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Pain is inevitable; misery is optional. That is the philosophy that governs Mark Shields’ approach to legal problems, particularly in family law. While many legal issues deal with contracts, bills or dented fenders, a family law situation is thicker because it deals directly with people. What’s more, those people comprise the family, which Mark believes to be the fundamental unit of society. Because a family law issue is so important and so personal, it should be handled by someone who understands humans and someone who cares. Mark believes that being down to earth and an honest, approachable guy is just as important in the practice of law as it is in life in general.. Mark Shields has been married for over seventeen years and is the proud father of five daughters. He is a native of Phoenix and has deep Arizona roots, going back four generations. He is also a third-generation Arizona lawyer. Mark graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 with a degree in sociology. Before earning his bachelor’s degree, Mark also spent two years in Portugal as a missionary for his church and working with people of varied backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. After working for a year or two while his wife finished up her degree, Mark entered the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated in 1997. Mark’s law school class was ranked seventh in the nation for average GPA and LSAT scores, so he was immediately initiated into a highly competitive environment.. Mark began with Gillespie, Shields & Durrant back when it was Gillespie & Associates in 1996, prior to his last year of law school. Since that time, Mark has practiced heavily in the area of family law and has also had extensive experience in civil litigation, employment law, juvenile law, and insurance disputes.. Mark is happy to report that his approach to practicing law has changed remarkably little during this recession because he has always sought to deliver true value to his clients. Whether the case involves millions of dollars or no dollars, Mark has consistently sought to provide his clients the best service for the most accessible price.. In his spare time, if there is such a thing, Mark enjoys spending time with his family (especially when it’s in the White Mountains), listening to fine music of many genres, building high quality stereo speakers, home improvement projects, and, more recently writing. Mark has published two religious books and hopes to publish more in the years to come. Mark speaks Portuguese and has also studied Spanish, German, and a few other languages through the years.

Over 17 years of practicing law in Arizona I have served thousands of clients experiencing trying times and difficult circumstances. There are many reasons for coming to the place in one's life when the need for filing a bankruptcy becomes necessary. Job loss, illness, disability, even loss of a loved one can all result in devastating financial consequences and hardship, which may leave no other choice. No one sufferring these consequences should have to have their misfortunes compounded by having to deal with abusive collection agencies, lawsuits, and wage garnishments. My first step in serving your bankruptcy needs will be to charge you a reasonable and affordable fee far below what many other bankruptcy attorneys will charge you. I do not want my fee to serve as an impediment to you gaining prompt access to the Bankruptcy Court. Secondly, when you retain my services, you can immediately begin to regain some peace in your life knowing that I, not you, will deal with your creditors directly. You no longer need to avoid phone calls or worry about being humilated by collection agencies.  Finally, within a few months your bankruptcy discharge will be complete and you will be free to take advantage of the fresh start in life you are entitled to through either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

My name is Taylor Larson, thank you for visiting my Avvo page.  I am a Mesa native and grew up the oldest of 4 children.  Growing up, I was often found either on a field or court playing one of my many favorite sports.  In high school, I played football, basketball, and baseball, where I acquired many life skills that help me in my practice today.  When I am not practicing law, I can be found rooting for my beloved Sun Devils, traveling with my wife, Julie, or watching a game with my one-year-old son.. Please visit my law firm's website at .

My goal is to restore hope to those crushed under an unforgiving criminal justice system. Over the past 10 years, I've handled thousands of cases from complex felonies to simple criminal speeding tickets. In every case, my goal is to help those charged with crimes restore their hope, dignity, and future. Even if you've already been convicted of a crime, I can help. A portion of my practice is dedicated to helping clients convicted of crimes restore their constitutional rights and set aside convictions so they can have a fresh start.

My goal is to provide you with valuable legal services and advice at a fair price with no surprises. I will provide you with a realistic analysis of your case and work toward acheiving your goals.

My goal as an attorney is to put you in a better situation than when you first come into my office.  I believe a good attorney will not only strive to achieve their clients goals but to also guide them as to what is in their best interest long term.  I take great pride in being able to help people and look forward to doing so each and every day.

Mr. Tobin handles criminal and DUI matters throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. He provides clients with professional, experienced, and aggressive representation. If your rights have been violated, Mr. Tobin isn’t afraid to seek justice and fight for you. He’s known for his honesty, compassion, and dedication to justice. When you step into the Mr. Tobin’s office, expect professionalism with a friendly touch. He’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and needs. He’ll work with you to dismiss charges, reduce charges, limit penalties, and protect your legal rights.. Attorney Timothy Tobin graduated with honors from Stonehill College of Easton, Massachusetts. Following his passion as a legal advocate, he earned his Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston where he was on the Dean’s list every semester. During law school, Mr. Tobin was a student-practitioner representing indigent women in divorce and custody disputes. He also worked at the prestigious law firm Lubin & Meyer of Boston, Massachusetts.. Mr. Tobin is admitted to practice law in the States of Arizona and Hawaii. Following law school, Mr. Tobin opened a criminal defense practice in Hawaii where he defended private and indigent clients in a variety of criminal charges. Mr. Tobin spent a large portion of his time working for the State Judiciary as a court-appointed attorney in misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile matters, and child protective service proceedings.. Following private practice, Mr. Tobin joined the County of Kauai Prosecutor’s office where he was the lead felony drug prosecutor for two years. He handled cases from charging and grand jury, to trial and post-conviction.. Mr. Tobin left Hawaii to practice criminal law in Arizona joining the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a Deputy Prosecutor.. In 2015, he realized that his true passion was defending the accused, and as such, returned to criminal defense to focus on helping people through difficult and trying times.. In his legal career, Mr. Tobin has garnered awards and recognitions in the legal community. He was elected as Secretary to the Kauai Bar Association, served on the local practice committee, and was appointed by the mayor to chair the drug enforcement committee. Mr. Tobin coached students in mock trial competitions and helped set up Hawaii’s first self-help legal center. Mr. Tobin received awards for his service to the State Judiciary in his role with the court’s mediations program and self-help legal center. As a lead felony drug prosecutor, Mr. Tobin regularly spoke at public events and taught courses at the police academy.. Outside of the office, Mr. Tobin spends time with his wife and family, playing sports, working out, reading, and playing music.. Call for a free and confidential consultation. You can also submit an online inquiry at our contact page.

Mr. Dougherty is a Co-Dean at the Keenan Trial Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. On faculty since 2015, Mr. Dougherty teaches numerous courses including: Rules, Opening Statement & Order of Proof, Witness Preparation, Admitted Liability and Cross Examination.. Mr. Dougherty is a 2006 graduate of Gerry Spence’s prestigious Trial Lawyers College and one of the first two graduates of the Keenan Trial Institute in 2015.. Licensed to Practice:. State of Arizona Bar, U.S. District of Arizona, State of Florida Bar, U.S. Northern District of Florida, U.S. Middle District of Florida, U.S. Southern District of Florida, United States Supreme Court

Matthew Fankhauser is licensed to practice in Arizona and the federal district of Arizona. He graduated from Northern Arizona in 2001 and Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in 2004. He currently resides in Phoenix with his wife, Christina, and two children.

Matthew (“Matt”) Koglmeier, the firm’s managing partner, attended Arizona State University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in business administration in 1979. Matt also received his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University in 1981. He began practicing law in May 1982 and has focused his practice in the area of civil litigation including landlord-tenant, personal injury and commercial litigation. Matt’s office has been located in Mesa, Arizona for over 30 years.. Mr. Koglmeier is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: the State of Arizona, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Mason Bradshaw is a partner and litigation attorney at The Bradshaw Firm. He represents individuals in wrongful death matters, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability matters, and various other injury claims. Mr. Bradshaw graduated with a degree in English from Brigham Young University in 2008, after which he attended Florida Coastal School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2011. While in law school, Mr. Bradshaw was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board and was a finalist in the National Moot Court Competition in 2010. Due to a high degree of peer recogniztion and professional achievement, Mr. Bradshaw has been recognized and rated as a top attorney by Super Lawyers since 2019. He is admitted to practice law in all Arizona state courts and in the Federal District Court of Arizona.

Mark takes a creative approach to the practice of law as a result of his unique background in business and financial services prior to going to law school in 1997. Mark has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years and has created, developed and directed businesses in financial services, international trade and distribution and professional services. He is a licensed attorney, Realtor, insurance producer and registered representative with a Series 6 and 63 and 65 Securities license.. Since becoming an attorney, Mark gained additional experience in Business Law, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Law, Real Estate Law, Investment Law, Estate Planning and Asset Protection. For over 10 years Mark has been a talk show host on various radio stations and a frequent speaker at continuing education and seminar events for attorneys, real estate agents and other professionals.. Mark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California and obtained a certificate in taxation. He served on the Maricopa Bar Association Task Force for Minorities and Women. Mark also sat on the Board of Lamson College and is a former chair of Maricopa Lawyer.. Mark served for many years in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard and achieved the rank of Major. He is very active in his church and community. Mark and his wife, Shelly, have six children and eight grandchildren.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. A partner at the law firm of Skousen, Gulbrandsen and Patience with experience in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and products liability litigation.  A compassionate lawyer who has spent his career helping others with the challenges they face following a tragic event.  Steve Patience brings over 34 years of practical experience to every case. Mr. Patience is certified in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory with an AV Rating, which signifies the highest lawyer ranking. His focus on incidents involving motor vehicles, dangerous products and insurance claims has made him a voice for victims and a passionate advocate for those who need one most. A graduate in Business from Brigham Young University in 1978 with a law degree from the University of Arizona in 1983, Steve is a former president of the Arizona Trial Lawyer's Association, (Arizona Association For Justice), a former president of the East Valley Bar Association and a former chair of the East Valley Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, the Arizona Association for Justice, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.  Mr Patience has represented hundreds of individuals harmed by the negligence of others and puts his clients first in serving their needs.  Every case accepted by him is thoroughly investigated and aggressively handled.  From the beginning, Steve Patience has played a vital role in establishing Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC as one of the Valley's premier law firms. He remains passionate about helping personal injury victims in their time of need and guiding them and their cases to satisfying resolutions.. Mr. Patience has successfully handled multi-million dollar cases.  In one case he obtained more than Ten Million Dollars for his clients.  In another case he was involved in litigating a bus roll-over incident which involved issues of crash worthiness and failure to supply seat belts for the occupants of the bus.  The case settled for Millions of Dollars prior to trial.  Whether your case is a catastrophic injury case or a case involing non-life threatening injuries, Mr. Patience will take your case seriously and give you the representation your case deserves.

Lionel, is a hard working and dedicated lawyer.  He strives to get the best possible outcome for his clients.  Lionel has that extra touch that many client's desire.  He is both tenacious as well as compassionate.  Lionel treats his client's with the utmost respect.  Lionel is the kind of lawyer client's wish they had known about.. Lionel is an avid photographer and enjoys this is his spare time.

Linda and John Day are both from modest, hard-working families. Together, they have built a successful law practice limited to Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury

Licensed in the Federal Courts for the District of Arizona and the Western District of Oklahoma, as well as the United States Courts of Appeal for the 8th, 9th and 10th Circuits.  Finally, licensed in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Larry Dunn is principally a litigator. His experience includes a wide variety of commercial disputes, including those involving contracts, businesses, construction defects, real estate, insurance, trusts, and landlord/tenant. Larry also has significant experience with residential landlord-tenant disputes, representing and advising clients regarding evictions, security deposit disputes, and other related issues. In addition to trial court litigation, Larry’s experience includes representing clients in the appellate process. In addition to hislitigation practice, Larry has assisted his clients in transactional issues, including drafting contracts, real estate drafting, and forming businesses.. Larry graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University in 2004, and he was awarded a law degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2008. He practices in the Arizona state courts and the United States Federal District Court of Arizona.. Larry is a native of Mesa, Arizona. He plays violin in the Symphony of the Southwest, and his greatest joy is spending time with his wife and sons.

Kirk Lewis has been an Arizona resident for over 20 years and completed his undergraduate studies locally at Arizona State University, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in English Linguistics.  Following his degree at ASU, Kirk attended law school in Sacramento, California at the University of the Pacific – McGeorge School of Law, earning Dean’s List honors and being named to the Traynor Honor Society.. Kirk has fought for criminally charged individuals through every stage of litigation, including multiple jury trials.  Kirk is also fluent in both Spanish and Portuguese, which enables him to personally interact with individuals from various cultural backgrounds – in both the criminal defense and immigration setting.  Additionally, due to the adverse effect any criminal conviction could have on an immigration case, Kirk’s experience in both criminal and immigration law allows him to better serve his immigration clients by fighting for a result that won’t disqualify them from immigration relief.. When Kirk isn’t fighting for his clients in court, he enjoys all the outdoor activities Arizona has to offer with his wife and three kids.  During the scorching summer months Kirk looks forward to family camping trips on the beach in California.

Just because you have been charged with a crime does not mean that you are guilty. The State has the Police and the Prosecutor’s Office on their side; you need a zealous advocate on yours. The State will bring all of its vast power to bear against those it accuses of a crime, so it is important to have an experienced professional to guide you through this nightmare. A criminal record will follow you for the rest of your life. It is vital that you do everything that you can to keep that record clean. It can affect your employment, schooling, even your personal relationships.. It is important to gather all the evidence that you possibly can, for the State will be doing exactly that. Even before you have to appear in court, steps can and should be taken to strengthen your case. Again, this is where having an experienced professional on your side will help immensely. I will work with you at every stage of your case. I will weigh every option and explore every potential solution to your legal troubles. Ultimately, you will make the final decisions, but I will do everything in my power to give you the best options to choose from.

Juan Rocha was born in Chihuahua, Mexico. He immigrated to the United States when he was three years old. He and his parents applied for lawful permanent resident status after President Ronald Reagan signed the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), which granted lawful status to immigrants that had entered the country before January 1, 1982. In 1996, he became a United States citizen. Armed with a U.S. passport, Juan moved to Thailand and traveled around Southeast Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia). After graduating from Arizona State University, he picked up his passport and traveled to Western Europe and later Central and South America. In 2001, he moved to Chicago and attended graduate school at the University of Chicago where he had the fortune of being a student of then-Professor Barack Obama. He received his law degree from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law.. For six years he was an Assistant Federal Public Defender representing indigent clients in federal court and has argued cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2013, he opened his law firm representing clients in the criminal and immigration courts. Juan has written extensively on the intersection of criminal and immigration law. His articles have been published by the University of Chicago; the Harvard Kennedy School of Government; the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL); and The Federal Bar Association, among other publications. Juan has also appeared on PBS and Spanish-language radio to discuss criminal and immigration law and policy.. Juan is a lecturer at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He teaches a class titled, "Southwest Border Crimes." The focus of the course is how the federal government uses the criminal and immigration code to prosecute noncitizens of various immigration crimes and how these crimes impact a noncitizen’s immigration status. Juan has been a presenter at law conferences and universities. He gave the keynote address on “Crimmigration” at San Diego State University, has presented at the University of Arizona School of Law, and the National Association of Legal Investigators annual conference, and various continuing legal education seminars. He has also written editorial pieces about Arizona politics and has been quoted by The New York Times.. Juan’s story is an example of how reasonable immigration policy produces good citizens and enriches a country.

Joshua Edwards is a family law and criminal defense attorney in Arizona who strives to give each and every one of his client’s a voice. It is Josh’s belief that all too often, the legal system charges forward without stopping to hear and truly understand the situation placed before them. When this occurs, individuals are left feeling hopeless and frustrated.. This is why Josh focuses his representation around what each of his client’s goals are and what each client designates as success. No two cases are exactly the same and not everyone is seeking the same outcome. By taking the time to truly listen to his client’s, Josh is able to better understand how to assist them in their unique situation.. Josh believes that in order to be a truly effective attorney there must be a great deal of listening and communication between the attorney and client. For this reason, Josh makes himself available to his Clients 24 hours a day 7 days a week because no one knows when issues will arise or when law enforcement will be contacting them. No one should ever have to wait until normal business hours to get help from their attorney when they are in the midst of a crisis.

Josh is a graduate from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Josh has previous experience working as a defense attorney for one of the nation's largest auto insurance companies, he has also worked in law enforcement for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Because Josh wanted to help those that needed help the most, he left the insurance world to focus on helping his clients one person at a time. Josh founded The Wood Law Group as a customer service business that so happens to be a personal injury law firm. He wanted to create a firm where the clients have direct access to the attorneys. The biggest complaint from clients in the legal field is that there is a lack of communication. At the Wood Law Group you will speak to an attorney from the beginning until the very end. The Wood Law Group knows when you are injured your life can be turned upside down. Josh's goal is to make a bad situation better. This is done by fighting for every at every step along the way!

John Dosdall is a shareholder of JacksonWhite and a key member of the criminal defense team, with a focus on felony and misdemeanor offenses. Prior to joining the Firm in 2014, John handled thousands of felony and misdemeanor matters while prosecuting cases as a Deputy County Attorney for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, an Assistant Attorney General for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and a Deputy County Attorney for the Pinal County Attorney’s Office. His experience and relationships benefit his clients tremendously when navigating the difficult criminal legal system.. Honors:. Top 100 Trial LawyersNation’s Top One Percent of Distinguished CounselPremier 100 Trial Attorneys by the National Academy of Jurisprudence10 Best Attorneys for the State of Arizona, Criminal Law. Admissions. All State CourtsUnited States District Court | District of Arizona. Memberships. Arizona State Bar AssociationAZ State Bar, Criminal Justice SectionAZ State Bar, Juvenile Law Section

Jeremy Geigle is a managing shareholder at JacksonWhite and the head of the criminal defense team. For over 20 years, Jeremy has guided both juveniles and adults through the challenging criminal legal system with care and empathy. He strongly believes that everyone deserves the best defense possible and that's what he strives to provide to every client JacksonWhite represents. Jeremy works tirelessly with his team of experienced attorneys to reduce charges, limit penalties, and protect the rights of those accused.. Admissions. All Arizona State CourtsUnited States District Court | District of Arizona. Honors. Super Lawyers Rising StarTop 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers AssociationNation’s Top One Percent of Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished CounselPremier 100 Trial Attorneys, National Academy of Jurisprudence10 Best Attorneys for the State of Arizona, Criminal Law