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Joel N. Thurston, Mdiv, Esq., is the managing partner at Keist Thurston O'Brien Law Firm.  He opened a new second office location January 2017 in northwest Peoria.  Mr. Thurston has a Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Juris Doctorate from Arizona Summit Law School.  While in law school, Mr. Thurston was the president of the ASLS Christian Legal Society, which is how he met Steven D. Keist, a local member of the Phoenix chapter of CLS.  Joel Thurston is a Religious Studies faculty member at Glendale Community College, where he has taught the religions of the world and religious philosophy for more than 10 years; he is a founding elder of Journey Church in Peoria, Arizona, and an ordained minister.  "If you are looking for a bulldog, that's not me.  Bulldogs might look good in court, but they may not be as effective as you think in getting your case settled and resolved in the most efficient and beneficial manner possible for your situation.  That doesn't mean I am a pushover.  I know when it is appropriate and necessary to be an aggressive advocate, and I am not afraid of man.  The bible says to respect everyone, but fear God alone.  That's how I try to live.". Mr. Thurston has developed outstanding legal skills in the areas of Administrative Law (For example, Arizona Board of Fingerprinting/Arizona Department of Transportation), Adoption, Contracts, Family Law, Debt Negotiation and Settlement, Estate Planning, Employment Law, Business Law, Personal Injury and Criminal Law.  Mr. Thurston has negotiated multi-million dollar settlements and prepared estate plans for estates in excess of $5 million.. Probation. Mr. Thurston is a former probation officer for Maricopa County Adult Probation Department. He taught classes for both officers and offenders, and served on a committee where meetings with probation judges led to meaningful changes for offender sentencing. Mr. Thurston specialized in Intensive Probation Supervision (IPS), which is essentially house arrest and the highest level of felony supervision. Mr. Thurston is particularly glad to assist clients with all aspects of probation, including but not limited to criminal sentencing, pre-sentence report interviews, modifying probation clients off of specialized caseloads, early termination of probation, probation violation/revocation hearings, deleting deferred jail terms, and dealing with unreasonable probation officers. Attractive aspects of probation law are the affordability of the limited scope representation and having a knowledgeable probation attorney on your side, as you walk though a very volatile season of your life.. Mediator. Joel Thurston was certified as a justice court mediator in 2013.  He has successfully mediated dozens of civil disputes in a number of justice courts throughout Maricopa County.  Mr. Thurston enjoys the peacemaking opportunity of being a lawyer.  "When clients meet with me, they are often experiencing a lot of unsettling and painful circumstances.  I seek to be a source of peace and calm in the storm.". Life Verse. My life verse is Luke 4:18-19:. “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.  He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.”. I love how I am able to live out God's call on my life as a lawyer.  I have studied the law my whole life.  I began with God's law, the foundation.  Then, I studied man's laws, which in their best forms reflect God's law.  When I was in college studying theology in the late '90s, I thought it would be awesome to have the heart of a pastor coupled with the mind and reasoning skills of an attorney. If you are looking for an attorney with a pastor's heart, I would like to serve you.  If you want a counselor who provides legal advice founded upon God's universal and timeless principles, then let me guide you through your legal troubles.

Paula Lorona works as a tireless advocate for her clients. She understands that legal issues involving family and criminal law are some of the biggest challenges people will ever face. We are here for you every step of the way. Call today for a free 30-minute consultation.

Phoenix Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney serving individuals and families throughout Arizona.. Daniel has the knowledege, ability, and experience needed to provide aggressive representation for clients facing any criminal offense or family law issue. Early in his career, Daniel was a prosecutor handling misdemeanor, felony, and serious vehicular offenses. Now, after years working at a preeminent law firm Daniel formed the Law Office of Daniel Hutto, PLLC to continue his aggressive and personalized representaiton to a greater group of Arizonans.

About Nicholas Boca:. Nicholas Boca is here to help you navigate this difficult time in your life. Nicholas confidently provides aggressive and effective representation as a result of his extensive courtroom experience. He thrives under the pressure of contentious family law cases, while lending a patient and empathetic ear to his clients, easing their worries during these difficult cases. Taking pride in reaching agreements, Nicholas’ courtroom experience informs his advice in reaching settlements. His knowledge of how issues are dealt with in a courtroom setting leads to successful negotiation and settlement of family cases.. A Phoenix, AZ native, Nicholas graduated from Arizona State University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He went on to receive his law degree from the University of San Diego. During law school, Nicholas interned at Viacom—believing he wanted to practice entertainment law—writing and reviewing contracts for MTV, VH1, and Comedy Central. Through this experience, he learned that transactional law was not for him, and instead pursued a career as a trial attorney.. Nicholas began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General's Office, representing the Department of Child Safety. In this position, he appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, mediations, and trials.. Upon leaving the Attorney General's Office, Nicholas started as an attorney with Cantor Law Group, where he now is the Managing Family Law Attorney. With Cantor Law Group, Nicholas’ trial experience continues to build, handling extremely contentious custody matters, along with high-net worth, complex, and high-profile cases, including representing athletes and celebrities.. Nicholas’ practice includes, dissolution of marriage, legal separation, high net worth/complex divorces, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, grandparent rights, DCS cases, dependency, guardianship, termination of parental rights, and adoption. He represents people in all walks of life throughout Arizona and Nationwide.. Nicholas is involved in the Arizona legal community, conducting Continuing Legal Education Events for other Arizona family law attorneys, through the State Bar of Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Association. For example, chairing the Juvenile Law Section Arizona State Bar Convention for 2020, along with moderating Judge panels for the Arizona Family Law Bar.. Additionally, he is involved in his community having sitting on the Board of Director for six years for Skate After School a local non-profit origination partnering with schools to provide skateboard instruction to underserved youth.. Personally, Nicholas spends his free time with his Wife and two Children, and has been playing the drums and guitar in bands for over twenty years.. Cantor Law Group enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the legal community because of our aggressiveness, integrity, honesty, and professionalism. Many attorneys claim to be aggressive, yet they fail to follow through. Cantor Law Group truly is Beyond Aggressive!!!. Contact Nicholas today at the Cantor Law Group by calling to learn more about your case. You can also schedule a free, confidential consultation.

I am a Certified Specialist in Family Law, and have practiced for 38 years.  At the firm, we handle all types of family law matters, including divorce, separation, modifications and enforcement of family court orders, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), all with efficiency, responsiveness, experience and assertiveness.

David focuses his practice in family law. He assists clients with divorces, child custody issues, post-decree modifications, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. David is experienced with high conflict family law matters and has tried numerous cases. He has particular expertise when dealing with issues relative to children both during dissolution and issues that arise after a client’s divorce or establishment matter. David passionately advocates for what matters most to his clients and builds a strategic, custom game plan for each. He takes pride in the details and genuinely cares for his clients and the best interests of their children. While his primarily practice is family law, David continues to have a passion for sports law and teaches both Family Law and Sports Law courses at ASU’s College of Law.

Jonathan Roeder is a Co-Founder and attorney for The Valley Law Group, a Phoenix & Gilbert based law firm that focuses primarily in the areas of divorce, family, and juvenile law throughout the state of Arizona. With what started as just a two attorney, one support staff law firm, has now grown into one of the largest and highest rated family law firms in Arizona. With what is at stake in each and every family law matter, the law firm and attorney you choose matters!. Jonathan and his team of award-winning attorneys are overturning the status quo and perception of law firms and how they operate. At The Valley Law Group, we have checked the lawyer ego at the door because we let our reputation and results speak for itself. We have helped thousands of clients all over the state of Arizona navigate through some of the most stressful and confusing times of their lives. With every case, we develop a customized and practical approach based on the independent needs and goals of every client.. We listen, we communicate, and we tenaciously advocate for our clients through every step of the court process. Legal masterminds by trade, we incorporate and embody an ethos of compassion, drive, and unrelenting work ethic in practice. Call us today for your FREE consultation and case analysis.. We can do it all:

I have been practicing law for more than 20 years.  My practice is primarily concentrated in the areas of Family Law and Civil Litigation, including Divorce, Legal Separation, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony (Spousal Maintenance), Prenuptial Agreements, Adoptions, Terminations of Rights, Modifications of Custody and Support, Same-Sex Rights, Name Changes, Orders of Protection, Wills & Trusts and Contract Litigation.

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.

I think of myself as a settlement-oriented trial attorney who is efficient, fair and strongly client focused. I am a certified family law specialist and have significant experience in complex and simple divorce and other family law cases.. I am a fourth-generation Arizonan. My parents divorced when I was young, and I was a single father throughout law school. I have been married and divorced, and have strong relationships with my children and stepchildren. Real life has taught me just as much as law school about family law.

Hershel Ber has practiced law in the State of Arizona for twenty-six years. The law firm focuses on handling divorce and family law cases, serious wrongful death actions, as well as criminal cases including assaults, drug offenses and fraudulent schemes. He has partnered on various cases with other attorneys throughout the country. Hershel has honed his litigation skills through hundreds of trials while at his law firm.. Hershel began his career as a magna cum laude graduate of Whittier Law School in 1995. He was an editor on the Law Review as well as a member of the Moot Court Honors Board, leading his team in various competitions. He received two American Jurisprudence Awards in the study of constitutional law. Mr. Ber interned for both the Federal Magistrate Judge Joseph Reichmann in the U.S. District Court - Los Angeles, California as well as the Arizona Attorney General's Environmental Enforcement Unit - Criminal Division. Mr. Ber also received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University.. Hershel Ber is a member  of the Arizona State Bar in good standing since 1995. He has been a partner in his own firm for more than twenty years having previously worked in both a criminal defense law office and an insurance defense firm. Hershel understands that client's lives, businesses and finances are turned upside down when facing serious or catastrophic litigation. Hershel's extensive experience in court helps focus his work on techniques that really matter in cases. He knows the importance of putting in the time and effort in every case to make a difference for his clients. Hershel knows the importance of hiring an attorney who has extensive courtroom experience. Hershel also believes in giving back to the community. He has dedicated his personal time to providing pro bono legal advice to indigent clients. Due to his considerable efforts, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor presented Hershel Ber with the "For Love of Justice" award for his pro bono work.

I have really enjoyed getting to know my divorce and family law clients on a personal level, as well as on a professional level.  I have maintained great relationships with my current and former clients and appreciate the opportunity to help them find solutions to their divorce and family law issues.  I would love to speak with you about your family law case if you are in need of an experienced Arizona divorce and family law attorney.. We divorce family law practice includes divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, restraining orders, estate planning, wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, and living wills.

Roger Cohen has over 40 years’ experience as a business attorney, representing clients in both litigation and transactions. He has a deep knowledge and understanding of commercial law and the litigation process and is a forceful and effective advocate for his clients. Roger’s experience as a transactional attorney adds value in the litigation setting, as he can relate the documentation process to issues that arise in business and commercial disputes. Conversely, his knowledge and skill as a litigator affords him an advantage in negotiating and drafting settlement agreements with maximum protections to his clients. This unique blend of expertise is particularly useful in workout representation.. He has long-standing relationships with business clients in a variety of industries, providing business counseling, transactional assistance and litigation services. For over 30 years, he has represented an independent escrow company, successfully defending numerous claims asserting alleged breaches of contract and fiduciary duties. He acted as Arizona lead counsel in an 18-year multiple state legal battle arising out of a jojoba investment scheme, and was litigation counsel for the receiver of a group of lenders taken over as the result of a Ponzi scheme investigation. Roger has obtained favorable results, through trial or settlement, for clients in a variety of matters, including legal and accounting malpractice, shareholder and partner disputes, employment contract and restrictive covenant disputes, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and complex collections.. Roger has published articles and spoken on a variety of topics, including the Arizona homestead and judgment lien statutes, Uniform Commercial Code Articles 2 (sales) and 9 (secured transactions), attorney conflicts and misconduct, bankruptcy appeals, and civil procedure. His article “Foreign Judgments and Community Property” was published in Arizona Attorney in November, 2009 and he co-authored “The Top 50 Leading Cases that Shaped Life and Law in Arizona’s First 100 Years” published in Arizona Attorney in February 2012. He is co-author of a chapter of the recent Thompson Reuters publication, “Inside the Minds: Strategies for Consumer Bankruptcy Appeals”.. A former law clerk to the Honorable Duke Cameron, former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, Roger has substantial experience as an appellate practitioner, having supervised and written numerous appellate briefs and argued cases in the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, California Court of Appeals, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His published decisions include: Phares v. Nutter, 125 Ariz. 291, 609 P.2d 561 (Ariz. Supreme Court 1980) (established right to debtor to seek relief from judgment registered under the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act); Corporate Inv. Business Brokers v. Melcher, 824 F.2d 786 (9th Cir. 1987) (reversing District Court and holding that Colorado franchisee was subject to jurisdiction in Arizona in suit brought by franchisor); Mid Kansas Federal Sav. and Loan Ass’n of Wichita v. Dynamic Development Corp., 167 Ariz. 122, 804 P.2d 1310 (Ariz. Supreme Court 1991) (counsel for amicus curiae Southwest Savings & Loan Assoc.); Anderson v. Contes, 212 Ariz. 122, 128 P.3d 230 (Ariz. App. 2006); Austin Shea (Arizona) 7th Street and Van Buren, L.L.C. v. City of Phoenix, 213 Ariz. 385, 142 P.3d 693 (Ariz. App. 2006) and Rackmaster Systems, Inc. v. Maderia, 219 Ariz. 60, 193 P.3d 314 (Ariz. App. 2008).

Unlike other attorneys, my number one goal is to try and settle every case that comes across my desk.  I'm passionate about finding extremely creative solutions to seemingly impossible scenarios.  In the same breath, I know that settlement is not always realistic or possible and when it's not, I am a strong and worthy advocate for you in the courtroom.. I incorporate my knowledge and expertise of the law and judicial system with my own life experiences and I understand how personal each and every situation is, especially when it involves family. I do my best to be sensitive to each client's unique set of facts and events, instead of simply viewing them as just another case number.. In other words, I treat you like I'd like my own family to be treated by an attorney: with respect, understanding and consummate professionalism.. In my personal life, I enjoy traveling, reading, playing games (I am highly competitive!), relaxing with family and friends and trying to keep my girls active and busy in the mornings and ready for a good nap in the afternoon.. I grew up in Minnesota and still have family that resides there, so I frequently head back for visits, although I try to avoid the winters at all costs!. I look forward to working with you. Together, I am confidant that we can navigate successfully through your case.

I'm Cody Hayes and I operate a law firm dedicated to helping people become unmarried without ruining the rest of their lives.  I was a teenager when my mother and stepfather transitioned out of their marriage.. As a family, we were always doing things together: Sailing trips to Catalina Island; Hiking and backpacking through every tiny canyon and stream we could find, and mountain biking and rollerblading together as a family all over the city.  My twin brother and I had the time of our lives.. I remember how confusing it was to have been there through all those good times, only to find myself with two parents who no longer wanted to be with each other. It was hard for me to understand why it wasn’t worth it for them to try again.. My parents encouraged me and my brother to ask questions. And they gave us honest answers. In the end, I remember asking each of them independently if they could see any way possible to stay their own ways, each of my parents helped me understand that being apart from one another was what would make them the happiest.. I couldn’t argue with that. I didn’t like it and it wasn’t my preference, but I could respect their decision because I knew it was the truth.. As time went on, I came to realize that the relationship I had with my parents didn’t depend on them being together at all.. And they were right about their happiness. By transitioning out of their dysfunctional marriage and moving forward with their individual lives, they became more relaxed, more joyous, and easier to be around. They both refocused on what was important to themselves and began to accomplish their personal goals again.. In a dysfunctional marriage, nobody wins. Moving forward with their lives made it possible for my parents to be happy, and enabled them to support me and my brother in ways they couldn’t have managed if they had stayed together.. At Hayes Esquire PLLC, it’s our mission to help people become unmarried without ruining the rest of their lives — and to help couples with children transition from husband and wife to partners in parenting. We achieve our goals by seeing to it that clients of the firm gain the legal information, advice, and emotional support they need to ensure that their disputes are resolved without a lot of bitterness and resentment, that their families are left intact, and that the stress and expense often associated with prolonged litigation is alleviated.. Not only is a divorce the end of a marriage, but it can also be the beginning of a fulfilling life for everyone involved. If you’d like to transition from married to unmarried in a way that moves you toward the brightest future possible, please contact us for a complimentary consultation.. Sincerely,. Cody L. HayesHayes Esquire PLLC

I was born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona and graduated locally from Horizon High School. I received my undergraduate degree from Arizona State University, graduating magna cum laude with a B.S. in Justice Studies and a minor in Political Science. I am a law school graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy.Since my admission to the Arizona Bar, I have devoted my practice primarily to the area of Domestic Relations (Family Law), but also provide services in the gaming and gambling industry, primarily in relation to internet based advanced deposit wagering pari mutuels. I recognize that every client and/or case is unique and therefore I individually devise an appropriate strategy to ensure that my client’s interest and wishes are protected and fought for.

Florence is licensed in Arizona, U.S. District Court of Arizona, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of the United States.  Florence’s Appellate work has brought her to Stanford Law School to argue before the Ninth Circuit.  Florence received her JD degree from Loyola University Chicago.  Florence has served the community by volunteering for many different programs.  Florence is a big fan of Beyonce' and has developed time management tips using Beyonce' as a guide.

Travis is a family and juvenile law attorney practicing in Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding areas. He began his legal career working with a few small Family Law Offices in the Phoenix area as an Associate Attorney. During this time, Travis appeared in numerous court hearings, trials, and mediations. As a result he has extensive experience in Family Court matters.. After spending five years working with a small family law firm in Phoenix, Travis we recruited as an attorney with Cantor Law Group. His practice includes: dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly “custody”), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, DCS cases, dependency, termination of parental rights, and adoption.. On a personal note, Travis has two dogs and a son, and his is married to his beautiful Wife. Travis loves spending time with his family. His hobbies include barbecuing on weekends, and he also officiates high school football games around the valley. Travis also enjoys going to local sporting events like Diamondbacks baseball or the Phoenix Suns, and watching Football on weekends in the fall. What Travis most enjoys is volunteering his time with a local non-profit that his Wife works for.