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Bonnie attended Arizona State University (ASU) and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in social work in 1999. While completing her Master’s degree, also at ASU, Bonnie worked in child welfare settings and in mental health. She earned her Master’s degree in social work in 2001. She also earned a certificate of specialization in child welfare which involved comprehensive classes involving social conditions such as substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse and mental health. Bonnie began working in social work in Arizona and that continued until she graduated from Law School at n 2012.. Bonnie was admitted to the State of Bar of Arizona in April 2013. She has been practicing since that time in Juvenile law at the Attorney General’s Office with some crossover experience with probate, criminal, mental health, and family law. She also has unique experience in crossover juvenile delinquency and dependency cases, including the STRENGTH court which focuses on victims of sex trafficking. Bonnie has successfully litigated hundreds of contested hearings and trials. She has been involved in the most complicated and high-profile cases, including those that involve selecting, examining and cross-examining or impeachment of experts. Bonnie litigated two cases that have become Arizona Supreme Court precedent. Bonnie has also been responsible for training and mentoring other attorneys for several years.. Bonnie has been very highly regarded and respected in child welfare after having worked in it for over 20 years. Bonnie is known to staunchly advocate for her clients and to defend or assert their rights without fail. She is effective in communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. Bonnie has an uncanny ability to think outside the box and to think critically to formulate solutions that are reasonable and workable for all involved. Bonnie has superior knowledge of the workings of the Department of Child Safety policies and procedures, and holds them to those. She knows how to access resources and put a client’s best case forward, highlighting their important efforts. Bonnie also has extensive knowledge of kinship care issues and the foster licensing process, as Bonnie has been a licensed placement herself. Bonnie never gives less than 110 percent in anything she does and she will do the same for every client she has.. On a personal note, Bonnie has two siblings and 9 nieces and nephews. In addition, Bonnie is the god-mother to 7 children. Bonnie enjoys painting, music, and everything Disney.

Austin White, also known as Sundown, is the founder and lead attorney for the Law Office of Austin White, PLLC. Prior to becoming an attorney, he clerked for the Law Offices of David D. White while finishing his law degree and continued at the firm as an attorney after graduation. Austin White has focused primarily on family law and has handled numerous complex divorces and custody cases.. Arizona divorce attorney, Austin White, is a skillful negotiator that prides himself in reaching favorable settlements for his clients in lieu of expensive litigation. Austin White focuses on providing personal service and nurturing an optimal attorney-client relationship. He will take the time to carefully explain the law, your options, and likelihood of success, as well as providing a cost benefit analysis.. Austin White earned a B.S. in both Business Management and Marketing from the Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business, graduating summa cum laude. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He is a member of the Arizona Bar and State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section. In his spare time, Austin is highly involved in athletic activities and he is a health and fitness enthusiast.

I studied as an undergraduate at Arizona State University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies and graduated with honors.  I have always believed in the importance of advocating for others, and decided to pursue a law degree in order to make a career out of that passion.  I received my law degree from the Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at Arizona State University, where I was named a Pedrick Scholar for her academic achievement.. During law school, I developed a passion for family law on both a personal and professional level.  I am currently a practicing family law attorney, and handle a variety of legal issues, including divorce, child custody (legal decision-making), parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, severance and adoption, and post-decree modification and enforcement.  I understands the emotional and sensitive nature of family law issues, and believe in the importance of having an understanding, trustworthy and approachable relationship with each client.. Prior to joining Wilson-Goodman Law Group, I worked with the Arizona Justice Project, where I worked as an advocate for inmates filing for post-conviction relief, based on wrongful convictions and manifest injustices.

Hello, I’m glad we have found each other. My name is Michael Alvarez and I look forward to helping you and your family through this difficult time in your lives. First things first, you will get through it and I will be there to help you along the way.. Now a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I attended Arizona State University for my undergraduate and law school education. I am an attorney practicing in the areas of family and juvenile law throughout all of Arizona. I represent persons and families in a variety of different legal matters including dissolution of marriage (fancy term for divorce), legal separation, child support, paternity (establishing parental rights), parenting time (where the child/children will live on a day-day or week/week schedule), legal decision-making (which parent gets to make major life decisions for the child, mainly educational and non-emergency medical decisions), spousal maintenance (aka alimony), modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, Department of Child Safety (DCS) cases, dependency, termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption.. I’m currently happily stationed at Barreda Law, PLLC as a Partner with an amazing team of attorneys and paralegals. Prior to my current position I worked in one of Arizona’s largest family law firms in Downtown Phoenix. In this role I represented hundreds of Clients in over 9 counties in Arizona. Prior to entering private practice, I was an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where I represented the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) in dependency, guardianship, severance, and adoption matters. While with that office, I appeared in several hundred court hearings, including trials, evidentiary hearings, and mediations. As a result of these diverse experiences, I have extensive in court experience as well as settlement and mediation skills.. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

I am a family law attorney practicing in the East Valley since 1989. I am dedicated to assisting my clients and helping them through this difficult time in their life. It is my goal to take the burden and stress associated with family law matters off my clients so that they can begin the process of rebuilding their lives. I do not believe in game playing or needlessly increasing attorney's fees. I strive to resolve every case without court intervention if settlement is fair and appropriate given the risks of a judge making the decisions. However, if settlement proposals are not what I believe to be fair, I have no problem litigating matters and try to make this process as painless for my client's as possible. I keep my client's informed every step of the way and do my best to obtain the best possible outcome for each and every client.

I began practicing in April of 2009.  I was a paralegal for 25 years prior to entering law school.  I have been working in the legal field for 39 years.  I handle all family law issues, including divorce, child custody, Wills and adoptions.  I also handle criminal cases and automobile accidents .  Office #. Email:   .. initial consult for 1/2 hour is $50

I truly love helping people.  As an attorney I feel that  I am able to help people every day.  I pride myself on being honest and providing the very best personal service to my cleints.  Contact me if you want a hard working, honest, and effective attorney who gets results.

Joanna has over ten years of legal experience, including extensive litigation experience. Over the years, Joanna has developed a legal philosophy centered around communication. Open and honest communication between the attorney and client—as well as with opposing parties and counsels—allows a case to move smoothly. Communication is key to getting results and Joanna encourages clients to be upfront and honest. Joanna likewise will communicate expectations, keep clients informed about case status and next steps, and fight for her clients’ success.. In addition to being a fierce advocate in the courtroom, Joanna works to enhance communication between parties to settle cases and avoid costly or needless litigation. Joanna ensures that her clients feel supported in each step of a proceeding from intake through conclusion. She is responsive and is always willing to take time to explain the consequences of a legal ruling or speak with the clients to ensure that they are on the same page as to next steps in their case.. Joanna is admitted in both New York and Arizona. She has directed legal non-profit programs centered on affordable housing and has had the opportunity to teach at University of Nevada Boyd School of Law. More recently, she was an Arizona Assistant Attorney General representing the Department of Child Safety. In this role she gained daily courtroom time and extensive trial experience. Joanna uses her experience and comfort in the courtroom to put her client at ease, tell their story, and advocate so the Judge understands their positions.. Personal:. Joanna is originally from Brooklyn, NY, but has lived and loved the Southwest since 2015. Joanna enjoys taking in nature, going on hikes, and enjoying the local restaurants and food festivals. In addition to being out and about, Joanna enjoys downtime with her family watching movies.

Arizona Family Law attorney practicing family law or domestic relations including Arizona divorce, custody, child support, paternity, prenuptials, and mediation. Certified Amicable Divorce Professional and collaboratively trained.. Steph Harper Easterling’s knowledge and persuasive skills benefit her clients whether in settlement or litigation. Steph began her legal career in 2004. Before moving to Arizona in 2012, she was admitted to practice law in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Missouri. Since 2012, Steph regularly participates in Arizona Veterans StandDown, Law Day for Women, Fresh Start for Women Arizona Foundation and ABC 15 Let Joe Know on the Road. Steph is a member of the Family Law Sections of both the State Bar of Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Association, as well as a member of Arizona Women Lawyers Association and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Steph also serves as a Judge Pro Tempore for Maricopa County Superior Court.

Ms. Palmer is a 2016 graduate of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, and is admitted to practice law in Arizona .. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Palmer was a litigation paralegal in Maricopa County, Arizona for nearly 30 years, and primarily worked on family law matters for approximately 14 years.. Ms. Palmer is an advocate for abused and victimized women, and works closely with Against Abuse in Pinal County.. Although a great deal of Ms. Palmer's experience has been in Maricopa County, her heart and home are in Pinal County.  Her practice is now almost exclusively in Pinal County, although she occasionally takes cases in Maricopa, Graham, Pima and Cochise Counties.  Palmer Law Grouop, PLLC is conveniently located on Florence Boulevard in Casa Grande.

Nichole Oblinger’s passion within family law comes from helping families through emotionally challenging decisions to achieve workable solutions. She believes in her role as a counselor first and foremost and is committed to her mission of guiding her clients through what is often a very tumultuous time to help them build successful and independent lives. She represents both men and women in a variety of family law-related issues, including separation and divorce, child custody and child support cases, spousal support (alimony), guardianships, adoptions, modifications, contempts, restraining orders, and fighting allegations of physical abuse and substance abuse. She is extremely experienced crafting prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements. Attorney Oblinger has dealt with a wide range of clients including those with a net worth in the millions and those holding complex business structures and trusts.. Attorney Oblinger graduated summa cum laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio, Texas, after graduating with the same honors from Arizona State University West. She was a judicial intern with the Texas Fourth Court of Appeals. Nichole provided representation on behalf of the Department of Child Safety as a Special Counsel for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office in the Child and Family Protection Division. Before moving to Massachusetts and joining O’Connor Family Law, Attorney Oblinger practiced in the areas of family law and bankruptcy for many years with the Boates Law Firm, LLC (previously Boates and Crump, PLLC). Impressively, she has presided as a Judge Pro Tem for Family Court in Arizona. She is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Arizona.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in United States and surrounding areas.

Free Consultation – call for appointment -. Please visit our website for client testimonials.. Areas of practice include but are not limited to the following: Divorce; Custody; Child Support; Visitation/Parenting Access Schedules; Alimony; Distribution of Marital Assets and Division of Debt; Paternity actions; and Adoptions.. Advocacy. If you are going through a divorce or a related conflict Attorney Nancy Vavra can provide you the legal protection, advocacy and guidance that you need. Her many years of litigation experience and family court experience includes a variety of services relevant to divorce and its surrounding issues, including that of a court appointed guardian ad litem (child advocate) and mediator in family law. Whatever your circumstances she is able to provide assured, experienced and caring divorce law legal services. There is no question that divorce is stressful and all of its related issues raise many concerns regarding property, home and children. It is a time of great transition and change is often painful. Nancy prepares each case for the possibility of trial but her goal is to reach an amicable settlement thereby reducing its cost to you, both financially and emotionally. While divorce can be very contentious, Nancy Vavra is straight-forward as she resolves conflicts with as little discord as possible. Her legal experience and sincere desire to help you navigate through this difficult time in your life, will help you achieve the legal results you desire and allow you to take the next step into your new life.. MediationFamily Conflict Resolution Through Mediation:. Nancy J. Vavra is trained in mediation and has served to mediate domestic conflicts privately and within the court system. While courts are essential to our justice system, mediation is often quicker and a less expensive alternative for the resolution of disputes. Here in South Carolina, mediation is a concept whose time has come. Many of the respected judiciary require that parties to litigation pursue mediation in an effort to resolve their disputes. Attorneys are always welcome to participate but are not required in the mediation process. You may wish to consider mediation if:. ATTORNEY and COUNSELOR AT LAW since 1986; concentrating in family law issues since 1995.. Nancy has over twenty years of legal experience, much of it handling litigation in matters concerning families. Originally licensed in New Jersey(1987) and subsequently in Connecticut (1991) and South Carolina (2008), Nancy had served as a Family Court Special Master between 1999 and 2006. In 2006, she moved with her family to the Charleston area in South Carolina. There, Nancy is committed to assisting families with the resolution of domestic issues in a dignified and cost effective way. She is a former member of the Board of Directors for the Mediation and Meeting Center of Charleston and conducts her law practice and mediation business from an office in downtown Charleston, just three blocks from the Charleston County courthouse.. Her areas of practice include but are not limited to the following: Divorce; Custody; Child Support; Visitation/Parenting Access Schedules; Alimony; Distribution of Marital Assets and Division of Debt; Paternity actions; and Adoptions.. Nancy is committed to pursuing the resolution of conflict with thorough preparation and determined advocacy. She will exhaust all reasonable efforts to resolve the issues without the necessity for trial but has the experience to litigate and achieve a just and equitable result.