Arizona Lawyers Allison Preston to Amar Law

Firm: Vial Fotheringham, LLP

2333 West University Drive , Tempe , Arizona 85281

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Ms. Preston joined the legal arena with a background in real estate and property management. Before attending law school, Ms. Preston worked for a real estate and property management firm where she managed residential rental properties and homeowners associations, as well as the firm’s real estate portfolio. Her experience working one-on-one with homeowners, board members, landlords and tenants has translated into a legal career where she understands not only the legal aspects involved in real estate matters, but also the day-to-day management of real estate. Before joining Vial Fotheringham, Ms. Preston worked for Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC practicing Homeowners Association, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, Civil Litigation and General Business Law.

2800 N. Central Ave. Ste. 1000 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Zanes Law

4222 E Thomas Rd , Phoenix , Arizona 85018

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Mays & Zitron, PLLC

1820 E Ray Road , Chandler , Arizona 85225

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation

I am a very passionate advocate.  I bring a unique vantage point to my practice, combining a background in mediation, negotiation, family law, and finance.. I am familiar with the practice of law on Wall Street and Main Street. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.  I graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and received a Juris Doctor from Rutgers Law School-Newark. While a law student, I completed a conflict management concentration focusing on negotiation, mediation, alternative dispute resolution and arbitration.      I completed a Federal Judicial Externship with Honorable Ronald J. Hedges and was a Mediator for the Division of Consumer Affairs. I spent two years as an associate for a wall street bank, Goldman Sachs, managing International Swaps and Derivatives Association Agreements. I completed courses through Goldman Sachs University, including corporate negotiation.        After going through the divorce process myself, I knew that this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.....help people start their lives over.  I left the corporate world and began my family law career working for a small firm in Hackensack, New Jersey where I litigated divorce cases before New Jersey Superior Court Justices in 11 counties.  In November of 2007, I opened the doors to the Law Office of Amanda Mays in Princeton, New Jersey.   The firm was dedicated to 100% family law, including cases involving divorce, annulments, custody, child support, spousal support, distribution of assets and debts, complicated distributions of businesses and financial products requiring forensic accountings and appraisals, domestic and international kidnappings, grandparents' visitation rights and enforcement issues.      In early 2011, I packed my bags and moved to Chandler, Arizona with my family.         I am licensed to practice law in Arizona and New Jersey.  I am a member of the Arizona State Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Family Law Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association. I completed a 40-hour Mediation Training course administered by the Arizona Office of the Attorney General, in partnership with the Arizona Supreme Court's AOC.

Firm: Cantor Law Group

40 N Central Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Family, Uncontested Divorce, Prenuptials, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Child Abuse, Alimony, Adoption, Appeals

Amanda Szpakowski is a seasoned family law attorney with extensive experience representing clients in complex divorce, custody, and post-decree matters throughout the state of Arizona. She is licensed to practice in all Arizona counties and has successfully represented clients at both the trial and appellate levels. Her practice is particularly focused on high-net-worth individuals and families with intricate financial, legal, and custody considerations.. Ms. Szpakowski is known for delivering strategic, detail-oriented representation in matters involving business and asset valuation, forensic accounting issues, high-conflict custody disputes, spousal maintenance, and premarital or postnuptial agreements. Her litigation experience, combined with a strong understanding of financial and psychological dynamics, allows her to offer clients comprehensive, sophisticated solutions that protect their interests and long-term goals.. With over a decade of dedicated family law practice, Ms. Szpakowski approaches each case with precision and discretion. She is deeply committed to client service, ensuring that clients receive consistent communication, clear legal guidance, and a thorough understanding of each phase of the legal process. Her professionalism, preparation, and courtroom acumen have earned her a reputation as a trusted advocate for individuals facing some of the most significant and sensitive transitions of their lives.. Ms. Szpakowski holds a Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where she concentrated in trial advocacy and family law. She earned her undergraduate degree Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Family and Human Development. During her academic career, she was recognized on the Dean’s List and was inducted into both Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, and Phi Alpha Delta, the Pre-Law Fraternity.. At Cantor Law Group, Ms. Szpakowski is part of a distinguished team of attorneys committed to delivering high-caliber legal representation in family law.

Firm: Radix Law Plc

15205 N Kierland Blvd Ste 200 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate

Firm: Weiler Law PLLC

5050 North 40th Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85018

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Employee Benefits, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Environmental and Natural Resources

Attorney Kuklinski has experience representing employees in a broad range of employment issues, with a particular focus on employment discrimination, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), wrongful termination, and hostile work environment claims. She takes a collaborative and client-focused approach to her practice and wants to work with you to reach your goals. Ms. Kuklinski understands that losing your job or experiencing harassment at work is one of the most stressful and disruptive life events a person can experience and wants to help guide you through this difficult process.. Prior to joining Weiler Law PLLC, Ms. Kuklinski practiced employment law in Madison, Wisconsin, where she exclusively represented employees in disputes against their employers. Ms. Kuklinski has extensive experience litigating employment cases before administrative agencies and federal court, as well as providing advice and counsel for clients within an ongoing employment relationship. In addition to employment claims, Ms. Kuklinski also represents healthcare professionals with complaints against their licenses. She also helps people who have been denied employment benefits under employer-sponsored plans, including short-term and long-term disability insurance.. Ms. Kuklinski graduated magna cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School with a concentration in Labor and Employment Law, earning Honors in the Concentration. During law school, in addition to clerking for an employment law firm, she also worked as a student advocate for the Legal Assistance to Institutionalized Persons Project, assisting prison inmates throughout the state in a broad variety of civil and criminal legal issues. She also served as an Articles Editor for the Wisconsin Law Review.. When she is not practicing law, Ms. Kuklinski enjoys spending time with her cats, strolling the Scottsdale farmer’s market, and exploring the valley’s craft breweries.

Firm: Hernandez Family Law

3636 N Central Ave , PHOENIX , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Family

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

Firm: JCL Immigration Attorneys, PLLC

3200 N Hayden Rd. , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Immigration

Amanda is an attorney at JCL Immigration Attorneys, PLLC, which is a boutique immigration law firm. She has focused her practice on business immigration, assisting companies in obtaining US visas for some of the top talent from around the world. She has extensive experience in H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, PERM, I-140 and other employment based green card applications. Amanda has worked with several hospitals and health care organizations throughout the country and specializes in Physician immigration, particularly the J-1 Conrad Waiver for foreign physicians. Amanda has also worked on countless family based immigration cases including adjustment of status. Amanda previously worked as an Immigration Attorney at Davis Miles McGuire Gardner and was an attorney at Fennemore Craig where she focused on Immigration and Employment and Labor Law.

Firm: The Carroll Law Firm PLC

42104 N. Venture Drive , Anthem , Arizona 85086

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, General Practice

I work at a general practice law firm and primarily focus on estate planning and probate law.

Firm: CEDR Solutions

2015 N Forbes. , Tucson , Arizona

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Firm: AJB Law Firm, LLC

177 N. Church Ave. , Tucson , Arizona 85701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Contracts, Trademark Application, Trademark

Amanda practices criminal defense and also provides entrepreneur's / small business legal services by providing concierge-level services for business formation, trademarks, copyrights & important contractual agreements.. Early on in her career as a trial attorney, Amanda discovered a passion for helping other lawyers and aspiring lawyers improve their craft, and I built a reputation as an educator on a variety of topics, including DUI defense, trial techniques, legal ethics, attorney wellness, and productivity. Amanda worked as a law professor for several years prior to opening my AJB Law firm where she combines both trial skills and talent for speaking and teaching,. Amanda’s experience in education provides strength in reducing the complicated and difficult down to the simple and actionable—for clients, opposing counsel, the judge, and the jury.. Amanda’s educational experiences started when she led the Criminal Defense Clinic and taught Trial Advocacy part-time. Later, she became a full-time law professor and law school administrator and taught courses that helped prepare students for success in law school, on the bar exam, and in practice.. Amanda directed the Internship program where she developed and taught a course focused on competencies and foundations for practice, and provided training to attorney-supervisors in best practices for mentoring and guiding externship students.. Amanda continues to train practicing attorneys by regularly teaching CLEs for attorneys focused on mentoring, self-care, and accepting feedback.. Building off her passion for helping others reach their goals and succeed in their careers, and after opening several small businesses, Amanda expanded her legal services to help other small business owners with the protection of their businesses and brands.. Amanda is currently developing several courses and materials that will provide community legal education for pre-law and law students, as well as pro-se litigants that need to represent themselves in court.. Amanda loves learning and leadership. She is a proud Bar Leadership Institute alum and served on the Member Assistance Program Taskforce and the State Bar Professionalism Task force tasked with redesigning learning objectives for the required professionalism course for first-year lawyers in Arizona. Amanda is affiliated with the National College of DUI Defense, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and the ABA Sections on Business Law, Criminal Justice, Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, Law Practice Division, Intellectual Property Law, Solo, Small Firm, and General Practice Division, and the Forum on Communications Law

Firm: Law Offices of Kevin Jensen

7075 W. Bell Road , Glendale , Arizona 85308

Practice Areas: Family

Alyssa N. Oubre, Esq. earned her Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law, her Bachelor of Science Degree in Legal Studies from Bellevue University, and her Paralegal Certificate from the University of California at Irvine. During law school, Ms. Oubre achieved high academic honors, including Dean’s Honors and the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for the top grade in Constitutional Law and Collaborative Law. While attending law school, Ms. Oubre interned in the school’s Family Law Clinic, where she earned the prestigious Irvine E. Ungerman Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice. In 2020, 2021, and 2022 Ms. Oubre was awarded the "Top 10 Under 40" in Arizona honor by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Ms. Oubre is currently an associate with the Law Offices of Kevin Jensen in Mesa, Arizona where she focuses primarily on family law matters.

Firm: Law Office of Alyson M. Foster, PLC

700 E. Baseline Rd , Tempe , Arizona 85283

Practice Areas: Family

Alyson Foster is a native Arizonan, born and raised in the East Valley.  She grew up in Tempe and Mesa, within ten miles of her current office, and she and her brother attended Mountain View High School in Mesa.  Her parents went to Chandler and Tempe high schools, attended ASU, and became teachers– her father teaching at McClintock High School and her mother teaching in the Mesa Public School system. Both sets of her grandparents lived in Arizona as well and her grandfather was a  professor at ASU. While most of her grandparents have passed away, her paternal grandmother still resides in Tempe and recently celebrated her 92nd birthday.. Alyson admits that she was a bit of a black sheep in her family because she chose to attend U of A instead of ASU. Alyson earned both a Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology and a Juris Doctorate in Law at U of A, graduating from her undergraduate studies Summa Cum Laude and from her Doctorate program Magna Cum Laude.. After graduating from law school, Alyson moved to California for a brief time.. While there, she took the bar exam and passed and was admitted to the California State Bar. Alyson missed Arizona, however, and wanted to raise her children near their extended family, so she moved back to the Valley in 2005 and obtained her license to practice law here.. Upon moving back to Arizona, Alyson held positions with several large law firms in the Valley and learned to practice law in a “trial by fire” setting.  She was forced to work long hours and follow strict firm policies.  The office procedures were always out of her hands and she had little control over which cases she accepted and rejected or how she handled representation of the clients. Ultimately Alyson’s role also shifted away from direct representation of the clients and more toward the role of a salesman and office manager. None of this was conducive to the type of representation she believed the clients deserved or to the type of personal, family life she desired.. While Alyson believes clients were attracted to the large firm advertising and the “beyond aggressive” representation slogan, they generally preferred the no nonsense, honest approach with which she handled their cases.  “I don’t make promises to clients that I can’t keep and I believe it is my duty to assist clients in weeding out issues that can and should be settled from those that are worth ‘fighting for’.”. Alyson is now a partner at Aslamy & Foster and can provide the type of representation she believes is in the best interest of her clients. Alyson’s clients benefit from the big firm experience she obtained, while receiving the dedication and attention only provided by the intimate setting of a small firm.

Firm: Alona M Gottfried, ESQ

8160 E Butherus Dr , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family

Firm: Simmons & Gottfried PLLC

8160 E Butherus Dr Ste 7 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Divorce, Employment & Labor , Family , Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Employment & Labor, Mediation

Alona M. Gottfried is an attorney, mediator and conflict resolution trainer in Arizona. Alona, a native of Arizona, obtained her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University (1992; Summa Cum Laude) and her law degree from the College of Law at Arizona State University (1995; Cum Laude). Alona practices law and mediation in the areas of family law and employment law, among other areas.  She received advanced mediation training at the prestigious Pepperdine School of Law, and she has taught mediation to new and experienced mediators across the state of Arizona. Alona also facilitates conflicts between groups and trains employers to help them improve employee relations and avoid employee lawsuits. Alona is a State Bar of Arizona Alternative Dispute Resolution Executive Council Member at Large.  She previously served as an executive officer of the Arizona Dispute Resolution Association and is trained in Collaborative Divorce Law.  She also helps resolve legal actions as a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem.

Firm: Snow Carpio & Weekley Plc

55 E Thomas Rd , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Allyson is a native of Glendale, Arizona, and has resided in the Phoenix area her entire life.  She attended Alhambra High School in West Phoenix, and afterward attended Arizona State University on an academic scholarship.  After working for several years, Allyson ultimately received her Bachelor of Science in Business, with an emphasis in Marketing, from University of Phoenix.  She subsequently pursued a career in healthcare sales and maintained this career while earning her law degree at Phoenix School of Law. While in law school Allyson participated in the ABA Representation in Mediation competition and was able to assist pro se debtors in reaffirmation proceedings before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court.  In addition, Allyson participated in a legal externship with Snow, Carpio and Weekley, focusing on Social Security Disability.  She looks forward to devoting her practice to assisting disabled workers pursue their Social Security Disability claims.

Firm: Sacks Tierney, PA

4250 N. Drinkwater Blvd. , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Prenuptial Agreement, Probate , Trusts, Business, Probate, Marriage & Prenuptials

I focus my practice in the areas of estate planning (wills, trusts, special needs trusts, pet trusts, probate, trust administration, gifting, family business succession planning, and tax planning), transactional business representaion, and asset protection.  I also enjoy helping clients with pre- and post-marital agreements and co-habitation agreements.

Firm: Bishop Law Office, PC

7210 N. 16th Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85020

Practice Areas: Family

Allyson Del Vecchio has been a family law attorney in both Arizona and Connecticut. She has handled numerous cases in all areas of family law, including, but not limited to, divorce, paternity, relocation, child custody / legal decision-making, parenting time, in loco parentis, grandparents' rights, child support, and spousal support issues. Ms. Del Vecchio has experience handling high net worth clientele and the complicated issues that require the use of business valuations, custody evaluations and other professionals to resolve these highly complex cases. Additionally, she has handled both Appeals and a Petition for Review to the Supreme Court. Ms. Del Vecchio also has substantial experience in the area of juvenile law, including dependency and parental termination proceedings.. Ms. Del Vecchio was a prior name partner in her own law firm, and was the Lead Family Law Attorney responsible for training and managing four other family law attorneys in her subsequent firm. Ms. Del Vecchio has made television appearances regarding family law issues, and has been quoted in various newspapers, including the Arizona Republic and Arizona Business Journal.. While Ms. Del Vecchio is an experienced litigator, she also understands that many family law matters can be resolved through informal settlement and/or mediation and attempts to resolve many of her clients' issues through these channels. Ms. Del Vecchio is a member of the State Bar of Arizona's Family Law Section, the Maricopa County Family Law Section, and the Arizona Chapter of the Association Of Family And Conciliation Courts (AFCC). She became a member of the Connecticut State Bar in 2006 where she began her career handling all of her previous firms Juvenile Court Matters, as well as Civil Litigation, Probate, Family Law, Criminal Law and Landlord Tenant Disputes. Ms. Del Vecchio relocated to Arizona and became a member of the State Bar of Arizona in 2009.

Firm: Amar Law Group

7001 N Scottsdale Rd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85253

Practice Areas: Lawyers,