173 Family lawyers are available in PHOENIX, Arizona, including Leonce A Richard III, Leslie Satterlee, Lisa Lynn Monnette, and Logan Rose Matura. These lawyers are rated between 4.2/5 to 4.6/5 and 53% provide free consultation.
Family law cases in Phoenix typically resolve within 3 to 18 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles or proceeds to trial.
PHOENIX Court Backlog
The estimated backlog of active family law cases in Maricopa County courts ranges from 200 to 700, reflecting ongoing demand and court capacity.
Family PHOENIX Filing Volume
Phoenix sees an estimated 250 to 400 new family law filings per month, including divorce, custody, and support matters.
Family Case Outcomes
Resolution rates vary: about 30% of cases settle pre-litigation, 55% after filing but before trial, and up to 65% are resolved by the conclusion of trial.
One East Washington Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Divorce, Family, Appeals, Divorce & Separation
Max Mahoney practices mainly Family Law, but also has experience in the areas of business, construction, real estate, and collections law. Max graduated cum laude from Arizona State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing in Anthropology, History, and Political Science. Max attended Phoenix School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2011. While at Phoenix School of Law Max was the Administrative Editor for Phoenix Law Review. Max is licensed to practice in Arizona and is admitted to both the state and federal bar.
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.
1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1900 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
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.
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Mediation, Family, Divorce & Separation
Michael Clonts is a skilled family law attorney committed to helping clients navigate complex and emotional legal challenges. He earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law, where he focused on international, national security, and counterterrorism law—unique skills that influence his strategic approach to family law cases. A native of Arizona, Michael returned to the Phoenix area after graduation to dedicate his practice exclusively to family law. His legal background includes hands-on experience in adoption clinics, conducting research for the United Nations, and assisting international contractors with policy development. He also broadened his perspective by studying South Africa’s legal system during its democratic transition. Michael’s empathetic approach ensures that each client’s unique circumstances are met with understanding and professionalism. Recognized for his legal acumen and ethical standards, Michael has earned distinctions such as Thompson Reuters’ Lead Counsel Rating, Avvo’s Clients’ Choice Award (2018-2019), the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40 (2019), and SuperLawyers’ Rising Stars (2025). When not advocating for his clients, Michael enjoys quality time with his wife and six children.
Mervyn Braude is a divorce lawyer with extensive knowledge and more than two decades of family law experience; he is an advocate for protecting children from abusive and undesirable situations. As a State of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mervyn has the knowledge and experience to help people who are struggling through divorces and custody disputes by keeping his clients apprised of their rights so they can make well informed decisions during this difficult period of their life. Mervyn has expertise in all facets of family law including child custody, spousal support, child support, visitation rights, grandparents visitation rights, paternity, premarital agreements and alimony.. He knows that litigation can be emotionally taxing and often expensive, so Mervyn encourages his clients to consider alternative methods of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and other non-traditional methods. Mervyn is a fee arbitration committee member with the State Bar of Arizona. He has been hired to mediate for other attorneys in an effort to calm and resolve divorce and custody disputes. He uses a logical approach to get people focused on what is really important and what can be let go.
Leading the firm's Family Law Practice, Melissa represents families and individuals in all types of domestic relations and disputes. She is a dedicated advocate, providing compassionate and concierge-style service to resolve her client’s most personal disputes. Melissa also brings over 17 years of experience working in Arizona’s criminal justice system as a victim advocate, probation officer, and sex crimes and domestic violence prosecutor. This courtroom experience and her mediation training enable Melissa to present the best case for her clients, often resolving disputes before trial.. Melissa's experience includes divorce, custody, property division, alimony, modification of orders, and beyond, including more serious issues like orders of protection. Just as every family is unique, so is each family's legal case. Melissa understands the complexities and sensitives of family law and thus tailors her services and legal strategy to each client's unique needs.
I am an attorney practicing in the areas of family and juvenile law at Fromm Smith & Gadow in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding areas. I represent persons and families in a variety of different matters including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, Department of Child Safety cases, dependency, termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption.. Prior to going into private practice, I was an Assistant Attorney General at the Arizona Attorney General's Office representing the Department of Child Safety (DCS). I also assumed responsibility for litigating on their behalf. As an Assistant Attorney General, I appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, including trials, evidentiary hearings, and mediations.
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation
Logan was born and raised in New York, and recently moved to Phoenix to be closer to family. She received her undergraduate degree with honors in Sociology from the University of Florida. She then obtained her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School in Manhattan, New York. During her time at law school, Logan was a member of the Family Attorneys Mobilizing club. She also served as an intern to a Family Court judge in the Bronx, NY.. When Logan is not working on family law cases, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, taking group fitness classes, and watching reality TV.
Early in her career, Lisa worked for a boutique law firm in Phoenix, Arizona that focused on family law, criminal law, and personal injury. This experience provided her with a unique insight on how criminal law matters may affect the outcome of a family law case. Over the last seven years, Lisa refined her family law experience while working at two additional family law firms in the Valley. During this time, she handled an extensive caseload and has helped hundreds of clients successfully settle or litigate their family law matters.. Lisa brings her passion for helping people to Cantor Law Group. She believes that advocating for her clients includes a balance of zealous representation and compassion. This combination allows Lisa to help her clients understand and navigate the difficult legal process while obtaining them a favorable resolution.. Personally, Lisa enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and three kids. Lisa is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and is an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Lisa and her family are participate in activities through the Ohio State Alumni Club of Phoenix, which allows them to volunteer for organizations such as AZ Helping Hands and Habitat for Humanity.
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Formation, Business , Contracts, Corporate , Estate Planning, Franchise , Leases and Leasing, Personal Injury, Trusts, Wills, Family, Family, Divorce & Separation
Mitch is a State Bar Certified Family Law Specialist. Over the course of his thirty years practicing family law, the majority of his work has been in high conflict, complex domestic relations cases. He has helped high net worth clients address such issues as business and professional practice valuation, commingling of separate and community property, concealment of transactions either during the marriage or the divorce proceedings, attempted sales of businesses during dissolution and transfers of assets without consideration. Included in his area of expertise is presenting claims in determination or modification of spousal maintenance especially when the spouses do not have earning potential parity. In addition, Mitch has negotiated and drafted both pre and post marital agreements and has assisted clients in the enforcement of premarital agreements during divorce proceedings. He has represented parents when determining rights of decision-making, custody, and parenting time in cases involving complexities resulting from infidelity, substance abuse, sexual addiction, special needs and challenged children.. Mitch is a strong proponent of helping clients “opt out” of the judicial system by attempting resolution of issues through alternative means. Often opting out is the strategy that best suits his goal of maximizing the probability that each of his clients obtain a favorable outcome in his or her family law proceeding given their circumstances. Mitch is licensed to practice in Arizona and California.
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