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Matthew Lopez was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University and received his undergraduate degree from the W.P. Carey School of Business. Matthew graduated at the top of his class and was recruited to work for a Fortune 500 Company. While in law school, Matthew was a Staff Editor of the Phoenix Law Review Journal and was a board member of the Hispanic Law Students Association. As a member of the Phoenix Law Review Journal, Matthew authored an award winning publication regarding the environmental effects of globalization. Matthew has worked for a well respected Maricopa County Superior Court judge, the City of Scottsdale Attorney's Office in its real property and civil litigation department and for a highly regarded civil litigation firm. Matthew is well respected within the legal community and collaborates, on a frequent basis, with several other highly respected attorneys.  As a member of the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Matthew is consistently honing his legal knowledge and skills, in an effort to provide his clients with the best possible legal representation.

Mark Beller is former Prosecutor with both the City of Scottsdale and The Maricopa County Attorney's Office.  He has spent his entire career practicing criminal law.  He is a veteran trial attorney with a proven record of sucess.. Mr. Beller is a graduate of The University of Arizona and he received his law degree from Arizona State University College of Law. While in school he worked as an intern for the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s Office and the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. After Mr. Beller was admitted to the Arizona Bar, he practiced for five years as a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. While with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, he served in several trial divisions including as a mentor in charge of supervising and training new prosecutors.      After leaving the MCAO, Mr. Beller practiced as an Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Scottsdale. During his six years as a Scottsdale Prosecutor, his practice was focused on driving under the influence cases as well as the specialized areas of juvenile law, commercial trucking enforcement, and retail liquor law violations. Mr. Beller has extensive experience in all areas of Criminal Law including the areas of driving under the influence and drug offenses.

Kristel practices primarily in the areas of estate planning and probate.  She provides services to clients from all walks of life—no matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome at Empowered Legacy Planning.. Kristel is a past president of the Chandler Horizon Rotary Club.. In addition to Arizona, Kristel is also licensed to practice in both Arkansas and Missouri, and is a proud member of WealthCounsel, a national network of estate planning attorneys;  the Arizona, Arkansas and Missouri state bar associations; and the East Valley Estate Planning Council.. Kristel grew up in the small town of Seneca, Missouri.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in History at the University of Kansas, and then continued on to the University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville to obtain her Juris Doctorate.. Kristel and her husband Carlos, have two children.  In addition, Kristel and her family enjoy the furry companionship of their Weimaraner, Maya.  When she is not working, you can find Kristel spending time with her family, cheering on the Arizona Cardinals, crafting, or at the bark park with her dog.

Kolby has spent the last 20+ years as an active Tempe resident.. He graduated from McClintock High School and  has three degrees from ASU; a B.A. in Secondary Education, a M.Ed. in Educational Media, and a J.D. While at ASU, Kolby competed on the Sun Devil archery team, achieving All-American status as one of the top 10 collegiate male archers in the United States.. Kolby was elected to the Tempe City Council in May 2012. He previously co-chaired the City Council's Neighborhoods and Education Committee and was named by the Arizona Republic a 2013 Tempe Person of the Year.

Ken Booth is a Registered Patent Attorney and IP Coach® serving and educating clients in patent, trademark and copyright protection and strategy to advance company value in the fields of mechanical, software, aerospace and electrical engineering; and computer, communication, information, medical and medical device technologies.  Ken also provides boutique-quality guidance and representation at state, federal and international levels during every phase in the life of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret and licensing assets.

Keith Berkshire is a certified specialist in Family Law, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, at the Berkshire Law Office, PLLC. Keith practices in all areas of family law, with a focus on complex litigation and appeals. Keith has a significant appellate practice with more published Family Law Opinions than another other attorney in Arizona, including 36 Opinions at the Arizona Court of Appeals and Arizona Supreme Court. Keith is the author of the Family Law section of the Arizona Appellate Handbook, and his Opinions include major cases such as Skoglund v. Barbour, Saba v. Khoury, Volk v. Brame, McLaughlin v. Jones, Woyton v. Ward, Gonzalez-Gunter v. Gunter, and Barron v. Barron. Keith also successfully litigated the case Howell v. Howell, 137 S. Ct. 1400 (2017) at the Supreme Court of the United States.. Keith was a member of the Arizona Supreme Court Task Force on the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure, which restyled and rewrote the Family Law Rules in 2018; he previously served on the Family Law Practice and Procedure Committee of the State Bar of Arizona, the Civil Rules Committee, as well as the State Bar of Arizona’s Family Law Section Executive Committee. Keith was also a member of the Court Procedures Workgroup for the Domestic Relations Committee of the State Legislature as part of the 2013 changes to the custody statutes, and has authored numerous other family law rules and statutes.. Keith is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell since 2012, is listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has been in the Super Lawyers Listing every year since 2012, including a selection as one of the Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona in all areas of practice, in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024. Keith was also named Family Law Lawyer of the Year in Phoenix by Best Lawyers for 2022 and 2024. Keith is a frequent lecturer at CLEs on all areas of family law and appellate practice, and has served as an expert witness on variously family law issues.

Karl Webster is an experienced family law practitioner who brings many life experiences to his practice. A mechanical engineer and former business owner, Karl has faced numerous trials and tribulations throughout his career, which have shaped his journey to where he is today. Born and raised in Arizona, he initially pursued a degree in mechanical engineering at Arizona State University. However, due to limited job opportunities in that field, he transitioned into financial planning, specializing in retirement planning and insurance for about 10-12 years.. Despite the challenges, Karl decided to go back to law school, recognizing a need in the field of law where he could utilize his business experience to help people. He received a full-tuition scholarship to Arizona Summit Law School in Phoenix. Although family law was initially his last choice, he ironically received a CALI award for the top grade in his family law class. This recognition, combined with his personal experiences with family issues, motivated him to pursue a career in family law.. Karl finds great reward in helping clients navigate troubling times and move forward, emphasizing the importance of family relationships. Karl is dedicated to doing whatever he can to assist clients in reaching a better place, supported by the incredible team at Davis Miles.

Jonathan M. Carlson is an associate attorney with Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara in its Arizona office.  He focuses his practice on general liability defense and construction litigation.  Mr. Carlson earned his Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School in April 2014, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2011, graduating with a major in English Language and Literature and a minor in Political Science.. While in law school, Mr. Carlson was a member of the Dean's list and was the recipient of the Community Service Award.  He also served as a law clerk with the Superior Court of Arizona and interned with the State Bar of Arizona in the Continuing Legal Education and Attorney Regulation programs.  Additionally, Mr. Carlson worked at the Nevada Attorney General's Office in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and as an intern with the Nevada State Legislature.. Prior to joining Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, Mr. Carlson worked as an associate at a firm focusing on the areas of professional liability defense with an emphasis on medical malpractice and long term care defense.. Mr. Carlson in licensed to practice law in Arizona and is a member of the Arizona State Bar.

John Skabelund is recognized in the top 1% of lawyers nationally.  He specializes in asset protection, which means he protects clients' assets from lawsuits. Mr. Skabelund regularly protects estates ranging from $500,000 to more than $100 million for clients such as real estate investors, business owners, executives, and professionals in diverse industries. His ability to explain complex legal matters in plain English has earned him the trust and respect of his clients, who describe him as having the heart of a teacher.

Jessica Tinoco is Lead Litigation Attorney at Vrana Law Firm. Practicing as a lawyer since 2013, she has the experience to handle tough cases involving accidents at work, severe auto and trucking accidents, and complicated cases requiring litigation. Jessica’s areas of practice include personal injury, bad faith, medical malpractice, work accidents, dog bites, and wrongful death.. Jessica worked as a legal assistant and quickly moved up to litigation paralegal handling personal injury claims for six years. Jessica attended Arizona State University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies and a Certificate in International Relations. She graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2012.. While in law school, Jessica earned the highest recognitions in Legal Writing and Claims Against Governmental Entities. Jessica worked for the Arizona Justice Project for post-conviction relief, and also interned for the Staff Attorney’s Office at the United States District Court for the District of Arizona under the direction of Chief Deputy Peter Lantka.. Born in Zacatecas Mexico, Jessica moved to the United States with her family at age six. Being bilingual, Jessica helps many clients who prefer a native Spanish speaking personal injury attorney.. Jessica joined Vrana Law Firm in 2021. Prior to this, she was with Cruz & Associates.

Jami Goldman joined Davis Miles, PLLC in 2024, bringing extensive experience in family law as well as social security disability, and landlord/tenant matters. She has been a dedicated family law attorney since 2017.. Jami's legal career began with clerkships at the Attorney General's Office in Michigan and the Maricopa County Superior Court. She has held positions with Bill Gordon & Associates (2012-2017) and Fendon Law Firm, PC (2012-2015). She also owned the Goldman Law Group, PLLC from 2010 to 2024.. Throughout Jami’s legal career, Jami has earned numerous awards due to her representation of clients. As recent as 2024, Jami was honored with the Client Champion Award - Platinum by Martindale-Hubbell, named a Top Rated Lawyer by Avvo, and received the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. These accolades reflect her commitment to providing exceptional legal services and her respected standing in the legal community.. Originally from Highland Park, Illinois, Jami moved to Arizona in 1996. She graduated from Chaparral High School and Scottsdale Community College, where she was active in student government, Phi Theta Kappa, and the women's soccer team. She earned a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in International Studies from California State University, Hayward. Jami completed her legal education at Michigan State University College of Law. Jami is a current member of the Arizona Jewish Lawyers Association, Travis Manion Foundation, and the Collaborative Bar of Arizona.. Jami Goldman is a dedicated and accomplished attorney whose extensive experience and numerous accolades make her a valuable asset to Davis Miles, PLLC. Her dedication to her clients and her community involvement further highlight her commitment to the field of law.

Jacqueline practices in the areas of labor and employment. Within the employment context, she represents workers facing discrimination and wrongful termination due to age, gender, race, ethnicity or disability. In this capacity, she has faced both public and private employers, before the Industrial Commission of Arizona (ICA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and state and federal court. In addition, Jacqueline advises employees on their rights to engage in protected concerted activities and represents unions before the National Labor Relations Board in representation proceedings and post-hearing motion practice. Her past experience as a field examiner with the National Labor Relations Board has given her the insight to effectively represent clients before the NLRB.. Prior to co-founding Barton Mendez Soto PLLC, Jacqueline served as in-house counsel of labor affairs for U-Haul International, Inc. and was an associate with the labor and employment section of Snell & Wilmer LLP. After obtaining her law degree, Jacqueline had the honor of serving as judicial law clerk at the Arizona Court of Appeals for the Honorable Ann A. Scott Timmer, who now serves on the Arizona Supreme Court.. In addition to her labor and employment practice, Jacqueline also practices in all aspects of family law, assisting clients through their divorce and custody proceedings. She also represents clients in private adoption proceedings and guardianships.

I was a police officer and detective for 15 years before becoming a felony and DUI prosecutor.  For several years I prosecuted both felony offenses and misdemeanor and aggravated DUI's with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.. I have been practicing exclusively criminal and DUI defense for the last fifteen years.  During that time, I have successfully defended people charged with DUI, Aggravated DUI, marijuana and drug possession, marijuana and drug sales,domestic violence, robbery, burglary, sex offenses, weapons offenses, manslaughter and homicide.  I have negotiated favorable resolutions, have fought to have cases dismissed and have conducted a number of jury trials to successful outcomes.. Clients will find that they benefit from personalized and individual attention.  From start to finish, I investigate all aspects of a matter including both factual and legal issues in order to achieve the most favorable result possible.  Clients can reach me directly anytime by cell phone, text or e-mail and I am always available to answer questions and respond to their needs.

I understand the emotional difficulties of divorce, separation and paternity actions.  I know that each case presents unique facts and deserves my full attention.  My varied background includes having been a radio and television journalist and former business owner. I know my way around the court system and am an efficient litigator and advocate but do my best to settle cases whenever possible.

I have been practicing law in Arizona since 1988.  I was born and raised in northeastern Pennsylvania, attended the Pennsylvania State University; and obtained my undergraduate degree at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.  I earned my law degree, cum laude, from the Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane Washington.I worked in law firms and as a sole practitioner.  I have represented private and public corporations, individual creditors and debtors, government agencies, local, regional and national financial institutions.  I have experience representing a wide base of client interests.  My practice is now focused on creditor’s rights and commercial litigation.  Early in my career, I gained significant knowledge representing federal agencies in all aspects of closed-bank litigation. I have considerable experience with the enforcement of debt instruments; foreclosure and receivership of real property. I have represented creditors, debtors and trustees in proceedings under Chapter 11 and Chapter 7, and receivers appointed in Federal Court to collect judgments arising out of securities litigation.  I have represented contractors and suppliers in all aspects of construction litigation.  I have successfully asserted bond claims against sureties and pursued lien foreclosure litigation on behalf of suppliers and contractors. I understand the parties’ issues and concerns, and have the experience to offer solutions.  My ability to offer creative solutions comes from representing clients for over twenty two years and seeing issues and resoling them from multiple points of view.I have appeared in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Arizona Court of Appeals, and the Superior and Justice Courts throughout the State of Arizona.  I earned an AV Peer Rating, the highest, from the Martindale-Hubbell legal directory, which is defined as: "Very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the Bar."  I attended the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy (1992) and was a speaker for Lorman Seminars, Advanced Collection Techniques (November 2004); Collection Practices in Arizona (November 2005).

I have been practicing for 16 years. I started with criminal law until I went though my own divorce. I then switched to Family Law to help protect parents from what I went though. Every client has my cell phone number and I take calls on the weekends. I love what I do. No divorce is easy for the people going through it. But going through it knowing your rights, obligations and having someone there to guide you makes this tough experience less painful.

I grew up in Iowa attending Dowling High School and the University of Iowa. I received my law degree from Arizona State University in 1991.  I have lived in Chandler for 25 years and have a wife and three sons.

I focus my practice on all phases of commercial and consumer debt workout and bankruptcy services, including Chapter 11 reorganization, Chapter 7 liquidation, financial workout negotiation, creditors’ rights, and bankruptcy-related tax issues.. My clients include both buyers and sellers with significant bankruptcy sales. I work to secure favorable financial resolutions for them through out-of-court workouts or Chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy. Clients also come to me for guidance through the bankruptcy planning process, including local rules and procedures, and associated tax issues.. Throughout my career, I have assisted with the reorganization of numerous business entities; reorganization of numerous doctor, lawyer, accounting, and other professional groups and organizations; and numerous real estate ventures.. I am regularly invited to share my insights and lecture at Arizona State Bar events and at other civil, legal, and religious groups.

I am passionate about helping people formulate plans to reach their goals.  Since 1999, I have been involved in that process with hundreds of clients as a professional in the financial services industry.  In 2011, I enrolled at Arizona Summit Law School. It wasn’t always easy balancing family and school while maintaining a growing financial services company.  But with the help of my wife and others, along with some divine intervention, I graduated with honors (summa cum laude) in 2014.  The rest is history.  Now I spend my time helping individuals and families create and maintain solid estate plans – truly an important work!. On a more personal note:. Before becoming an attorney, I grew up in Scottsdale, went to Horizon High School, and then joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves.  Following my active duty training, I went on a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and later graduated from Arizona State University – go Sun Devils!  Along the way I moved to Mesa where I met my sweetheart – Jennifer.  We were married in 1999 and have since been blessed with 6 children (4 boys & 2 girls)!  So when I’m not at work, I’m usually playing with my family, fixing up the house, or playing basketball.

I am an Arizona native that never wanted to be an "ambulance chaser." However, when I finished law school I found myself taking the first job available and fell in love with the practice area. I get to help real people against the bullies of the world that are trying to take advantage of my clients when they are down on their luck. If it isn't the auto insurance carrier undervaluing claims or misapplying responsibility, it's the health insurance trying to recover the clients money, or the doctors over billing. While the substantial majority of our cases settle, there are those that need to be litigated and we're not afraid to do so. The insurance companies know this and we see the results. We want to make sure you see them too.. Our philosophy is that you should not be just another number. We keep our ratio of both staff and attorneys lower than you will see almost anywhere else. We remain accessable to you at all times. Our firm is presently two attorneys and four paralegals with two other full time staff. Despite this, every single time our phone rings it rings in the attorney's offices as well. Every after hours call, fax, text, voicemail and e-mail goes directly to my personal cell phone. You won't see us on billboards or television because our business comes from referrals from past clients, doctors and even other lawyers that trust us to handle these cases.

I am a Partner in our firm’s family law department. My practice includes representing clients in divorce cases, paternity, and post-decree actions, as well as disputes involving spousal maintenance, child support, third-party rights, guardianship, and relocation, among others.. I joined Davis Miles as an Associate in January 2019 after spending several years prosecuting felony offenses with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.. When not praciting law I enjoy spending time with my wonderful wife and children. I passionately love the outdoors as well as the conservation of wildlife and their habitat.

I am a litigation attorney in Tempe, Arizona. I focus my practice on litigation matters involving probate and trust disputes and real estate disputes and selected commercial matters (typically involving decedent estates). My experience involves cases in federal, state and administrative settings. I have resolved disputes through mediation, arbitration, as well as bench and jury trials. Should you wish to contact me you may reach me through the law firm of Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC, . Please note that sending me a message does not create an attorney/client relationship. Please do not send me confidential information by message or comment.. Area's of Focus: Probate and Trust Disputes; Mediation; Arbitration; Real Estate Disputes; Guardian and Conservator; Will Contests; Title Disputes; Civil Litigation.

I am a career criminal defense lawyer with over 25 years experience defending Arizona criminal cases.  I am certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Criminal Defense Specialist.. I understand that your case is the most important thing going on in your life.  Rest assured that your case is just as important to me and I will work tirelessly to get you the result you expect.  I am DEDICATED to my clients.. My office is different than most law firms.  I provide a level of personalized service that is unmatched by any other firm.  When you hire me to represent you on your criminal case, you will be able to contact me as often as you'd like.  You will ALWAYS have direct access to me.  I know that when you contact my office, you want to talk to me, not to some associate, paralegal, or receptionist.. I am available to my clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  I encourage all of my clients to contact me whenever they have questions.

Greg Reinhart is an associate attorney in the firm’s family law department.. Before joining Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC, Greg worked as a Certified Financial Planner and ran his own small business. After a difficult divorce, Greg realized where his passion lies and attended ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.. Since graduating from law school, Greg has focused his practice on family law matters. He believes his previous work in finance and running his own business gives him a unique perspective while working with clients to identify and value assets. However, never forgetting why he went to law school, he makes sure to treat clients with the compassion and empathy necessary when navigating a challenging time.. When not practicing law, Greg enjoys exploring the beauty of Arizona, either by bike, motorcycle or while hiking. He is thankful he gets to call our great state his home.

Experienced, compassionate elder law and special needs attorney to protect those who cannot protect themselves, including Medicaid/ALTCS planning, special needs trusts, uncontested guardianships, estate planning.