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Family law cases are unique in that so much is on the line.  A divorce faces you with personal challenges on what life will look like in the future and alot of that is dependent upon how the divorce case resolves.  If there are children involved, the entire dynamic changes even more.. With a military background and a passion for helping resolve family law issues, Jon is prepared to provide strong advocacy and an honest assessment of your options.  Whether it is brokering a settlement that protects your interests or handling your case through trial, you can be confident that you are taking the right path with Jon at your side.

Family Law and Criminal Defense Attorney licensed to practice law in Arizona state and federal courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Excellent defense, honest work.

Estate planning, probate and trust, guardianship/conservatorship.

Español es mi primer idioma y sé lo que es estar en un pais ajeno en un sistema ajeno sin entender la cultura y los derechos que proponen. Mi primer enfoque siempre es mi cliente y asegurar que entiende el proceso para poder apoyarlo en defender contra acusaciones penales. Inmigre a los EEUU de pequeña y eso me da una ventaja en poder guiarlo y representarlo como si fuera parte de mi familia.. I am a dedicated defense attorney who has worked defending people against serious criminal charges for the last 23 years.  I believe that my client's come first and I work very hard at making sure clients rights are protected at every stage.  I am not here to make a name for myself, my concern is you, your rights and your family.  As a long-time public servant I have worked to make sure that the presumption of innocence continues to mean something and that we do not allow the government to take that away or take it for granted.. I have litigated violent crimes, white collar, criminal immigration, drug charges and sex offenses.  I have also defended juveniles against serious charges like homicide, manslaughter, assault on a federal officer, as well as large conspiracy cases.  I have represented my clients before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as well.  Your rights are my concern.

Elizabeth is third generation Tucsonan. She graduated cum laude from Connecticut College before moving to New York City where she worked in the capital markets industry as a legal assistant for Davis Polk & Wardwell. Elizabeth returned to Tucson in 2009 and is a graduate of the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law. In 2013, she joined Fleming & Curti as an Associate.. Elizabeth’s practice focuses on guardianship, conservatorship, estate planning, and trust administration. Elizabeth is a licensed private fiduciary and enjoys working as guardian, conservator, trustee and/or personal representative.  She has a passion for public speaking and has presented on different topics including Charitable Gift Planning, Diminished Capacity and Estate Planning, Representation of Fiduciaries and Best Practices for Trustees Managing Special Needs Trusts.  Elizabeth co-Chaired the Probate and Trust track for the Arizona State Bar’s CLE by the Sea program in Summer 2017, and has been selected to co-chair the program again in 2018.  Elizabeth is a member of the Arizona State Bar Probate & Trust Executive Council.. Elizabeth also serves on the Professional Advisory Group for the Jewish Community Foundation and the Gift Planning Professional Advisory Counsel for the University of Arizona Foundation. She is currently serving as President of a local section 8 housing project, Blanche Johnson Affordable Housing, President of the Planned Giving Round Table of Southern Arizona and Vice President and Treasurer of the Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. Elizabeth loves practicing law in her hometown and is fortunate to work in a dog-friendly office, where her goldendoodle, Duncan, joins her at work. Outside the office, Elizabeth enjoys gardening, grilling and paddle boarding with her husband, Doug.

Efthymios Katsarelis is a dedicated Tucson criminal defense attorney at Katsarelis Law Criminal Defense Attorneys, with over 20 years of experience defending clients against criminal charges in Arizona. After years of working in public service, Efthymios returned to private practice in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience. His passion for criminal law and care for his clients have made him a well-respected attorney in Tucson.. Efthymios’s client-focused approach sets him apart. He believes every case should be handled with personalized attention and is committed to achieving the best possible outcome. His motto, “Let me worry about your case,” reflects his dedication to lifting the legal burden from his clients' shoulders. Whether you are facing charges for domestic violence, drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, or any other criminal charge, Efthymios will work diligently to provide an effective defense strategy tailored to your unique circumstances.. With a law degree (JD) from Aristotelion Panepistimion Thessalonikis (2004), an LLM from the University of Arizona – James Rogers College of Law (2009), and a law degree (JD) from UIC John Marshall Law School (2011), Efthymios brings a broad, well-rounded educational background to his practice. His international education and years of legal experience allow him to handle even the most complex criminal defense cases, ensuring that his clients' rights are protected at every step of the legal process.. If you're facing criminal charges, contact Efthymios Katsarelis at Katsarelis Law Criminal Defense Attorneys today for a strong defense that aims help you win your case and protect your future.

Edward Cohn is an accomplished criminal defense attorney with a diverse legal background cultivated over the past 21 years. Mr. Cohn is licensed to practice law in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Michigan and is a member of the Pima County Bar Association.. He obtained a doctoral degree in law (J.D.) from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and a Masters of Law degree (LL.M.) from Boston University School of Law. Additionally, he earned a certificate in comprehensive negotiation from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.. His practice focuses on all types of crimes including: white collar criminal defense, misdemeanors, and felonies. Mr. Cohn’s in depth experience includes:. Criminal Defense, Disorderly Conduct, Assault crimes, Domestic Violence, Drug trafficking, Drug possession, Firearms violations, Embezzlement, Fraud, Theft, Homicide, and Dependency.. He also routinely handles contested hearings for orders of protections and injunctions against harassment.. Mr. Cohn is committed to public service and has worked as a guardian ad litem where he helped to protect the interests of the elderly and the intellectually challenged. He also served as an ombudsman for Jewish Family & Children’s Services, advocating for seniors in nursing homes. He and his wife, Andrea, provide respite care for foster children in Pima County.. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Edward practices law with compassion and is dedicated to his clients. He is extremely professional and well versed on a variety of legal topics. Attorney Cohn is a lawyer with integrity.

Edina is a Tucson native, a University of Arizona Alumna, and has been in practice since 2002 and with The McCarthy Law Firm since 2009. Edina practices exclusively in the area of family law and is a State-Bar Certified Family Law Specialist.. Edina’s objective in all of her cases is to help her clients move through the emotionally turbulent process of re arranging their family dynamics with as much grace, dignity and respect as possible.. While Edina practices traditional family law (litigation), she is also well-versed in the Collaborative Divorce Method (), and is a trained mediator. With this depth of training and experience, Edina can help identify the path that is best suited to your unique circumstances since no two cases or families are exactly alike, and every client deserves and receives personalized attention.. Edina’s passion is in ensuring healthy, strong families post-separation, and, therefore, she concentrates a substantial portion of her practice in the area of children’s issues (legal decision making, parenting time, child support, relocation) although Edina also handles the full range of dissolution of marriage and financial issues (spousal maintenance, retirement division, asset/debt division). Edina also serves on as a Parenting Coordinator, Best Interests Attorney and Child’s Attorney.. Edina’s community involvement includes the following: past volunteer with the Volunteer Lawyers Program, a member of the World Care Board of Directors for several years, and member of Tucson Sunrise Rotary from 2003-2009. Currently Edina is a financial supporter of Step Up 2 Justice and volunteers with Ben’s Bells.. Edina’s professional endeavors include developing and presenting (with colleagues) multiple Continuing Legal Education seminars for the Arizona State Bar, Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AzAFCC), and the Pima County Bar.. Outside the law, Edina regularly practices yoga, enjoys hiking, winter sports, travel, and is an animal-lover who is often found in the company of her Australian Shepherd, Bailey.

Doug is a former Navy Nuclear Submarine officer and Air Force JAG who worked with the Department of Defense and Department of State (the US Embassy in Kabul) while deployed to Qatar and Afghanistan to help draft the Status of Forces Agreement and Bilateral Security Agreement signed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai in September 2014. Also, while Doug was deployed, he briefed a 1-Star General on developing Intelligence Law issues on a weekly basis, as well as (among other things) advising US Central Command on information releases regarding detainees and other sensitive records.. How does this help you? Doug knows how to manage multiple areas of the law while bringing efficiency and a unique personal touch. In other words, you won’t be our only client, but our goal is to make you feel like you’re our only client.. Doug met his wife in Tucson while earning his Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona College of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.  Doug also graduated from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2012 where he earned the Ralph E. Long Memorial Award for Outstanding Contribution to the College of Law in 2011, the Gonzales-Villarreal Bridge Program Award in 2012, and earned several other scholarships and awards (read below in Doug's Avvo profile for more information).. Also, while earning his Law Degree, Doug worked for the Law School’s Veterans’ Advocacy Clinic; Chief Judge John Roll’s office in the Federal District Court in Tucson, Arizona; and Judge Eileen Hollowell’s chambers at the Bankruptcy Court in Tucson, Arizona. Doug also argued an immigration/asylum case at the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California, under the Law School’s Ninth Circuit Pro Bono Appellate program. During Law School, Doug was an Editor for the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy (Vol 35, Issue 1), and worked with University of Arizona MBA students in the MBA & Law School’s Law, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation Program where he acted as counsel and volunteered his time at the Arizona Center for Innovation assisting current and future Entrepreneurs to develop and protect their rising enterprises.. On the side, Doug spends as much time as he can with his wife and four children, assists Churches, Schools, and Religious Non-Profits, and is an Allied Attorney with Alliance Defending Freedom, a First Amendment Legal Advocacy Organization. Admissions: Supreme Court of Arizona Federal District of Arizona Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Follow Doug on Twitter:  @DougNewborn. Like Our Page on Facebook:

Donna Aversa is a partner in the Tucson, Arizona based law firm Leonard & Felker, P.L.C., where she has practiced law since 1987.. Donna helps her clients solve problems, avoid conflicts and resolve disputes by advising them regarding legal alternatives. When necessary, she represents her clients at administrative hearings, Superior Court and Arizona Court of Appeals.. In addition to sending her to meetings and to Court, her fire service clients have sent her into a live burn simulator, put her on a 100 foot platform and sent her to firework shooter school. She still has all her fingers.. To complement her law practice, Donna spent over ten years as an adjunct faculty member for the Tucson campus of the University of Phoenix teaching graduate and undergraduate classes in business law, employment law and ethics. She is a regular presenter at the Arizona Fire District Association, has presented at the International Associain of Women in Fire & Emergency Services and the International Association of Fire Chiefs' Fire Rescue International conferences.

Dawn is an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney.  Dawn is a strong advocate for her clients and their needs.  Dawn excels at settlement negotiations; however, she is an experienced litigator who is capable of taking your matter to trial.  Dawn puts her client's needs first and understands that paramount to many cases is the affect on their children.  Dawn is tireless in her efforts to resolve your case.. Dawn is a University of Arizona graduate and while not a native Tucsonan, calls Tucson home.

Darren Clausen is a native Tucsonan with a legal practice serving Southern Arizona. He specializes in personal injury law, with cases ranging from car accidents and slip and fall to medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death.

Daniel J. Quigley earned his B.S. in Business Administration with High Distinction from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management in 1982 and his Juris Doctor cum laude from the Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law in Chicago in 1986. Dan’s practice has focused on representing businesses and governmental entities in complex litigation matters (including antitrust, loan enforcement, contract disputes, and regulatory matters), complex business transactions (including asset and corporate acquisitions and dispositions, the origination and workout of large construction, real estate, and commercial loans), often representing technology based companies, and intellectual property matters (including software licensing, protection of trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights, and research, development, marketing, and confidentiality agreements).  A substantial portion of Dan’s practice has involved representing Indian tribes, including in matters relating to gaming, real estate, contracts, construction and financing, water, tort claims, and elections, including both transactional matters and litigation in the federal, state, and tribal courts. Dan has been awarded an “AV” Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell.. Dan has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America since 2005, and  now is listed by Best Lawyers for his work in Commercial Litigation, Information Technology Law, Technology Law, Gaming Law, and Native American Law.  Dan was selected by Best Lawyers as the “Lawyer of the Year” for Native American Law in Tucson for 2019 and again for 2021 and 2025.  Dan also was included in the 2007 and 2011- 2025 editions of Southwest Super Lawyers for business litigation.. Dan is a Senior Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, an honorary society of trial lawyers recognizing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers based upon effectiveness and accomplishment in litigation at the trial and appellate levels.. Dan formerly was a partner with Brown & Bain, P.A. (now Perkins Coie), Quigley & Whitehill, PLC, and Rusing Lopez & Lizardi, PLLC.  From 2003 - 2013, Dan also served as General Counsel to the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, which operates the Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Arizona.

Dane joined the firm in January 2018 and has two years of experience at a local commercial litigation firm. Dane earned his J.D. at the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law, where he served on the board of the Arizona Journal of International & Comparative Law. The Journal published his Note, “Buying Property In Mexico’s Restricted Zone: The Missed Opportunity That Was The 2013 Beltrones Proposal To Amend Article 27 Of The Mexican Constitution.” While in law school, Dane worked as a judicial extern for Pima County Superior Court Judge Gus Aragón. He spent his undergraduate years at the University of Arizona, where he received a degree in history with a minor in sociology.. Dane is a native Tucsonan and enjoys practicing law in his hometown. In his spare time, he enjoys playing city league baseball, exploring the outdoors around Tucson, and studying 19th and 20th Century United States history.

Colleen has been an attorney in Arizona since 1986 and has specialized in estate planning and trust administration since 1995.  She is a native of Kansas City, but is happy to have planted permanent roots in the Southwest.

Christopher M. Jeffrey is the founding attorney at the Law Office of Christopher M. Jeffrey. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and obtained his J.D. from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.Chris started his legal career working in the corporate legal sector before starting his own firm in May 2019. He is admitted to both the Arizona state and federal bar and a member of the Pima County Bar Association. Chris is also associated with several non-profits, including the Community Outreach Program for the Deaf and the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

Certified Specialist in Estates and Trusts by the State Bar of Arizona.

Cathleen J. Henniges, formerly Cathleen J. Smith, was admitted to the practice of law in 2014. She is committed to maintaining Tucson Legal, PLLC's high standards for quality legal representation.. Cathleen was born in Tucson, Arizona, where she has lived her entire life. Cathleen graduated as a top ten student from Mountain View High School and continued her education at The University of Arizona where she was admitted to the Honors College as well as to the prestigious Eller College of Management. Cathleen pursued a double major in the fields of Business Economics & Business Management and in 2011 was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration With Honors & Summa Cum Laude. In 2011, Cathleen was admitted to the distinguished James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona where she was honored to work as an Editorial Assistant to Professor of Law William K. Sjostrom, Jr. to assist with editing his publications on Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Organizations. While in law school, Cathleen focused on business and tax matters, writing her doctoral thesis entitled “A Comparative and Practical Analysis of Arizona Limited Liability Companies for Asset Protection.” In 2014, Cathleen was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor Cum Laude. Cathleen has worked at her father’s law office all of her life, advancing from a junior administrative assistant, legal assistant and law clerk while attending law school. In October 2014, Cathleen joined the Law Offices of Tucson Legal, PLLC as an associate attorney and joined Charles R. Smith as a partner in 2024.  Cathleen married Alex Henniges in August 2015, and they have two daughters.. Cathleen is a member of the Pima County Bar Association, the State Bar of Arizona, and the American Bar Association. Cathleen is admitted to practice law in all State courts throughout Arizona, the United States District Court in and for the District of Arizona, the United States Bankruptcy Court in and for the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Tax Court. Cathleen is additionally authorized to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service.. Cathleen has received many honors and awards during her education. She was honored with a Certificate in Tax Law and Policy from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, an Excellence for the Future Award in Pre-Trial Litigation and Corporate Taxation from CALI, and was recognized with Honors in legal writing.. Cathleen works with the exceptional staff at Tucson Legal, PLLC to further the interests of our clients as best we are able.

Carol is licensed to practice in Arizona state and federal courts, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.  After graduating from the University of Arizona College of Law, Carol clerked for the Honorable Philip G. Espinosa at the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Honorable Christopher P. Staring at the Pima County Superior Court. At Hernandez & Hamilton, PC, she focuses on criminal appeals, post-conviction proceedings, and pre-trial motion practice.

Carl A. Piccarreta received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from the University of Toledo. (1977, 1980) He is admitted to practice in Arizona and Ohio, as well as United States District Court for Arizona and the Ninth Circuit United States Court of Appeals. Carl limits his practice to personal injury.. Carl was the recipient of a Reginald Heber Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship.  He has served on and chaired the Tucson City Magistrate Merit Selection Commission and the Arizona Supreme Court’s Judicial Performance Review Commission.  Currently, he is the only Tucson lawyer appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court’s committee on the Rules of Evidence and mentor/coordinator for the Pima County Superior Court’s “Courts Are Us” program.  In addition, he is a Pima County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem and an Adjunct Assistant Profession of Law at the University of Arizona’s James E. Roger’s College of Law.  He teaches Pretrial Litigation.. In 2012, Carl was appointed to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers.  He is a peer-rated AV lawyer in Martindale-Hubbell.  Carl is actively involved in the community as President of Tucson Metro Soccer League, the state’s largest recreational men’s soccer league.  He serves on the Board of Directors to the Southern Arizona Legal Aid.  Prior to that, he served many years as a Board member to the Susan G. Komen For The Cure breast cancer foundation.

Call for a free consultation.  Since 2010, Michelle Michelson has been representing individuals in their claims for Social Security Disability benefits. She represents claimants at each level of the administrative appeals process and in federal court.. Michelle previously worked at the Arizona Center for Disability Law where she focused on mental health issues. Before that she was an associate attorney with the firm of Corey & Kime, P.C. in Tucson, Arizona. After law school, Michelle had the privilege of working as a law clerk for the Honorable Louis H. Pollak, United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.. Michelle graduated from Washington University School of Law with a J.D. in May 2000 (Class Rank: Top 3%).. In May 1995, she received a Master of Social Work degree from San Francisco State University.

Bryan Schiller was born in Merrick, New York. He received his under-graduate degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona in December, 1997. Mr. Schiller attended law school at the California Western School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 2001.. Mr. Schiller became a member of the State Bar of Arizona in 2003. He joined Goldberg & Osborne in August, 2004. Mr. Schiller is a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. Mr. Schiller is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court, District of Arizona. He has dedicated his practice to helping the victims of personal injury.. Mr. Schiller and his wife, who is also an attorney, have three beautiful children. Mr. Schiller is on the Board of Directors for the Mohave County Bar Association. He enjoys cycling and coaching Little League. His marathon relay team finished first in the Tucson Marathon. He has twice completed the El Tour de Tucson bicycle race to raise money for Tucson charities.. Mr. Schiller was the Managing Attorney of the Goldberg & Osborne offices in Central Tucson,East Tucson and Casa Grande and was a Managing Attorney in Mohave County for 15 years.. In May of 2019 Mr. Schiller and his wife Jennifer Schiller, Esq. opened Schiller Accident Injury Law. They proudly handle Personal Injury and Diminished Resale Value cases all over the state of Arizona with offices in Pima and Mohave counties.

Bradley Thrush is a longtime Tucsonan who has devoted his life to protecting the rights of others. After receiving his undergraduate degree from The University of Arizona and doing graduate work at UCLA, Mr. Thrush entered The University of Arizona Law School because “someone needs to stand up for the individual.”. At law school, Mr. Thrush was an editor on the school’s Journal of International and Comparative Law, but his heart was that of a trial attorney. Before graduating law school, Mr. Thrush had already represented clients in three jury trials and numerous bench trials. After law school, to better hone his trial skills, Mr. Thrush joined the City of Tucson Public Defenders Office where he successfully defended hundreds of cases. In 1997, Mr. Thrush entered private practice where he has exclusively focused on representing people injured by the acts of others. Together with his associates, Mr. Thrush has assembled a team of skilled trial lawyers whose focus is the quality representation of persons who have been injured by the negligence of others, who have been accused of crimes, and who are involved in divorce and other family law matters

Born and raised in El Centro, California, Riisa Petersen has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of her fellow Arizonans. The Justice System can be difficult to navigate alone, and after nearly a decade practicing law Riisa has built a reputation based on experience, determination, grit and an unwavering dedication to YOU, her client.. Riisa attended law school at Tucson's own James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. After graduation, she was immediately hired as a prosecutor in the Pima County Attorney's office, where she specialized in DUI and domestic abuse prosections. It was there that Riisa learned the "prosecutor's playbook.". In time, Riisa decided that her true desire was to defend the accused. She took her knowledge of the "prosecutor's playbook" and was immediately hired into a prominent Tucson firm in the private sector. For the last seven years, she has been working to defend the accused using her firsthand knowledge of prosecutorial tactics. Riisa knows what moves the prosecutor will make against you, making her better able to defend you against them. In addition to criminal defense, Riisa successfully built and managed the Family Law and Domestic Relations wing of the firm in which she became second in command. It would continue to thrive throughout her tenure.. Today, Riisa operates her own practice based on the respect, experience and reputation that she has earned in Tucson's legal community. Her philosophy is simple: YOU are her priority. Your defense is her duty and your right. When you retain the Petersen Law Firm, you won't end up with a nameless first year attorney. You get Riisa, every time.. Don't gamble your future on an "associate" attorney. Experience matters. As a successful trial attorney and litigator with firsthand knowledge on both sides of the criminal system and unparalleled leadership experience in family law, nobody is better prepared to defend your rights and fight for you and your family.

Bill Bache and his law partner, Frances Lynch, work as team to obtain justice for victims of serious personal injury and wrongful death. In recent years they have recovered substantial compensation for the families of people killed in motor vehicle accidents caused by: negligent road design and maintenance, drunk driving, and the over-serving of alcoholic beverages by a bar. They have helped numerous people regain their lives after suffering devastating injuries, including injuries to the brain, the spine, and amputation. They have recovered millions of dollars for their clients. To achieve this record of success, they combine hard work with over 40 years of personal injury experience.  They thoroughly investigate each case and employ expert witnesses as necessary to get the proof they need. They have a passion for their clients and they work tirelessly for them, leaving no stone unturned in seeking full compensation for their losses.. Bill began his legal career working for one of the best law firms in Indiana after graduating near the top of his law school class at Indiana University. That law firm defended insurance companies and corporations in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. It was there that Bill learned about the insurance industry, and the tactics used by those companies and their lawyers to defeat claims for compensation by injury victims. After a time, Bill left that law firm to start his own firm, which would represent people, not insurance companies. He wanted to use what he had learned about the insurance industry and its tactics, to help injury victims and their families obtain justice. He has now been on the side of injury victims for over 30 years. He has lived and practiced law in Tucson since 1991.. Having grown up on farms in Pennsylvania and Indiana, Bill knows and understands hardworking people, and feels a connection to them. He has a strong work ethic, and he believes in the Golden Rule: he treats clients as he would want to be treated if he was in their situation. He cares about his clients and does everything he can to help them through the process and to recover physically, emotionally, and financially.