Family lawyers in Arizona Bonnie Platter to Cynthia Kelley

Firm: Barreda Law, PLLC

1444 N Higley Rd , Gilbert , Arizona 85234

Practice Areas: Family

Bonnie attended Arizona State University (ASU) and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in social work in 1999. While completing her Master’s degree, also at ASU, Bonnie worked in child welfare settings and in mental health. She earned her Master’s degree in social work in 2001. She also earned a certificate of specialization in child welfare which involved comprehensive classes involving social conditions such as substance abuse, domestic violence, sexual abuse and mental health. Bonnie began working in social work in Arizona and that continued until she graduated from Law School at n 2012.. Bonnie was admitted to the State of Bar of Arizona in April 2013. She has been practicing since that time in Juvenile law at the Attorney General’s Office with some crossover experience with probate, criminal, mental health, and family law. She also has unique experience in crossover juvenile delinquency and dependency cases, including the STRENGTH court which focuses on victims of sex trafficking. Bonnie has successfully litigated hundreds of contested hearings and trials. She has been involved in the most complicated and high-profile cases, including those that involve selecting, examining and cross-examining or impeachment of experts. Bonnie litigated two cases that have become Arizona Supreme Court precedent. Bonnie has also been responsible for training and mentoring other attorneys for several years.. Bonnie has been very highly regarded and respected in child welfare after having worked in it for over 20 years. Bonnie is known to staunchly advocate for her clients and to defend or assert their rights without fail. She is effective in communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. Bonnie has an uncanny ability to think outside the box and to think critically to formulate solutions that are reasonable and workable for all involved. Bonnie has superior knowledge of the workings of the Department of Child Safety policies and procedures, and holds them to those. She knows how to access resources and put a client’s best case forward, highlighting their important efforts. Bonnie also has extensive knowledge of kinship care issues and the foster licensing process, as Bonnie has been a licensed placement herself. Bonnie never gives less than 110 percent in anything she does and she will do the same for every client she has.. On a personal note, Bonnie has two siblings and 9 nieces and nephews. In addition, Bonnie is the god-mother to 7 children. Bonnie enjoys painting, music, and everything Disney.

Firm: Cantor Law Group

40 N Central Ave Ste 2310 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Family

Caleb is as Arizona as they come. Born and raised in Mesa, Arizona, Caleb is a proud Westwood High and Arizona State University Alumnus (just like his mother). While in high school, Caleb participated in cross country, basketball, pole vaulting, math club, orchestra, choir and musicals. This variety of interests allowed him to gain an appreciation for every person’s unique interests, problems, and perspectives. Understanding how to listen to every person’s point of view has transitioned to his law practice as Caleb is able to better focus on his clients’ issues and work towards the best possible solution on their behalf. Caleb grew up attending ASU baseball games and rooting for the other Valley sports teams his whole life. After high school, Caleb was honored to serve a two-year mission in Colombia. There he grew to love serving the vibrant people of Colombia, including building homes in the community. After returning from Colombia, Caleb completed his undergraduate and Juris Doctorate at ASU. While in law school, Caleb’s favorite classes were trial advocacy, a fondness that would motivate him to pursue a career in family law. This love would transition in to his family law practice, where achieving excellent results for his clients is his daily inspiration.. The joy of helping others is what drives Caleb’s pursuit of excellence, both in and out of the courtroom. Focusing on achieving the best possible results for his clients, Caleb excels in developing and maintaining friendly relationships with all parties during the course of a case. Caleb utilizes daily the philosophy that a spoonful of honey is more persuasive – and efficient! – than a gallon of vinegar. Clients, Judges and opposing counsel alike all benefit from his warm candor and high spirits. Much like his time on the stage during the 10+ musicals he performed in growing up, Caleb loves the spotlight of Courtroom. Caleb tirelessly prepares for trials and hearings and the moment is never too big for him to deliver exactly what his clients need in front of the Judge. Covering hundreds of hearings and thirty plus bench trials during his combined time as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General and as a Family Law Attorney, Caleb loves being in the courtroom and the exciting challenge of litigation. Representing others who are in need of equity and justice drives Caleb’s undying work ethic. Most Family Law cases are a journey, and Caleb delights in taking that journey step-by-step with his clients. Whatever his clients’ needs – a short trip or the long haul – Caleb is there for them every step of the way.. A Sun Devil fanatic, Caleb attends every football game he can and loves making the games a family affair. Caleb takes pride in his Arizona roots and deeply loves the beautiful people and state of Arizona. He is married to the love of his life – also an Arizona native – and has two children. When he’s not playing baseball or monkey-in-the-middle with his kids, Caleb loves experiencing the wide array of restaurants found in Arizona. Go Devils!

Firm: Hayes Esquire PLLC

610 E Roosevelt #133 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Family

I'm Cody Hayes and I operate a law firm dedicated to helping people become unmarried without ruining the rest of their lives.  I was a teenager when my mother and stepfather transitioned out of their marriage.. As a family, we were always doing things together: Sailing trips to Catalina Island; Hiking and backpacking through every tiny canyon and stream we could find, and mountain biking and rollerblading together as a family all over the city.  My twin brother and I had the time of our lives.. I remember how confusing it was to have been there through all those good times, only to find myself with two parents who no longer wanted to be with each other. It was hard for me to understand why it wasn’t worth it for them to try again.. My parents encouraged me and my brother to ask questions. And they gave us honest answers. In the end, I remember asking each of them independently if they could see any way possible to stay their own ways, each of my parents helped me understand that being apart from one another was what would make them the happiest.. I couldn’t argue with that. I didn’t like it and it wasn’t my preference, but I could respect their decision because I knew it was the truth.. As time went on, I came to realize that the relationship I had with my parents didn’t depend on them being together at all.. And they were right about their happiness. By transitioning out of their dysfunctional marriage and moving forward with their individual lives, they became more relaxed, more joyous, and easier to be around. They both refocused on what was important to themselves and began to accomplish their personal goals again.. In a dysfunctional marriage, nobody wins. Moving forward with their lives made it possible for my parents to be happy, and enabled them to support me and my brother in ways they couldn’t have managed if they had stayed together.. At Hayes Esquire PLLC, it’s our mission to help people become unmarried without ruining the rest of their lives — and to help couples with children transition from husband and wife to partners in parenting. We achieve our goals by seeing to it that clients of the firm gain the legal information, advice, and emotional support they need to ensure that their disputes are resolved without a lot of bitterness and resentment, that their families are left intact, and that the stress and expense often associated with prolonged litigation is alleviated.. Not only is a divorce the end of a marriage, but it can also be the beginning of a fulfilling life for everyone involved. If you’d like to transition from married to unmarried in a way that moves you toward the brightest future possible, please contact us for a complimentary consultation.. Sincerely,. Cody L. HayesHayes Esquire PLLC

18205 N. 51st Avenue , Glendale , Arizona 85308

Practice Areas: Family

I am an Arizona native. I am a graduate of Paradise Valley High School and Arizona State University.  My undergraduate decree from ASU was in Business Finance, which involves great attention to detail.  For those that are curious, a business finance degree covers areas of financial markets, investments, business financial statements, accounting and financial analysis of business and business projects.  This type of study has been very helpful in my practice as a family law attorney.. After ASU, I continued my education in North Carolina, to obtain my law degree.  During my time in law school, I spent my summers externing with the Arizona Attorney General's Office and with the family division of the Maricopa County Superior Courts.  My time working with family law judges has given me great insight as to how to handle my cases and how to present them to a judge.  Upon graduation from Law School in 2011, I have focused my practice only on Family Law matters.. Aside from my education and profession, I have been married for more than a decade and have four (4) wild boys that keep me busy and tired, when I am not helping people with their family law issues.  Having a family and children of my own, I recognize the importance of the family relationship and maintaining those relationships between parent and child.

Firm: Laman Law Office PLLC

2375 E. Camelback Road , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Family

I am one of the few attorneys I know who set out to be a Family Law Attorney when I went to law school.  I like assisting people in one of the most traumatic legal problems that they face, and enjoy the challenge of finding a resolution that works for them, and if there is not one, taking the case to trial.. I take a holistic view of my family law cases, and listen carefully to my clients needs and wants, and focus on what is reasonable.  I am always willing to listen to my clients before I make any suggestions, and I usually give my clients more than one option depending on how the scenario plays out with the other partner.. The Boy Scout Motto is "Be Prepared.", and that is why I listen to my clients, so I can prepare a case around their needs, and work towards a resolution that meets those needs.  Every client and case has its own distinct uniqueness, and each client is a person experiencing the no "Win" scenario of divorce.  I recognize this and treat each client as a person, not just another number.. I am an avid movie fan.  This helps me be quiet and observe, and soak in all of the details.  I am a supporter of the arts, and an active member of the Phoenix Art Museum.  I enjoy bicycling and hiking.  I do both at my own pace.  I also enjoy Yoga to refresh my body, mind and spirit.

Firm: Law Office of Charles Sears PLLC

18631 N 19th Ave Ste 158 408 , Phoenix , Arizona 85027

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Granth & Creighton, PLC

5050 North 40th Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85018

Practice Areas: Family

Kay's practice is 100% exclusively limited to Family divorce mediation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.. A seasoned family law trial attorney with decades of litigation experience, divorce mediator Kay Creighton has litigated and mediated virtually every issue that can arise in a family law dispute. She has been certified in Advanced Family Law Mediation by the renowned Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law.. As an outspoken advocate of mediation in Phoenix family law matters, Kay believes that mediation empowers individuals to craft agreements enabling both sides to take ownership of the process and the outcome. She also recognizes the toll that the overburdened court system takes on families and individuals.. Kay takes tremendous pride in her successful work in mediation, including as a private mediator and as an attorney supporting clients through hundreds of mediations over her many years of practice.. As evidence of her commitment to family law, Kay authored "Arizona Legal Forms-Domestic Relations," Second and Third Editions, Thompson Reuters West Publishing.

14362 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Family

Carolyn has provided responsive, efficient and compassionate family law services to her clients since 1994. She works hard to achieve a thorough and efficient resolution, and also to minimize the financially devastating legal fees that often result from divorce and other family related matters.

Firm: The Sampair Group

17235 N. 75th Avenue , Glendale , Arizona 85308

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Novo Law Firm

3133 W Frye Road 101 , Chandler , Arizona 85226

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Law Office of Brad Reinhart, L.L.C.

7540 S. Willow Dr. , Tempe , Arizona 85283

Practice Areas: Family

I have been practicing for 16 years. I started with criminal law until I went though my own divorce. I then switched to Family Law to help protect parents from what I went though. Every client has my cell phone number and I take calls on the weekends. I love what I do. No divorce is easy for the people going through it. But going through it knowing your rights, obligations and having someone there to guide you makes this tough experience less painful.

Firm: SIGNATURE SHAW LAW GROUP, PLLC

2486 E. Williams Field Rd. , Gilbert , Arizona 85295

Practice Areas: Family

Bryan Shaw received his Bachelors of Arts in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University, received his Juris Doctorate in 2012, Cum Laude, and is admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona.. Mr. Shaw's areas of practice include family law, adoption, business formation and litigation, personal injury, and probate. Bryan's primary practice focal point is Family law, particularly child cusdody issues.. Mr. Shaw is the 2018  President if the Yavapai County Bar Associations.

Firm: Bauman Law PLLC

PO Box 13966 , Tempe , Arizona 85284

Practice Areas: Family

Bruce Bauman, DMD, JD, was born into a military family in Binghamton, N.Y. He spent the first 17 years of his life travelling to new locations based on his father’s assignments with the Army, never living anywhere for more than three years. Bruce graduated from the State University of New York at Geneseo, and then went on to graduate from Washington University School of Dental Medicine, in St. Louis, Missouri, earning a degree as a doctor of dental medicine (DMD) in 1983.. Bruce practiced dentistry for nearly 23 years until a neck ailment forced him to give up his first professional career. Undaunted, he decided to attend Phoenix School of Law on an academic scholarship, and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree (JD) in 2010. Passing the Bar exam on his first attempt, he was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 2011.. Bruce’s dental background allowed him to gain substantial knowledge of business, owning his own practice for most of his career. Bruce’s legal practice focuses on helping those in financial distress get a fresh start utilizing bankruptcy and reorganization, as well as all area of family law, including divorce, custody, and support.

Firm: Davis Miles Mcguire Gardner

40 E Rio Salado Pkwy Ste 425 , Tempe , Arizona 85281

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Brian Utsey Esq Llm

21001 N Tatum Blvd Ste 1630132 , Phoenix , Arizona 85050

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Edwards & Petersen, PLC

1630 S. Stapley Drive, Suite 127 , Mesa , Arizona 85204

Practice Areas: Family

Brian is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and a member of the Professional Chapter of the J. Reuben Law Clark Society. Brian has served on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyer's Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association and is still an active member of the Maricopa County Bar Association.. Brian received a certificate in mediation training while in law school and was one of the flagship members of the American Indian Law Clinic. Brian served on the Executive Board of the Phoenix School of Law Student Bar Association. Brian also participated in many volunteer organization activities and events which included the Phoenix School of Law High School Law Day, Phoenix School of Law Day of Service, Wills For Heroes with the State Bar of Arizona and gave time to the Volunteer Lawyers Program Friends of the Bankruptcy Court. Brian also participated in focus groups and in evaluating potential faculty members during their onsite interviews with the law school.. Brian has continued his commitment to volunteering and has participated in the Volunteer Lawyers Program Debt Clinic and volunteers his time doing Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") for the Maricopa County Superior Court and other volutneer activities.. Prior to his undergraduate and law school career, Brian served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Montreal Quebec where he learned to speak French. Brian finds great strength and support in his faith as well as family relationships. Brian is married to a wonderful woman who is a great strength and support in all that he does. Brian and Bethany have four children. Brian loves camping, basketball, racquetball, woodworking and getting together with family and friends to play card or board games.. Education:. Arizona State University, B.A. Sociology 2009, Magna Cum Laude. Phoenix School of Law, J.D. 2011. Practice Areas:. Family Law. Custody/Child Support. Divorce/Dissolution

Firm: Thrush Law Group

4011 E Broadway Blvd Ste 101 , Tucson , Arizona 85711

Practice Areas: Family

I attended the University of Arizona, College of Law and graduated in 1997. I was admitted to the Arizona and Federal bars in late 1997. I have concentrated my practice in Family/Domestic Relations law, juvenile law, criminal law and general civil litigation. I am currently in practice and sit as a judge pro tempore for domestic relations and juvenile cases. I have been married for 28 years and have two children, 26 and 21. I enjoy outdoor activities and remain active in sports. For the last ten years, I have been active with our local little league, the Flowing Wells Continental Little League. I have been president, player agent, umpire, coach and manager. My son has just about aged-out of the little league program and I will likely be looking for another hobby.. I was a sole practitioner from 1997 through October of 2011. My practice was concentrated in domestic relations. I have extensive experience dealing with the issues that come up in family law and juvenile cases. During my many years in this field, I’ve developed a working relationship with the other attorneys in this field. I’ve found that, all too often, people allow the emotional storm that comes with a family law case to cloud the outcome they seek. You will find that one of the most helpful parts of having an attorney is to help you identify your desired outcomes, letting you really know what to expect and then guiding you to that goal.. Family law cases are seldom happy affairs. Expect some emotional pain regardless of the feelings you have at present. My goal in every case is to obtain a result that serves the client. Knowing that, every client needs to evaluate what they want and what they can reasonably expect from the court system. That’s where an experienced attorney really makes the difference. There really is a reason you’ll hear attorneys referred to a "counselor." Part of obtaining the desired result is keeping the client fully informed of both what is happening in the case and what can be reasonably expected. I do that in every case.

Firm: KLAUER & CURDIE

3509 E. Shea Blvd. , Phoenix , Arizona 85028

Practice Areas: Family

Brandon is a partner at KLAUER & CURDIE and represents clients in a wide range of legal matters. Whether you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, are attempting to collect a debt or find yourself in the middle of a divorce proceeding, rest assured that if you hire the attorneys at KLAUER & CURDIE to represent you, they will do everything they can to obtain a successful result.

Firm: Brown, Naegle, Crider & Jensen Law Firm

3850 E. Baseline Rd. , Mesa , Arizona 85206

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Ryan Rapp & Underwood Plc

3200 N Central Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Family