Family law cases in Phoenix typically resolve within 3 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
PHOENIX Court Backlog
The estimated backlog of active family law cases in Maricopa County courts ranges from 200 to 700, reflecting ongoing demand and court capacity.
Family PHOENIX Filing Volume
Phoenix sees an estimated 250 to 400 new family law filings per month, including divorce, custody, and support matters.
Family Case Outcomes
Resolution rates vary: about 30% of cases settle pre-litigation, 55% after filing but before trial, and up to 65% are resolved by the conclusion of trial.
Two Renaissance 40 N Central Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile
Daniel Wilcox is an attorney practicing exclusively in Family Law and Juvenile Law. Daniel obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Daniel, then moved to Arizona and graduated law school before beginning his legal career.Prior to joining Cantor Law Group, Daniel worked as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office representing the Department of Child Safety. As a result, Daniel has extensive experience in Juvenile court matters including guardianships, adoptions, Dependency, and Terminations.. At Cantor Law Group Daniel zealously advocates for his clients through difficult and emotional times. Daniel is an experienced trial attorney focusing on all matters in family law and continues to practice in Juvenile law, including: 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.
In addition to running my law practice I have 2 children at home who keep me busy and constantly entertained in my time away from the office. I am always learning new lessons from my children and find that there is nothing more humbling or any higher honor than being a parent. We make the most of short weekend trips, evenings together, going to museums, the zoo and other family friendly events.
111 East Taylor St., Suite 120 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Health Care & Hospitalization, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Family
Elizabeth Martinez’s practice focuses primarily on family law, including divorce, child custody, paternity, legal separation, child support, spousal support, third-party rights, relocation, enforcement, and modification of domestic relations orders. Ms. Martinez has practiced exclusively in family law for over 11 years, and opened her own family law firm in April of 2011. She runs her private practice and also serves as of-counsel to the ASU Alumni Law Group where she supervises family law cases.
Dustin worked as a paralegal in a domestic relations/family law practice prior to attending law school. He worked as a commercial litigation/insurance defense attorney for the years immediately following law school. Then, after going through his own divorce in 2004, he again began studying family law and looking into shifting the focus of his practice.. In 2006, he became a single father of the most delightful little girl. The paternity action and negotiation of a parenting plan that would provide the best possible environment for the co-parenting of his daughter allowed him to again see this aspect of the law through the eyes of a client, as opposed to a lawyer.. Dustin’s personal life provides him with a very real perspective, allowing him to handle your family law matter with appropriate compassion.
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Civil , Domestic Partnership, Family , Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Family
Attorney Diana I. Rader is the founding attorney of the boutique family law practice Rader Law Firm, and focuses on family law, juvenile law, and civil litigation. She completed her undergraduate studies at Arizona State University before going on to earn her Juris Doctor from Arizona State University College of Law. Ms. Rader has extensive experience in juvenile cases involving the Department of Child Safety. She has previously served as the president of the Scottsdale Bar Assocation, and is active in Family Lawyers Legal Assistance Program (FLAP) and Partners for Paiute Legal Assistance Program. She is licensed to practice in state and federal district courts in Arizona.
Practice Areas: Adoption, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil Rights, Divorce, Family , Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Juvenile, Child Custody, Child Support, Uncontested Divorce, Litigation
DeeAn loves nothing more than helping people and families, especially those who unfairly find themselves in a challenging legal situation. She is known for her compassion and her dogged determination on behalf of her clients.. YOU have no enemies, you say?. Alas! my friend, the boast is poor;. He who has mingled in the fray. Of duty, that the brave endure,. Small is the work that you have done.. You’ve hit no traitor on the hip,. You’ve dashed no cup from perjured lip,. You’ve never turned the wrong to right,. You’ve been a coward in the fight.. My sixth grade teacher Mr. Hawks had us memorize poems. I chose this one, and I'm glad it's embedded in my mind. I've had to draw on it many times. I am constantly on the front lines, trying to make things right. I will undoubtedly draw some fire. I don't do it intentionally -- it's just part of the job.
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support
Darin Colburn’s first encounter with the legal system was during his parents’ divorce, which began when he was six years old and ended when he was twelve. More than twenty years later, having helped hundreds of clients navigate the murky waters of divorce, child custody, and other family law disputes, Darin tells many of his clients what he wishes someone would have told his parents back in the day: take a deep breath and don’t let the past stop you from building a better future.. It may have taken decades, but Darin’s parents are now friends, and both wish they had handled matters differently. In particular, they both have independently shared their regret over spending an exorbitant amount of money on legal fees during their divorce. In fact, Darin’s dad is fond of saying that if he had just settled early on and put the money that he spent on attorneys (that’s right, he had more than one) in the market, he would have retired decades ago. To help his clients avoid the pitfalls experienced by his parents, Darin employs a strategic, solution-oriented, and client-centric approach to the practice of law. He enjoys earning a client’s satisfaction by accomplishing their goals early on through skillful negotiation and settlement, thereby keeping more money in the client’s pocket.. As an undergraduate at the University of Arizona, Darin learned the ins and outs of cost-benefit analysis, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Economics from the Eller College of Management. During law school, Darin honed his skills in legal writing, research, and trial advocacy, earning multiple CALI awards (granted to the student with the highest grade in a given class). Darin graduated Magna Cum Laude, finishing law school with a final ranking in the top 5% of his class.. Despite a very strong track record of negotiating and settling cases favorably and cost-effectively for his clients, Darin is ultimately a trial lawyer at heart. From Darin’s perspective, negotiations and litigation go hand in hand, because strong trial advocacy leads to better settlement offers. After all, if the other side is going to take you seriously at the negotiation table, they have to perceive you as a threat in the courtroom. Darin is an experienced trial attorney that excels in high net worth divorce, complex business valuations, and messy custody disputes. In 2019, Darin was selected as a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Attorney by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers.. Darin was born and raised in Central Phoenix. When he is not lawyering, he is an avid reader, amateur home cook, and aspiring chess master. He also enjoys traveling abroad and spending quality time with his wife, Claire.. For immediate help with your family law case or issues, call Darin Colburn at.
4105 N. 20th St., Suite 220 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements, Family
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.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Banking, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation, Entertainment, Securities Offerings, Constitutional, Education, Wills & Living Wills, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Family, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Appeals
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.
2150 E. Highland Ave, Suite 212 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Appellate , Criminal Defense , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family, Domestic Violence, Sex Crime
David Maletta is a widely respected criminal defense and family law attorney with over 23 years of experience. David graduated from Northern Arizona University, Magna Cum Laude in 1993 with a degree in Psychology. Shortly thereafter, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1998. Following law school, he became a prosecutor with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. While working as a prosecutor, he felt that the punishments were too severe and that some of the defendants were not being defended aggressively enough. That is when he decided to become a criminal defense attorney. David has been a criminal defense lawyer for over 20 years.. As a former prosecutor and recognized trial attorney, David has worked on thousands of cases and has done approximately 100 trials with great success. He has extensive experience in criminal and DUI matters. He has handled matters ranging from homicide, sexually-based offenses, domestic violence, and white-collar crimes, to DUIs and various misdemeanor crimes. David is an exceptional and well-respected trial attorney.. David also handles complex family court cases, fighting aggressivley for the rights of his clients. He has extensive experience in the areas of divorce and child custody. He is a very effective negotiator and has successfully negotiated countless high stakes cases. When it comes to trial, David is ready to pick apart opposing parties during cross examination while artfully portraying his clients' positions.. Among his many case victories, he once represented a Felony Aggravated DUI defendant that had a .461 BAC—almost 6 times the legal limit—and was able to obtain a not guilty verdict on all charges at jury trial.. David has overturned Arizona laws through his appellate victories, including obtaining published decisions from the Arizona Court of Appeals, which created new case law. He has also taught other Arizona lawyers trial strategies and tactics through Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars.. David loves his dog Sydney and does MMA to stay in shape. His energetic presence is contagious and carries into his courtroom performance.. Contact Dave for a free consultation by calling to speak with an attorney that has the specific legal knowledge and skills needed to work on sensitive and complex criminal and family cases.
Mr. Horowitz is a shareholder with May Potenza Baran & Gillespie. He is the head of the Family Law/Domestic Relations Practice Group. David’s practice focuses on family law and domestic relations matters, including collaborative divorce, mediation, custody and child support. He is a past President of Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Arizona, and serves on the Arizona Supreme Court’s Child Support Guidelines Review Committee and the State Senate’s Domestic Relations Committee. David also serves as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court.. David is a certified family law specialist and is appointed to the Family Law Advisory Commission of the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. David teaches family law at Phoenix College and The Arizona Summit Law School. David has presented for the following organizations/conferences:. Arizona Judicial Conference Arizona Judicial Council Quarles Brady Streich Lang Employment Law Symposium Arizona Family Law Institute American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs Commercial Law League of America Office of the Attorney General National Business Institute/Institute of Paralegal Education City of Phoenix “Faces of Diversity” Lecture Series Arizona Woman Lawyers Association State Bar of Arizona: Court on Professionalism; annual convention; numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars; CLE Award, 2006 Employee Assistance Professionals Association City of Phoenix Attorney’s Office NALS…the Association for Legal Professionals: national, local, state and regional conferences Arizona Minority Bar Convention International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Collaborative Divorce Team Training Instructor of legal writing, legal ethics, family law and economics, Phoenix College Maricopa County Bar Association Arizona State University Public Events
Practice Areas: Automobile Accidents, Civil , Family , Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Criminal Defense
David Michael Cantor has handled many high profile cases which have been covered by the local and national news media. He has been interviewed and has appeared on Good Morning America, CNN, Inside Edition, the CBS Morning Show, Hannitty and Combs, and every local news channel including Univision. In addition, his cases have been covered by CNN, MSNBC, and even Howard Stern.. About David Michael Cantor:. Some of David Michael Cantor’s high profile cases include the Michael Gherman Wal-Mart double capital murder trial; the complete acquittal of Valinda Jo Elliott (the woman who became lost in the forest and set a signal fire which ultimately became the Rodeo-Chediski fire – burning more than five hundred thousand (500,000) acres and four hundred and forty (440) homes); the complete acquittal of Richard Simmons (who was accused of slapping a rather large “cage fighter” who was taunting him at the Sky Harbor Airport); and most recently the complete acquittal of Sgt. Patrick Haab (an off-duty Army Reservist who took seven (7) illegal immigrants into custody at gunpoint because they had charged at him from the desert , at night, near a local highway rest stop).. The David Michael Cantor Defense Team takes pride in being knowledgeable in all areas of forensic sciences. This includes DNA technology; Latent Fingerprint technology; Ballistics; Drug Recognition technology; Serology and Bodily Fluids testing; Blood, Breath and Urine Alcohol testing methods; Gas Chromatography and Infra-Red Mass-Spectrometry. In addition, the Cantor Criminal Defense Team has an extensive law library with research materials regarding FBI, Department of Public Safety, State and Local Police investigation manuals.. WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN KNOWING MORE THAN THE PROSECUTION AND POLICE OFFICERS!. If there is any defense to a criminal allegation (either factual or technical), the David Michael Cantor Defense Team will find it and utilize it to your benefit. The Cantor Defense Team, along with the numerous expert witnesses at their disposal, can give you your best chance at a complete acquittal or reduction of the charges. For a free initial consultation, call us at, or click here to contact us now.. The David Michael Cantor Defense Team is BEYOND AGGRESSIVE!!!. DM Cantor is a very well respected criminal defense firm in Phoenix, AZ. Our offices speciallizes in DUI defense, drug possession or use, sex crimes defense, white collar crimes, and other violent crimes.
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.
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