Firm: Roddy & Urness, PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
Michelle is passionate about assisting others no matter what their background. She has worked many years to sharpen her skills and get the most effective rulings for her clients. Her energy and professionalism is unparalleled.. Michelle is dedicated to helping clients achieve positive outcomes under the toughest circumstances. Her legal career has spanned 10 years and she has achieved impressive victories on behalf of her clients, including in the areas of probate and probate litigation (dissolution, paternity, custody, child support, and parenting time) and civil litigation among others. Her passion stems from her personal experience in assisting those close to her with challenges in these difficult and emotional areas of practice.. Michelle began her legal career in 2005 as an attorney for the national law firm Quarles & Brady, LLP. At Quarles & Brady, she represented large and small corporations in high-stakes complex civil litigation including business torts, fraud, breach of contract, and anti-trust. In 2008, Michelle moved to a small firm where she practiced estate and trust litigation in probate court including guardianship and conservatorship law. In 2010 she joined the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where she currently oversees the College’s pro bono program, including 14 different programs that do outreach to the underserved populations of Maricopa County.. Over the years, Michelle has achieved impressive victories on behalf of her clients including success at trial, evidentiary hearings, mediation, arbitration, and appeals. Her experience includes practice in Arizona’s Superior Court, Federal Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit.. Education:B.S. Kansas State UniversityJ.D. University of Iowa, J.D.. Honors:Antonia Miller Award for Advancement of Human RightsBoyd Service Award with Highest Honors. State Bar and Court Admissions: Arizona. Federal Bar and Court Admissions:District of ArizonaNinth Circuit Court of Appeals. Professional Publications: Reporter, “Assisted Reproductive Technologies: A Model Statute,” Journal of Gender, Race and Justice, Fall 2005.. Associations and Memberships: State Bar of ArizonaMaricopa County BarArizona Trial Lawyers Association. Board of Directors: Homeless Legal Assistance Project – 2010 – presentVolunteer Lawyers Program Advisory Committee – 2010 – presentCommunity Legal Services – 2010 – present. Past Volunteer Experience: Children’s Legal Center, Community Legal Services, Volunteer Lawyers Program, Salvation Army, Arizona Legal Volunteer, Wills for Heroes, Arizona, American Civil Liberties Union – Georgia, NARAL Pro-Choice Arizona, CASA – Court Appoint Special Advocate, Crisis Center, Manhattan, KS, Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Firm: Davis Miles Mcguire Gardner PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
I am a Partner in our firm’s family law department. My practice includes representing clients in divorce cases, paternity, and post-decree actions, as well as disputes involving spousal maintenance, child support, third-party rights, guardianship, and relocation, among others.. I joined Davis Miles as an Associate in January 2019 after spending several years prosecuting felony offenses with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office.. When not praciting law I enjoy spending time with my wonderful wife and children. I passionately love the outdoors as well as the conservation of wildlife and their habitat.
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Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Silk Law Office
Practice Areas: Family
Melinda Silk graduated from the University of Utah College of Law (S.J. Quinney College of Law) in 1997 with a Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Melinda clerked for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Salt Lake City, Utah. Upon graduation, Melinda moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona working in Indian Gaming before moving to the Legal Defenders Office as a Legal Defender. Melinda was recruited by Wachtel, Biehn & Malm and worked for the firm for a year before opening her own office in 2005.. California State University Dominguez Hills B.A. with Honors.University of Utah College of Law, Juris Doctorate William O. Leary Scholar.Law Clerk at United States Attorney's Office in Salt Lake City, Utah.Mohave County Legal Defenders Office, Kingman, ArizonaWachtel, Biehn & Malm, Lake Havasu City, ArizonaSilk Law Office, Lake Havasu City, Arizona.Articles;"The Potential of Pro Bono" LF Smith - UMKC L. Rev., 2003
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Firm: Carlton Law Office
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Solyn Law PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Arizona Family Law Solutions, PLC
Practice Areas: Family
Melissa has lived in Mesa, Arizona for nearly 40 years. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Melissa was a paralegal for 14 years in Mesa and Phoenix. She has extensive experience in civil litigation, particularly insurance defense, medical malpractice and personal injury.. During law school she was a law clerk at a Phoenix Law firm working in the areas of personal injury and commercial litigation. She was also a legal extern at Legal Aid of Arizona working primarily in landlord/tenant disputes.. Melissa was a board member of Mesa Community Action Network from 1997 through 2006 of which she served two years as President. Other volunteer activities include Past Board Member, Friends of the Mesa Public Library and Stepping Stones Mentoring Youth at Risk. Melissa is an active member and serves on the Board of Love of Christ Lutheran Church in Mesa.. Education: Phoenix School of Law, J.D. Ottawa University BA, Public Administration
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Firm: Stolar & Pollins PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: The Law Firm of Michael J Shew, Ltd.
Practice Areas: Family
I think of myself as a settlement-oriented trial attorney who is efficient, fair and strongly client focused. I am a certified family law specialist and have significant experience in complex and simple divorce and other family law cases.. I am a fourth-generation Arizonan. My parents divorced when I was young, and I was a single father throughout law school. I have been married and divorced, and have strong relationships with my children and stepchildren. Real life has taught me just as much as law school about family law.
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Firm: Barreda Law
Practice Areas: Family
Hello, I’m glad we have found each other. My name is Michael Alvarez and I look forward to helping you and your family through this difficult time in your lives. First things first, you will get through it and I will be there to help you along the way.. Now a little bit about myself. I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I attended Arizona State University for my undergraduate and law school education. I am an attorney practicing in the areas of family and juvenile law throughout all of Arizona. I represent persons and families in a variety of different legal matters including dissolution of marriage (fancy term for divorce), legal separation, child support, paternity (establishing parental rights), parenting time (where the child/children will live on a day-day or week/week schedule), legal decision-making (which parent gets to make major life decisions for the child, mainly educational and non-emergency medical decisions), spousal maintenance (aka alimony), modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, Department of Child Safety (DCS) cases, dependency, termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption.. I’m currently happily stationed at Barreda Law, PLLC as a Partner with an amazing team of attorneys and paralegals. Prior to my current position I worked in one of Arizona’s largest family law firms in Downtown Phoenix. In this role I represented hundreds of Clients in over 9 counties in Arizona. Prior to entering private practice, I was an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where I represented the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) in dependency, guardianship, severance, and adoption matters. While with that office, I appeared in several hundred court hearings, including trials, evidentiary hearings, and mediations. As a result of these diverse experiences, I have extensive in court experience as well as settlement and mediation skills.. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
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Firm: Stilwell Law, P.L.L.C.
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: The Cavanagh Law Firm
Practice Areas: Family
I have really enjoyed getting to know my divorce and family law clients on a personal level, as well as on a professional level. I have maintained great relationships with my current and former clients and appreciate the opportunity to help them find solutions to their divorce and family law issues. I would love to speak with you about your family law case if you are in need of an experienced Arizona divorce and family law attorney.. We divorce family law practice includes divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody, restraining orders, estate planning, wills and trusts, durable powers of attorney, and living wills.
Contact: +1 (844) 651-8779
Firm: Delgado Law PLLC
Practice Areas: Family
Michael G. Delgado brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to every case, whether it involves family law matters or personal injury claims. With a focus on efficiency and expediency, Mr. Delgado is dedicated to helping clients navigate challenging legal processes to achieve the best possible outcomes. As a seasoned litigator with extensive trial experience, he is adept at developing compelling cases and identifying creative strategies for resolution. Whether it's modifying existing court orders or advocating for clients in personal injury cases, he approaches each situation with care and understanding. Understanding the stress and suffering that can accompany legal challenges, Michael Delgado strives to provide compassionate and professional assistance to clients, ensuring they can focus on healing without unnecessary complications. If you are facing a difficult legal situation, attorney Delgado is committed to supporting you both legally and personally, guiding you through the process with diligence.
Contact: +1 (866) 518-3362
Firm: Burggraff Tash Levy PLC
Practice Areas: Family
Michael has been serving the Scottsdale, Arizona community through appeals and divorce/family law since 2017. He is dedicated to securing justice and fairness for all of his clients, and he enjoys seeing the law upheld and developed for the good of his community. Michael began his career in family law while still attending law school in southern Illinois. There, he realized what would become a lifelong passion in both working with the law and representing families’ needs in court.. In addition to the professionalism displayed in handling family law cases, Michael’s passion for appeals has made him our primary appellate attorney – he handles the research, drafting, and final oral representation in appellate court. Families and individuals in Scottsdale who are in need of an attorney to represent their needs should contact Michael today. He is an exemplary model of the careful attention an attorney should be giving to your case.
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Firm: Yam Management LLC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Michael B Halladay PC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Merrill W Robbins PC
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Vingelli & Errico
Practice Areas: Family
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Firm: Law Office of Megan K Weagant Plc
Practice Areas: Family
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Practice Areas: Family
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