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Shelley has practiced in the area of domestic relations for more than fifteen years. Prior to that, she worked as a social worker in Nashville, TN. She has an educational background in the mental health industry which helps in the art of negotiation, mediation and courtroom presentation.

In addition to running my law practice I am a docent volunteer at the Arizona Humane Society and enjoy walking and showing dogs off to potential adopters on the weekends.  Although I enjoy practicing family law, there is no better feeling than helping a homeless animal find its forever home.  Save a life - adopt a shelter pet!

Falynn currently resides in North Scottsdale with her husband, and two sons.  Before attending law school at Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island, Falynn obtained her bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University and completed her thesis on The Unsolved Murders of Juarez, Mexico from the Barrett Honors College.  Outside of work Falynn enjoys running, reading, food/wine and spending time with her boys.

Jessica M. Cotter attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law while she worked as an intern for the Family Law Facilitators Office which she gained experience in Child Support and Child Support Enforcement. Upon graduation, she relocated to Glendale, Arizona. Ms. Cotter became a licensed attorney is 2003 and has been practicing since 2003 with her primary focus being family law. She has extensive experience in Title I-VD Child support matters as well as addressing issues involving the Soldiers and Sailors Act. Ms. Cotter is a mediator at the courts specific request, addressing custody and parenting issues. Jessica has received several awards including the Top Pro Bono Attorney award in 2007 and also Attorney of the Month award in November of 2006. Jessica currently practices at her own firm which she started in August 2007.

Steven Zachary has a unique background including over 36 years of legal experience.. After years of practicing law in both Minnesota and Arizona, Steven Zachary opened Zachary Law Group in Gilbert, Arizona.  His desire was to create a one stop law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families through their difficult legal troubles. Currently, Steven has law licenses in Arizona, Minnesota, New York and North Carolina.. Steven’s distinctive background brings the intelligence of graduating from a nationally ranked top 20 law school and the legal experience of being a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 lawyers, the American Academy of Trial Attorneys Top 100 and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top 1%.. He has the drive and tenacity from being a former two sport college athlete.  His unequaled honesty, respect and compassion come from his being a licensed minister.. With Zachary Law Group, Steven Zachary created a results-focused law firm representing clients in Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Tempe and surrounding areas of Pinal and MaricopaCounties. Zachary Law Group also has an office in Minnesota and a legal presence in Iowa.. The philosophy at Zachary Law Group is that for every problem there is a solution. We call it “Zach-It.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

Skills and Specialty:. 1989 - present: Certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in North Carolina Family Law;. 2001: Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate;. 1999: Completed course in Motor Vehicle Collision Reconstruction, Texas Engineering Extension Service, Texas A & M University.. Additional background:. I was born in Gastonia, North Carolina in 1950 to Herbert Reece Kelso (1928-2008), and Becky Hope Kelso. I was their only child. As a child, I spent a lot of time driving midget race cars and working in my dad's garage, particularly on Volkswagens. In fact, while in high school, my dad and I built a Volkswagen that we took from a junk yard. It had red metal flake paint and a sun roof. It was my pride and joy and got me back and forth to college. While in high school, I played football for four years and was selected for North Carolina Boys State. My parents encouraged me to go to college, so in 1969 I entered Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina. After obtaining a degree in history, I attended the University of South Carolina School of Law and obtained a law degree in 1975. I returned to Gastonia, North Carolina to practice law. In the early part of my career, I practiced real estate law, helping couples to purchase homes. In 1978, I opened my own office and became more of a courtroom attorney. I tried civil cases and criminal cases. In all, I have tried more than 100 jury trials in my career. Although I had always attended church, in 2000 I became involved in a Disciple Bible Study Class at River Hills Community Church. During my second year in the Bible study, I answered God's call to enter seminary in 2003. At first, I felt I would become a pastor, but later, it became apparent to me that God had another plan for me. So, after graduating from seminary in 2006 with masters degrees in divinity and Christian counseling, I returned to the practice of law. I joined the Christian Legal Society, and since returning to law practice, I have tried to conduct my practice as a ministry to the people that we serve. In June 2009, I founded the Christian Family Law Association, Inc., a nonprofit organization of attorneys and legal service providers who make the decision to view their family law practices as a ministry. See, . Our goal is to equip family law attorneys to view their family law practices as a ministry.