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Professional and Philosophy. Attorney Trent D. Woods is the managing partner at Woods Law Group, PLLC.  His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and firearms law.  He has worked extensively in matters involving estate planning and probate proceedings, particularly for large, valuable, or unique firearms collections, contested and uncontested probate proceedings, ATF compliance, Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) management and operations, unregistered or questionable status firearms, and general firearms law.  He represents individuals, couples, and families planning their estates, decedents estates, individuals being investigated by the ATF, licensed gun dealers and manufacturers (FFLs), as well gun-related businesses, such as accessory or barrel manufacturers.. Trent has written and lectured on numerous legal topics, in particular estate planning and firearms law. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, WealthCounsel, and many other groups.. Trent believes in partnering with his clients by truly understanding their business, their families, and their needs, concerns, and goals.  He takes a sincere interest in his clients and strives to understand what is truly important to them.  This philosophy comes from his experience sitting on the opposite side of the desk from attorneys, as a client.  As an operations manager of a multi-million dollar construction company, Trent worked closely with numerous attorneys for nearly ten years.  He knows what it is like to sit in the client’s chair, and as a result, he strives to be the attorney he wished he always had.. Personal. Trent knows what is most important in his life: his wife and four children.  He loves spending time with them and strives to be a good husband and father.  Trent loves the outdoors and enjoys scuba diving, camping, sports, and shooting (but not hunting).  Trent maintains an informative website, , which is dedicated to Arizona firearms law, the National Firearms Act (NFA) and gun trusts.  He also maintains , which is dedicated to estate planning and probate law.

Peter Davis was born and raised in Kansas City. He is a graduate of the University of Kansas and a proud Jayhawk. He moved to Arizona in 2006 to be closer to his wife’s family. In 2008 he again moved his family, this time to Houston to attend law school at the University of Houston. Upon Graduation from law school in 2011 Peter immediately moved back to Arizona and began working for a prominent law firm representing clients obtain Social Security Disability. In 2016 and 2017 he was Rated 10 Best in Arizona for exceptional and outstanding client service in the Social Security Section by the American Institute of Legal Counsel.. After almost 7 years successfully representing clients in disability cases, Peter became an Assistant Attorney General and represented the State of Arizona in IV-D Child Support cases. During that time he appeared in hundreds of evidentiary hearings on behalf of the State.. While Peter learned much from his time as an Assistant Attorney General, he missed advocating for an individual and moved back in to private practice at R.J. Peters and Associates taking what he had previously learned and applying it to the family law practice.. Peter is a father of four children and spends his off time with his wife and children doing outdoor activities, sports and board games.

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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.

Nidhi is a Partner in the Family Law department of Davis Miles. She has experience as a Dependency Attorney previously with Maricopa County and also worked as an Assistant Attorney General. Nidhi has a demonstrated history of working in the legal industry. Skilled in Litigation, Negotiation, Sales, Legal Research, and Legal Writing. Nidhi is a strong legal professional with a J.D from University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law.. In addition to her legal work, Nidhi gives back to the community through the Arizona Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, where she serves on the Board of Directors.. Practice Areas: Family Law and Juvenile Law. Family Law Practice includes: Contested Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Legal Separation, Annulment, Property Division and Distribution, Child Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support, Paternity, Step-Parent Adoption, Domestic Violence, Spousal Maintenance, Premarital Agreements, Post-marital Agreements, Post Decree Modifications, Enforcement of Decrees and Orders, Modification of Decrees and Orders, Relocation, Grandparent Rights, Orders of Protection, and Mediation.

Nicole Bernabe is a highly experienced Arizona divorce and family law attorney. She has the ability to listen to her clients to determine the best strategy to meet their goals ensuring the best possible outcome for their particular situation. She is an aggressive and effective advocate for her clients.. Nicole has extensive experience in:. In addition to her Family Law experience, Nicole also handles juvenile matters including dependency and termination of parental rights.. Nicole is an Arizona native growing up in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. In her free time Nicole enjoys spending time with her young daughter and her family. Nicole is also an avid softball player and loves Sun Devil Football.

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 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. Horne has more than a decade experience in the practice of law.  More specifically, Mr. Horne began his career as an estate planning/corporate/tax attorney with a Phoenix-based law firm.  Mr. Horne has been the lead counsel on several multi-million dollar mergers/acquisitions and acted as a legal advisor to numerous large corporations. Mr. Horne has also been involved in asset protection strategies (both domestic and offshore), formation and managing foreign captive insurance companies, as well as asset recovery in Arizona.  Mr. Horne has been a preferred guest on a local estate planning radio show and has also been a speaker for several estate planning seminars.. Mr. Horne is the principal of Horne Law Firm, PLC.  As principal, Mr. Horne spent several years acting as General Counsel and CFO to a large regional mortgage lead company and mortgage broker that employed over 300 individuals.  As General Counsel and CFO, Mr. Horne was responsible for all financial transactions and projections, corporate tax returns, human resources, mediation and general legal strategies.. Mr. Horne received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Arizona State University and a J.D. from California Western School of Law.  In addition to being a practicing attorney, Mr. Horne is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Arizona.  As a tax attorney, Mr. Horne has prepared or reviewed the preparation and filing of multiple Federal and State tax returns including, but not limited to: Forms 1040 (individual tax returns), 1041 (trust tax returns), 1065 (partnership returns), 1120 (corporate returns), 990 (non-profit tax returns), 706 (estate tax returns) and 709 (gift tax returns).. Mr. Horne is actively involved in charitable organizations, especially those dealing with autistic children.

Michael G. Delgado brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every case, whether it involves family law matters or personal injury claims. With a focus on efficiency and expediency, Mr. Delgado is dedicated to helping clients navigate challenging legal processes to achieve the best possible outcomes. As a seasoned litigator with extensive trial experience, he is adept at developing compelling cases and identifying creative strategies for resolution. Whether it's modifying existing court orders or advocating for clients in personal injury cases, he approaches each situation with care and understanding. Understanding the stress and suffering that can accompany legal challenges, Michael Delgado strives to provide compassionate and professional assistance to clients, ensuring they can focus on healing without unnecessary complications. If you are facing a difficult legal situation, attorney Delgado is committed to supporting you both legally and personally, guiding you through the process with diligence.

Melissa has lived in Mesa, Arizona for nearly 40 years. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Melissa was a paralegal for 14 years in Mesa and Phoenix.  She has extensive experience in civil litigation, particularly insurance defense, medical malpractice and personal injury.. During law school she was a law clerk at a Phoenix Law firm working in the areas of personal injury and commercial litigation.  She was also a legal extern at Legal Aid of Arizona working primarily in landlord/tenant disputes.. Melissa was a board member of Mesa Community Action Network from 1997 through 2006  of which she served two years as President.  Other volunteer activities include Past Board Member, Friends of the Mesa Public Library and Stepping Stones Mentoring Youth at Risk.  Melissa is an active member and serves on the Board of  Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa.. Education: Phoenix School of Law, J.D. Ottawa University BA, Public Administration

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.

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.

Kyle Packer is admitted to practice law in all Arizona state courts, the Federal District Court of Arizona, and immigration court. His professional career has involved personal injury, criminal law, immigration law, and juvenile dependencies.. With a focus on criminal law, Kyle earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree from Mesa Community College before transferring to Arizona State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in May 2010. His studies at ASU included social justice topics such as inequality and immigration. He qualified for Certificates of Concentration in Socio-Legal Studies as well as Victimology.. Kyle graduated from Phoenix School of Law in December 2012. In addition to the required law courses, he studied bankruptc, estate planning, and participated in a prosecution clinic to gain hands-on, practical experience in criminal law. Following law school, Kyle worked for a personal injury law firm advocating for clients injured in motor vehicle collisions, fighting to get his injured clients fair compensation. Now focusing on criminal law and immigratin law, Kyle still seeks fair results for his clients.. Kyle has been licensed to practice law in Arizona since May 2013 and was admitted to the U.S. Federal Court, District of Arizona in June 2016.

Kristi Hancock ESQ is a 4th generation Arizonan. She spent 12 years traveling around the country with her husband while he was in the Air Force. They came back to settle down in Arizona where Kristi began her real estate career and eventually become an attorney.. Education:. Kristi graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Criminal Justice. She received her law degree from Arizona Summit Law School where she graduated summa cum laude. Kristi was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for being the top student in Criminal Procedure, Civil Litigation, and Wills, Trusts and Estates. She has practiced real estate law, family law, estate planning, probate, equine law, and contract law.. Community:. Kristi volunteers with Women In Law, Wills for Heroes, Helping Hands, and other church and community organizations. She loves to help our first responders and military heroes with their legal needs.. Hobbies:. Kristi loves to ride and train quarter horses. She has three grown daughters and five grandchildren. She loves family time and outdoor time.

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.

Kelli joined the Phelps LaClair team in 2021. Previously, she served as in-house counsel at GoDaddy, a publicly traded internet company headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, where she oversaw acquisitions and global compliance. Prior to moving to Arizona, she was the General Counsel at Himalayan Cataract Project, a Vermont-based nonprofit organization, and an attorney at a Burlington law firm, providing legal guidance to a wide range of clients in both business transactions and litigation matters. Kelli graduated summa cum laude from Vermont Law School and obtained her bachelor’s degree in ecology from the University of Arizona.. Kelli returned to private practice to do what she loves most as a lawyer: work directly with members of her community. She decided to dedicate her career to estate planning after personally witnessing, on one hand, the visible relief of loved ones who have a quality estate plan in place, and, on the other hand, the extreme stress and family strife caused by a poorly planned estate. Kelli enjoys giving clients the peace of mind that comes from planning for the future.. Kelli resides in Mesa, Arizona with her partner. She loves exploring Arizona’s gorgeous hiking trails and cheering on the Phoenix Suns. She is (slowly) learning to play the violin.

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.

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.