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Family Case Statistics Overview
Family Case Timeline
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.
FAQs - Family Lawyers in 85004 city Phoenix
How many Adoption, Family lawyers actively serve residents of Phoenix, Arizona (85004)?
Approximately 43 licensed attorneys focus on Adoption, Family across Phoenix, Arizona (85004). Most matters are filed through the Arizona District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps.
How long do Adoption, Family matters usually take in courts near Phoenix (85004)?
Adoption, Family cases in Phoenix, Arizona usually take around 2-10 months depending on complexity and the Arizona District Court docket.
Which local court most often hears Adoption, Family cases for people living in Phoenix, Arizona?
Residents of Phoenix typically see Adoption, Family filings handled by the Arizona District Court. Proximity to 85004 helps with quick submissions and clerk communications.
Do attorneys around 85004 offer a free first consultation for Adoption, Family?
About 42% of firms near ZIP 85004 offer a free first consultation for Adoption, Family, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.
Practice Areas: Housing & Construction Defects, Family
A certified family law specialist who chaired the 1973 committee that drafted the current divorce code. Former president of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Listed in all editions of "The Best Lawyers in America" since its first publication in 1980. He was chosen 2009 "Best Lawyers' Arizona Family Lawyer of the Year. He is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has lectured to various professional groups over 70 times on various family law subjects.
Practice Areas: Appeals, Business, Corporate & Incorporation, Family, Alimony, Administrative Law, Real Estate, Commercial, Lawsuits & Disputes, Litigation
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).
Ryan Baumgartner is an experienced and focused trial attorney who dedicated his legal career to family law. He provides practical and sound advice to clients and is strongly devoted to achieving their best outcomes. He is a legal strategist who engages with clients with a personable style of counsel, taking time to explain the steps along the way. Most importantly, he knows how you feel because he lived it – a complex family dynamic, divorces, and the fear of the unknown in difficult times. Because of this, he approaches your situation with compassion and awareness.. Ryan was born and raised in Fargo, North Dakota. He graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies with an emphasis in Economics and his Juris Doctorate from Drake University School of Law in Des Moines, Iowa.. Before moving to Arizona, Ryan practiced family law in Iowa for nearly a dozen years. He represented individuals with cases involving complex property divisions, business valuations, high-conflict custody issues, paternity disputes, appeals, and interstate child custody (UCCJEA) and child support (UIFSA) cases. While in Iowa, Ryan was a member of the Polk County Bar Association, Family Law Committee; Iowa Bar Association, Family & Juvenile Law Section; American Bar Association, Family Law Section; and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.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 Ryan today at the Cantor Law Group by calling to learn more about your case. You can also schedule a free, confidential consultation.. Ryan has spent countless hours in the courtroom litigating family law issues but prides himself in the immeasurable hours of preparation, research, and discussions that begin day one of your case. He remains a determined and disciplined advocate for his client’s interests, whether through mediation, settlement negotiations, or litigation.. Outside the office, Ryan enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their three daughters, whether it be the constant and never-ending shuffling of kids to their sporting activities, traveling internationally to fulfill each child’s “18 Countries in 18 Years” challenge, or simply enjoying a quiet family night at home.
Born and raised in the Kalmazoo area of Michigan, Tom Dorsey came to Arizona in 2005. For a little over a decade, Tom had been an archaeologist, travelling from state to state. He decided to make Arizona his home and eventually decided to switch gears and become an attorney. After graduating from law school in 2014 and passing the February 2015 bar examination, Tom went on to set up his own law firm.
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.
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