Top Adoption Lawyers Near Me in Phoenix Area

We Fight for You.  We Protect your Interests.. Any legal matter that involves you and your family is important. Because no two families are alike, you need a lawyer who will take the time to get to know you, who will represent you from start to finish, and who will fight for you and what is important to you. At the R. J. Peters & Associates law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, you will find family law attorneys who are always on your side.. Rich J. Peters

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.

My practice includes adoptions (since 1982), surrogacy (since 1998) and plaintiff personal injury law (since 1981).. I am a sustaining member of both the American Association for Justice and Arizona Attorneys for Justice.  I am a member of the AzAJ Board of Directors and a member of the seminar and membership committees and the Phoenix Trial Lawyers Board.  I am past president of the Phoenix Trial Lawyers Board, a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and has been the co-chair of the Bar Bench Committee of the Maricopa County Superior Court.  I am a fellow of the Arizona Bar Foundation and a member of the State Bar of Arizona.. I have been practicing plaintiff’s personal injury law since 1981 in Arizona and have also practiced adoption and surrogacy law nationally, and within Arizona.  Since 1982, I have participated in approximately 2200 adoptions as attorney for adoptive persons, adoptive couples, or birth parents.  I have participated in many surrogacy cases over the last 19 years.  I am a fellow of both the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the American Academy of Reproductive Technology Attorneys since each was founded.  I have represented the Maricopa County Bar Association before the legislature with regard to adoption matters and was a member of multiple committees which redrafted Arizona's adoption laws over the last 30+ years.. I am  AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubble and have been admitted to practice law in Arizona since 1975.  I am also admitted to practice in the District Court of Arizona, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

My name is Patrick Lacroix. I represent parents, grandparents, children, and adoption agencies in adoption, dependency, severance, and guardianship matters. I also practice immigration law.  In addition to English, I speak Spanish and French.. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. The Academy is an organization of nearly 500 highly vetted attorneys dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption law. Membership to the Academy is offered only after meeting their extensive experience criteria and rigorous screening process.. I earned my B.A. degree from Georgetown University and my J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law.. After graduating from law school, I worked for a judge who taught me to always remain focused on the children and the families we serve. I have taken her philosophy into my legal practice and have represented hundreds of children, parents, relatives, and others who seek to care for and protect children through adoption, dependency, probate, and family law matters.. Early in my career, I had the honor of spending five years at a law firm that encouraged the ethical and scholarly practice of family law. The attorneys at that firm instilled in me the belief that I have a responsibility to ensure the families I serve, and the community as a whole, benefit from my counsel. As a scholar of the law, I lecture both locally and nationally on the subject of adoption law and contested adoptions.. I was named one of the top 50 pro bono attorneys in Arizona in 2022 and in 2015 for volunteering to assist hundreds of clients in their legal matters. I am also proud to be a member of the Arizona State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the local Bar Associations, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. I have served as a trustee on several non-profit boards in the field of child welfare. It is my sincere hope that through my life's work, I will contribute to making Arizona a better place for our children and families.

Josh Blumenreich is an experienced criminal attorney for Phoenix, Arizona. As a graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City and a former Deputy County Attorney for Maricopa County, He has dedicated over 15 years to defend clients against serious criminal charges such as drug possesion, DUI and murder.A committed student of Arizona law and a strong compassion for his clients brings weath of courtroom experience to His cases that run from felonies to respect He has gained in the legal community of Arizona shows as his deep commitment to protecting his client's legal rights facilitates the best possible resolution in each case.Specialties in criminal law include:

I began my adoption practice 25 years ago. I have completed over 2000 adoptions. I am a founding member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and currently serve on the board of the charitable arm of the Academy -the newly formed Family Formation Charitable Trust. My law practice is dedicated to the adoptions of children in Arizona with special emphasis on the adoptions of foster children. I co chair the Maricopa County National Adoption Day celebration each November and serve currently as the President of the Maricopa County National Adoption Day Foundation. In addition to fundraising for this celebration my law office underwrites thousands of dollars in costs each year for this amazing event for adoptive families and their children. My associate Tiffany Hill and I are dedicated to giving our clients the very best legal represenation with personal care and kindness.

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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.

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.

After spending the start of my career in the fields of real estate and finance, I made the choice to go back to law school with the goal of one day working in adoption.. I currently serve as the Treasurer for the Maricopa County National Adoption Day Foundation and have been involved with the organization since 2009. I am also a member of the Juvenile Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Arizona Women Lawyers Association.. My husband and I have three children we adore- and love to take hiking, biking, and generally anything else outdoors.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Adoption attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.