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Shawnna was born and raised in Idaho, where she learned the importance of hard work. She was first exposed to the opportunities and diversity Arizona has to offer while attending Arizona State University, graduating from the Barrett Honors College and earning a B.S. in Marketing. After graduation, she attended Seattle University School of Law. Shawnna honed her own research skills in law school, and she taught them to others while working at the law library and for Westlaw. She interned at Koenig and Associates.. Shawnna began her professional legal career in 2006, moving to Montana to help the local business community as an associate at Bjornson Law Offices. As her career developed, she had an opportunity to move to Phoenix in 2007.. In 2010, Shawnna founded her own law firm and has limited her practice exclusively to family law. She is passionate about helping families move through the legal process while aiming to minimize the level of distress they experience.. With every case, her goal is to assist each family in reaching a settlement, when possible, and to guide her clients through litigation when necessary. At Arizona Family Law Attorneys, she also works to make the adoption process as easy as possible for adoptive families and to ensure that birth parents understand the process while supporting the selfless choice they make to place their child for adoption.. She is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, the Executive Committee of the Juvenile Law Division, and the Maricopa County Bar Association. Shawnna was named Attorney of the Year for the East Valley for 2010-2011 by the Family Lawyers Assistance Project, and she was recognized by the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education as one of the top pro bono attorneys in all of Arizona.. Particularly drawn to the challenges faced by kids in Arizona, Shawnna volunteers frequently with Community Legal Services, foster children, and the Family Lawyers Assistance Project.. In her free time, Shawnna enjoys spending time with her family. She also enjoys cooking and craft projects, especially knitting.

Mervyn Braude is a divorce lawyer with extensive knowledge and more than two decades of family law experience; he is an advocate for protecting children from abusive and undesirable situations. As a State of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mervyn has the knowledge and experience to help people who are struggling through divorces and custody disputes by keeping his clients apprised of their rights so they can make well informed decisions during this difficult period of their life. Mervyn has expertise in all facets of family law including child custody, spousal support, child support, visitation rights, grandparents visitation rights, paternity, premarital agreements and alimony.. He knows that litigation can be emotionally taxing and often expensive, so Mervyn encourages his clients to consider alternative methods of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and other non-traditional methods. Mervyn is a fee arbitration committee member with the State Bar of Arizona. He has been hired to mediate for other attorneys in an effort to calm and resolve divorce and custody disputes. He uses a logical approach to get people focused on what is really important and what can be let go.

For more than two decades, Peter Silverman has delivered effective strategies for clients facing high-stakes, high-profile challenges in both the private and public sectors. A skilled litigator and trusted advisor, Peter is highly regarded for his outstanding representation of businesses, government leaders, and political candidates.As Chief of Staff and General Counsel to the Democrats at the Arizona Senate, Peter advised leadership on policy and strategy. He also counseled lawmakers on constitutional matters, and on ethics, conflict of interest and other laws governing officeholders. Peter is respected at the Capitol for working effectively with lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle.As an Assistant Attorney General in Arizona, Peter represented then-Secretary of State Janice K. Brewer in high-profile litigation concerning the constitutionality of Arizona election laws and other legislation. Peter also enforced state campaign finance laws. In 2006, Secretary Brewer signed a proclamation expressing her personal appreciation for Peter’s quality service.Peter exhibited the same level of skill and commitment as a litigator in the Phoenix office of two national, full-service business law firms. Peter also practiced several years at a prominent boutique firm in Phoenix focused on complex litigation and appellate advocacy.On his path to the legal profession, Peter advised U.S.-based and overseas clients at a communications and public affairs consulting firm in Washington, DC. He also spent four years at an NGO in Washington, DC strengthening democratic institutions overseas. Through this work, Peter observed elections in Haiti, Guatemala and Chile, and worked in Bangladesh, Burundi, Colombia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Liberia, Peru, Panama, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Venezuela, and the former Yugoslavia.Peter graduated cum laude from the ASU College of Law, where he earned a coveted spot on the First Amendment Moot Court Team. During law school, Peter also interned for U.S. District Judge Robert C. Broomfield and U.S. District Judge Earl H. Carroll, and was chosen by his peers as the student speaker at his class graduation.EXPERIENCEPeter Silverman successfully defended the State of Arizona in a landmark federal case upholding a voter-approved measure requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote, and voter identification when casting a ballot at the polls.Peter Silverman obtained a dismissal following a bench trial of a breach of contract and fraud action seeking seven-figure damages from clients, while also recovering clients’ attorneys’ fees and costs.Peter Silverman obtained a dismissal with prejudice of a federal court action seeking seven-figure damages against several companies and their leadership after successfully convincing the Court following targeted discovery that the plaintiffs had manufactured subject matter jurisdiction in violation of federal statute.

Amanda Szpakowski is a seasoned family law attorney with extensive experience representing clients in complex divorce, custody, and post-decree matters throughout the state of Arizona. She is licensed to practice in all Arizona counties and has successfully represented clients at both the trial and appellate levels. Her practice is particularly focused on high-net-worth individuals and families with intricate financial, legal, and custody considerations.. Ms. Szpakowski is known for delivering strategic, detail-oriented representation in matters involving business and asset valuation, forensic accounting issues, high-conflict custody disputes, spousal maintenance, and premarital or postnuptial agreements. Her litigation experience, combined with a strong understanding of financial and psychological dynamics, allows her to offer clients comprehensive, sophisticated solutions that protect their interests and long-term goals.. With over a decade of dedicated family law practice, Ms. Szpakowski approaches each case with precision and discretion. She is deeply committed to client service, ensuring that clients receive consistent communication, clear legal guidance, and a thorough understanding of each phase of the legal process. Her professionalism, preparation, and courtroom acumen have earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate for individuals facing some of the most significant and sensitive transitions of their lives.. Ms. Szpakowski holds a Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where she concentrated in trial advocacy and family law. She earned her undergraduate degree Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Family and Human Development. During her academic career, she was recognized on the Dean’s List and was inducted into both Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, and Phi Alpha Delta, the Pre-Law Fraternity.. At Cantor Law Group, Ms. Szpakowski is part of a distinguished team of attorneys committed to delivering high-caliber legal representation in family law.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Child Custody attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.