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.
7th Floor Camelback Esplanade II , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Family
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.
1422 N. 2nd Street Suite 100 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Family
My practice focuses on all areas of family law and domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody, adoption, termination of parental rights, and many others.
40 N Central Ave Ste 2310 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Family
Caleb is as Arizona as they come. Born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, Caleb is a proud Westwood High and Arizona State University Alumnus (just like his mother). While in high school, Caleb participated in cross country, basketball, pole vaulting, math club, orchestra, choir and musicals. This variety of interests allowed him to gain an appreciation for every person’s unique interests, problems, and perspectives. Understanding how to listen to every person’s point of view has transitioned to his law practice as Caleb is able to better focus on his clients’ issues and work towards the best possible solution on their behalf. Caleb grew up attending ASU baseball games and rooting for the other Valley sports teams his whole life. After high school, Caleb was honored to serve a two-year mission in Colombia. There he grew to love serving the vibrant people of Colombia, including building homes in the community. After returning from Colombia, Caleb completed his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate at ASU. While in law school, Caleb’s favorite classes were trial advocacy, a fondness that would motivate him to pursue a career in family law. This love would transition in to his family law practice, where achieving excellent results for his clients is his daily inspiration.. The joy of helping others is what drives Caleb’s pursuit of excellence, both in and out of the courtroom. Focusing on achieving the best possible results for his clients, Caleb excels in developing and maintaining friendly relationships with all parties during the course of a case. Caleb utilizes daily the philosophy that a spoonful of honey is more persuasive – and efficient! – than a gallon of vinegar. Clients, Judges and opposing counsel alike all benefit from his warm candor and high spirits. Much like his time on the stage during the 10+ musicals he performed in growing up, Caleb loves the spotlight of Courtroom. Caleb tirelessly prepares for trials and hearings and the moment is never too big for him to deliver exactly what his clients need in front of the Judge. Covering hundreds of hearings and thirty plus bench trials during his combined time as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General and as a Family Law Attorney, Caleb loves being in the courtroom and the exciting challenge of litigation. Representing others who are in need of equity and justice drives Caleb’s undying work ethic. Most Family Law cases are a journey, and Caleb delights in taking that journey step-by-step with his clients. Whatever his clients’ needs – a short trip or the long haul – Caleb is there for them every step of the way.. A Sun Devil fanatic, Caleb attends every football game he can and loves making the games a family affair. Caleb takes pride in his Arizona roots and deeply loves the beautiful people and state of Arizona. He is married to the love of his life – also an Arizona native – and has two children. When he’s not playing baseball or monkey-in-the-middle with his kids, Caleb loves experiencing the wide array of restaurants found in Arizona. Go Devils!
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.
Practice Areas: Adoption, Arbitration, Divorce, Family , Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Family
No-Nonsense Divorce. Bonnie Booden's clients benefit from her experience, her direct approach, and her zero tolerance for wasteful games-playing, in helping to resolve their family law issues and move on to the next chapter in their life.
201 N Central Ave Ste 3300 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Criminal Defense , Divorce, Estate Planning, Family , Insurance , Personal Injury, Probate , Real Estate , Business, Business, Criminal Defense, Family, Litigation
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Corporate , Family , Probate , Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Planning, Business, Corporate & Incorporation, Tax, Probate, Real Estate
Beth is a shareholder at Jaburg Wilk and has been practicing law for more than three decades. She chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Business Law Department. As both a Tax Specialist certified by the State Bar of Arizona – Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and a Certified Public Accountant, she has a unique expertise in assisting her clients with their estate planning as well as closely held businesses. She has assisted hundreds of families – including ones with substantial assets – with their estate needs ranging from simple estate plans to complex multi-generational gifting plans.. Her expertise and wide range of experience in structuring business entities and succession plans allows her clients to take advantage of tax and business opportunities, as well as protecting the individual business owner’s assets from the reach of creditors. She assists families, closely held businesses’ owners, and individuals by providing succession planning, business planning and estate planning. Whether trusts, wills, powers of attorneys, living wills or healthcare directives, Beth has the skills to help clients preserve the wealth they have created to benefit themselves, their family, and succeeding generations. She has also assisted in formation of (501(c)(3)) non-profits and assisted clients with charitable gifting.. Beth has represented clients from the start-up phase of their business to growing into multi-million dollar companies. These are longtime clients and Beth has been an integral part of that growth. She has assisted them with mergers, acquisitions and sales, real estate transactions, entity formation to maximize tax advantages, stock sales, leases, and like-kind exchanges. Representative transactions include:. She has appeared on various television programs to discuss estate planning topics, gifting strategies and other effective estate planning techniques. She authored Charitable Gift Planning, which appeared in the Arizona Attorney and has spoken locally on a number of estate planning topics.
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Mediation, Spousal Support, Divorce & Separation
Barry Brody is a Certified Family Law Specialist. He has practiced family law for over 30 years. Mr. Brody specializes in complex family law cases, including divorce, legal separation and annulment. Mr. Brody also has extensive experience in mediation and arbitration, and has acted as a mediator, arbiter, and family law master in hundreds of cases.. Mr. Brody's primary areas of expertise are business valuations and goodwill calculations, real estate appraisals, stock options, retirement plans, employee benefits, and forensic searches. He has a comprehensive business background and accounting training that lends particular knowledge to large and complicated cases. Mr. Brody also drafts legal docments such as prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements and property settlement agreements.
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.
40 N Central Ave Ste 2310 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Family
Annabelle Abel is a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated associate family law attorney with Cantor Law Group. Annabelle was born in Franklin, Tennessee, but spent the majority of her childhood in Cave Creek, Arizona. From a very early age it was clear to Annabelle that the beautiful Arizona desert would be her permanent home.. Annabelle received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona Honors College where she majored in Public Policy and Criminal Justice. While at the University of Arizona, Annabelle served as a campus tour guide, an Ambassador for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and she held several leadership positions within her Greek organization.. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Annabelle attended Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law where she received her Juris Doctor. While in law school, Annabelle was selected as a student mediator for the Lodestar Mediation Clinic where she assisted the public by mediating a wide array of civil cases for the Justice Courts of Maricopa County. Additionally, Annabelle worked for a boutique family law firm where she initially became enamored with the practice of family law. After completing her first family law internship, Annabelle focused her third year of law school on classes and experiences that would serve her as an aspiring family law attorney. One such class was Community Property Law, where Annabelle obtained the CALI Excellence for the Future Award.. After law school, Annabelle passed the Arizona State Bar Examination and began her practice as a family law attorney. As a practicing family law attorney, Annabelle has litigated a wide variety of cases throughout the State of Arizona including contested custody matters, relocations, complex dissolution cases, jurisdictional disputes, domestic violence issues, and annulments. While Annabelle enjoys tirelessly advocating for her clients in Court, Annabelle also understands the value of settlement and mediation and uses her experience as a Justice Court Mediator to assist her clients in reaching amicable settlement agreements when possible and beneficial.. Annabelle is intimately aware of the toll that family law matters take on her clients, both emotionally and financially. As such, Annabelle strives to provide each of her clients with the knowledge, confidence, and tools necessary to endure each case.
67 East Weldon Ave Unit 103 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012
Practice Areas: Family
Anna Wendorf is an associate attorney with Doran Justice. She focuses her practice on family law, including legal decision-making and parenting time disputes, child support, and property division. Anna is focused on helping clients find solutions that best fit their unique circumstances, whether that be through settlement negotiations or trial advocacy.. Anna is from a small town in southwest Michigan. She excelled throughout her academic career, attending the University of Michigan for her undergraduate degree, where she studied political science and history. During her final semester of college Anna moved from Michigan to Washington D.C. to work for the Department of Justice Consumer Protection Branch. While at the Department of Justice, Anna gained experience working on large scale medical fraud cases, which solidified her decision to attend law school.. After graduating from the University of Michigan, Anna moved to Phoenix to begin her legal studies at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During her time at ASU Anna continued to excel academically. In addition to her classes, she was a member of the Women Law Students Association, the Moot Court Board, and continued to work and intern throughout her time in school. Prior to starting at Doran Justice, Anna interned for a successful family law appellate firm where she gained experience drafting and researching complex appellate issues in all areas of family law. After that, she joined the Doran Justice Family Law team as a law clerk for her last year of law school.. After graduating and taking the bar exam, Anna accepted an offer to join Doran Justice as an associate attorney to add to the growth of the family law practice. She enjoys working with the other members of the family law team to find ideal solutions for clients’ family related problems. Anna has experience working on a wide range of family law cases, including high conflict divorce, child custody, paternity establishment, modification, child support, and enforcement.. In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time outdoors camping, hiking, swimming, and golfing. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends and playing with her dog, Mona.. Anna focuses heavily on finding solutions that work best for her clients, while being understanding of the immense stress and emotion that family law matters bring. Anna is passionate about advocating for her client’s needs through every step of the family court process.
Practice Areas: Domestic Partnership, Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Contracts & Agreements, Family, Child Custody, Child Support
Angela Hallier, the Firm's Founding Partner, was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1990. She has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1996 and is serving her eighth year on the Family Law Advisory Commission of the State Bar of Arizona, a committee that oversees the certification process for family law specialists. Angela chaired the Commission from 2007-2010. Angela was a member of the Family Law Division of the Arizona State Bar Executive Council from 1999-2000. She has been named a 'Super Lawyer' by superlawyers.com for the seventh year in a row and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest competency and ethical rating given. She is also a judge pro tempore of the Maricopa County Superior Court. Angela frequently speaks at legal education seminars and at public events. She authors a divorce education column that appears in the Arizona Business Journal and the Arizona Foothills Magazine.. Angie is also the author of The Wiser Divorce. In the book, she applies her years of knowledge and experience to offer positive strategies and smart, practical advice that lead you through the divorce process and to your next best life. Read more about the book at , or click here to buy The Wiser Divorce.. Other achievements include:. Admissions: Arizona State Bar, 1990; U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1991; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1991.. Education: University of Nebraska, College of Law (J.D. with Distinction, 1990); University of Nebraska (B.A., 1987).. Member: American Bar Association; State Bar of Arizona; Maricopa County Bar Association; Arizona Women Lawyers Association; Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Women Presidents' Organization (WPO).. E-mail:
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce, LGBT+ Law
Andrea Banks is a family law associate with Cantor Law Group. She practices in Phoenix, Arizona, and in all surrounding counties in the State of Arizona. As an Arizona Native, Andrea has a heart of service. Born in Phoenix, but primarily raised in Flagstaff, she understands the needs of people from many different walks of life, which allows her to represent clients with genuine passion and concern. Andrea always strives to be a reliable and committed advocate to her clients during some of the most difficult times of their lives. Andrea will work tirelessly to be responsive, thorough, and make legal decisions with reason and care. Andrea will always work to achieve the best outcome possible for her clients.. Andrea received her undergraduate degree in Broadcasting Journalism from the University of Arizona and her Master’s degree from Northern Arizona University in English Education. She went on to receive her law degree from Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and had the opportunity to spend her summers in the Washington D.C. area as a law intern. After coming back to Arizona, Andrea began her career as an Administrative Law Judge presiding and deciding Unemployment Appeals. Andrea then transitioned to the Attorney General’s Office where she handled hundreds of trials, mediations, and court hearings. After her time with the state, she transitioned to Maricopa County Legal Advocate Office where she represented children in Juvenile Court, removed as part of a DCS cases. She is very comfortable and confident in the courtroom, providing skilled and knowledgeable representation for her clients in that setting. Her comfortability and experience in the courtroom gives her an advantage over other attorneys in this field, which results in better outcomes and peace of mind for her clients.. Andrea focuses her practice on all juvenile matters (including adoptions, terminations and guardianships), as well as dissolutions of marriage, legal separation, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly “custody”), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, relocation, orders of protection, and injunctions against harassment.. Andrea is a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association, the Arizona Women Lawyers Association as well as the State Bar of Arizona.. While she is not practicing law, Andrea enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband and dog Penny, and enjoys traveling, concerts, cooking, playing the piano, and time with extended family.
2375 East Camelback Road , Phoenix , Arizona 85016
Practice Areas: Family
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.
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.
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
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