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My team and I represent victims who are injured or families who have lost loved ones in accidents caused by someone else's mistakes or wrongdoing.  I have completed over $25 million in settlements for my clients.  I am rated as a top 50 Super Lawyer in Arizona by Southwest Superlawyers Magzine and maintain a preeminent AV rating.  My team and I pride ourselves on winning cases at the highest possible level and maintaining open, direct, and constant communication with our clients.

My sole focus is criminal defense.. I have proudly defended the constitutional rights of people in thousands of cases across the State of Arizona. I've helped Client's defend against accusations ranging from marijuana to murder.. I believe that everyone must be presumed innocent and that we must always FORCE the Government to carry its burden of proof - beyond a reasonable doubt - before we allow the loss of any freedom whatsoever. I work hard to make sure that these principals are honored by Prosecutors, Judges, Police, and even my own Clients!

My practice includes adoptions (since 1982), surrogacy (since 1998) and plaintiff personal injury law (since 1981).. I am a sustaining member of both the American Association for Justice and Arizona Attorneys for Justice.  I am a member of the AzAJ Board of Directors and a member of the seminar and membership committees and the Phoenix Trial Lawyers Board.  I am past president of the Phoenix Trial Lawyers Board, a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and has been the co-chair of the Bar Bench Committee of the Maricopa County Superior Court.  I am a fellow of the Arizona Bar Foundation and a member of the State Bar of Arizona.. I have been practicing plaintiff’s personal injury law since 1981 in Arizona and have also practiced adoption and surrogacy law nationally, and within Arizona.  Since 1982, I have participated in approximately 2200 adoptions as attorney for adoptive persons, adoptive couples, or birth parents.  I have participated in many surrogacy cases over the last 19 years.  I am a fellow of both the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the American Academy of Reproductive Technology Attorneys since each was founded.  I have represented the Maricopa County Bar Association before the legislature with regard to adoption matters and was a member of multiple committees which redrafted Arizona's adoption laws over the last 30+ years.. I am  AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubble and have been admitted to practice law in Arizona since 1975.  I am also admitted to practice in the District Court of Arizona, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

My practice focuses on (1) civil litigation, including business reorganizations, bankruptcy litigation and other litigation arising out of business disputes and (2) probate court litigation. Since July, 2007 I hold contracts with Maricopa County to serve as a court-appointed attorney for alleged incapacitated individuals in probate court cases and a special advocacy contract to act as guardian ad litem in mental health, or criminal cases for adults receiving court-ordered mental health treatment and as best interests attorney for children in family court custody cases where there are allegations of substantial abuse or neglect.

My practice focus is estate planning for ultra high-net-worth inviduals and families, including charitable giving and business formation and structuring. I counsel clients on wealth transfer strategies, including the use of revocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance and gifting trusts, family limited partnerships and LLCs, qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, installment sales to grantor trusts, and other sophisticated tax planning techniques. As an adjunct to my estate planning practice, I advise clients on planned giving methods, and establishing charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, private foundations, support foundations, public charities, and other tax-exempt organizations and charitable-giving mechanisms. I also advise trustees and executors on their fiduciary responsibilities and tax implications in the administration and distribution of trusts and probate estates. In designing estate and business plans, I apply an integrated approach enabling clients to reduce personal and business liability exposure, minimize tax consequences, and meet multi-generational family objectives. Estate planning documents and business succession plans can be tailored to provide incentives to beneficiaries and successors (such as children and grandchildren) to become productive and contributing members of society. Incorporating each client’s unique family dynamic into such planning is emphasized.

My picture: When I'm not working you will find me in the desert, even in the summer (I just start earlier). Lawyer is what I do, it's not who I am, and if you are looking for a lawyer who has had and has a real life, contact me. I have done hard work my whole life, first helping my dad with house projects and doing a lot of jobs since I was 15 years old, washing dishes and bartending, cutting grass and shoveling snow (I grew up in a small New York town), digging ditches and laying tile, and delivering and sorting mail 2 1/2 years with the USPS. I was even a soccer referee for 9 years so I know what it's like to have players, coaches, and parents from BOTH teams disagree with me. I know what it's like to work hard, I get it. I always learn something new every day. I can't respond to complaints from former clients I don't know after almost 41 years I have found that the best way for you to decide if I'm the right lawyer for you is for us to meet and talk. I work by myself, so no staff to get between us, and you will hear from me by phone or text or e-mail when I represent you. I will do everything I can to get you what the workers' compensation laws say you should get. I can't get you anything more, and a lawyer who says he or she can is not telling the truth - I like to be in court and unlike some lawyers who don't like to be or just aren't that good in a hearing, I will not settle your case just to get it over with and I will take your case as far as we can go with it. I will always tell you my truth about your claim. So, if you like what you know about me from here, call and let's talk about you. The first couple of calls are free, I'm the boss and don't need to ask anyone else about fees, and my job is to make your life better. Thanks

My philosophy of practicing law is to change the world one case at a time. I believe that aiming to deliver just results in every case builds a better society. My goal is to provide excellent representation as efficiently as possible.

My passion is cost-efficient and compassionate legal representation for families experiencing one of the most difficult times of their lives.  Please visit my Facebook Page to find out more information about my practice:. Alexia J. Semlek, Probate and Elder Law Litigator

My objective is to be a problem solver for my clients.  Often my clients are victims of financial wrongdoing or have complex litigation needs, for which they need and want a dedicated attorney and counselor who takes on their burden as my own.  I treat my clients as my good friends, and their problems as my problems.  I am very loyal to my clients who trust me to guide them through their legal difficulties.  I have enjoyed the heart felt hugs and gracious expressions of appreciation many times over the years, and that is the reward that keeps me striving for perfection in my representation of my clients.

My name is Patrick Lacroix. I represent parents, grandparents, children, and adoption agencies in adoption, dependency, severance, and guardianship matters. I also practice immigration law.  In addition to English, I speak Spanish and French.. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. The Academy is an organization of nearly 500 highly vetted attorneys dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption law. Membership to the Academy is offered only after meeting their extensive experience criteria and rigorous screening process.. I earned my B.A. degree from Georgetown University and my J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law.. After graduating from law school, I worked for a judge who taught me to always remain focused on the children and the families we serve. I have taken her philosophy into my legal practice and have represented hundreds of children, parents, relatives, and others who seek to care for and protect children through adoption, dependency, probate, and family law matters.. Early in my career, I had the honor of spending five years at a law firm that encouraged the ethical and scholarly practice of family law. The attorneys at that firm instilled in me the belief that I have a responsibility to ensure the families I serve, and the community as a whole, benefit from my counsel. As a scholar of the law, I lecture both locally and nationally on the subject of adoption law and contested adoptions.. I was named one of the top 50 pro bono attorneys in Arizona in 2022 and in 2015 for volunteering to assist hundreds of clients in their legal matters. I am also proud to be a member of the Arizona State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the local Bar Associations, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. I have served as a trustee on several non-profit boards in the field of child welfare. It is my sincere hope that through my life's work, I will contribute to making Arizona a better place for our children and families.

My name is Kalyn Behnke. I graduated from Sandra Day O' Connor College of Law in 2018. I had an "A-" average and was in the top 30% of my class. After passing the bar exam and becoming licensed, I obtained a position at the Attorney General's Office. I am now an Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation Section of the Attorney General's Office. My primary specialization is condemnation. My secondary specialization is environmental law, particularly NEPA and other environmental issues related to construction.

My favorite part of being a lawyer is hands down the connections I’m able to form with my clients. I’ve always been a people person, and I love the personal aspect of advocating on behalf of someone. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a top law school and work in a variety of law firms and offices, representing everyone from everyday Arizona locals to large, multinational corporations. I’ve represented insurance companies and gained invaluable insight into how they operate and evaluate cases. Though I’m thankful for the experience, I much prefer representing the underdog.. My approach to cases is to, in a sense, work backwards. I work in collaboration with my clients to come up with the ideal result and then figure out the most straightforward route to get there. From there, my job is to execute on that strategy without cutting corners, while always keeping the lines of communication open.. Outside of work, I’m constantly challenging myself with new hobbies. On any given day you can find me golfing with friends, working on my Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cooking, or playing my guitar.

Ms. Simmons began practicing in the State of Arizona in 2003 after graduating from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.  Her practice emphasizes consumer bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases as well as personal injury cases.. Ms. Simmons began filing bankruptcy cases for clients in 2005 while running a small firm. In 2007 she began working for a large national bankruptcy firm and by 2008 she had been promoted to Managing Attorney of the Arizona offices.  This position allowed Ms. Simmons to counsel numerous clients with a wide variety of legal issues.  In 2010 Ms. Simmons took a position with a large full-service Arizona firm, working in the bankruptcy department.  Ms. Simmons and Cindy Greene co-founded Simmons & Greene, P.C. in June of 2016 with one simple goal in mind: to provide personal attention  and superior legal service  at a reasonable cost to our clients.. Carlene believes that attorneys have an obligation to volunteer their time and efforts within the community. She is honored to work with the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, the Pro Bono Volunteer Lawyer’s Program. Both she and Cindy have received commendations for work done with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona Pro Bono Panel.

Ms. Shifa Alkhatib is the managing partner at HKM Employment Attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona. Ms. Alkhatib represents employees in all aspects of employment law matters. Prior to joining HKM Employment Attorneys, she served as a Public Defender for Maricopa County where she gained extensive jury trial experience. Ms. Alkhatib graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2013. As a student, she worked with the Arizona Justice Project, the ACLU, and the Clark County Public Defender’s Office. Ms. Alkhatib also interned for an international NGO that advocated for prisoners rights. Ms. Alkhatib is a board member for the Homeless Legal Assistance Project and the Treasurer of the Central Arizona National Lawyers Guild.

Ms. Quinterri concentrates her practice on legal ethics and professional responsibility.  She represents lawyers in bar complaints and fee disputes, and applicants in the Character and Fitness process.  Ms. Quinterri is highly experienced in lawyer discipline, having personally handled well over 400 bar complaints, and having participated as Bar Counsel in the weekly group review/analysis of approximately a thousand more.  This experience is invaluable.  Ms. Quinterri is Martindale-Hubbell rated AV® Preeminent™.

Ms. Pace concentrates her practice in the fields of employment law, immigration compliance, OSHA, health care, and construction. She defends claims of sexual harassment, employment discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, and wrongful discharge, and against charges by the EEOC and ACRD. She handles matters involving OSHA, ICE, OFCCP, DOL, NLRB, Davis-Bacon, FAR, ADA, FMLA, and wage and hour laws, audits and issues.. Ms. Pace also handles issues involving the Affordable Care Act and addresses the changes and options it presents to companies.  Her Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage practice includes counseling and training on state and federal prevailing wages and benefits requirements, coverage and applicability of prevailing wage laws, coverage exemptions, worker classification and pay issues, addressing wage determinations, wage surveys, and representation of employers before the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division and similar state agencies.. She frequently conducts investigations and provides training to managers and employees, including I-9 and E-verify audits and training. She regularly represents employers in dealing with ICE and E-verify and has handled over 1,000 I-9 audits. She was described by Arizona Business Magazine as the “go to” lawyer for employer immigration compliance in Arizona.. She is the presenter and narrator of an award winning video on respectful conduct in the workplace. She is the co-editor or primary author of three books on employment law. She has conducted national training programs for clients and industry groups.. Ms. Pace counsels employers on non-compete contracts, confidentiality agreements, employee discipline, drug testing, accommodation of disabled individuals, leaves of absence, workplace violence, safety policies, and other human resource policies and procedures. She also handles contract disputes, business torts, trade practices, and construction matters. She regularly prepares and reviews employee handbooks and safety manuals.. For over the past 20 years, Ms. Pace has regularly represented companies in hundreds of OSHA proceedings and more than 100 fatalities in the workplace. She has been working on fall protection issues since the fall protection standard went into effect in 1995.. She has represented companies in government contracting disputes and numerous commercial litigation matters involving contracts, trade practices, financing, acquisitions, and other matters. She is known for creative, practical solutions to businesses’ legal challenges.. Ms. Pace regularly coordinates crisis response plans for clients to deal with workplace accidents, government investigations and other matters. She has been interviewed and quoted in news media across the nation, including ABA Journal, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Business Week, The New York Times, CNN, NPR, Associated Press, USA Today, L.A. Times, CBS News, FOX News, Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, Arizona television stations, Arizona Daily Star, The Tucson Citizen, HR Magazine, and many more.

Ms. Ordóñez jump started her immigration law career while practicing in ASU’s Immigration Law and Policy Clinic where she was able to gain invaluable immigration application processes and trial experience, specifically for Special Juvenile Immigrant Status (SIJS) and Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA). In addition, Ms. Ordóñez externed for the Eloy Immigration Court and for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement both in the Eloy and Phoenix Office, where she worked on both detained and non-detained immigration cases on issues regarding Cancellation of Removal (for legal permanent residents, non-legal permanent residents, and battered spouses), Asylum, Withholding of Removal, Convention Against Torture, Adjustment of Status, Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA), and Bond Appeals. Handling immigration cases allowed Ms. Ordóñez to learn the intricacies of immigration legal and trial issues.. Aside from Immigration Law, Ms. Ordóñez gained valuable experience in criminal law through her externship with the Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Joseph B. Heilman, where she provided extensive legal research and writing for a second degree murder case and various civil matters.. Ms. Ordóñez also participated in the Arizona State University, Post-Relief Conviction Clinic and the Arizona Justice Project where she worked on various DNA cases to exonerate wrongfully convicted to Ms. Ordóñez legal career she was the Assistant Director for Strategic Policy for the Arizona Department of Homeland Security. In this capacity, she was the primary advisor to the deputy director in matters pertaining to national policy, lead the 2006 and 2007 State Homeland Security Federal Grant Applications receiving 20 million dollars and 51 million dollars respectively, ensured compliance with both state and federal laws, and served as the state agency liaison by building, managing, and reporting the yearly Homeland Security budget for 25 state agencies.. She also provided crisis communications by coordinated and lead logistics for press conferences, news releases, and media availability. Special projects in her portfolio include developing the State Homeland Security Strategy and the State Infrastructure Protection Plan. Her previous responsibilities as Southwest Border Specialist (2003-2005) included serving on various bi-national committees and implementing agreements between Arizona and Sonora, Mexico which focused on border security and first responder preparedness. She developed and implemented official procedures for bi-national coordinated efforts during a disaster (prevention, protection, response, and recovery).. Ms. Ordóñez worked for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office and provided state lobbying efforts regarding predatory lending, contingency fees, budget and non-participating tobacco manufactures sales tax with 100% success rate. At the Arizona State Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, Ms. Ordóñez externed and provided lobbying efforts for the Interstate Compact, Judge Pro-Temp, and abolished adoption fees.. She is bilingual in both Spanish and English. Ms. Ordóñez has traveled extensively throughout the world.

Ms. Monika Sud-Devaraj received her JD degree in 1992 from the University of Arizona, College of Law in Tucson, Arizona. She obtained her BS/BA degree from the University of Arizona in 1989 with Honors.. Ms. Sud-Devaraj was born in New Delhi, India, but has spent most of her entire life in the United States. She is admitted to practice before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and is a member of the Arizona State Bar Association, the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Maricopa County Bar Association.. Ms. Sud-Devaraj started work with the law firm of Marshall G. Whitehead, P.C. in June 2002. She brings 13 years of immigration law experience with her from the United States Department of Justice, Immigration, and Naturalization Service. Specifically, for the last 10 years, Ms. Sud-Devaraj was a formal federal immigration prosecutor with the U.S. Immigration Service. In 1994, Ms. Sud-Devaraj received the INS’ Commissioner’s Attorney of the Year Award for her efforts while at the Eloy Detention Center.. With her experience as a federal prosecutor, Ms. Sud-Devaraj is uniquely qualified to help her clients with many deportation issues. Admitted to Practice in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Member of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association). Member of the AZ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Sud-Devaraj took over the firm of Marshall Whitehead in September 2008 upon his retirement.. Admitted to Practice in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Member of AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association). Member of the AZ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Ms. Sud-Devaraj took over the firm of Marshall Whitehead in September 2008 upon his retirement.

Ms. Miller has a diverse practice representing both plaintiffs and defendants in employment and business-related matters. Ms. Miller has a passion for problem-solving and assists clients with developing a strategic approach to legal disputes. She is a fierce advocate and has served as lead counsel and assistant counsel in over one hundred lawsuits. Ms. Miller has counseled multi-million-dollar companies as in-house counsel and has litigated against national and global entities supporting workers and alleging violations of employment laws. In that role, she has collected cumulatively more than $2,000, in settlement funds for clients. She has also filed appellate briefs and argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a matter that gained national attention from the EEOC. Ms. Miller has been recognized by Super Lawyers and was selected as a “Rising Star” based on peer recognition and professional achievement.Ms. Miller’s employment practice extends to healthcare and other licensed professionals with complaints against their licenses.Ms. Miller graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law as one of the most distinguished in her class. She was an appointed Chairwoman on the Arizona State Law Review where she was a staff editor.

Ms. Kamper is a founding member of Kamper Estrada, LLP. She is a passionate advocate for her clients in both personal injury and bankruptcy matters who believes in treating her clients like family while delivering exceptional results with the highest of integrity. Early in her career, Ms. Kamper worked for two large firms where she determined that these high-volume environments did not foster the personalized service and family feel that she believed all her clients deserved. Ms. Kamper fulfilled her desire to create a different kind of law firm that treats clients like family when she teamed up with fellow attorneys and family members Timothy J. Kamper, Giancarlo Estrada and Carlene Simmons to create Kamper, Estrada & Simmons, LLP.. Ms. Kamper has earned an AV Preeminent®, 4.7 out of 5 Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. A Preeminent rating signifies that she is nationally recognized as a lawyer with the highest level of skill and integrity, and has reached the height of professional excellence. She is also rated 10 out of 10 on .. At Kamper, Estrada & Simmons, LLP, two attorneys are assigned to each personal injury case, not just one. You get an experienced legal team to fight for your rights.

Ms. Izzo Milner is a Member of Jennings, Strouss & Salmon.  She leads the firms Family Law Practice and is Vice-Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Department. She concentrates her practice in the area of family law and domestic relations matters, including collaborative divorce, mediation, arbitration, parent coordination, custody and child support.. She perceives practicing in the area of family law as a three dimensional experience: legal, financial and emotional.. Ms. Izzo Milner serves on the State Bar of Arizona Committee for Family Law Rules of Practice and Procedure and on the Board of Directors for the Maricopa County Bar Association.

Ms. Hamilton practices exclusively in the area of family law. Ms. Hamilton has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1992. Her experience includes handling complex divorce matters, often including business valuation issues and other forensic matters. Ms. Hamilton also specializes in custody litigation and handles issues concerning child support, paternity, cohabitation, and premarital agreements.. Ms. Hamilton has served as the President of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, is a member of the Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AZAFCC), served on the Executive Board for the Family Law Section for approximately 8 years, has served on the Judicial Training Committee for Family Law Judges and has been honored to be named as a member of the Litigation Counsel of America.

Ms. Chahbazi advocates on behalf of employees with labor and employment law claims. Ms. Chahbazi has considerable experience litigating employment discrimination and whistleblower lawsuits. She previously worked as an attorney with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission where she litigated numerous cases on behalf of the Commission to obtain relief for victims of employment discrimination. She also worked for a class action law firm in Washington D.C. where she litigated class action, False Claims Act, and whistleblower lawsuits.. Ms. Chahbazi graduated from Harvard Law School and attended U.C. Berkeley as an undergraduate. Prior to beginning her litigation career, she clerked with Chief Justice Dana Fabe at the Alaska Supreme Court and with Judge Lawrence B. Hagel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.. Ms. Chahbazi is licensed to practice and litigates cases in Arizona and California.

Ms. Ayensa Millan has years of experience handling criminal and immigration matters. Her past work with various firms and non profits strengthened her belief that there is a need for compassionate and effective legal representation. This understanding compelled her to form CIMA Law Group, PC.. As an immigrant herself, Ayensa relates to the needs and struggles of her clients. She has worked tirelessly in her community and devoted her life to improving the lives of those she represents. Her commitment and dedication stem from her own personal experiences; knowing first hand the struggles and needs of the immigrant community.. Ayensa volunteers her time, expertise, and resources with various community organizations; including the handling of low-bono and pro-bono cases. This type of advocacy has established her as a trusted and respected attorney among her colleagues.. Ayensa is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and currently serves as the Chair of the Immigration Section of the Arizona State Bar. She is also the host of “Al Dia con Ayensa Millan” on local channel 44, where she offers advice on various legal matters. In 2014, she was one of the recipients of the “40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40” award for her work and commitment to the community.

Mr. Wittwer is a Member of The Cavanagh Law Firm.  Mr. Wittwer’s practice focuses on analysis and litigation of complex matters involving insurance coverage, bad faith claims handling and punitive damages, cybersecurity and professional liability.  Mr. Wittwer has handled a wide range of complex insurance matters involving both personal lines and commercial lines, including cyber insurance, general liability, automobile, property, life, disability, homeowners, workers’ compensation, professional liability, directors and officers, surplus lines, and excess/umbrella coverages.  Mr. Wittwer was recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2013 to 2017.  He serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel.  Mr. Wittwer is the 2017-2018 Chair of the Arizona State Bar’s Technology Advisory Group, teaching and assisting other lawyers about best practices for data security and privacy, cyber insurance, cloud computing and e-discovery.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Wittwer worked as a software developer.  In his personal time, Mr. Wittwer is an accomplished musician and enjoys traveling with his wife and their daughter.