Top best Family Lawyers in Gilbert near me

Patrick J. Waltz has been practicing law in Arizona for over 20 years. Patrick graduated from The John Marshall Law School (now the University of Illinois Chicago) with his Juris Doctorate in 1999 and his LL.M. in 2001. Patrick has practiced law at some of the most prestigious law firms in Arizona, including Snell & Wilmer and Fennemore Craig, and has more than 23 years of experience representing a variety of clients from Fortune 500 companies to individuals in their family matters.. Patrick left private practice in 2013 for a position as Assistant Attorney General to better serve the families of Arizona. For the past 10 years, Patrick has been committed to advocating for families in Department of Child Safety cases and also addressing their family law issues. Patrick has appeared in literally thousands of court hearings involving matters such as dependency, guardianship, termination of parental rights, child custody, paternity, and adoptions and was the attorney of record for several landmark cases that changed the case law in Arizona for the foreseeable future.. Patrick is looking forward to advocating for you and your family.

Mr. Jensen attended Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee Wisconsin from 1998-2001.  While in law school, Kevin participated in the Marquette University Law School Moot Court program, where he served as Chief Justice during his third year.  He also represented the school in a number of Moot Court competitions, including the 2000-2001 National Moot Court competition where he was a regional quarterfinalist.  Mr. Jensen also placed second in the Marquette University Law School Moot Court competition where he was given the award for the best legal brief.  In addition to school activities, Mr. Jensen also interned for Federal  District Judge Lynn Adelman in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.  He also interned for a year with the Milwaukee County Prosecutor's Office.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Jensen moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and joined the law firm of Alverson, Taylor, Mortenson, Nelson and Sanders where he focused primarily on insurance defense litigation.  In 2003, Mr. Jensen moved to Arizona and worked for the law firm Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard and Smith.  Mr. Jensen's practice consisted of complex insurance litigation, including insurance coverage, medical malpractice and liability litigation.  In 2006, Mr. Jensen started his own law practice and has focused on helping individuals in the area(s) of  personal injury, family law and bankruptcy.  Mr. Jensen has extensive trial and arbitration experience and is committed for fighting for his client's rights.

I studied as an undergraduate at Arizona State University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies and graduated with honors.  I have always believed in the importance of advocating for others, and decided to pursue a law degree in order to make a career out of that passion.  I received my law degree from the Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at Arizona State University, where I was named a Pedrick Scholar for her academic achievement.. During law school, I developed a passion for family law on both a personal and professional level.  I am currently a practicing family law attorney, and handle a variety of legal issues, including divorce, child custody (legal decision-making), parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, severance and adoption, and post-decree modification and enforcement.  I understands the emotional and sensitive nature of family law issues, and believe in the importance of having an understanding, trustworthy and approachable relationship with each client.. Prior to joining Wilson-Goodman Law Group, I worked with the Arizona Justice Project, where I worked as an advocate for inmates filing for post-conviction relief, based on wrongful convictions and manifest injustices.

I am a family law attorney practicing in the East Valley since 1989. I am dedicated to assisting my clients and helping them through this difficult time in their life. It is my goal to take the burden and stress associated with family law matters off my clients so that they can begin the process of rebuilding their lives. I do not believe in game playing or needlessly increasing attorney's fees. I strive to resolve every case without court intervention if settlement is fair and appropriate given the risks of a judge making the decisions. However, if settlement proposals are not what I believe to be fair, I have no problem litigating matters and try to make this process as painless for my client's as possible. I keep my client's informed every step of the way and do my best to obtain the best possible outcome for each and every client.

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.

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.

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.

Austin White, also known as Sundown, is the founder and lead attorney for the Law Office of Austin White, PLLC. Prior to becoming an attorney, he clerked for the Law Offices of David D. White while finishing his law degree and continued at the firm as an attorney after graduation. Austin White has focused primarily on family law and has handled numerous complex divorces and custody cases.. Arizona divorce attorney, Austin White, is a skillful negotiator that prides himself in reaching favorable settlements for his clients in lieu of expensive litigation. Austin White focuses on providing personal service and nurturing an optimal attorney-client relationship. He will take the time to carefully explain the law, your options, and likelihood of success, as well as providing a cost benefit analysis.. Austin White earned a B.S. in both Business Management and Marketing from the Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business, graduating summa cum laude. He then went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He is a member of the Arizona Bar and State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section. In his spare time, Austin is highly involved in athletic activities and he is a health and fitness enthusiast.

Attorney Matthew Black earned his B.S. in Philosophy, Politics, and Law from Northern Arizona University. After working at a premier family law firm in California as a litigation assistant he decided attended Arizona Summit Law School. During law school, Matthew earned many achievements and accolades. He earned CALI Excellence for the Future awards for his Pretrial & Trial Practice courses. He also was the teaching assistant for the Family Law Clinic and Constitutional Law I & II courses. Matthew graduated law school magna cum laude, was ranked fifth overall in his class, and received the Shirly L. Mays Serving the Underserved Award in recognition for his pro bono work.. Upon graduation, Matthew began representing victims of crime in both criminal and civil proceedings. Thereafter, he accepted a position as a Deputy County Attorney for the Yavapai County Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases. Additionally, he worked within the civil division where he successfully defended Yavapai County against civil suits and provided contractual and general legal advice to elected officials.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Gilbert and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Gilbert and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Gilbert and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Gilbert and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Gilbert and surrounding areas.

Experienced Family attorney serving clients in Gilbert and surrounding areas.