Top best Divorce & Separation Lawyers in Mesa | 17 available

YOUR RIGHTS ARE WORTHLESS UNLESS YOU PROTECT THEM!  DO NOT EXPECT THE COURT SYSTEM TO DO IT FOR YOU!. PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS WITH AGGRESSIVE AND AFFORDABLE DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW REPRESENTATION.. Not litigating your case correctly the first time is likely going to be a huge and costly mistake.  I understand that money does not grow on trees, but trying to save a few thousand dollars can cost you tens of thousands of dollars and four times the amount of time in court when you must return to repair the mistakes that can be remedied.  Some mistakes, once made, cannot be remedied!. PROTECT YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO CUSTODY (legal decision making), PARENTING TIME AND CHILD SUPPORT.. Don't damage your spousal support and asset distribution positions.  Do not give away large amounts of money, that you cannot get back later!  The law is the law for a reason.  You need to protect your rights, because if you screw up, you may not be able to fix it later.. NEVER TRUST A SPOUSE THAT SAYS, "YOU DO NOT NEED AN ATTORNEY".  IF HE/SHE IS SAYING THAT TO YOU, YOU KNOW THAT YOU REALLY, REALLY, NEED AN ATTORNEY!. IF YOU HEAR YOUR SPOUSE SAY, "YOU DON'T WANT TO SPEND MONEY ON AN ATTORNEY", WHAT THAT SPOUSE REALLY MEANS IS, "DON'T SPEND MONEY ON AN ATTORNEY, BECAUSE I WANT TO KEEP IT FOR MYSELF".  I WILL BE FAIR, ALMOST ALWAYS MEANS, "I WILL BE MORE THAN FAIR TO MYSELF AND SHOCKINGLY LESS FAIR TO YOU".. HIRE ME TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS AND I WILL WORK HARD TO ENSURE THAT YOUR ARE TREATED FAIRLY, JUSTLY AND WITH DIGNITY!  DO NOT LEAVE MONEY ON THE TABLE!

Sheri Shepard is an equity partner at Udall Shumway, PLC.  Ms. Shepard has represented clients exclusively in the area of family law for over 15 years. Ms. Shepard's priority is to help her clients obtain their specific goals. Ms. Shepard effectively advocates equally for both her male clients and her female clients. Representation of a client's specific needs vary whether they need an attorney to represent them through an amicable divorce process or whether the client requires a very assertive approach to the representation.  Ms. Shepard understands the importance of recognizing the client's wishes and goals. Ms. Shepard represents clients in a variety of family law situations such as simple and complex divorce situations and has experience handling issues surrounding simple assets cases as well as complex assets, business valuation issues, spousal maintenance as well as complex custody cases that may require custody evaluations or a more head-on approach when dealing with issues related to domestic violence, or drug and alcohol abuse. Ms. Shepard represents clients in divorce, paternity and custody situations, parenting time, grandparent rights as well as a variety of other types of family law cases. Ms. Shepard's degree psychology has been invaluable in understanding the emotional difficulties experience during their case.. Ms. Shepard is an experienced litigator and also understands the importance to families in resolving cases through settlement efforts such as mediation, settlement conferences and other avenues. Ms. Shepard is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, and a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association.

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 .

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

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.

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.

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.

Jason has been resolving a wide variety of family law cases, from simple to demanding. He has over a decade of unique expertise in high-conflict custody cases, many of which involve allegations of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Jason began his legal career working for the City of Phoenix Prosecutor's Office, trying criminal cases before juries and judges. This is highly unusual in a field in which the vast majority of both criminal and civil cases end up being settled out of court. Jason's trial experience as a prosecutor helped him develop the calm confidence and argumentative skill you want in family law court. His clients appreciate his ability to execute focused case strategy, communicate persuasively, connect with judges, assert dominance, and think critically in the moment.

I have a pragmatic and realistic approach toward law the practice of law.  Too often the law is used as a weapon and not as a tool.  I strongly believe that people can come through a divorce without having to have rolled in the mud. I earnestly seek to help the parties cooperate to achieve a better outcome than they would have otherwise have achieved through conflict alone.  However, there are times that it becomes necessary to stand up for what is right.  My clients are no one’s doormats. I believe that Fathers and Mothers have a right to be treated with respect and that through everything the children should come first.. --. Jeffrey is dedicated to helping people in their time of need.  Jeffrey McCombs was born in Salt Lake City Utah.  Jeffrey attended the University of Utah and received degrees in:  Political Science with a Certificate in International Relations and Sociology with a Certificate in Criminology.  Jeffrey was on the Dean’s list and a member of several honor societies. Jeffrey received his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law.  During law school Jeffrey was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for being the top student in alternative dispute resolution.  Jeffrey engaged in many activities including:  Moot Court Competition; Trial Advocacy Mock Trial and was the treasurer of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.  Jeffrey was admitted to the Arizona bar in 2009.

Dianne N Sullivan is the managing attorney at Sullivan Law Office. Her practice includes divorce and family law representation.. Ms. Sullivan earned her B.A. in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey, graduating cum laude with a minor in criminal justice. She received her law degree from the Arizona State University College of Law.. Early in her legal career, Ms. Sullivan was Assistant City Prosecutor with the Office of the Phoenix City Prosecutor and, thereafter, defense attorney with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office. At Sullivan Law Office, this very capable trial attorney handled all types of criminal law cases.. Arizona Divorce and Family LawIn family matters that are often intensely challenging and emotional for clients, Ms. Sullivan maintains the highest degree of professionalism in advocating on her clients’ behalf. Her cases include divorce, legal separation, annulment, child custody and parenting time, visitation, paternity establishment, complex property division, spousal maintenance, child support, custody modification and other post decree matters.. A spirited volunteer, Ms. Sullivan received the Pro Bono Services Award from Seton Hall University. In Arizona, she participates in the Volunteer Lawyers program which provides free legal services to qualifying individuals needing divorce and custody assistance, provides free estate planning for law enforcement and first responder personnel through the Wills for Heroes Program, and volunteers her time to assist veterans in need each year at the Veteran’s Stand Down.

Caring and assertive advocate for those facing family law issues. Our team is committed to helping clients receive excellent representation while remaining cost effective. We take great pride in the fact that a majority of our clients are a result of referrals from prior clients. We are efficient, organized and result oriented.. Prior to obtaining her law license, Suzette was a paralegal at the Arizona Attorney General's Office. She worked in the Child Support Enforcement Section and obtained considerable knowledge about child support, relevant rules and statutes and interpersonal relations.. Navigating family law cases involving children is often very emotional for clients. We believe that it is important to remember that children are not objects and should be free to love both parents even when the parents no longer choose to be together. “Winning” at the children’s expense is never a real “win”.. Suzettte comes from a large and diverse family. Suzette has two adult sons, an amazing daughter-in-law and two sweet grandchildren. She loves playing softball, camping, skiing, riding roller coasters and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves hiking and has hiked the Grand Canyon on a number of occasions. She loves talking friends and family into joining her on her hiking adventures.

Attorney Robert Larson believes that everyone deserves high-quality representation at a resonable cost. Call today for quality representation in your personal injury and bankruptcy cases in Mesa.

-Arizona State Bar Certified Specialist in Family Law-Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers-Managing Partner. Mr. Ellsworth has been practicing law in Arizona for more than twenty-six years, specializing in family law related matters. His practice is solely dedicated to handling family law matters including divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, adoption, grandparents’ rights, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, termination of parental rights and step parent adoption, domestic partners custody and visitation, spousal maintenance, and a host of other family law related areas of practice. Mr. Ellsworth has been appointed and serves as a Judge Pro Tem in the Family Law Division of the Maricopa County Superior Court. Mr. Ellsworth is a frequent presenter at advanced level continuing legal education courses in the area of family law. Mr. Ellsworth has represented hundreds of clients over his many years of practice and is prepared to handle any aspect of family law, including hearings, alternative dispute resolution, trials and appeals.

Experienced Divorce & Separation attorney serving clients in Mesa and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce & Separation attorney serving clients in Mesa and surrounding areas.