not even ask for anything from the judge that her and I agreed on. It's as if after she talked to opposing counsel, she got scared or came to an agreement with them behind my back. No citing cases, no asking for anything from the judge. After we got totally demolished by my Ex wife's attorney, I went back to her and paid a retainer for her to file paperwork showing my ex is in contempt of court orders. I paid the second retainer and she never did anything. She didn't file paperwork or communicate with me. It has been almost a year since I paid the second retainer and I haven't heard anything. There is no communication with Georgina law, rarely do they return phone calls. Not a single thing that was discussed was even asked for in court. After I paid her the first retainer, I realized that she didn't care about my case or the fact that I was fighting for my kids. I got fooled into paying a second retainer so my ex would be held in contempt of court orders, and that paperwork never got filed. There was no genuine effort put into my case. If there is a lawyer that cares about fathers rights, please send them my way. Thank you.

16 Jul, 2020 by Travis call

Richard Augustine Beck

Po Box 1418, Sahuarita, AZ

Criminal Defense Estate Planning Family Law +3

3.4/5

3.4

5 Reviews

04 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous

Mr Beck was very patient with my case. He is an intelligent and funny guy. He knows the law and despite the case dragging on for a long time I am happy with the outcome.

06 Dec, 2023 by Melony

This person is not willing to work. After hearing my case, he abruptly hang up the call on me. What did I do wrong? I do not know.

16 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous

Mr. Beck was able to give me the best outcome/resolution to my problem. He was very kind when handling my case. I met with him several times throughout the process and he was always positive of the situation. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to the law. He is very patient, as he took the time to explain to me in pure detail the overall process. Mr. Beck is truly a professional. His communication skills are above standard as he is able to connect with the client. I was very impressed by his writing skills and his willingness to listen. Overall I was very satisfied with my experience with Mr. Beck and his team as they walked me through this process feeling like I always had a huge support and someone that actually cared.

Jane Howard Jacobs

105 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ

Estate Planning Family Law Juvenile Law +1 +4

3.3/5

3.3

12 Reviews

21 Jun, 2024 by Jamison clark

Jane did an incredible job with my case. It was really complicated and she researched all of the legal issues and made sure she was ready for every hearing. She gave me her cell number so I could text her and she was really fast answering my questions. I would recommend her!

07 Jun, 2024 by Hilda

She screwed me big time so many errors in my petition. Does not know what she's doing. Her and her paralegal can't communicate at all. You'll loose your case and money. Don't hire

24 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous

Ms. Jacobs served as my legal representation in family court proceedings involving my daughter being taken from her custodial parent by the state. She was honest and realistic in her evaluation and consistently provided practical and concise advice. I should also point out that she was the ONLY person involved in the situation who I never had difficulty keeping in contact with. Getting the attention of the state's overloaded case manager was often impossible, but Ms. Jacobs never failed to respond in a timely manner. Although I had to reduce my expectations for gaining custody simply as a result of Arizona's legislative disregard for what I would interpret as "common sense" (specifically, returning a child to a parent who has a history of multiple dependencies stemming from their illegal drug usage), Ms. Jacobs empowered me to go as far as the system is designed to allow. I'm left in a highly advantageous position if the other parent ever steps out of line again. She is reliable, pragmatic and an effective communicator.

Michael E. Farro

3533 Canyon De Flores Ste B, Sierra Vista, AZ

Criminal Defense Family Law +2

3.2/5

3.2

5 Reviews

17 Aug, 2021 by Anonymous

He was direct, gave me my options, acted on the one I chose and got the results I wanted. Teri and Carissa were extremely helpful and responsive to any problems I encountered during the court process. If I require legal representation in the future, I'll know where to go. If you want results, he's the attorney you should hire. I have no regrets.

03 May, 2017 by Tim

I recently went through a divorce. During this divorce I was willing to concede on all matters except one. About a month into it my wife and I were looking to have a consent decree drawn up. He told us that we couldn't do that. After completely draining the savings accounts he drew up the paperwork that we had asked for 7 months earlier and $15000. This guy doesn't care about your family no matter how much he says that he does. His wife Terri is unprofessional, rude and just a disgusting person. He also likes to point out his military credentials but failed to recognize the new laws that pertain to military retirement for spouses. Once my lawyer called him out on it, he suggested one of his buddies to us for the calculations of the allotment. Be cautious and expect erroneous billing if there are any funds remaining in the retainer.

18 May, 2016 by Anonymous

When my ex-wife and I divorced we decided to split everything 50/50, time with our children and also all their bills. After five years of this working fine, she took me to court to try and relocate to another state where her new husband was from. If that was denied, she wanted primary custody and also a few other things, lawyer fees etc. I talked with Mike about the case and decided to go with him. I had read a couple of reviews, some good and some not so good. Mike was definitely more expensive than the other attorneys I had looked into. My ex had Bays as her attorney. I was extremely nervous for our big day in court, not to mention Bays has some great reviews. We had our day and Mike did an amazing job. At no point during our day in court did I question what I had paid him. It was a great feeling to know that he was on my team. I walked out after a full day in court smiling ear to ear. There was no real change to our parenting time and I still get to be with my daughters half the time. I can't say enough good things about not only Mike but also his staff, Carissa and Teri. All of them are very professional. They always kept me well-informed and updated me right away on any changes. There was no comparing the two attorneys that day in court. They where clearly on different playing fields. Thanks for everything Mike, Carissa, and Teri!

Katherine Avalon Winkley

Po Box 520, Maricopa, AZ

Estate Planning Family Law Juvenile Law +1 +4

3.2/5

3.2

4 Reviews

19 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous

Katherine helped me with my divorce. She addressed all areas and kept things realistic on what I could legally do. She took the time to clearly and professionally explaine things. She was supportive on the phone calming me down and explaining the process of things. She remained respectful and courteous when the other party was rude to her. Highly recommend her.

11 Aug, 2022 by Daisy

She ignored evidence, , did not bring to the judge's attention key facts in my divorce case that cost me over 16,000 . Did not cross examine ,ask or present any prior court documents of testimony of guilt and hearings from the divorce that was done before she got hired ... Even though it would have been keep evidence that I was being verbally, emotionally and mentally abused. Gaslighting tactics and financial abuse was all present and up for grabs she was just to lazy and to busy telling me that the judge is not going to care he has made up his mind and if you don't do what he wants does not matter what I say or do you will loose. No visitation since the divorce or FaceTime... He won't even let me talk to my children.... Allowed a cluster of week "evidence" to be used as proof! Did not bring up one issue I requested . I didn't even get my service dog awarded my actual trained service dog ! Just let ex-husband request and did not mention it was even a service dog for my disability. It was the worst case of incompetent representation because of her own opinion that she should be ashamed and disbarred

02 May, 2021 by Anonymous

Everything I told Katherine was pretty much in one ear and out the other. Maybe she had more pressing things going on but for the few thousand dollars I gave her, I didn't feel it was money well spent. I wanted a very detailed court order so there was no confusion. I ended up getting a very generic down the middle final orders that had vauge, figure it out yourself orders. I paid this attorney to make my court orders more specific because the Mother was unagreeable. I feel she was almost more sympathetic to the respondent than to me, the one paying her. Not even a mention of attorneys fees at the end. I would probably save my money next time and do it alone. I am pretty sure I could have gotten the same results without the extra money spent.

Alexander Poulos

7th Floor Camelback Esplanade II, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Family Law +2

3.2/5

3.2

4 Reviews

03 Oct, 2023 by Daniel

I had a very contentious divorce and heated child custody battle. Mr. Poulos helped me prevail over the muck the ex was alleging against me. My experience with Mr. Poulos was he is very matter of fact and does not give in to the divorce drama. This helped me keep calm. He helped me understand the intricacies of the divorce process so I knew what I could expect. Sometimes it seemed prophetic to see what he told me before come to pass as the dissolution progressed. Although sometimes I felt like more action was needed on his part to litigate the issues, he was deliberate and detail oriented in following court rules and procedures to avoid muddying the waters of the conflict. Mr. Poulos helped me restore and save my parental rights, keep property and maintain reasonableness. After a long and nasty divorce, the court awarded the majority of what I wanted. I offer my sincere appreciation and thanks to Mr. Poulos's help.

01 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous

Average attorney churned out by ASU. Can't think outside the box, not very smart, but really good at keeping the meter running, like the majority of attorneys.

28 Dec, 2017 by Anonymous

I hired Alex Poulos to be my attorney and he he took my retainer and then quit when he realized I didn't have a shot at getting a lot of money. I was dumbfounded and left at a severe disadvantage. He also knew that the retainer that I had given him was all the money that I had. Pretty heartless. Hire at your own risk.

Brittany Leigh Skinner

40 E Rio Salado Pkwy Ste 425, Tempe, AZ

Family Law +1

3.2/5

3.2

4 Reviews

14 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous

Brittany has helped my clients in both Arizona and Utah. Brittany's legal skills result in strong results for the clients that i have referred over to her, and resulted in happy clients. Thank you Brittany. Keep up the good work.

07 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous

Like the other reviews states, Miss Skinner is a perfectly nice person but in a family court case you need someone that is aggressive. She is anything but. Gets steam rolled by other lawyers & doesn’t fight for her client. In the end it was a waste of $25k to not even have any outcome in almost a year. Find someone that will fight for you in every sense of the word.

08 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous

A nice, friendly person; but NOT aggressive. Highly ethical and extremely careful and cautious; but do not count on her to go the extra mile, especially if there's any "risk" strategy involved. Missed deadlines, forgets stuff a lot. Not well-organized. Blames the judge and opposing counsel for losses. My case presents her with many difficulties, but she has not risen to the challenge. I have not lost "the war", but I've lost pretty much every "battle" so far. And there were many battles she should have taken the fight to long ago, looking back in hindsight. She is not an incompetent lawyer, but if your case is anything but open-and-shut, do not trust her with your custody rights. Get a fighter.

Phoebe L Harris

210 W Continental Rd Ste 126, Green Valley, AZ

Business Elder Law Family Law +1 +4

3.2/5

3.2

4 Reviews

16 May, 2023 by Paul

Phoebe Harris helped us in the resolution of several estate issues we needed help with; she was knowledgeable and communicated effectively, which in turn, led to the prompt and cost-effective settlement of our issues.

16 Aug, 2019 by Anonymous

I did not hire the attorney only had a phone conversation. I do not reside in AZ but was told that I needed to hire an attorney in order to obtain an Affidavit of Succession in order to sell the property I inherited. I called her office and asked how much the service would cost me and was told eighteen fifty plus required filing fees.(approx $235) I said eighteen fifty??....do you mean to say One thousand eight hundred fifty dollars?? She said yes. Please be advised that it is probably less than one hour worth of work for her. $1,850??? Seriously!!? Please beware!!!!! Another attorney called me back today and confirmed that this is about 1 hr worth of work and he charges $300 for that service. Although, I know that one needs to hire an attorney for some things, I was able to obtain my above stated Affidavit w/o an attorney. The ladies at the Pima County Supreme Court/probate/trial department are super nice and super helpful. It only cost me my $235 filing fees plus my FedEx $24. I gave her 2 stars because she was nice on the phone. Please beware!! Will take you for your money!!!

12 Jul, 2017 by Denny

Phoebe handled our estate planning. She was thorough, informative, considerate and extremely helpful. We would recommend her wholeheartedly. She is especially helpful to people with non-traditional life-styles, complicated marriages and low budget incomes. Most importantly, she respects the needs and limitations of seniors.

Allyson Del Vecchio

7210 N. 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Family Law +1

3.1/5

3.1

11 Reviews

10 Nov, 2021 by Anonymous

My experience with Allyson s very similar to the other reviews here. When she found out who the judge in my case was going to be she said she was a wild card and spoke very negatively of her. Allyson then spent all of her time telling me to settle, but never spent any time looking at the financials of my divorce to come up with a reasonable offer. I finally came to my senses and hired a new attorney and it is refreshing to work with an attorney that cares about my case.

29 May, 2021 by Scott

I recently worked with Allyson Del Vecchio, I couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer. She is responsive, respectful, and extremely knowledgeable. I hope I never have to get divorced again but if I do she’ll be my counsel. We definitely had some hurdles in dealing with an unresponsive, unrealistic, and quite frankly terrible opposing counsel but she helped me remain focused on the end result. I would highly recommend Allyson.

22 Apr, 2021 by Anonymous

I hired Allyson to make sure that I did not lose custody of my son. She talked a big game in the beginning and it looked promising. I paid way too much money and things were supposed to happen before the trial. Instead several things that she said she would do, never happened. I ended up giving my ex husband ninety percent custody and paying child support. Neither was necessary. In four months time some of this should have been resolved. I paid a lot of money for her, only for my ex husband to make me look bad when I did nothing wrong. Plus I had been with my son since he was born, never asked for child support, and supported him on my own.

Brian K Kimminau

4011 E Broadway Blvd Ste 101, Tucson, AZ

Child Custody Family Law +2

3.0/5

3.0

12 Reviews

11 Oct, 2024 by Annelise

Very pleased with my consult. Mr. Kimminau was straightforward and extremely knowledgeable.

06 Mar, 2018 by Levy brack

This guy got his but kicked by someone that did not even have a lawyer and represented themselves in court for the first time ever !! Came into court and represented herself and made him look like a beginner!! He failed at every point and seemed as if he was lost !!!! And from the results he was !!!!!! But at my dime or should I say at the 20K Thrush Law firm charged and did not even finish!!!!!

16 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous

Brian is all talk. He made sure to talk just long enough to hit the one hour mark of his rate. My disappointed is what motivated me to write this review. I made the mistake of not reviewing attorneys, I'm writing this and hopefully you don't hire this guy. There are good attorneys out there, Brian is not one of them. Do you own research and you'll find others that have similar comments. Good Luck!

Barbara L Fuqua

1820 E Ray Rd, Chandler, AZ

Appeals Family Law +2

3.0/5

3.0

8 Reviews

10 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous

Barbara dragged my case out for way too long just so she could keep taking my money. After having her as my lawyer entire year we had not made any progress with my case. She has no sense of urgency and doesn’t truly care about her clients only about receiving her payments.

15 May, 2019 by Anonymous

I used this attorney back in 2009. She charged me a $4,000 retainer. My ex and I were able to work a lot of stuff out on our own, she she ended up having to do very little work for me. Well, she made sure she kept her $4,000 by charging for every little thing. She also left some very important items out of the parenting agreement. She claims I told her to leave them out, but I did not. Any good lawyer would not have left them out. As another reviewer stated, she "nickeled and dimed". I feel that overcharged me for the work she did and that her work was inadequate.

19 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous

This person failed to disclose her past with an incident at a jail. Charged me for 32,000 for discovery, found nothing or presented nothing to justify charges which were for demanding a mother in laws financial records, without disclosing it and then dumped my case. Run dont walk away from this attorney.

Otilia M Diaz

PO Box 1808, Phoenix, AZ

Criminal Defense Family Law Immigration +3

3.0/5

3.0

8 Reviews

02 Sep, 2024 by Anonymous

I wish I had read the reviews prior to accepting her as my attorney. Do not make the same mistake. I had a similar instance where Diaz was not responding to correspondence in a timely manner and not forwarding communication to review. Very unprofessional during and even after. My case was irreparably affected and not only am I in debt, my child will live with the consequences for the rest of her life. Worst family attorney ever. She should really take a step back from taking on clients when she knows she’s not capable of properly representing them. Judges know her and do not take her seriously!!

07 Jul, 2021 by Nancy

The information provided from the lawyer was very helpful to better understand the case and prepare myself. For my first time, I couldn't have asked for a better lawyer.

12 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous

If you don't hire this Attorney you are crazy, She will only follow the law and will not blow smoke up your ....... The law is the law and she will not tell you you're going to win just to get hired. If you don't win your case, you probably didn't have a case in the first place.

Annette T Burns

2600 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Child Custody Family Law +2

3.0/5

3.0

6 Reviews

19 May, 2017 by Liane tomlinson

My ex and I agreed to use Annette Burns as a parenting coordinator in our family court case, so this review is limited to that role. In a nutshell, she was terrible! I found her judgment, dedication and thoroughness before making decisions to be lacking. The best testament I can give to the quality of her work is the fact that out of the four total recommendations she submitted in our case, THREE of them were overturned by the judge. Buyer beware: The rules in AZ have changed that give parenting coordinators the power to make decisions on behalf of your case without the ability to appeal to a judge. Having a judge that gave our case the appropriate attention and deliberation it deserved was the only saving grace for our family.

09 Nov, 2016 by Anonymous

Annette appeared welcoming and kind at first meetings; however, as time went on it became more and more apparent that she had little interest in my case and more interest in making sure I paid my invoice on time. She did not return emails or phone calls in a timely manor unless it was related to billing. She rarely assisted me in my case but continued to charge me large amounts. I would definitely use caution when using Annette and recommend looking elsewhere.

20 Jul, 2014 by Kidsfirst

I would recommend her. I believe she knows her stuff - she's been doing this for awhile and was able to help me and my ex-husband think outside the box for solutions.

Bernard P Lopez

703 S Main St Ste 7, Cottonwood, AZ

Family Law Juvenile Law Personal Injury +3

3.0/5

3.0

4 Reviews

05 Feb, 2021 by Anonymous

Mr. Lopez listen to all aspects of my case and what I am looking for and requesting. He super professional and kept me on track. I tend to be emotional because this is a family law case and I have two separate cases I need his help on. I feel very confident Mr. Lopez will handle my case with care, compassion and professionalism.

27 Dec, 2019 by Anonymous

When I was backed into a corner by my ex and about to lose custody of my two girls I called Bernard as he had helped one of my friends. Honestly I was hesitant to use him for my custody case after reading reviews on this site but my friend insisted he was both professional and affordable and had done them right. After my first call to Bernard my hesitation was gone. He returned calls promptly and worked around my hectic work schedule for my appointments. Thanks to Bernard I have full custody of my daughters. I would recommend him to anyone needing a good family lawyer.

02 Jun, 2018 by Anonymous

Bernard is exactly how the first review has said. He tells you to shut up if he doesn't want to continue listening to you because he doesn't agree or likes a comment/question you have made or asked. He makes appointments with you, but won't show up. He doesn't ever respond to emails. He studies your case until you're in the court and won't explain things to you. My daughter has lost her job making meeting with him and all so he won't show up. He is condescending and rude.

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What a Family Law Lawyer Can Do for You

A family law lawyer provides legal services related to family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Family lawyers help clients navigate emotionally charged legal issues, providing guidance and representation in disputes that affect spouses, children, and parents. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking custody of your children, or drafting a prenuptial agreement, a family law lawyer ensures your rights are protected and your interests are represented.

Family law attorneys often handle sensitive matters and offer objective legal advice, helping clients reach fair outcomes either through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.

When Should I Hire a Family Law Lawyer?

Hiring a family law lawyer is beneficial in several situations, especially when legal matters involve close personal relationships. Common reasons to hire a family law lawyer include:

Divorce or separation: When ending a marriage, a lawyer can help you navigate issues such as division of assets, spousal support, and child custody arrangements.
Child custody and visitation disputes: If you and your co-parent can't agree on custody or visitation, a lawyer can represent your interests and work toward a solution that benefits your children.
Child support: Whether you’re seeking child support or defending against a claim, a lawyer can help ensure the appropriate amount is calculated and enforced.
Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: A lawyer can help draft or review agreements that protect your assets in case of divorce.
Adoption: Family law lawyers guide you through the legal process of adoption, ensuring that all requirements are met.
Domestic violence or restraining orders: If you're a victim of domestic violence or being falsely accused, a lawyer can help you obtain or challenge protective orders.
Paternity cases: If there are questions about the paternity of a child, a lawyer can help establish or dispute legal fatherhood.

Hiring a lawyer early can prevent issues from escalating, and they can offer you the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome in emotionally charged situations.

What Does a Family Law Lawyer Do?

A family law lawyer provides a wide range of services depending on your specific legal needs. Their responsibilities may include:

Advising on legal rights and options: Helping you understand your legal rights regarding divorce, child custody, support, and other family law issues.
Filing legal documents: Drafting and filing petitions, motions, and agreements with the court, such as divorce papers, custody agreements, or support orders.
Representing clients in court: Arguing your case in front of a judge if a settlement can’t be reached through negotiation or mediation.
Mediation and negotiation: Assisting with alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, to reach agreements on issues like custody, property division, and support without going to trial.
Enforcing court orders: Helping you enforce court orders related to child support, alimony, or custody if the other party fails to comply.
Drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements: Creating agreements that protect your assets in the event of a divorce.
Handling adoption proceedings: Ensuring that the legal process of adoption is followed, from filing paperwork to finalizing the adoption in court.

How Are Family Law Lawyers Paid?

Family law lawyers typically charge clients in one of several ways, depending on the complexity of the case and the lawyer’s experience. Common payment arrangements include:

Hourly rates: Most family lawyers charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and location. Clients are billed for the time spent working on their case, including consultations, court appearances, and document preparation.
Flat fees: For more straightforward legal services, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, some lawyers offer flat-fee arrangements.
Retainer fees: In cases that are expected to require significant time and attention, such as contentious custody battles, a lawyer may charge a retainer, which is an upfront payment that covers the initial costs of legal services. The lawyer then bills against the retainer as they work on your case.

The exact cost will depend on the complexity of your case and the lawyer’s fee structure, which should be discussed upfront.

How Much Does a Family Law Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a family law lawyer varies based on factors such as the lawyer's experience, the location, and the complexity of your case. Here are some general cost guidelines:

Hourly rates: Family law lawyers typically charge between $150 and $500 per hour, depending on their experience and the complexity of the case.
Flat fees: For simpler cases, such as drafting a prenuptial agreement or handling an uncontested divorce, fees may range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Retainers: For more complex matters, such as contested divorces or custody battles, lawyers may charge a retainer ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 or more. The lawyer will bill against the retainer for the work they do on your case.
Additional costs: You may also be responsible for additional costs, such as filing fees, mediation fees, or expert witness fees.

Always ask for a clear breakdown of the lawyer’s fees and any additional expenses during your consultation.

How to Check the Credibility of a Family Law Lawyer

To ensure you're hiring a reputable family law lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and reputation:

Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is licensed to practice in your state and is in good standing with no disciplinary actions.
Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for reviews on websites like Avvo, Google, or Martindale-Hubbell. Previous clients can give you insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and success in family law cases.
Request references: Ask the lawyer for references from past clients who can speak to their experience with the lawyer.
Review their website or professional profile: Look at the lawyer’s background, case history, and areas of focus to ensure they have substantial experience in family law.
Look for professional memberships: Membership in reputable organizations, such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), can indicate a lawyer's expertise and dedication to family law.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To get the most out of your first consultation with a family law lawyer, it’s important to come prepared. Here’s what you should bring:

Relevant documents: Bring any documents related to your case, such as marriage certificates, prenuptial agreements, financial records, custody agreements, or court orders.
List of assets and debts: For divorce cases, prepare a detailed list of all assets (e.g., homes, bank accounts, retirement funds) and debts (e.g., mortgages, loans, credit card balances).
Details of the family issue: Provide a written summary of the situation, including key dates and facts related to your divorce, custody dispute, or support issue.
Questions for the lawyer: Write down any questions you have about the legal process, costs, and potential outcomes.
Your goals: Be prepared to discuss your objectives, such as custody arrangements, property division, or spousal support, so the lawyer understands your priorities.

Being organized and clear about your situation will help the lawyer evaluate your case more effectively and offer the best advice for moving forward.

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