Top Child Custody Lawyers in Scottsdale | 33 available

Firm: Sheldon & Stoutner

11111 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 245 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

Every divorce, custody, or family dispute is challenging and emotional for the individuals involved. Through compassion and communication, Nicole’s personalized approach seeks to reduce her clients’ stress, while assisting in formulating her clients’ priorities and achieving her clients’ goals through settlement or litigation.. Nicole’s extensive experience as a family law gives her a unique and significant perspective that she applies to her practice, and to her work as a mediator and court-appointed parenting coordinator. Nicole believes in settlement as a potential vehicle to accomplish her clients’ goals. However, when negotiation and compromise are not viable, Nicole zealously protects and advocates for her clients in Court.. Even before becoming an attorney, Nicole’s strong desire to serve families and protect children was evident. Nicole worked as a case specialist for Child Protective Services (CPS) which is now the Department of Children’s Services (DCS) and for Sojourner Center (a domestic violence shelter) as an advocate.. Following a position managing the legal department of a local non-profit organization, Nicole practiced family law as an associate attorney and later a partner at three boutique family law firms in Phoenix  which handled complex divorce and custody cases. After working with Launi Jones-Sheldon for six years, Nicole and Launi continued their partnership and opened the law firm of Sheldon & Stoutner.. Nicole was honored to be appointed as a full-time judicial officer in the Maricopa County Superior Court in August of 2020 and served on the bench for a year before deciding to resume private practice. This experience, along with Nicole’s position as a divorce and paternity mediator for the Maricopa County Superior Court, provide her with valuable experience and insight about the workings of the court and judges’ decision-making processes.. Over the years, Nicole has received numerous awards and recognition related to her work as a family law attorney. She was invited to teach a course on family law as a an adjunct law professor at a local law school. On a regular basis, Nicole authors articles and presents Continuing Legal Education seminars through and for the Arizona State Bar, the Maricopa County Bar, the Arizona Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and the Arizona Supreme Court Committee on the Impact of Domestic Violence. Topics include family law trial techniques and advocacy, current case law, mental health issues in the family court, autism and the family court, serving minority clients, orders of protection, multi-jurisdictional custody and support issues, and cultural competency.. Nicole is appointed to serve as a judge pro tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court and conducts Alternative Dispute Resolution Conferences, as well as private mediations. She is a trained Parenting Coordinator and appears on the Maricopa County Superior Court Mental Health Roster.. In her spare time, Nicole enjoys reading, skiing, travel, sporting events, and most importantly spending time with her family.. Nicole speaks both Spanish and Italian.

Firm: Owens & Perkins

7322 E Thomas Road , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

Patricia “Trish” Lenzner is a compassionate advocate representing clients in all aspects of family law: divorce, legal separation, paternity (establishment and modifications), third party rights, post Decree modifications, enforcement and contempt.. Trish works hard for her clients from the initial meeting to the final settlement or trial. She is detail oriented and focuses on obtaining the best results, based on the law and each client’s particular facts.. Trish made the decision to become an attorney later in life because she wanted to help people through what is the most traumatic and devastating event in their lives. She wants to help families recover, so they can move on. Trish said: “Helping families has been one of the most satisfying undertakings of my life.”. When not in the office or the courtroom, Trish is hiking one of the many trail systems in the Valley, volunteering at an elementary school, or catching up with old friends.. Education:. Community Involvement:

Firm: Burggraff Tash Levy PLC

8980 E. Raintree Drive , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence

Randi Burggraff conducts consultations, mediations, trial work and appears on behalf of clients at various court proceedings. Randi works efficiently with clients to ensure that they are receiving the best legal representation. Randi enjoys interacting with clients with their difficult family law needs. Randi understands the sensitive nature clients face with their family law issues and has great patience and experience to help them.. Randi is originally from Gillette, Wyoming. She graduated Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Minor in Family and Children Services. Randi attended law School at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. While studying at SIU, she had externships at the Jackson County Public Defender's Office, Williamson County State's Attorney's Office, served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate and worked in family law.. Admitted: 2014, ArizonaLaw School: Southern Illinois University School of Law, J.D., 2013Undergraduate: Arizona State University, B.A. in Psychology with a Minor in Family and Children Services, 2011

Firm: The Marquis Law Firm

18801 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy , Scottsdale , Arizona 85255

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Child Support

I am a family law attorney practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona and the surrounding areas. I began my legal career as an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office. In this capacity, I provided representation to the Department of Economic Security, Division of Child Support Enforcement, and appeared in several hundred child support related court hearings.. Upon resigning from the Attorney General's Office, I started my own family law practice in Scottsdale, Arizona.  In 2012, I partnered with Ronee Korbin Steiner to form Korbin Steiner & Marquis.  In 2015, Ms. Korbin-Steiner was appointed to the Maricopa County Superior Court bench, and I maintained my practice in family law. Areas that I have experience in include: 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, and injunctions against harassment.. On a personal note, I am the mother of six children ranging in age from 2-15. I am a football fanatic and I love to travel, read and spend time with my wonderful husband. I also believe in the importance of giving my time to those who are less fortunate.

Firm: Scottsdale Family Law, PLLC

10446 N 74th Street, Suite 230 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: Family, Divorce, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Litigation

A seasoned prosecutor and trial attorney, Robyn Barrett’s tenacity when it comes to divorce and family law shows relentless ambition for justice and the satisfaction of her clients. Constantly keeping her pulse on the ever-evolving atmosphere surrounding her craft, Robyn’s skills in consulting, mediation and litigation are an astronomical asset to anyone who hires her as their attorney.. Carrying a deep love for dogs, her supportive nature yields for no species. She’s an advocate for sheltering, supporting and nurturing relationships among humans and animals alike.

Firm: Horne Slaton, PLLC

6720 N. Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale , Arizona 85253

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation

Firm: SM2 Legal, PLLC

9573 East Shea Blvd. , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

Shelby is a partner & lead counsel in the firm’s Family Law Practice Group. With a half-decade of experience, Shelby dedicates her family law practice to providing practicable and sustainable solutions for her clients. Shelby works with each of her clients to develop a tailored legal approach based on each client’s individual circumstances and employs this strategy to achieve the best possible outcome for each client’s particular situation.. Shelby’s practice focuses on resolving complex divorce and family law matters, which include, but are not limited to, child custody; establishment, modification & enforcement of parenting time and/or legal decision-making; child support; spousal maintenance; business valuation; and division of marital assets & debts. When meticulous case management, strategic planning, and careful negotiations do not result in settlement, Shelby’s attention to detail, thorough preparation, and exceptional litigation skills stand out in the courtroom.. Outside the Firm. Shelby was born and raised in a small town in North Dakota, where she participated in many extra-curricular activities growing up, including volleyball, basketball, track, cheerleading, band, choir, and Science Olympiad. While attending the University of North Dakota, Shelby earned a double major in Psychology and Sociology, as well as a minor in Criminal Justice. Shelby continued to participate in extra-curricular activities at the collegiate level. She was a Teaching Assistant for five different university classes, was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, and she served as the honorary Grand Marshal for the University’s 2013 Spring Commencement. Shelby was also a four-year collegiate athlete on the University of North Dakota Football and Basketball Cheer Teams.. Shelby received her law degree from Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. During law school, Shelby spent much of her time assisting with the development of ASU’s Sports Law and Business Program. She assisted with two professional symposiums, was a member of the Sport & Entertainment Law Journal and was elected as the Journal’s Director of External Affairs during her third year. Shelby graduated in the top 20% of her class and was a recipient of the Pedrick Scholar Award all six semesters of her law school career. She even earned CALI Awards for Excellence, and the top grade in her Sports Law and Legal Advocacy class.. Following graduation, Shelby joined a Phoenix-based criminal defense law firm, where she was given the opportunity to grow the firm’s family law practice right out of law school. Shelby capitalized on this opportunity and successfully developed a sophisticated family law practice in the early stages of her legal career.. In Shelby’s free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, and spending time with friends, family, and her two pups: Stassi (Saint Bernard) and Taz (Chocolate Lab). Shelby plans to add another Saint Bernard puppy to the family very soon.. From the Firm. SM2 Legal is excited to welcome an extremely talented and experienced attorney to our team. Shelby is an example of someone who has shown that she values client service above all else, and her leadership in this regard made her a natural fit for partnership at our firm. This new partnership is a tangible and outward announcement of Shelby's hard work, abilities, and dedication to her clients.. Shelby has demonstrated that she has the legal skills, dedication, and work-ethic necessary to lead and manage SM2 Legal's Family Law Practice Group, making her extremely valuable to our firm and to our clients’ success. At SM2 Legal we take great pride in representing and developing relationships with each of our clients. There is no better sense of accomplishment than a client who feels that their voice has been heard, so that’s what we strive for on a daily basis.. Shelby is looking forward to continued success for her clients and the firm, stating: “Becoming Partner demonstrates the Firm’s confidence in my abilities as an attorney and member of this team and it’s a tremendous honor to be leading SM2's new Family Law Practice Group. I’m excited to continue putting in the work necessary to achieve positive results for my clients. I look forward to playing an integral role in establishing SM2 Legal as a top-tier family law practice.”. Shelby, who is becoming the firm’s first female Partner and Practice Group Leader (Family Law), has long been committed to furthering the careers of women in the legal industry, and believes this is a major step and platform to continue to advocate in furtherance of that goal.

Firm: State 48 Law Firm

17851 N 85th Street , Scottsdale , Arizona 85255

Practice Areas: Appeals, Divorce, Child Custody, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

People call me on their most difficult days. Whether it is a marriage breaking up, domestic violence, or the other parent not allowing them to see their child, I listen. Often, they are anxious about their future. Frequently, they are frustrated or heartbroken. Sometimes, they cry. To each of them, I can say there are better days ahead and show them how to get there.. My job is to guide and empower people through the most difficult times of their life. I enjoy imparting information to people. The best way to combat anxiety is with knowledge. The best way guide someone is to give them a map through the process. The best way to achieve your objectives is through a game plan you design with the help of one of our attorneys.. If you find yourself going through a difficult time, give us a call. Chances are, if you call our firm, you'll talk to me. Together, we can begin planning your future. Better days are ahead.

Firm: Best Law Firm

9383 E. Bahia Dr., Suite 100 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85253

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Mediation

Firm: Reardon House Colton PLC

7501 E McCormick Pkwy , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Family, Prenuptials, Appeals, Divorce & Separation

As a Board-Certified Specialist in Family Law, Taylor has the extensive knowledge and experience necessary to navigate complex divorce and custody cases. Taylor’s clients appreciate his calm demeanor, rational approach, and honest advice. Taylor’s goal in every case is to provide clarity and reassurance so that his clients can make the best possible decision for their children and their finances. When settlement isn’t possible, he takes a meticulous, logical approach to litigation to achieve the best possible result at trial.. Taylor graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2012 with a strong background in legal writing. As a law student, he was selected as a write-on candidate for the Arizona Law Review and later served as its Online Editor. Taylor was also selected as a Senior Writing Fellow for the Legal Writing Program, where he mentored first-year law students in the art of legal writing.. Shortly after graduating law school, Taylor opened his own solo family law practice. Taylor managed his own practice until 2017 when he joined the business law firm Smith Saks Kuzmich (now Guidant Law). While still practicing family law, he expanded his practice to include transactional business matters and estate planning. During his tenure there, he served as second-chair counsel on multimillion dollar business transactions and assisted with the drafting and review of dozens of operating agreements, commercial leases, and employment contracts. He also worked with the managing partner to serve as “outside counsel” to several small businesses, where he gained experience dealing with the wide variety of legal issues affecting small business owners.. From 2019 to 2021, Taylor served as a judge pro tempore with the Maricopa County Superior Court, conducting ADR settlement conferences and filling in for court commissioners for single-issue hearings and protective orders. Taylor is currently a Board Member for the Family Law Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association. From 2016 through 2019, Taylor served as the Chair of the Sole Practitioner and Small Firm Section (SPSF) of the State Bar of Arizona. Taylor is a Founding Member of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators.. In addition to family law, Taylor is also an experienced estate planning attorney and assists clients with preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney and other estate planning instruments. Taylor’s breadth of knowledge in business law and estate planning gives him a competitive edge when these issues arise in complex divorce cases.

Firm: Law Offices of Teri D McCall

9375 East Shea Blvd., Ste. 100 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody

Attorney McCall is a skilled family law attorney dedicated to protecting her clients' rights, interests and well-being. She approaches each case with boldness, directness and positive aggression. She does not shy away from challenges. She is fully invested in every case she takes and she handles all aspects of the legal process personally. She does not delegate the fine tuning required for the successful litigation of a case to paralegals or assistants. She is hands on. She communicates effectively and transparently throughout the process and provides clear and honest advice. Whether it is through negotiation, mediation or litigation, she works directly with her clients to reach a just, fair resolution.. Attorney McCall has been licensed to practice law for nearly 35 years, and her experience and wisdom are valuable assets . She has seen the legal system evolve and change over the years and knows how to adapt and strategize accordingly. She gained valuable experience and insight from working with a variety of judges, each with their own personality and style, and she has learned how to adapt to different expectations and preferences. This skill allows Attorney McCall to build rapport, credibility, and trust with the court. She also knows her way around the courtroom. She has handled a wide range of cases, including civil litigation, criminal defense, government contracts and family law. From 1997 to 2023, her law firm held the honor of being associated in an Of Counsel position with the renowned law firms of Michael D. Kimerer handling the family law matters. Thus, she has extensive experience in handling family law matters involving business valuations, child custody, child support, divorce, paternity, prenuptial agreement, property division, post-decree matters, spousal support, and other family law issues. Attorney McCall is confident in her abilities as a lawyer.

Firm: Tiffany Ann Fina, Esq.

7702 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd. , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: Family, Juvenile, Adoption, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

Tiffany Ann Fina grew up in Texas. She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1997 and was awarded the Top Graduating Senior Recognition from Dr. Michael Polokowski. Ms. Fina attended the School of Law at the University of Arizona. She has experience in Criminal Law, Family Law and Juvenile Law cases. She has served the State of Arizona and its families by serving as Guardian ad Litem, Best Interest Attorney and Attorney for Children before Superior Court Family Law Bench, Criminal Bench, and Probate Bench for over ten years. Ms. Fina has an extensive amount of trial experience in litigating complex issues as it pertains to domestic violence, Father’s Rights, Mother’s Rights, Children’s Rights as well as the unique challenges that many women face while navigating the legal system. Ms. Fina has litigated well over a thousand cases. Ms. Fina takes pride in ensuring that every legal issue is raised on behalf of her clients and takes extraordinary pride in giving a voice to those who are the most vulnerable.

Firm: Van WIckler Law

7377 East Doubletree Road , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: Civil , Family , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

I enjoy being a divorce attorney in Arizona because it enables me to make a real difference in my clients' lives.  Issues affecting children are particularly important to me, as I have two children of my own.  My clients have repeatedly told me how much they appreciate how professional I am while, at the same time, having an innate ability to relate well with them.