Child Custody lawyers in Arizona

Firm: Harper Easterling PLLC

3133 W Frye Rd , Chandler , Arizona 85226

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

Arizona Family Law attorney practicing family law or domestic relations including Arizona divorce, custody, child support, paternity, prenuptials, and mediation. Certified Amicable Divorce Professional and collaboratively trained.. Steph Harper Easterling’s knowledge and persuasive skills benefit her clients whether in settlement or litigation. Steph began her legal career in 2004. Before moving to Arizona in 2012, she was admitted to practice law in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Florida, and Missouri. Since 2012, Steph regularly participates in Arizona Veterans StandDown, Law Day for Women, Fresh Start for Women Arizona Foundation and ABC 15 Let Joe Know on the Road. Steph is a member of the Family Law Sections of both the State Bar of Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Association, as well as a member of Arizona Women Lawyers Association and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Steph also serves as a Judge Pro Tempore for Maricopa County Superior Court.

Firm: Khalidi Law Firm, PLLC

45 N Tucson Blvd , Tucson , Arizona 85716

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse, Family, Divorce, Child Custody, Wrongful Death, Brain Injury

Attorney Thabet Khalidi is an aggressive litigator who has proudly represented Southern Arizonans in hundreds of family law, serious injury or death, malpractice, and nursing home neglect lawsuits. While I no longer practice family law, that experience has given me a deep understanding of how personal injuries can ripple through an entire family, impacting not just the injured individual, but also their relationships, finances, and overall well-being.. Since 2019, Thabet has been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice. This prestigious peer-reviewed ranking, based on the opinions of fellow attorneys, is also featured in Tucson Lifestyle magazine.. Thabet is a graduate of the University of Arizona and attended the University of Wisconsin Law School, where he graduated cum laude. In over 30 years of practice, Thabet has tried dozens of cases to both judges and juries.. He has been named one of the Top Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona and has tried cases in Pima County, Santa Cruz County, Cochise County, Pinal County and Gila County, including the cities of Tucson, Bisbee, Casa Grande, Marana, Douglas, Oro Valley, Nogales, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley and Sierra Vista, as well as in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

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.

Firm: Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.

702 East Osborn, Suite 200 , Phoenix , Arizona 85014

Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury, Construction & Development, Lawsuits & Disputes, Life Insurance

Tonya MacBeth represents her clients with a keen focus on the client's goals.  Her action-plan style allows her to efficiently assess the legal dispute, counsel the client as to thier options and endeavor to acheive the desired outcome.. Arizona is Tonya's home state.  She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1991 and the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2005.  She was a Pedrick Scholar and recieved the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award and the Pro Bono Service Award.  During Law School, she competed in the American Bar Association's "Representation in Mediation Competition" taking second at Nationals in New York City, and first in the Western Regional Finals (twice).  Tonya was also the Client Counseling Competition winner and actively participate in the ASU Trial Advocacy Team.  While a student attorney in the Civil Justice Clinic, she had the privilege of successfully representing her client at the Arizona Court of Appeals.. Prior to law school, Tonya was a small business owner and had a career in mental health services. She started as a direct service provider then led as an advocate for Arizona's Seriously Mentall Ill population.  Her company was contracted with the Arizona Department of Health Services to investigate allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse and mortalities within the mental health system, and provide advocacy services.  This experience taught Tonya the art of advocating for people who are facing serious personal challenges by getting to the root of the issue, defining the appropriate solution, and advocating to acheive the client's goals.  This technique of acknowledging the conflict--whether its a business or interpersonal dispute--and developing a rational approach to attaining the desired outcome still holds true today in all areas of her practice.. Tonya is authorized to practice law in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Arizona and District of New Mexico.  She is a litigator.  Her practice areas include Family Law (Premarital, Divorce, post-decree modifications, and parenting issues), Commercial Litigation, and Construction Defect Defense.. Tonya is active in the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court.  An organization dedicated to improving the skills, professionalism and ethics of the legal profession.  She is also a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada State Bar Associations.  Tonya continues her support of the Arizona community through memberships in various organizations and as Vice-Chair of the advisory board to CHEEERS, a consumer run mental health recovery and rehabilitation center.  In addition to being a lawyer, she is also a wife and mother.

Firm: Larson and Simpson PLC

90 S Kyrene St , Chandler , Arizona 85226

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

Todd Simpson is from Salt Lake City, Utah, but with his family has made Arizona home. After spending several years in Las Vegas managing multimillion dollar construction jobs, he attended law school at Arizona Summit Law School with a focus on bankruptcy. During law school he interned with Turner and Simpson focusing on bankruptcy, family law and real estate law.. Mr. Simpson has worked as a title and escrow officer where he ensured title to real property was marketable and insurable by his underwriters. Mr. Simpson combines his extensive project management experience coupled with his legal expertise to provide a realistic approach to helping his clients achieve their goals.

Firm: Rose & Associates, PLLC

3420 E. Shea Blvd. Suite 200 , Phoenix , Arizona 85028

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Bankruptcy, Guardianship, Probate, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Guardianship, Probate, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support

Timothy Rose founded Rose & Associates for one reason: to redefine the legal experience for his clients. Mr. Rose handles all types of family law cases including those involving children. Mr. Rose became a single dad in 2008 and had to seek his own legal counsel to protect his rights as a parent. He learned quickly how stressful and costly litigation can be. His steadfast belief that everyone should have a right to have meaningful roles in their children’s lives and everyone should preserve their rights in divorce led him to start Rose & Associates with a focus on family law.. “When the case involves children, I tell every client during the initial intake that the goal at the conclusion of the case is for the client to place the parenting plan on the top shelf of their closet and never have to look at it again”.. Mr. Rose always prefers reasonableness over litigation, and in a perfect world all cases would settle outside of court. No one wants a court dividing their pots and pans or making decisions about their parenting time with their children. When expert testimony is required, Mr. Rose will utilize experts he has develop relationships with in the legal community. As a result of his professionalism, reasonableness, and thoroughness at trial, Mr. Rose has received the appreciation from his clients by referring Rose & Associates to their friends and family and Mr. Rose routinely receives referrals from colleagues in the valley.. Mr. Rose found his clients had additional needs after the firm’s representation in family court was over. To serve his clients he has expanded the firm’s practice areas to include guardianships and conservatorships, juvenile dependency and bankruptcy with a continued focus on domestic relations.

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: Law Of Thea M Gilbert

1661 N. Swan Rd. , Tucson , Arizona 85712

Practice Areas: Juvenile, Child Custody, Family, Divorce, Child Support

Thea M. Gilbert has represented hundreds of children and parents in both juvenile dependency and family law cases.  Ms. Gilbert has represented children who are taken away from their parents, as well as children who are in trouble with the law.  Parents who have lost custody of their children to the state need specialized and highly skilled legal representation.   Ms. Gilbert has the experience and knowledge to help parents work toward getting their children back as well as working with DCS effectively.. Ms. Gilbert also specializes in representing foster parents in both juvenile court cases as well as licensing investigations.. Grandparents and relatives involved in juvenile or family court need legal advice and explanations of how the process and the law works.. Attorney Gilbert has represented numerous clients in complex divorce and custody cases. Her many years of experience as a trial lawyer in a variety of different cases has resulted in a strong success record.

Firm: Letarte Law

3333 N. Campbell Avenue , Tucson , Arizona 85719

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

Finding the right attorney to represent you in a family law case is not easy.  You are making important decisions regarding some of the most deeply personal issues in your life, including your children, your financial well-being and your future.  My job is to help you through this extremely stressful time.  That is what I bring to your case, simple solutions for complex problems.. Having spent most of the last 21 years in court, I am an experienced litigator with strong advocacy skills and will assist you in presenting your case in an efficient manner.  I speak both English and Spanish fluently.  Ultimately, the decision is yours to make and the choices are vast; however, if you want a more straight forward approach, you should consider our services.

Firm: McLeester Law

1300 E. Missouri Ave. , Phoenix , Arizona 85014

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

Stephanie graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. After a former judge turned professor convinced her to pursue law school over law enforcement, Stephanie moved to Phoenix to establish herself in the Grand Canyon State. Stephanie went on to graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with a Sports Law and Business emphasis.. Following her passion, directly out of law school Stephanie began working in family law. There is a unique skill required of family law attorneys in that they must blend the sympathy and emotion of family law with the practice of the law, which is centered in logic. After developing and growing another family law firm in Phoenix, she finally opened her in own firm in 2024.. Stephanie’s focus is providing dedicated, compassionate, and high-quality representation for clients facing one of the most difficult endeavors in their lives. Stephanie’s go to line is: “it’s probably not the best day if you are contacting me” but she strives to secure the best possible outcome and ease the stress of a family law matter.. She has ample experience in high net worth divorces, high conflict child custody cases, facilitating settlements, litigating and fighting in trial, and finding creative solutions to difficult problems.. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys coaching adult men’s baseball, weightlifting, and traveling the world.

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: 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: Best Law Firm

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

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

Firm: Impact Family Law

1255 West Baseline Road Ste 192 , Mesa , Arizona 85202

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

Caring and assertive advocate for those facing family law issues. Our team is committed to helping clients receive excellent representation while remaining cost effective. We take great pride in the fact that a majority of our clients are a result of referrals from prior clients. We are efficient, organized and result oriented.. Prior to obtaining her law license, Suzette was a paralegal at the Arizona Attorney General's Office. She worked in the Child Support Enforcement Section and obtained considerable knowledge about child support, relevant rules and statutes and interpersonal relations.. Navigating family law cases involving children is often very emotional for clients. We believe that it is important to remember that children are not objects and should be free to love both parents even when the parents no longer choose to be together. “Winning” at the children’s expense is never a real “win”.. Suzettte comes from a large and diverse family. Suzette has two adult sons, an amazing daughter-in-law and two sweet grandchildren. She loves playing softball, camping, skiing, riding roller coasters and spending time with her family and friends. She also loves hiking and has hiked the Grand Canyon on a number of occasions. She loves talking friends and family into joining her on her hiking adventures.

Firm: Steven E. Sufrin

4050 East Greenway Road , Phoenix , Arizona 85032

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

Steven E. Sufrin, Attorney at Law, has been advocating for clients in Phoenix since 1989, focusing on divorce and family law. Over the years, he has built a solid reputation for his deep legal knowledge and commitment to client welfare. Steven leverages his extensive experience to navigate the intricacies of family law, ensuring that each client receives the personalized attention and strategic guidance they deserve. Known for his empathetic approach and professional demeanor, he strives to facilitate positive resolutions while minimizing conflict. Through his dedication and unique skills, Steven has become a respected figure in the legal community, consistently delivering results that meet his clients' needs.

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: Smith Law Office, P.C.

108 North Old Litchfield Road , Litchfield Park , Arizona 85340

Practice Areas: Family Law, Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Relations, Grandparents Visitation Rights, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Settlements, Parental Rights, Spousal Support, Visitation Rights, Litigation, Wills, Probate