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In 2016, Ms. Huffman-Shayeb received her law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Shortly after becoming licensed as an attorney, Ms. Huffman-Shayeb joined ASU Alumni Law Group, where she discovered her calling to become a family law attorney. In 2018, Ms. Huffman-Shayeb decided to "hang a shingle" and founded Huffman-Shayeb Law, PLLC, a virtual law firm offering rates and flexible scheduling designed to maintain an optimal client experience.Ms. Huffman-Shayeb has largely focused her career on family law and juvenile law cases, making courtroom appearances in the Maricopa County Superior Court (including the Central Court Building, Durango Facility, East Court Building, Northeast Regional Center, Southeast Facility, and Southwest Facility), the Pinal County Superior Court, and the Pima County Superior Court. However, Ms. Huffman-Shayeb has also made appearances in numerous justice courts as well, traveling all over the State of Arizona and handling civil matters in limited jurisdiction cases.Ms. Huffman-Shayeb is a member of the Arizona Bar Association, as well as an active member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and former member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association. She is a participating attorney in the Modest Means Project of the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services, and has volunteered at the Fresh Start Women's Foundation. Huffman-Shayeb Law, PLLC is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

Erica Leavitt practices Family and Appellate Law.. Erica graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with a degree in political science.  She then attended the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, where she graduated cum laude with pro bono distinction.. Erica is licensed to practice in Arizona and is admitted to both the state and federal bar.

Sara Swiren is an owner of Swiren & Witzleb, PLLC, in Phoenix, Arizona. She represents clients throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area and devotes her practice exclusively to family law matters.. After graduating summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science in marketing from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University in 2004, Mrs. Swiren earned her law degree from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2007. While in law school, she was Vice President of the Sports & Entertainment Law Students Association and served as a judicial extern to the Honorable Steven D. Sheldon (ret.) of the Family Court Division of the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County. She has been admitted to practice in Arizona since 2008.  Prior to forming Swiren & Witzleb, PLLC, Mrs. Swiren had her pwn practice and worked as an assoatiate with several Phoenix area family law firms.. Mrs. Swiren is often asked to share her experiences in family law with other professionals. From 2010 to 2012, she served on the faculty of the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section's Trial Advocacy Seminar, and in 2011, she co-presented an introductory seminar on family law to area legal assistants. To stay abreast of developments in her field, Ms. Swiren is active in several professional organizations. Since 2010, she has been a board member of the Maricopa County Bar Association, and she has held several leadership positions within the organization, including Chair. Mrs. Swiren also volunteered at the Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program, the Family Lawyers Assistance Program, and Fresh Start.. Mrs. Swiren is dedicated to her clients and has a genuine concern for their best interests.  When she is not busy representing her clients, she is spending time with her family and rescue dogs.

Law Attorney Focused on Family, Probate, Bankruptcy & Debt, Business Law. Jonathan S. Collins received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and then his law degree from the University of Tulsa College of Law.  He was a visiting student at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law for his last semester of law school.. Jonathan has been a member, in good standing, of the State Bar of Arizona since 2003.  He is also licensed to practice law before all Federal Courts of the State of Arizona. Jon has been a law clerk for a trial judge in the State of Oklahoma and has assisted on cases before the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court dealing with family law issues.. He is an attorney who practices in multiple areas of the law to serve his clients needs. He handles complex family law cases which include divorce, legal separation, paternity, custody, child support, spousal maintenance (alimony), adoption, severance, dependency, and orders of protections. In addition to family law matters, he also works with clients in the areas of probate, wills, trusts, and estate planning, consumer bankruptcy, and debt reduction. Having knowledge and experience in all of these fields, he has been able to provide multiple resources to clients in helping them with any difficulty they face.. As for his past experience, he began his legal career as a Process Server while completing his undergraduate work at Arizona State University. While in Law School, he worked as a legal assistant, paralegal, and then an intern. Although he has been practicing in Arizona since 2003,  his legal experience in this field includes many more years at all levels.  He has always felt that to be successful, one must learn any business from the ground up.  He believes in being direct and honest as that will always bring about the best results.  Communication is key to a successful outcome.. Aside from working as an attorney, he has a happy home life with a son and two daughters, one daughter in law and a grandchild who are active and intelligent, and a beautiful and supportive Wife.  They spend non-work hours participating in various church, community and athletic programs as well. His Wife works in the healthcare profession and loves it.

Amanda Jones Johnson grew up in the Bootheel of Missouri. After college in Jonesboro, Arkansas she moved to Seattle, Washington to attend law school in 1999. In a Legal Writing class her second year she met her future husband and after graduation they opened a law practice together in La Conner, Washington.. When he left the practice she opened an office in Mount Vernon, Washington. She worked in Estate Planning and as a Guardian ad Litem for Allegedly Incapacitated Adults, eventually receiving so many Family Law referrals that it became her primary area of practice.. In 2018, Amanda closed her Washington office and moved to Phoenix. She was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona and eventually joined Hernandez Family Law. She is pleased to continue her advocacy in a sunnier climate. In her spare time, Amanda and her husband enjoy hiking with their dog. Amanda also cooks, including recipes she learned in Bangkok, and spends early mornings tending plants in her garden.. Bar Admissions:. ArizonaWashington StateU.S. District Court, Western District of Washington. U. S. District Court, Arizona. Education:. Seattle University School of Law, May 2002J.D.. Arkansas State University, May 1999B.A.Major: Political Science. Professional Associations and Memberships:. State Bar of ArizonaMaricopa County Bar AssociationArizona Women Lawyers AssociationWashington State Bar Association. Past Employment Positions:. R.J. Peters and Assoc. Phoenix, AZ 2019. Law Office of Carrie M. Wilcox, PLLC, Phoenix AZ 2019-2021. Law Office of Amanda Johnson, LLC, Washington State, 2005-2018. Law Office of Amanda and Sloan Johnson, 2003-2005. Volunteer Activities:. Professional Development Committee Member, Arizona Women Lawyers Association Maricopa Chapter. Hopes's Crossing. Maricopa County Elections. Events Coordinator Emeritus, Skagit County Bar AssociationBoard Member Emeritus, Skagit Performing Arts CouncilPatient/Family Volunteer, Hospice of the NorthwestVolunteer, Sleepless in SeattleAuction Committee Member, Skagit SymphonyLegal Clinic Volunteer, Washington Lawyers for the ArtsParticipant, The Big Climb Seattle, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

I've successfully resolved hundreds of real estate and landlord / tenant disputes.  I focus my practice on quiet title, breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation litigation.

Kay's practice is 100% exclusively limited to Family divorce mediation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.. A seasoned family law trial attorney with decades of litigation experience, divorce mediator Kay Creighton has litigated and mediated virtually every issue that can arise in a family law dispute. She has been certified in Advanced Family Law Mediation by the renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law.. As an outspoken advocate of mediation in Phoenix family law matters, Kay believes that mediation empowers individuals to craft agreements enabling both sides to take ownership of the process and the outcome. She also recognizes the toll that the overburdened court system takes on families and individuals.. Kay takes tremendous pride in her successful work in mediation, including as a private mediator and as an attorney supporting clients through hundreds of mediations over her many years of practice.. As evidence of her commitment to family law, Kay authored "Arizona Legal Forms-Domestic Relations," Second and Third Editions, Thompson Reuters West Publishing.

Amy Witzleb’s long-time passion for justice, advocacy, and litigation makes her a strong family law attorney. During law school, Amy began clerking in family law where she developed her aspiration to represent clients going through divorces and custody matters. After obtaining her J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School, and received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award® for academic and other achievements, Amy’s priorities continue to be attaining the best results possible for her clients. Amy donates time and legal expertise to the Volunteer Lawyers Program, Friends of the Court, and is a member on the Board of Directors of the Maricopa County Bar Association, Family Law Section.

Philomena “Mena” focuses her practice in family law. She assists clients with divorces, child custody issues, and post-modification matters. Prior to joining Jaburg Wilk, she practiced family law at another Phoenix law firm. While in law school she was a research assistant to Professor Linda Demaine and was a legal extern for Office of General Counsel, Arizona State University.

Rachel graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Business Administration. She then spent 15 years in the medical industry before changing careers and receiving her law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. After law school, Rachel served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Cohen, the Presiding Judge for the Maricopa County Family Court. Upon completion of her clerkship, she joined the Arizona Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General, representing the Department of Child Safety. She has appeared in hundreds of trials while also handling an extensive caseload requiring upwards of 12 court hearings a day.. Rachel joined the Cantor Law Group seeking new challenges. She brings her extensive courtroom experience to the Cantor Law Group team, helping clients navigate through complex family law matters. It is a role Rachel takes seriously; her own experience with divorce and child custody issues drives her desire to help others on their own difficult and emotional journeys. Having taken on contentious cases for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, she knows how to get results while also understanding how to mediate tension between opposing parties.. When not advocating for her clients, Rachel is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with her husband exploring and hiking the wonders of Arizona.

Gregg R. Woodnick is the managing attorney at Woodnick Law, PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona. Gregg is a former adjunct law professor, and has lectured for Yale University, Midwestern College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University.. Gregg has also served as a faculty member, guest lecturer and trainer at forums throughout Arizona involving the Title 8 Registry, Safe-Haven, Court Appointed Advisors and polices impacting child abuse and neglect litigation.. Gregg served as Cooperating Counsel with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and was lead counsel in the first same-sex (second-parent) adoption case granted in Arizona.. Gregg served as an appointee to the Arizona Supreme Court’s Task Force on the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. Gregg is a member of National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center (NCADRC). In 2012 and 2015, Gregg was named “Mentor of the Year” by the Arizona Children’s Law Center. In 2018 Gregg was also recognized by Defenders of Children.. Gregg earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

John Bain has been practicing Family Law for the duration of his legal career and has achieved excellent results.  John's client focused mission facilitates effective and zealous representation.

Tonya MacBeth represents her clients with a keen focus on the client's goals.  Her action-plan style allows her to efficiently assess the legal dispute, counsel the client as to thier options and endeavor to acheive the desired outcome.. Arizona is Tonya's home state.  She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1991 and the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2005.  She was a Pedrick Scholar and recieved the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award and the Pro Bono Service Award.  During Law School, she competed in the American Bar Association's "Representation in Mediation Competition" taking second at Nationals in New York City, and first in the Western Regional Finals (twice).  Tonya was also the Client Counseling Competition winner and actively participate in the ASU Trial Advocacy Team.  While a student attorney in the Civil Justice Clinic, she had the privilege of successfully representing her client at the Arizona Court of Appeals.. Prior to law school, Tonya was a small business owner and had a career in mental health services. She started as a direct service provider then led as an advocate for Arizona's Seriously Mentall Ill population.  Her company was contracted with the Arizona Department of Health Services to investigate allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse and mortalities within the mental health system, and provide advocacy services.  This experience taught Tonya the art of advocating for people who are facing serious personal challenges by getting to the root of the issue, defining the appropriate solution, and advocating to acheive the client's goals.  This technique of acknowledging the conflict--whether its a business or interpersonal dispute--and developing a rational approach to attaining the desired outcome still holds true today in all areas of her practice.. Tonya is authorized to practice law in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Arizona and District of New Mexico.  She is a litigator.  Her practice areas include Family Law (Premarital, Divorce, post-decree modifications, and parenting issues), Commercial Litigation, and Construction Defect Defense.. Tonya is active in the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court.  An organization dedicated to improving the skills, professionalism and ethics of the legal profession.  She is also a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada State Bar Associations.  Tonya continues her support of the Arizona community through memberships in various organizations and as Vice-Chair of the advisory board to CHEEERS, a consumer run mental health recovery and rehabilitation center.  In addition to being a lawyer, she is also a wife and mother.

Jack was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona.  After graduating from Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, he received his B.A. in Business Communications from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business and also minored in Political Science and Religious Studies.  After completing his first year law studies in Southern California, Jack moved back to the Valley and obtained his J.D. from Arizona Summit Law School (fka Phoenix School of Law).  During law school, Jack was a managing editor of the Phoenix Law Journal.. Jack dove head first into the family law practice when took a legal assistant position with long time practicing family law attorney, Mark Monserez.  During his time with Mr. Monserez, he learned to appreciate the practice of family law attorneys.  As Jack’s own parents divorced at a very young age, he has can relate to child(ren) of divorced parents and has a knack for guiding parents through this difficult stage in their life.. When not practicing, Jack enjoys spending time with his wife and dog in and around the greater Central Phoenix area.  He is a faithful Sun Devil alum and can be spotted at all Sun Devil home football and basketball games.  Jack also enjoys giving back to the community and has been a mentor with New Pathways for Youth since 2012.

Bar License: Admitted to State Bar of Arizona, 1988; U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1996.. Member:  State Bar of Arizona; Maricopa County Bar Association; State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section; Association of Family and Conciliation Courts; Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Practice Areas:  Alex' primary areas of practice are Marital and Domestic Relations and Criminal Investigations, Litigation and Defense.. Law Firm Positions:  Alex is a shareholder in the law firm of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.  He serves on Tiffany & Bosco's Management and Finance Committee and is Chair of the Marketing Committee.. Former Prosecutor:  Upon graduating from law school, Alex served as an Organized Crime and Homicide prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.. Experience:  Alex has tried hundreds of jury and bench trials and hearings.  His cases have been featured on the national television programs, "America's Most Wanted" and "Arrest & Trial" and he has served as a legal consultant on Fox Channel 10 News.. Public Service:  Before attending law school, Alex served in Washington, D.C. as a Foreign Affairs Assistant to Senator DeConcini and later to then Congressman John McCain.  He was appointed to serve as a Judge Pro Tem of the Maricopa County Superior Court.. Charitable Work and Activities:  Alex remains active in the community serving with the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) and coaching sports for the YMCA.  He also served on the Arizona State University Alumni Association Board of Directors and on the National Board of Directors of Trinity Children and Family Services. As a football player, he was All-State at Brophy College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona and All-American at Georgetown University.

Brandon is a partner at KLAUER & CURDIE and represents clients in a wide range of legal matters. Whether you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, are attempting to collect a debt or find yourself in the middle of a divorce proceeding, rest assured that if you hire the attorneys at KLAUER & CURDIE to represent you, they will do everything they can to obtain a successful result.