Top Family Lawyers Near Me in Scottsdale Area

I'm a 22-year lawyer, practicing in the areas of complex family law and civil litigation.  Most of my cases are high-conflict.  I am acutely aware that my job is not to make my clients' relationship with their (soon-to-be) ex worse.  Years after you forget my name, you'll have to deal with the person with whom you're fighting now.  I am a results-driven, solution-oriented lawyer.  My job is to work myself out of a job.  Each of my clients has my cell phone number.  I am never, ever, out-of-touch.  In addition to my practice, I'm an adjunct professor, teaching family law at Arizona Summit Law School.. I'm 47, originally from New York City, but lost the accent years ago.  I'm married with two teenaged boys.  In my spare time, I write fiction, articles, and collect pinball machines.

I have provided personal service to my clients for over 30 years.  As a former Magistrate I understand the systems of the Court and Judges.  Since I am a sole practitioner I able to give my clients very personal attention.

I have been representing people in Arizona divorce and family law cases for over 18 years. I really enjoy being able to help my clients through the difficult time of a divorce and often form freindships with the clients I represent. I operated my own law firm for a large majority of my years practicing family law in Arizona until I joined the team of divorce and family law attorneys at Hildebrand Law, PC. If you are looking for an attorney who is very easy to talk to and who has the experience to effectively represent you in an Arizona divorce or family law matter, please give me a call.

I have been practicing family law for over twenty years.  The things I hear from my clients is that they love the communication and guidance they receive from me and the outcomes in their cases reflects my experience and knowledge of family law in Arizona.

I have been licensed to practice law since 2004.  My practice has always focused solely on family law, including legal decision-making, parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, division of assets and debts, prenuptial agreements, paternity, Orders of Protection and all post-decree modifications.

I enjoy being a divorce attorney in Arizona because it enables me to make a real difference in my clients' lives.  Issues affecting children are particularly important to me, as I have two children of my own.  My clients have repeatedly told me how much they appreciate how professional I am while, at the same time, having an innate ability to relate well with them.

I believe in taking a personalized approach to each one of my cases.  I have learned there is not one form or template that will work in all situations.  To that end, listening to my client’s desired outcomes and then framing them within the facts of each particular case is critical.  I take a careful and thoughtful approach to all my client’s matters and would be happy to speak with you if you are in need of an Arizona divorce and family law attorney.

I am an Arizona native, having graduated from Arizona State University, with a B.A. summa cum laude  in 1998, and graduated from Arizona State University College of Law in 2001.  I have solely practiced family law since 2001 and I am licensed in both the Arizona State Courts as well as the U.S. District Court of Arizona.  I have previously served on the Board of the Family Law Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association.  I have received several awards of merit from the National Center for Missing & Exploted Children for my knowledge of the Hague Convention in returning internationally kidnapped children to their country of residence in the federal court system.  I focus my practice on all aspects of family law, including premarital agreements; divorce and legal separation; paternity matters; child custody issues; enforcement and modification issues; child support issues; and orders of protection.  I pride myself on building strong relationships with my clients and advocating for their and their children's best interests.  I remin in touch with the majority of my clients even after their cases are finished and am proud that I could see them through a difficult time.

I am a married father of six children in a "blended" family.  This life experience gives me an unique ability to better understand my clients' various challenges.  When I am not practicing law, or shuffling children to various activities, I try to play hockey at least once per week.

Hi, I'm attorney Alan Cochran of Hildebrand Law, P.C., Located at 4900 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona. My firm's primary focus is in the areas of We practice divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, restraining orders, estate planning, wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, and living wills. You can reach me and other Hildebrand Law P.C. attorneys at .

Graham Bosch is an Associate Attorney at State 48 Law. He joined the firm after graduating from law school poised to help families through the transition of divorce and separation. As an Arizona native, Graham finds purpose in creating a community of legal advocates pursuing a higher standard of service for clients.. In his previous career, Graham worked as a multimedia journalist and communications specialist, honing his skills in research and storytelling. The skills he developed in media and journalism translate to his strong writing abilities in legal matters.. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his wife and dogs. He loves trying exciting new foods and enjoys comedy shows, concerts, and plays.

For many, dealing with legal issues can be a stressful and intimidating process, but it doesn't need to be. At Sheinson Law Group, we strive to provide aggressive, effective legal representation delivered in a way in which clients can enjoy the peace of mind that comes from knowing our team is driven by one focused goal – achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Every divorce, custody, or family dispute is challenging and emotional for the individuals involved. Through compassion and communication, Nicole’s personalized approach seeks to reduce her clients’ stress, while assisting in formulating her clients’ priorities and achieving her clients’ goals through settlement or litigation.. Nicole’s extensive experience as a family law gives her a unique and significant perspective that she applies to her practice, and to her work as a mediator and court-appointed parenting coordinator. Nicole believes in settlement as a potential vehicle to accomplish her clients’ goals. However, when negotiation and compromise are not viable, Nicole zealously protects and advocates for her clients in Court.. Even before becoming an attorney, Nicole’s strong desire to serve families and protect children was evident. Nicole worked as a case specialist for Child Protective Services (CPS) which is now the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and for Sojourner Center (a domestic violence shelter) as an advocate.. Following a position managing the legal department of a local non-profit organization, Nicole practiced family law as an associate attorney and later a partner at three boutique family law firms in Phoenix  which handled complex divorce and custody cases. After working with Launi Jones-Sheldon for six years, Nicole and Launi continued their partnership and opened the law firm of Sheldon & Stoutner.. Nicole was honored to be appointed as a full-time judicial officer in the Maricopa County Superior Court in August of 2020 and served on the bench for a year before deciding to resume private practice. This experience, along with Nicole’s position as a divorce and paternity mediator for the Maricopa County Superior Court, provide her with valuable experience and insight about the workings of the court and judges’ decision-making processes.. Over the years, Nicole has received numerous awards and recognition related to her work as a family law attorney. She was invited to teach a course on family law as a an adjunct law professor at a local law school. On a regular basis, Nicole authors articles and presents Continuing Legal Education seminars through and for the Arizona State Bar, the Maricopa County Bar, the Arizona Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Arizona Supreme Court Committee on the Impact of Domestic Violence. Topics include family law trial techniques and advocacy, current case law, mental health issues in the family court, autism and the family court, serving minority clients, orders of protection, multi-jurisdictional custody and support issues, and cultural competency.. Nicole is appointed to serve as a judge pro tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court and conducts Alternative Dispute Resolution Conferences, as well as private mediations. She is a trained Parenting Coordinator and appears on the Maricopa County Superior Court Mental Health Roster.. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys reading, skiing, travel, sporting events, and most importantly spending time with her family.. Nicole speaks both Spanish and Italian.

During Bryan’s 30 years of practicing family law he has handled a variety of cases from amicable dissolutions to high conflict child custody cases. To help guide clients through the legal process and make it less intimidating, Bryan believes it is vital to take the time to listen and understand his clients’ unique issues.. Bryan has served a broad range of clients, spanning from those protecting large asset clients to those still working to accumulate more wealth. Bryan’s focus is in division of retirement or financial accounts, business interests, spousal maintenance and financially complex cases.. Bryan’s wealth of experience has also made him a successful mediator. Bryan has helped parties reach resolution when neither party thought it possible. Bryan has learned that when people feel that they have been heard and their concerns are taken seriously, they feel ready to deal with the most stressful situations.

Douglas came from New Jersey in 1978 to attend Arizona State University.  Since being admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1987, Douglas has focused his practice on creditor’s rights, real estate, business/corporate law, civil rights and probate.  During his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, bicycling, and traveling.

Dana Michaels has a deep compassion for her clients as a family law attorney. She graduated with honors, Law Review, from Pace University School of Law in 1990. Her civil litigation experience, coupled with her desire to help families through the divorce process makes her a strong advocate. Dana is admitted to practice law in Arizona (2015), New York (1991) and Connecticut (1990). She is a member of the Arizona State Bar Association and the Arizona Women Lawyers Association. She volunteers at both My Sister’s Place and the Phoenix Rescue Mission. Her passion within the practice focuses on children and making sure their best interests are represented.

Clients expect and pay more to receive Mr. Cherney's legal advice.  Craig Cherney is a different kind of attorney. He truly listens and solves problems rather than merely identify risks. Craig is also a unique talent for a family law dispute. Craig brings complex real property, business and financial expertise to family law matters enabling him to offer clients a tremendous strategic advantage. He provides a unique perspective to complex issues like asset valuation, asset recovery, disposition and sale of real property, division and valuation of of business partnerships and practices, determining present value of future income streams and locating hidden assets or income often implicated in family law disputes.. Mr. Cherney also serves as a testifying real estate expert witness based on his years of hands on real estate experience both in private equity and residential and commerical transactions.  When serving as an expert witness, other lawyers hire and retain Mr. Cherney to testify for their own clients to advance their real estate claims in courts throughout the nation.  Mr. Cherney has been appearing and testifying as a real estate expert witness since 2012.. In law school, only the top graduates are offered the privilege of working for a federal judge. Craig was one of the few, to clerk for not just one federal judge after law school, but two active federal judges. Clerking for a sitting federal judge is the toughest training an attorney can get, bar none. Having participated in countless federal court trials, Craig’s writing skills are razor sharp. This exceptional writing ability complements his skills in the family law courtroom where he seeks the highest and best result obtainable by law. Craig was first admitted to practice law 28 years ago and is licensed in three states: Arizona, California and Nevada.  He is admitted to the United States Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the District of Arizona, the Southern District of California and the Northern District of California.

Charles Van Cott has a broad family law practice, ranging from multi-million-dollar complex divorces to divorces involving only the division of debt and everything in between. Mr. Van Cott also routinely handles matters involving children, including paternity actions, dissolution proceedings involving children, post-dissolution proceedings involving modifications to existing custody (now legal decision-making), parenting time and support orders and both sides of actions seeking enforcement of such orders. He is well-versed in spousal maintenance issues, both as they arise in dissolution proceedings and in later actions to modify, extend or terminate spousal maintenance awards. He also has participated in the drafting and negotiation of numerous pre-marital and post-marital agreements.. In addition to his family law practice, Mr. Van Cott frequently appears before the Arizona Court of Appeals, representing litigants in family court, probate and civil matters. Mr. Van Cott has briefed and argued appeals. He also has successfully steered litigants through the Court of Appeals’ Settlement Conference Program, almost always enhancing the results his client obtained in the trial court before the appeal.. As a general matter, Mr. Van Cott believes in mediation as preferable to litigation in most instances. He strives to solve his clients’ issues in the most efficient manner possible, strives to be “solution-oriented” but also acts as an able advocate in court in cases not capable of settlement.. Mr. Van Cott received his Bachelor’s Degree in economics from Whittier College in 1981. He was only one of two students in his class to graduate with highest honors.. Mr. Van Cott obtained his legal education at Stanford Law School, graduating in 1984. While at Stanford, Mr. Van Cott was selected to join the Stanford Law Review, serving as the managing editor in 1983-1984. He graduated in the top ten percent of his class, resulting in his induction into the Order of the Coif.. After law school, Mr. Van Cott spent a year clerking for the Honorable Joseph T. Sneed on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He wrote bench memoranda and opinions for the panels to which his Judge was assigned. Judge Sneed taught him a great deal about legal analysis and writing. The Judge edited the first opinion he asked Mr. Van Cott to write to such an extent that the end product had no resemblance to the initial draft. Judge Sneed published the final opinion Mr. Van Cott wrote for him with no changes at all.. Mr. Van Cott began his law practice at Brown & Bain (now Perkins Coie) in Phoenix. He started in 1985, became a partner in 1991, left the firm in 1996 to spend two years working as Vice President and General Counsel to Sirius Publishing, a local consumer publishing company, before returning to Brown & Bain as a partner in 1998. Throughout his practice, Mr. Van Cott focused on corporate, securities and transactional matters. Among other experiences, he represented a Fortune 100 company divesting divisions in Kansas City and overseas. He also represented a publicly traded computer peripherals manufacturer sold to another Fortune 100 company for $250 million in late 1999.. Mr. Van Cott joined another technology company, ultimately known as iPhysicianNet Inc., in early 2000, where he worked until mid-2003. iPhysicianNet developed a video conferencing network connecting almost 7,000 primary care physicians across the United States with many of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the United States. He served as Executive Vice President for Business Development and General Counsel. While at iPhysicianNet, Mr. Van Cott working with outside counsel represented the company in a $46 million venture capital transaction – the largest in Arizona history at the time. He also helped manage relationships with the major pharmaceutical companies in the company’s network, supervised outside counsel in connection with regulatory compliance for the benefit of the company’s pharmaceutical company and physician clients and explored partnerships to leverage the company’s network of physicians.. Mr. Van Cott left iPhysicianNet in 2003 to join his current partner, Laurence B. Stevens. They launched the firm of Stevens & Van Cott, PLLC in 2004.. Mr. Van Cott still maintains a corporate and business practice, focusing on entity formation, corporate governance and transactional matters. His considerable corporate experience gives him a unique perspective and skill-set for handling the many family court matters that present business issues. It gives him a competitive advantage not shared by others lacking a comparable background.. Mr. Van Cott has held an “AV Preeminent” 5.0/5.0 rating from Martindale Hubbell®, the nation's leading attorney peer review service, for over 15 years.

Carolyn has provided responsive, efficient and compassionate family law services to her clients since 1994. She works hard to achieve a thorough and efficient resolution, and also to minimize the financially devastating legal fees that often result from divorce and other family related matters.

Benjamin S. Kuipers is a first generation American originally raised in rural Minnesota, and is an Arizona trial attorney focusing on litigation. Mr. Kuipers studied in college under a number of fine professors and contributed to articles published by fellows at the Hoover Institution, and in the Wall Street Journal. Mr. Kuipers graduated college magna cum laude in three years, and proceeded to move to New York City, where he was employed at the country’s oldest economics think-tank, the Foundation for Economic Education.. Following a brief hiatus running a political campaign, Mr. Kuipers attended and graduated law school at Arizona State University. In his undergrad and law school career, Mr. Kuipers was able to study under two U.S. Supreme Court Justices, two state Supreme Court justices (one in Michigan and one in Arizona), and worked as a research fellow in economic history studying the long term impact on federal fiscal policy of the First World War. Following law school, Mr. Kuipers litigated hundreds of cases in Arizona’s trial and appellate courts spanning everything from cases involving a few thousand to fifteen million dollars. With over one hundred bench and jury trials, Mr. Kuipers has a 100% success rate in Arizona appellate litigation. Mr. Kuipers loves the courtroom, and that love is reflected in the individual care he gives each client and case.. When not litigating cases, Mr. Kuipers enjoys spending time bantering about on the finer points of military history, economics, law, and philosophy with his friends, many cousins the world over, and colleagues in the National Guard. Most especially however, he cherishes his time in the mountains with his fellow avid co-sportsman, a devoted Rhodesian Ridgeback.. Being a single generation out of a foreign jungle where the rule of law and civilization itself was under attack from terrorist forces, Mr. Kuipers appreciates the magnificent gift it is to be an American, and has acted in gratitude of this gift by going through the U.S. Army School of Infantry at Fort Benning, GA, and by serving proudly in the Arizona Army National Guard. Mr. Kuipers comprehends the tremendous gift it is to be in a society governed by the rule of law, where the individual's rights are protected and guaranteed against all comers, and he has dedicated himself to working to preserve for future generations those basic principles of limited government which undergird our American system of law, and which are enshrined in our Constitution.

Attorney McCall is a skilled family law attorney dedicated to protecting her clients' rights, interests and well-being. She approaches each case with boldness, directness and positive aggression. She does not shy away from challenges. She is fully invested in every case she takes and she handles all aspects of the legal process personally. She does not delegate the fine tuning required for the successful litigation of a case to paralegals or assistants. She is hands on. She communicates effectively and transparently throughout the process and provides clear and honest advice. Whether it is through negotiation, mediation or litigation, she works directly with her clients to reach a just, fair resolution.. Attorney McCall has been licensed to practice law for nearly 35 years, and her experience and wisdom are valuable assets . She has seen the legal system evolve and change over the years and knows how to adapt and strategize accordingly. She gained valuable experience and insight from working with a variety of judges, each with their own personality and style, and she has learned how to adapt to different expectations and preferences. This skill allows Attorney McCall to build rapport, credibility, and trust with the court. She also knows her way around the courtroom. She has handled a wide range of cases, including civil litigation, criminal defense, government contracts and family law. From 1997 to 2023, her law firm held the honor of being associated in an Of Counsel position with the renowned law firms of Michael D. Kimerer handling the family law matters. Thus, she has extensive experience in handling family law matters involving business valuations, child custody, child support, divorce, paternity, prenuptial agreement, property division, post-decree matters, spousal support, and other family law issues. Attorney McCall is confident in her abilities as a lawyer.

As a Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law, Taylor has the extensive knowledge and experience necessary to navigate complex divorce and custody cases. Taylor’s clients appreciate his calm demeanor, rational approach, and honest advice. Taylor’s goal in every case is to provide clarity and reassurance so that his clients can make the best possible decision for their children and their finances. When settlement isn’t possible, he takes a meticulous, logical approach to litigation to achieve the best possible result at trial.. Taylor graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2012 with a strong background in legal writing. As a law student, he was selected as a write-on candidate for the Arizona Law Review and later served as its Online Editor. Taylor was also selected as a Senior Writing Fellow for the Legal Writing Program, where he mentored first-year law students in the art of legal writing.. Shortly after graduating law school, Taylor opened his own solo family law practice. Taylor managed his own practice until 2017 when he joined the business law firm Smith Saks Kuzmich (now Guidant Law). While still practicing family law, he expanded his practice to include transactional business matters and estate planning. During his tenure there, he served as second-chair counsel on multimillion dollar business transactions and assisted with the drafting and review of dozens of operating agreements, commercial leases, and employment contracts. He also worked with the managing partner to serve as “outside counsel” to several small businesses, where he gained experience dealing with the wide variety of legal issues affecting small business owners.. From 2019 to 2021, Taylor served as a judge pro tempore with the Maricopa County Superior Court, conducting ADR settlement conferences and filling in for court commissioners for single-issue hearings and protective orders. Taylor is currently a Board Member for the Family Law Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association. From 2016 through 2019, Taylor served as the Chair of the Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Section (SPSF) of the State Bar of Arizona. Taylor is a Founding Member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators.. In addition to family law, Taylor is also an experienced estate planning attorney and assists clients with preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning instruments. Taylor’s breadth of knowledge in business law and estate planning gives him a competitive edge when these issues arise in complex divorce cases.

Although Family Law is an undoubtedly demanding area of practice, Scottsdale divorce attorney, Alexus C. Mamood, has come to find that she thrives in the profession because no two cases are the same.. “It is also in this area of practice that people are in their most vulnerable state and as an advocate, I am able to help them navigate their way to a solution that works for the entire family,” Ms. Mamood said.. Ms. Mamood’s defining characteristic that helps her practice law is the determination to achieve the best outcome possible for all parties involved.. “I always tell my client that I understand this is a very difficult time in their life and I will do everything that I am able to in order to get them through this bump in the road,” Ms. Mamood said.

Alona M. Gottfried is an attorney, mediator and conflict resolution trainer in Arizona. Alona, a native of Arizona, obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University (1992; Summa Cum Laude) and her law degree from the College of Law at Arizona State University (1995; Cum Laude). Alona practices law and mediation in the areas of family law and employment law, among other areas.  She received advanced mediation training at the prestigious Pepperdine School of Law, and she has taught mediation to new and experienced mediators across the state of Arizona. Alona also facilitates conflicts between groups and trains employers to help them improve employee relations and avoid employee lawsuits. Alona is a State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Executive Council Member at Large.  She previously served as an executive officer of the Arizona Dispute Resolution Association and is trained in Collaborative Divorce Law.  She also helps resolve legal actions as a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem.

Alan J. Mamood (“AJ”) is an Arizona native, born and raised in Tucson, AZ. Like most of his family, AJ attended the University of Arizona where he graduated Cum Laude in 2011 with a Bachelor of Political Science and Criminal Justice administration. Shortly after earning his undergraduate degree, AJ relocated to Phoenix, AZ to attend law school at Arizona Summit Law School, graduating Cum Laude in 2015. AJ’s passion for family law began during law school, where clerked for a local family law firm for two years. During law school, AJ was also highly involved in the law school’s mediation clinic and served as a faculty research assistant. Since receiving his law license in 2015, AJ has practiced in many diverse areas of the law, including family law.