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Sara Swiren is an owner of Swiren & Witzleb, PLLC, in Phoenix, Arizona. She represents clients throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and devotes her practice exclusively to family law matters.. After graduating summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in marketing from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University in 2004, Mrs. Swiren earned her law degree from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2007. While in law school, she was Vice President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Students Association and served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Steven D. Sheldon (ret.) of the Family Court Division of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. She has been admitted to practice in Arizona since 2008.  Prior to forming Swiren & Witzleb, PLLC, Mrs. Swiren had her pwn practice and worked as an assoatiate with several Phoenix area family law firms.. Mrs. Swiren is often asked to share her experiences in family law with other professionals. From 2010 to 2012, she served on the faculty of the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section's Trial Advocacy Seminar, and in 2011, she co-presented an introductory seminar on family law to area legal assistants. To stay abreast of developments in her field, Ms. Swiren is active in several professional organizations. Since 2010, she has been a board member of the Maricopa County Bar Association, and she has held several leadership positions within the organization, including Chair. Mrs. Swiren also volunteered at the Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program, the Family Lawyers Assistance Program, and Fresh Start.. Mrs. Swiren is dedicated to her clients and has a genuine concern for their best interests.  When she is not busy representing her clients, she is spending time with her family and rescue dogs.

Ms. Barrios Cool completed her B.A. from the University of Arizona in 2004. She then obtained her master’s degree in education leadership from Northern Arizona University in 2009. She earned her doctorate in law from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law the following year. During law school, she served as the Symposium Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal, and was recognized as both a Berch Scholar and Pedrick Scholar. In 2010, she was inducted into the Order of the Barristers. She became licensed to practice law in all the state courts of Arizona in 2011.  She is dedicated to assisting her clients through the litigation process, and has focused primarily on family law matters during her career.

Managing Family Law Attorney at the Law Office of Daniel Hutto, PLLC. My practice areas focus on family and juvenile law. I am licensed in Arizona and Minnesota.. I represent persons and families in a variety of different matters including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, and orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, Department of Child Safety cases, dependency, and termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption.. Before beginning my career in private practice, I was an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. While at the Arizona Attorney General's Office I represented the Arizona Department of Child Safety in dependency, guardianship, severance, and adoption matters. I appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, including trials, evidentiary hearings, and mediations.

Logan was born and raised in New York, and recently moved to Phoenix to be closer to family. She received her undergraduate degree with honors in Sociology from the University of Florida. She then obtained her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School in Manhattan, New York. During her time at law school, Logan was a member of the Family Attorneys Mobilizing club. She also served as an intern to a Family Court judge in the Bronx, NY.. When Logan is not working on family law cases, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, taking group fitness classes, and watching reality TV.

Leading the firm's Family Law Practice, Melissa represents families and individuals in all types of domestic relations and disputes. She is a dedicated advocate, providing compassionate and concierge-style service to resolve her client’s most personal disputes. Melissa also brings over 17 years of experience working in Arizona’s criminal justice system as a victim advocate, probation officer, and sex crimes and domestic violence prosecutor. This courtroom experience and her mediation training enable Melissa to present the best case for her clients, often resolving disputes before trial.. Melissa's experience includes divorce, custody, property division, alimony, modification of orders, and beyond, including more serious issues like orders of protection. Just as every family is unique, so is each family's legal case. Melissa understands the complexities and sensitives of family law and thus tailors her services and legal strategy to each client's unique needs.

Josefa Rodriguez is an Shareholder at Gallagher & Kennedy. Her practice includes family law matters, adoption and guardianship of minor children. She is a dedicated attorney with extensive trial experience. Works efficiently to assist clients who are going through emotional times to come to a resolution where possible and fight where needed.. As a former Assistant Attorney General, she represented the Department of Child Safety and strongly advocated for the safety of many Arizona children. With this experience, she is an attorney who is understanding and will listen to all of her clients needs and concerns with compassion, and will assist families during their most difficult time of their lives.. To schedule a consultation: Include your name, address, contact information, and with a brief description of your case.. Areas of Practice:. Trial practice in juvenile dependency, severance of parental rights, child guardianships, adoptions, divorce, child custody, child support and other family law matters.. Memberships & Associations:. Licenses & Admissions:State of Arizona, 2018

Joel Hoffman has been practicing family law in Arizona for over thirty years, and he still returns his clients’ calls before he goes home at night.. Divorce-related worry and stress are almost inevitable ... but they do not have to be overwhelming. Many of Joel's clients have attributed to him their feelings of empowerment and independence as they emerge from one of the most difficult periods that they will ever face.. Joel has a diverse background in law, and his primary focus has been in family law and juvenile law. He also has significant experience in criminal misdemeanor and felony matters. He is an experienced trial attorney who also encourages his clients to utilize mediation, binding arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution.. Joel is a native of Pennsylvania and has practiced law in Arizona since 1984. He received his bachelor's degree from Penn State and his law degree from the University of Akron. Joel is licensed to practice in Arizona and Pennsylvania.. "My unifying objective in serving my clients is this: When your divorce is final or you have resolved a difficult post-decree issue, and you leave my office for the last time, you are emotionally and legally prepared to start the next chapter in your life.”

Jennifer Gadow is a Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers .  She has practiced exclusively family law for over twenty years.  She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in English in 1991 and the Univeristy of Denver Law School in 1994.  Ms. Gadow is a Court Appointed Advisor and has been a Program Co-Chair for many Maricopa County Bar Association Seminars as well as a speaker at advanced family law seminars.  She has also been a Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court of Arizona since 2002 until 2017.  She is currently on the State Bar Family Law Executive Counsel.

In addition to running my law practice I have 2 children at home who keep me busy and constantly entertained in my time away from the office.  I am always learning new lessons from my children and find that there is nothing more humbling or any higher honor than being a parent. We make the most of short weekend trips, evenings together, going to museums, the zoo and other family friendly events.

I am one of the few attorneys I know who set out to be a Family Law Attorney when I went to law school.  I like assisting people in one of the most traumatic legal problems that they face, and enjoy the challenge of finding a resolution that works for them, and if there is not one, taking the case to trial.. I take a holistic view of my family law cases, and listen carefully to my clients needs and wants, and focus on what is reasonable.  I am always willing to listen to my clients before I make any suggestions, and I usually give my clients more than one option depending on how the scenario plays out with the other partner.. The Boy Scout Motto is "Be Prepared.", and that is why I listen to my clients, so I can prepare a case around their needs, and work towards a resolution that meets those needs.  Every client and case has its own distinct uniqueness, and each client is a person experiencing the no "Win" scenario of divorce.  I recognize this and treat each client as a person, not just another number.. I am an avid movie fan.  This helps me be quiet and observe, and soak in all of the details.  I am a supporter of the arts, and an active member of the Phoenix Art Museum.  I enjoy bicycling and hiking.  I do both at my own pace.  I also enjoy Yoga to refresh my body, mind and spirit.

I am an attorney practicing in the areas of family and juvenile law at Fromm Smith & Gadow in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding areas. I represent persons and families in a variety of different matters including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, Department of Child Safety cases, dependency, termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption.. Prior to going into private practice, I was an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office representing the Department of Child Safety (DCS). I also assumed responsibility for litigating on their behalf. As an Assistant Attorney General, I appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, including trials, evidentiary hearings, and mediations.

I am a Certified Specialist in Family Law, and have practiced for 38 years.  At the firm, we handle all types of family law matters, including divorce, separation, modifications and enforcement of family court orders, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), all with efficiency, responsiveness, experience and assertiveness.

Erik Bergstrom focuses his practice on divorce and family law, including valuable experience in appeals of family law-related rulings.  Erik's clients benefit from his experience and track record of success in divorces involving substantial business, professional practice and real property assets.

Bar License: Admitted to State Bar of Arizona, 1988; U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1996.. Member:  State Bar of Arizona; Maricopa County Bar Association; State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section; Association of Family and Conciliation Courts; Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Practice Areas:  Alex' primary areas of practice are Marital and Domestic Relations and Criminal Investigations, Litigation and Defense.. Law Firm Positions:  Alex is a shareholder in the law firm of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.  He serves on Tiffany & Bosco's Management and Finance Committee and is Chair of the Marketing Committee.. Former Prosecutor:  Upon graduating from law school, Alex served as an Organized Crime and Homicide prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.. Experience:  Alex has tried hundreds of jury and bench trials and hearings.  His cases have been featured on the national television programs, "America's Most Wanted" and "Arrest & Trial" and he has served as a legal consultant on Fox Channel 10 News.. Public Service:  Before attending law school, Alex served in Washington, D.C. as a Foreign Affairs Assistant to Senator DeConcini and later to then Congressman John McCain.  He was appointed to serve as a Judge Pro Tem of the Maricopa County Superior Court.. Charitable Work and Activities:  Alex remains active in the community serving with the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) and coaching sports for the YMCA.  He also served on the Arizona State University Alumni Association Board of Directors and on the National Board of Directors of Trinity Children and Family Services. As a football player, he was All-State at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona and All-American at Georgetown University.

As the founder of Parley Family Law Solutions PLC, Jared Sandler focuses his practice solely on family law matters. Mr. Sandler is a Certified Specialist in Family Law and was recently selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers 2021 in the field of Family Law. He has also been selected numerous times for awards from the American Institute of Family Law including the Top 40 Under 40, Ten Best Client Satisfaction Award and he has been awarded the designation of “Rising Star” from SuperLawyers for each year since 2016. Mr. Sandler has previously been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers for their Top 40 Under 40 award and was given an “AV” rating from his peers, which means that he was deemed to have very high professional ethics and preeminent legal ability. Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating. In July of 2019, Mr. Sandler was voted Phoenix Magazine Readers’ Pick for Best Divorce Lawyer.. Mr. Sandler received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and returned to his alma mater to obtain his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. He was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 2011 and served as a lead Family Law attorney at another prominent firm prior to founding Parley Family Law Solutions.. Mr. Sandler was the 2018 Chair for the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section and facilitated the Family Law Newsletter and Continuing Legal Education seminars to educate attorneys on Family Law issues along with the other members of the board.

Amy Witzleb’s long-time passion for justice, advocacy, and litigation makes her a strong family law attorney. During law school, Amy began clerking in family law where she developed her aspiration to represent clients going through divorces and custody matters. After obtaining her J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School, and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for academic and other achievements, Amy’s priorities continue to be attaining the best results possible for her clients. Amy donates time and legal expertise to the Volunteer Lawyers Program, Friends of the Court, and is a member on the Board of Directors of the Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section.